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Eventbrite Fee Calculator

Estimate how much ticketing fees take from gross event revenue.

This ticket fee calculator helps organizers model ticket price, percentage fees, fixed fees, and expected ticket volume.

Interactive estimatorLive fee model
Estimated primary fee
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At $45 per ticket with 3.7% + $1.79, 200 tickets create about $691 in ticketing fees.

Per item
$0
Monthly total
$0
Effective rate
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Assumptions
  • Use current ticketing platform pricing for exact rates.
  • Taxes, refunds, and payment disputes are not included.
  • Default inputs model the ticketing/service fee; add payment processing into the percentage if you want an all-in estimate.

Formula:((ticket price x ticketing percentage fee) + fixed fee per ticket) x tickets sold + any event platform fee.

Last reviewed:2026-05-17

Sources: Eventbrite organizer pricing

When to use this

Estimate ticketing platform fees.

What you get

At $45 per ticket with 3.7% + $1.79, 200 tickets create about $691 in ticketing fees.

Useful next step

Use the estimate to compare options, pressure-test pricing, or decide which fee model deserves a closer look.

Problems this helps with

  • Ticket margins are unclear
  • Fee absorption vs passing fees to buyers
  • Need to forecast net event revenue

Example estimate

At $45 per ticket with 3.7% + $1.79, 200 tickets create about $691 in ticketing fees.

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Continue with a related tool or comparison that helps turn the estimate into a clearer decision.

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FAQ

Can I pass fees to ticket buyers?

Many ticketing platforms support buyer-paid fees, but event positioning and local rules can affect whether that is a good choice.

Does this include taxes?

No. This calculator focuses on platform and payment fees.

Why model fees before setting ticket price?

Fee estimates show the net revenue per ticket before venue, staff, food, and marketing costs.