Skiddle for Live Music Events — Fees & Review 2026
Is Skiddle the right platform for live music events? See fees, features, and alternatives.
Using Skiddle for Live Music Events
Skiddle charges 10% + 50p per ticket. For live music events, this means your attendees pay extra at checkout.
Let's look at whether Skiddle is the right fit for live music events events.
Fee impact
For a £20 live music 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 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 Skiddle charge for live music 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 live music 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 live music events, so attendees pay face value and you keep the full ticket price.
Can I use Skiddle for free live music events? +
Yes, most platforms including Skiddle 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.
Switch to Tickts — 0% fees
Your attendees pay the ticket price. You keep 100%. No booking fees, no commission.
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