Best Ticketing Platform for Pubs in 2026
Compare ticketing fees for events at pubs. Find the best platform for your venue type.
Ticketing for Pubs
Events at pubs have unique ticketing requirements. Capacity management, door scanning, and fee structures all matter.
We've compared every major UK platform to find the best fit for pubs events.
Platform fees at a glance
Eventbrite
Self-service
per ticket
Ticketmaster
Full-service
per ticket
Skiddle
Club/dance focused
per ticket
DICE
Music focused
per ticket
See Tickets
Full-service
per ticket
Fatsoma
Student/nightlife
per ticket
Key features to look for
Door management: Scanning tickets at pubs needs a reliable app that works offline.
Capacity limits: Make sure the platform handles capacity tracking for your venue.
Fee transparency: Your attendees should know what they're paying before checkout.
Common questions
How much does Ticketing charge for pubs? +
Ticketing charges a percentage + flat fee per ticket. This is paid by your attendees on top of your ticket price, unless you choose to absorb the fee yourself.
Is Ticketing the cheapest ticketing platform for pubs? +
Ticketing's fees are in the middle of the UK market. Tickts is the only UK platform with 0% booking fees and 0% commission on pubs, so attendees pay face value and you keep the full ticket price.
Can I use Ticketing for free pubs? +
Yes, most platforms including Ticketing let you list free events without per-ticket fees. If you're running paid pubs, 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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