Skiddle for Family Events — Fees & Review 2026
Is Skiddle the right platform for family events? See fees, features, and alternatives.
Using Skiddle for Family Events
Skiddle charges 10% + 50p per ticket. For family events, this means your attendees pay extra at checkout.
Let's look at whether Skiddle is the right fit for family events events.
Fee impact
For a £20 family events ticket on Skiddle, 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
Skiddle can work for family 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 Skiddle charge for family events? +
Skiddle charges 10% + 50p per ticket. This is paid by your attendees on top of your ticket price, unless you choose to absorb the fee yourself.
Is Skiddle the cheapest ticketing platform for family events? +
Skiddle's fees are in the middle of the UK market. Tickts is the only UK platform with 0% booking fees and 0% commission on family events, so attendees pay face value and you keep the full ticket price.
Can I use Skiddle for free family events? +
Yes, most platforms including Skiddle let you list free events without per-ticket fees. If you're running paid family events, the fees still apply. Tickts is free for both paid and free events.
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Your attendees pay the ticket price. You keep 100%. No booking fees, no commission.
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