Skiddle for poetry nights
Small rooms, loyal crowds, low prices — flat fees eat the margin that keeps the night alive.
The numbers for this event type
At a typical £8 poetry nights ticket, Skiddle's rate of 10% + 27p per ticket (min £1) works out to £1.07 per ticket (13.4% of face value). Across 70 tickets that's £74.90 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
Poetry 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 | £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 |
Compared at poetry nights prices
The market computed on 70 × £8 — a realistic poetry 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 Skiddle good for poetry nights?
Club nights and dance events that want Skiddle's audience. Poetry 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 Skiddle cost for poetry nights?
At a typical £8 poetry nights ticket, Skiddle's rate of 10% + 27p per ticket (min £1) works out to £1.07 per ticket (13.4% of face value). Across 70 tickets that's £74.90 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 poetry nights?
On published 2026 rates: Tickts at £0, then Ticket Tailor at 60p + VAT per ticket (credits from 22p). Whether Skiddle justifies its rate depends on how much of your audience it genuinely brings.
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