What is the cheapest ticketing platform for Newcastle upon Tyne events?

Tickts is the only UK platform charging 0% booking fees and 0% commission, including for events in Newcastle upon Tyne. Of the platforms that do charge, Outsavvy (3.5% + 30p) and Humanitix (4.67% + 46p) are the cheapest published rates. Quote-based platforms like Ticketmaster and See Tickets negotiate per-event.

How many event venues are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The UK Venue Guide lists 98 venues in Newcastle upon Tyne (https://ukvenueguide.co.uk/city/newcastle-upon-tyne/), with sports clubs the most common type.

What does it cost to sell 100 tickets at £20 each for a Newcastle upon Tyne event?

On Tickts: £0 in booking fees (Stripe processing at cost passed through). On Eventbrite: roughly £133 in fees. On Skiddle: roughly £250. On Ticketmaster: quote-based, typically several hundred pounds plus per-ticket service charges. See https://ticketingfees.co.uk/calculator/ for exact figures at your ticket price.

Which UK ticketing platforms publish their fees?

Eventbrite, TicketSource, Humanitix, Outsavvy, Skiddle, Fatsoma, FIXR, Billetto, and Ticket Tailor publish fee structures (verified 2026-05-01). Ticketmaster, See Tickets, DICE, DesignMyNight, and Resident Advisor are quote-based.

Audit · May 2026 3 of 19 UK ticketing platforms have fees you can verify directly. 5 won't tell you what they charge.

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For event organisers in Newcastle upon Tyne

Best ticketing platforms in Newcastle upon Tyne 2026

Newcastle's live scene extends far beyond its nightlife reputation. The Sage Gateshead is an architectural masterpiece for music; smaller spots like The Cluny and Boiler Shop keep the underground scene alive; and the Utilita Arena handles major touring acts.

Newcastle upon Tyne venue scene at a glance

According to the UK Venue Guide, Newcastle upon Tyne has 98 listed venues. The breakdown by type:

Sports Clubs30

Associations & Organisations11

Event Venues8

Source: ukvenueguide.co.uk/city/newcastle-upon-tyne

Ticketing platform fees compared, on a typical Newcastle upon Tyne event

A typical mid-scale Newcastle upon Tyne event sells around 100 tickets at £20 face value. Here's what each platform's fees would total at that volume:

Platform	Fee	Total fees on 100 × £20
Tickts	0%	£0 (0%)
Eventbrite	3.7% + 59p	£191
Skiddle	10% + 50p	£250
Fatsoma	5% + 49p	£149
Ticketmaster	Quote	Quote-based
TicketSource	7% + 25p	£165

Figures use published rates as of 2026-05-01. Quote-based platforms (Ticketmaster, See Tickets, DICE, DesignMyNight) negotiate per-event and aren't directly comparable.

What Newcastle upon Tyne organisers should consider

Local audience reach: Skiddle has strong club-night reach across the UK; DICE skews toward music gigs in larger cities; Eventbrite is ubiquitous for general events. None of these are a substitute for your own marketing.
Venue requirements: Some Newcastle upon Tyne venues have preferred ticketing partners. Check before committing to a platform.
Payout timing: Platforms hold funds for different periods. TicketSource pays the Monday after your event; Tickts pays daily via Stripe; some platforms hold funds for 5+ working days post-event.
Fee structure: Compare percentage-based vs flat-fee models. Ticket Tailor's flat per-ticket model can be cheaper at higher prices; percentage-based models can be cheaper for lower-priced tickets.

Tickts in Newcastle upon Tyne

Sell tickets in Newcastle upon Tyne with 0% fees

Your attendees pay the ticket price. You keep 100%. No booking fees, no commission. Stripe processing at cost is passed through.

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