Low-fee ticketing
Free events are always free to use, paid tickets have a 40p Local Tickets platform fee and charity discounts are handled case by case.
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Local event ticketing and discovery
Search what is on nearby, then buy securely. Create ticket pages for productions, bands, pantomimes, charity fundraisers, attractions, cinemas and venue programmes where free events are free to use, paid tickets stay affordable and payment options stay flexible.
Browse what is on
These rails load from the public event search API in local and beta environments, using published events only and keeping test events out of public discovery.
Private beta
The first beta is for controlled testing of discovery, Find Tickets, creator admin and dummy checkout before live payment providers or public launch settings are switched on.
What matters
Local Tickets is being shaped around practical event creation, buyer confidence, low fees and the discovery tools needed to become a go-to marketplace for online ticket sales.
Free events are always free to use, paid tickets have a 40p Local Tickets platform fee and charity discounts are handled case by case.
Payment flows should use trusted providers for cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay, with SCA-friendly checkout for UK buyers.
Create event listings with templates, images, clear dates, useful links, supported video previews and approved audio media when rules are confirmed.
Homepage search, local discovery and curated rails should help buyers find what is new, trending and happening near them.
After an event date has passed, ticket holders should be able to leave a public 0-5 star review to help future buyers choose confidently.
The same experience should support village hall shows, seat maps, price bands, merchandise, promotional placements, timed-entry attractions and larger venue programmes.
Discovery marketplace
The long-term direction is a ticket marketplace where buyers can search, browse local events and discover what is gaining attention, while organisers can choose paid promotional placements when they need more reach.
Give selected events stronger placement on the home page during important on-sale windows.
Surface events with fresh listings, fast sales or strong local interest in a dedicated discovery rail.
Help buyers browse events near their town, postcode or chosen radius once location search is connected.
Highlight events and organisers with strong verified post-event reviews.
Let organisers promote theatre, music, charity, attraction or family events in the places buyers naturally browse.
Create curated moments for pantomime season, school holidays, summer attractions and local festivals.
Give larger venues and trusted organisers a way to showcase programmes, not just single events.
Event creation
Creators should be able to add images, write useful event details, link to a website or social channel and paste a video link that appears as an embedded preview on the event page.
Friday night theatre
Multiple dates, concessions, accessible notes and a trailer preview.
Who's it for?
Amateur dramatics, touring shows, dance schools and one-off theatre nights.
Reserved seating, balconies, price bands, restricted-view notes and accessible seat requirements.
Local gigs, comedy nights, club events, festivals and seated concerts.
Family-friendly runs with multiple dates, concessions and group booking needs.
Fundraisers, raffles, galas, PTA events and community nights with case-by-case charity platform-fee discounts.
Timed entry, seasonal experiences, visitor centres and repeatable date slots.
Capacity-led sessions throughout the day without forcing organisers into a seating plan.
Club nights, sports sessions, workshops and activities with clear capacity and attendee exports.
Independent cinemas, film clubs, special screenings, festivals and one-off film nights.
Bigger programmes that need reporting, creator access and reliable checkout at busy moments.
Next step
Use the creator portal entry point for event setup and the buyer portal for ticket lookup once the backend is connected.