Can I set up reserved seating for my theatre on Eventbrite?

Yes, our reserved seating tool allows you to create a custom seating map of your venue. You can set different price points for different sections and let your attendees pick their exact seats when they purchase tickets.

How can I sell different ticket types for matinees and evening shows?

You can easily create multiple ticket types for your theatre event. Set up different prices and names for matinee, evening, preview, or closing night performances, all on the same event listing using our timed entry feature.

Can I offer discount codes for group bookings or early birds?

Absolutely. Eventbrite allows you to create various promo codes. You can offer percentage-based discounts, fixed-amount discounts, or even codes that unlock hidden tickets for specific groups, like students or season ticket holders.

How do I manage check-ins on the night of the performance?

The Eventbrite Organizer app simplifies check-in. Your front-of-house staff can use their smartphones or tablets to scan QR codes on digital or printed tickets, ensuring a fast and efficient entry process for all your patrons.

Is it possible to sell tickets at the door with Eventbrite?

Yes, you can sell tickets on-site using the Eventbrite Organizer app. Accept cash or credit card payments with Tap to Pay, and all sales will be automatically tracked in your event reporting.

What reports can I see to track my ticket sales?

Eventbrite offers detailed analytics and reporting dashboards. You can monitor your sales in real-time, see which ticket types are most popular, track sales by date, and gain insights into your audience demographics to inform future productions.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Theatre Event

Eventbrite makes it easy to sell theatre event tickets online. Our powerful tools help you manage everything from reserved seating charts and ticket tiers to show promotion and day-of-show check-in.

How to host a theatre event that earns a standing ovation

Putting on a successful theatre production requires coordinating countless details, from casting and rehearsals to lighting and set design. Your ticketing and house management should be the least of your worries. A solid theatre event platform helps you create a seamless experience for your audience, from the moment they buy a ticket to the final curtain call.

Here’s how to get started:

Create a professional event listing. This is your digital playbill. Showcase your production with high-quality photos, a compelling synopsis, cast and crew bios, and all performance dates and times.

Set up your ticketing. Offer a variety of options to suit your audience. Create different ticket types for matinees, evening shows, preview nights, or VIP experiences. Use reserved seating to let guests choose their exact seats.

Promote your show. Reach potential audience members where they are. Use email marketing tools to announce your show to your mailing list and leverage social media integrations to connect with new patrons.

Prepare for showtime. Ensure a smooth front-of-house operation with a streamlined theatre registration and check-in process. Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan tickets quickly and keep lines moving.

Your all-in-one theatre event platform

From setting up your box office to your final curtain call, our tools support your entire production.

Build Your Box Office

Create a professional event page in minutes. Add your showtimes, production details, and build custom reserved seating maps for your venue.

Sell Tickets Online

Offer various ticket types like matinee pricing, VIP packages, or student discounts. Use promo codes to boost early sales for your show.

Streamline House Management

Manage your attendance list and scan QR-code tickets with the Eventbrite Organizer app for fast, smooth entry on show night.

Fill every seat with Eventbrite

Tap into a global community of more than 89M monthly average users looking for experiences.

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Reach Your Ideal Audience

Connect with local theatre-goers and arts lovers searching for events on our marketplace. Use our email and social media marketing tools to promote your production and sell more tickets.

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Flexible Ticketing & Seating

Whether you have general admission or a complex reserved seating chart, our platform handles it all. Create unlimited ticket types to match your pricing strategy, from opening night previews to closing night specials.

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A Flawless Opening Night

Give your patrons a professional welcome. The Eventbrite Organizer app turns your device into a ticket scanner, allowing your house staff to check in guests quickly and keep the line moving before the curtain rises.

Tools to manage your production from start to finish

Eventbrite provides an integrated solution for your theatre event ticketing, promotion, and management, so you can focus on the performance.

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Reserved Seating

Create detailed seating maps of your venue, allowing attendees to pick their exact seats and you to price sections accordingly.

Custom Ticket Types

Set up timed entry for different showtimes or create special tickets like 'Early Bird', 'VIP', or group packages to match your sales strategy.

On-site Sales & Check-in

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan tickets for fast entry and sell last-minute tickets at the door with Tap to Pay.

Marketing & Promotion

Reach new audiences with built-in email marketing tools and integrations for Facebook and Instagram to promote your show.

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It’s the best marketing tool that we have. It’s 100 percent responsible for our uptick in business.Matt Orlove, ORLOVE

We love how easy Eventbrite makes it for us to track our attendees.Amanda Ashley Rodriguez, Program Director, Girls Rock! Rochester

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Start selling tickets for your theatre event

Create your event page and set up your online box office in minutes. Get started today to bring your production to the stage.