How can I sell tickets to performance events with seat reservations?

To sell tickets for events with seat reservations — such as a comedy night or theater performance — simply use Eventbrite’s Seating Chart Maker. This built-in tool allows you to create a custom seating map and different price points, all while creating an interactive checkout experience for your guests. Discover more about our reserved seating tools.

How can I successfully promote my performance?

Eventbrite has all the tools you need to sell out your performance — whether that’s a comedy show, dance, or a night of theatre. Our suite of advanced marketing tools makes it easy to reach your target audience with email campaigns, social media ads, and personalized recommendations — and you’ll gain access to our network of 90M active ticket buyers.

How do I use Eventbrite to create my performing arts event?

Just sign up to create your account — and then start creating your events. Trusted by millions of attendees and creators around the world, Eventbrite makes it easy to create, manage, and promote your events on the world’s largest events marketplace. From email marketing to social media integration, you’ll discover advanced tools designed to help you sell more tickets and grow your business — all in one place. Discover more on how to use Eventbrite .

Performing Arts Ticketing Software to Delight Your Audience

From community theater to dance classes, Eventbrite’s ticketing software for performing arts events has all the tools you need to create an unforgettable performance.

Reach the right crowd

Let your performing arts event take center stage

Find more fans

Connect with fans of music, theater, and dance on a marketplace of 90M active event-goers — and reach them with personalized recommendations tailored to their interests and location.

Host a sold-out show

Engage loyal fans and find new ones. Using Eventbrite’s performing arts ticketing software and marketing tools, event creators sell 63% more tickets* and save $2,880 a year**.

Grow your event

Increase your event visibility with top placements on our homepage, search results, and more. Get 14x more exposure with Eventbrite Ads targeted at those most likely to attend your event.

*Eventbrite data 3/1/2022 - 9/30/2022 comparing events promoted both with and without Eventbrite marketing tools; creators must have hosted events with and without a subscription in the last 9 months.

** Data as of 9/1/2023. Comparing the cost of Eventbrite’s free Flex plan and the average combined monthly costs of similar third-party marketing tools.

Performing arts events made easy

Delight your audience using a platform trusted by millions of organizers and attendees.

Create an event in seconds

From immersive theater to comedy nights, create customizable AI-powered pages to help your event stand out — and convert visitors into attendees.

Offer a seamless arrival

Earn attendee trust with seamless entry to your event. Easily check-in guests, sell tickets at the door, and track your data in real time with our Organizer app.

Make data-driven decisions

Amp up your next show or performance using data from actionable analytics tools, such as audience insights and marketing channel reports.

Get paid and earn more

Run your performing arts event smoothly with flexible pricing and fast payouts.

Secure payment processing

Streamline payments for your performing arts events with built-in, full-service payment processing, as well as support for Google and Apple Pay.

Get paid before the show

Get ticket sale payouts before the date of your show. Our built-in tools allow you to create a customized schedule and streamline your cash flow.

Customized plans

Whether you’re hosting dance classes or music performances, our flexible payment plans can be customized to suit the size and frequency of your events.

Flexible pricing, clear value

Reach more people on the world's largest and most trusted events marketplace. Everything you need to host standout events and earn more.

Flexible ticket types for in-person or online events
Integrated email and social media marketing tools
Secure and seamless attendee checkout
Payouts before your event
Detailed analytics and reporting

You pay:

Publish events with up to 25 tickets for free
Sell more tickets with plans starting at $9.99 NZD
Subscribe and save on frequent events

Attendees pay:

No fees for free events
4.2% + $0.55 NZD service fee per ticket
2.4% payment processing fee per order
Ticketing Fees are paid by ticket buyers unless you choose to cover them

Find out more about how fees work

Hosting a large or complex event?

We offer tailored plans for event pros with unique needs. Get personalized support, customized pricing, and more by partnering with our sales team.

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Let your performing arts event steal the show

Discover all the ticketing and marketing tools you need to launch, run and grow your performing arts events.