Eventbrite fees in 2026
The biggest name in self-service ticketing. UK fees are 6.95% + 59p per paid ticket — nearly double what US organisers pay — passed to the buyer by default or absorbed by the organiser.
The rate, on the record
6.95% + 59p per paid ticket — Fee shown is the UK rate including payment processing. Free tickets are free.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £0.94 | 18.8% | £5.94 |
| £10 | £1.28 | 12.8% | £11.29 |
| £15 | £1.63 | 10.9% | £16.63 |
| £25 | £2.33 | 9.3% | £27.33 |
| £50 | £4.07 | 8.1% | £54.06 |
| £100 | £7.54 | 7.5% | £107.54 |
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Strengths and costs
Where Eventbrite earns its keep
- Huge brand recognition — buyers trust the checkout
- Some discovery traffic from the Eventbrite app and emails
- Mature feature set and integrations
Where it costs you
- 6.95% + 59p is one of the highest self-service rates in the UK
- The 59p fixed fee is brutal on tickets under £10
- Payout arrives after the event, not as you sell
- Persistent upsells to Eventbrite Pro marketing plans
Against the whole UK market
Every platform's cost on the same 100 × £20 event — sorted by verification tier, then price.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
Questions people ask
What does Eventbrite charge in 2026?
Eventbrite's current structure is 6.95% + 59p per paid ticket. On a £20 ticket that's £1.98 per ticket — 9.9% of face value.
Who pays the fee — me or my fans?
By default the fee is added on the fan's side at checkout — buyers pay face value plus the fee. Many platforms let organisers absorb it instead; either way the total is what the market responds to.
What are the cheapest alternatives to Eventbrite?
For lower fees, compare Eventbrite against flat-fee Ticket Tailor (60p + VAT PAYG, credits from 22p) and zero-fee Tickts (£0). The right choice depends on whether Eventbrite's audience genuinely brings you buyers — see our alternatives guide.
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See what £0 booking fees look like
Tickts charges fans nothing on top of face value. Organisers keep 100% of the ticket price, paid straight to their own Stripe account.
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