Eventbrite for Live Music Events — Fees & Review 2026
Is Eventbrite the right platform for live music events? See fees, features, and alternatives.
Using Eventbrite for Live Music Events
Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket. For live music events, this means your attendees pay extra at checkout.
Let's look at whether Eventbrite is the right fit for live music events events.
Fee impact
For a £20 live music events ticket on Eventbrite, fans pay approximately £1.90 in fees.
For 100 tickets sold, that's £190 in total fees.
With Tickts, those same 100 tickets would have £0 in fees.
Verdict
Eventbrite can work for live music events, but the fees add up quickly.
Consider Tickts for zero fees, or use our calculator to compare all platforms.
Common questions
How much does Eventbrite charge for live music events? +
Eventbrite charges 6.95% + 59p per ticket. This is paid by your attendees on top of your ticket price, unless you choose to absorb the fee yourself.
Is Eventbrite the cheapest ticketing platform for live music events? +
Eventbrite's fees are in the middle of the UK market. Tickts is the only UK platform with 0% booking fees and 0% commission on live music events, so attendees pay face value and you keep the full ticket price.
Can I use Eventbrite for free live music events? +
Yes, most platforms including Eventbrite let you list free events without per-ticket fees. If you're running paid live music events, the fees still apply. Tickts is free for both paid and free events.
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