How do I create a Reserved Seating event?

It’s easy to use Eventbrite’s Reserved Seating tool when you create your event. Just turn on “Reserved Seating” under “Basic Info” to begin the process, To create a Reserved Seating event: Go to "Manage my events" in your account. Select “Create event” Under “Location”, select “Venue” and enter a physical address. Select “Reserved seating” *Please note: If this is your first event at this venue, you'll need to create a new venue map. If you've created an event at the same venue before, you have the following options: A. Create a new Venue Map and tickets. B. Use a venue map from a previous event but create new tickets. C. Use the venue map and ticket settings from a previous event. No matter what option you choose, you'll be able to update the ticket settings and Venue Map with ease. You can view more detailed step-by-step instructions on Eventbrite’s Help Centre page . *Remember, you cannot enable Reserved Seating if: Your event is a recurring event. You already created tickets. Your event uses a waitlist.

How do I use an Eventbrite Venue Map for my reserved event?

To set up your customizable Venue Map, just follow these simple steps: Setting up your custom venue map starts when you first create your event. After you click the “Create Event” button, you’ll be prompted to add a location to your event. Click “Venue,” to quickly populate your venue location, and then select the “Reserved Seating” option, which will allow you to create a Venue Map for your event. On the “Event creation” page, you can build out your venue map. Click “Tickets,” then click “Create Venue Map.” This will open the Venue Designer tool, where you’ll be able to pick from a preset layout, or a blank canvas. Pro Tip: Whether you select a preset layout or a blank canvas, you can make as many changes to the map as you like.

How do I choose the right Reserved Seating layout for my event venue?

If you have the size or capacity number of your venue, it’s simple to select a seating arrangement to suit your event needs. One of the key questions to consider when doing so is, how many tickets do I need to sell for my event to be profitable? The dynamics of your venue, along with your unique table seating chart layout, will help you determine if your reserved event can accommodate your number of total attendees.

What size is a seating chart?

A typical seating chart is best determined by the size of the venue and floor plan of the event — in conjunction with the size of your unique event. Best practice is to consult with the venue's management to gain a better understanding of seating arrangements that have worked well for events in the past.

How can I manage my Reserved Seating event after the launch?

You can view and manage completed ticket orders using the Reserved Seating dashboard. From your dashboard, you can easily print out your Venue Map, edit ticket order details, and add new attendees. To view Your Reserved Seating dashboard follow these simple steps: 1. Navigate to your event dashboardGo to "Manage events" in your account. Then select your event. 2. Go to “Reserved Seating dashboard” (under “Order options”)If you do not see this option, make sure the admin on your account has given you permission to:Edit Event detailsAdd attendeesManage orders, refunds, transfers, and attendees 3. View your event seating chartIn this view, you can see which reserved seats are sold, held, or currently available within your event venue. You can also print or share your table seating chart from this screen.

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Meet the next-generation Seating Chart Maker

Eventbrite’s intuitive Reserved Seating tool gives you the power to quickly and easily create custom seating arrangements that are smart, scalable, and simple to manage.

What is Reserved Seating?

Reserved Seating is a suite of Eventbrite products and features that enable event creators to sell assigned seats or locations to their attendees.

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Reimagining the Reserved Seating experience

Eventbrite’s Seating Chart Maker allows you to replace guesswork with precision and design for the perfect seating arrangements for your event.

Seating Chart Maker

Eventbrite’s Seating Chart Maker gives you the tools to create a custom seating map to help visualize the value of select premium seating in your venue, charge more for those seats and tables, and provide an interactive checkout experience for your attendees.

Seating arrangements

Our seating chart tool’s drag-and-drop functionality makes it easier than ever to design the perfect seating arrangement that best accommodates the layout of your venue space. Simplify your workflow with the ability to add tiers to your event seating and designate sections, rows, and tables by simply clicking their label in a readily available template.

Venue Maps

Eventbrite’s interactive Venue Maps are much more than just visual layouts of a venue. They’re clickable, shoppable floor plans, enabling attendees to easily view and purchase the reserved event tickets they desire. It's easy to add reserved ticketed areas like sections (for standing room or seating) or tables with chairs, include objects (like stages, bars, bathrooms, and exits), and any text you might want to add.

Reserved ticketing and pricing tools

Eventbrite's online ticketing system provides advanced tools and data insights to guide smarter (and more profitable) event ticketing pricing. Our ticketing technology will automatically sell the best available reserved seats first, yet you can customize your layout any way you like and charge more for different seating areas to ensure you’re maximizing the return your event deserves.

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Monitor event data in real-time

The Eventbrite Organizer app gives you a real-time view into check-ins and registrations, attendance and no-shows, and on-site sales — all in the palm of your hand.

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Eventbrite’s secure online payment processing‎ lets you start collecting ticket payments faster with a seamless and secure purchase and registration experience for your attendees.

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How to Use Eventbrite’s Venue Map Feature for Reserved Seating Events

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We have created a definitive event pricing guide to help you make well-informed decisions on the right price for your reserved events. Discover the latest in event pricing strategies, trends, and tips to ensure your next event is a successful, profitable one.

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The Eventbrite Blog is chock-full of indispensable free resources for all types of event organizers. From informative how-to articles and event industry trend reports to meaningful success stories from your peers, we’ve got a trove of tips to help you learn, develop your skill set, and grow your business with Eventbrite.

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