How do I sell multi-day or weekend passes for my summer festival?

You can easily create multiple ticket types on Eventbrite. Set up options for single-day tickets, full weekend passes, early-bird specials, and VIP packages, all from one dashboard. You control the price, quantity, and sales dates for each type.

What's the best way to manage check-in for a large outdoor summer festival?

The Eventbrite Organizer app is designed for high-volume entry. Your staff can use their own mobile devices to scan QR-code tickets quickly, keeping lines moving. The app works reliably even in areas with limited Wi-Fi.

Can I use Eventbrite to sell tickets at the gate?

Yes. The Eventbrite Organizer app lets you sell tickets on-site. Using our Tap to Pay feature, you can accept secure credit card and contactless payments directly from your phone or tablet, with sales data syncing instantly to your reports.

How do Eventbrite's marketing tools help promote my festival?

Eventbrite provides integrated tools to boost your reach. You can send email blasts to your followers, run paid ad campaigns on social media through our platform, and leverage our marketplace to get discovered by new audiences looking for summer events.

Can I offer discount codes or special promotions?

Absolutely. You can create various promo codes to offer percentage-based discounts, fixed-price reductions, or even hidden tickets for specific groups. This is a great way to track marketing campaigns or reward loyal attendees.

What are the fees for selling summer festival tickets on Eventbrite?

It's free to publish your event on Eventbrite. For paid tickets, our fees are typically paid by the attendee on top of the ticket price. You can also choose to absorb these fees into the ticket price yourself. There are no fees for free events.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Summer Festival

Our powerful platform makes it simple to sell summer festival tickets online. From customizable ticket tiers to seamless day-of management, we provide the tools you need for a successful outdoor event.

How to organize a successful summer festival

A great summer festival starts with a solid plan. Your goal is to create an unforgettable experience that runs smoothly from the moment tickets go on sale to the final cleanup. With Eventbrite, you have a partner for every step.

First, secure your location and permits, especially for an outdoor summer festival. Once your dates are set, it's time to build your event page on Eventbrite. A compelling description and professional images are key to attracting attendees. Then, map out your ticketing strategy.

Your Summer Festival Checklist:

Create Multiple Ticket Tiers: Set up early-bird, general admission, VIP packages, and multi-day passes to cater to different attendees and drive early sales.
Promote Your Event: Use our email and social media marketing tools to reach your community and find new fans. Leverage our integration with Facebook and Instagram to sell tickets where people are scrolling.
Plan Your On-site Experience: Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan tickets quickly, minimizing entry lines. You can also use it to sell tickets and merchandise at the gate.
Analyze Your Data: Track your sales in real time with our analytics dashboard to see which marketing channels are working best and make data-driven decisions.

Eventbrite: your all-in-one summer event platform

We provide everything you need to manage your festival, engage your attendees, and grow your audience.

Effortless Festival Setup

Build a professional event page in minutes. Easily create custom ticket types like weekend passes, VIP experiences, or family packages to match your festival's offerings.

Reach More Fans

Tap into our marketplace and use our powerful marketing tools to promote your festival. Sell summer music festival tickets directly through social media to boost visibility.

Seamless On-site Operations

Manage entry for large crowds with fast, reliable QR-code scanning using the Eventbrite Organizer app. Sell tickets and merchandise on-site with our Tap to Pay feature.

The smarter way to manage your summer festival

Join a global community of more than 89M monthly average users looking for events just like yours.

A large crowd enjoying the music at an outdoor summer music festival.

Tap Into a Built-in Audience

Your festival gets listed on Eventbrite's marketplace, putting you in front of millions of active ticket-buyers. About 30% of tickets sold on our platform are driven by Eventbrite discovery, helping you reach new attendees effortlessly.

Food trucks and vendor stalls at a bustling summer festival.

Flexible Ticketing for Any Festival

Whether you're selling single-day passes, full weekend tickets, or special VIP packages, our platform handles it all. Create unlimited custom ticket types, set timed entry slots, or offer group discounts to maximize your sales.

The organized entrance gate and check-in area of a large summer festival.

Stress-Free Entry Management

Say goodbye to long lines. The Eventbrite Organizer app turns your mobile device into a ticket scanner, allowing your team to check in hundreds of attendees per hour. It works even in remote fields with spotty internet.

Tools designed for every stage of your festival

From the first ticket sold to the final analytics report, Eventbrite gives you complete control over your summer festival's success.

View of a massive festival crowd from the perspective of the stage.

Customizable Event Pages

Create a beautiful, mobile-friendly event listing that showcases your festival's brand, lineup, and schedule. Embed checkout on your own website for a seamless brand experience.

Integrated Marketing Tools

Launch email campaigns, run Eventbrite Ads, and integrate with Facebook and Instagram to sell tickets directly to your target audience. Track your performance with detailed analytics.

Reliable On-site Solutions

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app for fast check-in and on-site sales. Accept credit cards and contactless payments with Tap to Pay right from your mobile device.

Real-time Reporting

Monitor ticket sales, attendee demographics, and traffic sources from your analytics dashboard. Gain the insights you need to make smarter marketing decisions and plan for next year.

Eventbrite allows me to get really great marketing and have really good success without putting in a burdensome amount of time for returns.Patty Pforte, Sr. Marketing Manager for Public Programs, CIIS

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Organizer, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

Eventbrite is really easy to use for ticketing: we can create all of our discount codes and VIP complimentary tickets within the platform.Megan Wilson, Director, Harpoon Brewery

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