Ticketmaster for Seminars — Fees & Review 2026
Is Ticketmaster the right platform for seminars? See fees, features, and alternatives.
Using Ticketmaster for Seminars
Ticketmaster charges ~13.5% + £2.50 per ticket. For seminars, this means your attendees pay extra at checkout.
Let's look at whether Ticketmaster is the right fit for seminars events.
Fee impact
For a £20 seminars ticket on Ticketmaster, 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
Ticketmaster can work for seminars, but the fees add up quickly.
Consider Tickts for zero fees, or use our calculator to compare all platforms.
Common questions
How much does Ticketmaster charge for seminars? +
Ticketmaster charges up to 15% + £3 per ticket. This is paid by your attendees on top of your ticket price, unless you choose to absorb the fee yourself.
Is Ticketmaster the cheapest ticketing platform for seminars? +
Ticketmaster's fees are in the middle of the UK market. Tickts is the only UK platform with 0% booking fees and 0% commission on seminars, so attendees pay face value and you keep the full ticket price.
Can I use Ticketmaster for free seminars? +
Yes, most platforms including Ticketmaster let you list free events without per-ticket fees. If you're running paid seminars, the fees still apply. Tickts is free for both paid and free events.
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