Skiddle fees in 2026
The UK's big club-and-festival marketplace. Skiddle's own help centre states the default booking fee: 10% of face value + 27p, with a £1 minimum — paid by the fan unless the promoter opts to absorb it.
The rate, on the record
10% + 27p per ticket (min £1) — Verified from Skiddle's own Promotion Centre help pages. Promoters can choose to absorb fees.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £1.00 | 20.0% | £6.00 |
| £10 | £1.27 | 12.7% | £11.27 |
| £15 | £1.77 | 11.8% | £16.77 |
| £25 | £2.77 | 11.1% | £27.77 |
| £50 | £5.27 | 10.5% | £55.27 |
| £100 | £10.27 | 10.3% | £110.27 |
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Strengths and costs
Where Skiddle earns its keep
- Strong discovery for club nights, dance and festivals
- Free listing tools, rep network and promo features
- Well-known checkout in the dance scene
Where it costs you
- Fans pay 10% + 27p — £2.27 on a £20 ticket
- £1 minimum stings on cheap early-release tickets
- Default payout lands after the event
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 Skiddle charge in 2026?
Skiddle's current structure is 10% + 27p per ticket (min £1). On a £20 ticket that's £2.27 per ticket — 11.3% 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 Skiddle?
For lower fees, compare Skiddle against flat-fee Ticket Tailor (60p + VAT PAYG, credits from 22p) and zero-fee Tickts (£0). The right choice depends on whether Skiddle's audience genuinely brings you buyers — see our alternatives guide.
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