Skiddle vs Eventbrite: Which ticketing platform is right for your event?
Choosing the right ticketing platform isn’t about finding the most convenient option. It’s about getting your event in front of the right people, getting the support you need when you need it, and, most importantly, picking a platform where you know you’ll sell tickets.
While Eventbrite offers a global ticketing platform, Skiddle combines powerful ticketing technology with one of the UK’s largest event discovery platforms, helping organisers reach millions of active ticket buyers already searching for their next event.
6.5 Million
UK consumers use Skiddle to discover events
3.6 Million
Users active on the Skiddle app
97%
Promoters who renew their contract with Skiddle every year
Skiddle
From festivals, live music showcases, and club events to family attractions, immersive experiences and more, Skiddle combines industry-leading ticketing tools with targeted marketing and hands-on support from a UK-based team to ensure your events run smoothly and profitably.
Every event benefits from exposure across the UK’s most comprehensive What’s On guide, while the Skiddle app, email marketing, social media channels, and personalised event recommendations help to spread the word further.
Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a global self-service platform designed largely for the mainstream and corporate sides of the market – frequently hosting business summits, workshops, and conferences.
Unlike Skiddle, it lacks dedicated account management and support teams to help you quickly navigate live event mishaps. Crucially for promoters, Eventbrite also misses vital, nightlife-specific tools that Skiddle offers natively, such as an automated Waiting List for high-demand shows and built-in peer-to-peer marketing features like Skiddle Reps.
Trusted by organisers across the UK
"Skiddle is our primary ticket vendor. We receive swift support and by far the best marketing support across all our shows. They are always on hand with excellent service and advice."
Louder UK
Dave Earnshaw
49,192 followers
The audience reach gap
Eventbrite is a capable ticketing platform, but it’s the noise on the platform that poses a real risk to the reach of your events. List an event on Eventbrite in the UK, and chances are it gets lost amidst a chaotic marketplace of events taking place around the world.
Skiddle takes a different approach. Our audience comes to us specifically to discover events, helping promoters reach people already interested in nights out, festivals, live music, attractions and experiences.
5 reasons UK promoters choose Skiddle over Eventbrite
Reach people looking for events you run
Your next customer might not follow your social media pages or be on your mailing list just yet. Skiddle helps solve this problem by putting your event in front of an active audience already searching for events in your area.
Turn browsers into ticket buyers
From audience targeting tools such as Brand, Festival and Artist Alerts, to wider promotional features such as our Spotify integration, attracting thousands of sales every month – Skiddle gives organisers more ways to drive demand and maximise their sales.
Support from people who know events
Events have many moving parts. If something goes awry once your event is live, you need answers quickly. Skiddle’s support teams work with event organisers six days a week. They understand the pressures that come with running successful events and have a wealth of experience in dealing with all things ticketing.
Built for live experiences of all sizes
The platform has evolved alongside the events industry for more than two decades, helping organisers manage everything from intimate club nights and gigs to colossal summer festivals and renowned attractions.
Grow your audience beyond one event
Ticket sales are just one part of the picture. Skiddle encourages organisers to grow their events and take their name to the next level through invaluable industry insight and tailored marketing support. Increase attendance at your events, promote customer loyalty and build a lasting brand.
Skiddle Vs Eventbrite: Feature by Feature
| Feature |
|
Eventbrite |
| Brand Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Push Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Cool Off (72hr Refund) | Yes | No |
| Customer App | Yes | Yes |
| WhatsApp/SMS alerts | Yes | No |
| Spotify Integration | Yes | No |
| Same-Day Remittance Payments | Yes | No |
| White Label Ticketing | Yes | No |
| Skiddle Reps (Affiliate Marketing) | Yes | No |
| Dedicated In-house Marketing Team | Yes | No |
Questions about our features or bespoke requirements? Book a call with our team
Switching from Eventbrite is simple
Most promoters completed the switch within a working day. There’s nothing to lose by trying – it’s free to list your event, and there are no listing fees or contracts to sign.
Register your account
Create your free Promotion Centre account and start listing events in minutes.
Takes 30 seconds
Create an event
Take advantage of free tools to build and promote your events.
Takes 30 seconds
Start selling tickets
Publish your event and begin selling tickets free of charge.
Takes 30 seconds
Register your account
Create your free Promotion Centre account and start listing events in minutes.
Takes 30 seconds
Create an event
Take advantage of free tools to build and promote your events.
Takes 30 seconds
Start selling tickets
Publish your event and begin selling tickets free of charge.
Takes 30 seconds
Frequently asked questions
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