Skiddle Fees in 2026 —
What Do They Really Cost?
Skiddle charges 10% + 25p per ticket in booking fees — one of the highest fee structures among UK ticketing platforms. Here's the full breakdown.
Skiddle Fee Breakdown
Skiddle uses a straightforward percentage-plus-fixed model: 10% of the ticket price plus 25p. These fees are charged to fans as a booking fee on top of the face value.
| Ticket Price | Skiddle Fee | Fan Pays | Tickts Fee | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £1.25 | £11.25 | £0 | £1.25 |
| £25 | £2.75 | £27.75 | £0 | £2.75 |
| £50 | £5.25 | £55.25 | £0 | £5.25 |
| £75 | £7.75 | £82.75 | £0 | £7.75 |
| £100 | £10.25 | £110.25 | £0 | £10.25 |
The Real Cost of Skiddle Fees
For an event selling 500 tickets at £25, Skiddle's fees total £1,375. That's money your fans are paying on top of the ticket price — or revenue you lose if you absorb the costs.
Over a year with 10,000 ticket sales at £25, the fees reach £27,500. That's enough to fund multiple additional events.
Skiddle vs Other Platforms
- Skiddle — 10% + 25p (highest fees)
- DICE — ~10% absorbed (similar cost, hidden)
- WeGotTickets — up to 10% (similar)
- Eventbrite — 6.95% + 59p (cheaper)
- TicketCo — ~5.5% + 30p (cheaper)
- Tickts — £0 (zero fees, always free)
The Verdict
Skiddle is a well-known platform with good reach in the UK club and festival scene, but their 10% + 25p fee structure makes them one of the most expensive options. Your fans pay over £10 extra on a £100 ticket. Tickts charges zero — your fans pay face value only.
Skiddle Fees FAQ
Skiddle charges approximately 10% + 25p per ticket. On a £25 ticket, that's £2.75. On a £100 ticket, it's £10.25 — making them one of the priciest UK platforms.
Skiddle's 10% rate is higher than most competitors. This pays for their platform, marketing reach, and discovery features — but ultimately comes out of fans' pockets as booking fees.
Skiddle (10% + 25p) is more expensive than Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p) at every price point. On a £25 ticket, Skiddle charges £2.75 vs Eventbrite's £2.33. The gap grows with higher prices.
Tickts charges zero booking fees and zero commission. TicketCo (~5.5% + 30p) and Eventbrite (6.95% + 59p) are also cheaper. Tickts is the only platform offering truly free ticketing.
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