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5 types of events that benefit from Session-Based Ticketing
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By Dale Grogan
- 21 Jul 2026
- 7 min read
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Easy to manage sessions
Create timed-entry slots throughout the day or evening to maximise capacity, reduce queues, and give visitors a smoother experience from arrival to departure. Learn more
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Running multiple dates throughout the festive period? Create and manage event series from one place, reducing manual data entry and saving valuable time. Learn more
Reward returning families
Create custom discount codes to encourage advance sales, reward loyal customers, and give families another reason to book to attend your events. Learn more
Keep queues moving
Use RapidScan, Skiddle’s free ticket scanning app, to speed up entry, manage attendance safely, and help guests spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the experience. Learn more
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See Tickets | Ticketmaster | Gigantic | Eventbrite |
| Brand Alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Push Notifications | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cool Off (72hr Refund) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Customer App | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| WhatsApp/SMS alerts | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Spotify Integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Same-day Remittance Payments | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| White Label Ticketing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Skiddle Reps (Affiliate Marketing) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Dedicated In-house Marketing Team | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
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How do I set up Session-Based Ticketing for repeating events?
Click ‘Add New Event’ on the left-hand navigation menu of the Promotion Centre dashboard and set up your event as normal. When you reach the ‘When Does Your Event Run?’ step, select ‘Event Series’. Add the dates and times of your recurring event and click ‘Save’.
On the next screen, select ‘Timed Sessions’ and choose the capacity of each session whilst setting your intervals. Then click ‘Continue to Step 2’. Continue through the event flow, complete as normal and add tickets.
Read our FAQ article on using Session-Based Ticketing or watch our how-to video guide on Session-Based Ticketing below.
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How do I use Event Series?
Click ‘Add New Event’ on the left-hand navigation menu of the Promotion Centre dashboard and set up your event as normal. When you reach the ‘When Does Your Event Run?’ step, select ‘Event Series’. Add your dates to the calendar by clicking the ‘+’ icon, or quickly add multiple dates using the ‘Add Repeating Series’ button.
Read our FAQ article on using Event Series or watch our how-to video guide below.
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How do I set up an allocated seating event?
If your event needs allocated seating, our Account Support team is on hand and ready to assist. Just email them at promoters@skiddle.com to get started.
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How do I scan my event tickets?
Tickets to your event can be scanned quickly and with-ease using our innovative RapidScan app, available to download for free for both iPhone and Android users.
Read our FAQ article on scanning event tickets or watch our how-to video guide on RapidScan below.
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How do I add checkout questions?
To add checkout questions to your event, firstly select the relevant event from the Promotion Centre dashboard. Then head to the left-hand navigation menu, select the 'Customers/Orders' drop down, and click 'Checkout Questions'. In the pop-up, enter your questions and any additional information before clicking ‘Add Question’.
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