Local event ticketing
Community event ticketing that keeps local events simple
Town festivals, park concerts, and neighborhood fundraisers need ticketing that is affordable and easy for volunteers. TixSimple has no monthly fee, so you only pay when tickets sell.
How this type of ticketing works
Community events are usually run by small teams and volunteers. TixSimple's AI event builder can set up the event and ticket types in seconds, so organizers spend less time learning software and more time promoting the event.
You can sell free tickets, donation-based tickets, or fixed-price tickets. Custom attendee fields let you collect t-shirt sizes, meal preferences, or local residency. The scanner app works on any phone, so volunteers can check in guests without special equipment.
What to set up in TixSimple
- 1Describe your event to TixGPT or create it manually in the dashboard.
- 2Add ticket types: Free, Suggested Donation, Adult, Child, Family.
- 3Set a capacity limit if the venue or park has one.
- 4Collect custom fields for dietary needs, t-shirt size, or volunteer status.
- 5Create a scanner key for each check-in volunteer.
- 6Publish and share the link with the town, sponsors, and local media.
Fee example: Community event ticket
A $10 ticket carries a TixSimple platform fee of $0.46 (1.3% + $0.33). If you sell 300 tickets, the total platform fee is $138. Stripe processing is separate and you choose whether to pass fees to the buyer or absorb them.
Ticket price
$10
Platform fee
$0.46
Net revenue
$2,862
Free events, donations and sponsor visibility
Many community events are free but still need to track attendance for permits and sponsors. TixSimple's free ticket type has no platform fee and collects the names and emails you need. Donation tickets let supporters pay what they want above a minimum.
- Free tickets with zero platform fees
- Donation-based tickets with suggested amounts
- Sponsor logo placement on the event page
- Volunteer and resident discount codes
Frequently asked questions
Can we use this for free town events?
Yes. TixSimple does not charge platform fees on free tickets. You can still collect registrations and export attendee data for permits and sponsors.
Do volunteers need accounts?
No. Each scanner key is a unique URL. Volunteers open it on their phone and scan QR codes without logging in.
Can we accept donations instead of fixed prices?
Yes. Use a donation-based ticket type with a minimum and suggested amount. Attendees choose what they want to pay.
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