Arts venue ticketing
Theater and performing arts ticketing with reserved seating
Theaters, playhouses, and performing arts centers need reserved seating, season subscriptions, and donor ticketing. TixSimple handles all three with interactive maps and flexible ticket types.
How this type of ticketing works
Reserved seating is the heart of theater ticketing. TixSimple's interactive ticket maps let you upload a seating chart and sell exact seats. Once a seat is sold, it is marked unavailable so no two buyers get the same chair. Attendees receive a QR ticket with their seat number.
For season subscriptions, create a subscription ticket type that covers all performances in the season. Donors can add a donation ticket at checkout, and members can receive automatic discounts via email-based special pricing.
What to set up in TixSimple
- 1Create a performance or season event with dates and venue.
- 2Build an interactive seating chart with sections and rows.
- 3Add ticket types by section: Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony, Box, Student.
- 4Add a season subscription ticket type if applicable.
- 5Add custom fields for donor recognition, accessibility needs, or member status.
- 6Create scanner keys for the box office and theater entrances.
Fee example: Orchestra section theater ticket
A $28 ticket carries a TixSimple platform fee of $0.69 (1.3% + $0.33). If you sell 350 tickets, the total platform fee is $241.5. Stripe processing is separate and you choose whether to pass fees to the buyer or absorb them.
Ticket price
$28
Platform fee
$0.69
Net revenue
$9,558.5
Subscriptions, donors and group sales
Arts organizations rely on repeat patrons and donors. TixSimple supports season subscriptions, membership discounts, group sales, and donation tickets. The event page can also list sponsor and donor recognition.
- Reserved seating via interactive maps
- Season subscriptions and flex passes
- Member and donor discount codes
- Group and school matinee pricing
Frequently asked questions
Can patrons choose their exact seats?
Yes. The interactive seating chart shows available seats and lets patrons select their exact chair during checkout.
How do season subscriptions work?
Create a subscription ticket type that covers multiple performances. Patrons receive a ticket or pass that can be scanned at each show.
Can we collect donations at checkout?
Yes. Add a donation ticket type with a suggested amount and minimum. Patrons can add a donation to their ticket purchase.
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