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Ticketing for lgbtq+ events

A scene with its own platforms (Outsavvy) — compare community fit as well as fees.

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What this event type demands

Fee structure is half the decision — these are the features that decide the other half.

  • Zero or near-zero fees — margins are the mission
  • Free tickets genuinely free
  • Donation capture with Gift Aid declarations
  • Simple enough for volunteer rota handovers
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The market at your price point

Every UK platform computed on 300 × £15 — a realistic lgbtq+ events scenario.

Platform & published rateRelative costFees on 300 × £15
Verified at source
Tickts£0 booking fees
£0.00ZERO FEES
Ticket Tailor60p + VAT per ticket PAYG (credits from 22p + VAT)
£216.004.8% OF FACE VALUE
TicketSource7% incl VAT (min 25p) — or 4.5% + VAT via your own Stripe
£315.007.0% OF FACE VALUE
Humanitix4.67% + 46p per paid ticket (excl VAT)
£417.789.3% OF FACE VALUE
FIXR4.99% + 49p + VAT per ticket (3.99% student/charity)
£445.869.9% OF FACE VALUE
Eventbrite6.95% + 59p per paid ticket
£489.7510.9% OF FACE VALUE
Skiddle10% + 27p per ticket (min £1)
£531.0011.8% OF FACE VALUE
As published
TicketCo~3% commission (as published)
£135.003.0% OF FACE VALUE
LINE-UP~5% commission (as published)
£225.005.0% OF FACE VALUE
Outsavvy3.5% + 30p per ticket (as published)
£247.505.5% OF FACE VALUE
Billetto5% + 29p per ticket (as published)
£312.006.9% OF FACE VALUE
Fatsoma5% + 49p per ticket (as published)
£372.008.3% OF FACE VALUE
WeGotTickets10% fan-side booking fee (as published)
£450.0010.0% OF FACE VALUE
Quote-only — negotiated, not comparable
DICEQuote-based (fans typically pay ~10–12%)
quote-based
Resident AdvisorQuote-based (fans typically pay ~10%)
quote-based
EventCreateTiered plans (~3.5% standard, as published)
quote-based
TicketmasterQuote-based (fans typically pay 10–15%+)
quote-based
See TicketsQuote-based (fans commonly pay ~10% + fulfilment)
quote-based
DesignMyNightQuote-based / venue-dependent
quote-based
Ents24Discovery service — partner fees apply
quote-based

Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.

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Adjust for your event

Fees on your lgbtq+ events

Questions people ask

What's the best ticketing platform for lgbtq+ events?

The one whose fee structure fits your price point and whose features cover the checklist above. On pure cost at £15 tickets, zero-fee (Tickts) and flat-fee (Ticket Tailor) lead; marketplaces earn their percentage only if they genuinely bring your audience.

How much should lgbtq+ events tickets cost?

UK 2026 typical range centres near £15 — but price from your own costs and audience, not the average: see the break-even method and pricing strategy guides.

What fees will fans pay for lgbtq+ events?

Depends entirely on platform: from £0 (zero-fee) to 10%+ plus fixed pence on the marketplaces. At £15, that's a spread of £0.00–£1.77 per ticket across the published-rate market.

Guides for this event type

PlaybookOrganising a charity eventMoneyDonations & Gift AidToolFee calculatorResearchThe 2026 UK Fees AuditRelatedTicketing for accessible eventsRelatedTicketing for antique fairsRelatedTicketing for block partiesRelatedTicketing for car boot salesRelatedTicketing for car showsRelatedTicketing for charity eventsDirectoryAll event types

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