Eventbrite for open mic nights
£3–£5 tickets exist to cover the room — a £1 fee is a 20% tax on the night.
The numbers for this event type
At a typical £5 open mic nights ticket, Eventbrite's rate of 6.95% + 59p per paid ticket works out to £0.94 per ticket (18.8% of face value). Across 60 tickets that's £56.25 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
Open Mic Nights sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
| 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 |
Compared at open mic nights prices
The market computed on 60 × £5 — a realistic open mic nights scenario.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Eventbrite good for open mic nights?
One-off events that need a checkout buyers already recognise. Open Mic Nights sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
What does Eventbrite cost for open mic nights?
At a typical £5 open mic nights ticket, Eventbrite's rate of 6.95% + 59p per paid ticket works out to £0.94 per ticket (18.8% of face value). Across 60 tickets that's £56.25 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
What's the cheapest way to ticket open mic nights?
On published 2026 rates: Tickts at £0, then Ticket Tailor at 60p + VAT per ticket (credits from 22p). Whether Eventbrite justifies its rate depends on how much of your audience it genuinely brings.
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