Creating an event with TicketLeap is quick and easy - just a few steps and your page is live. Whether it’s a one-off show, a weekend market, or a recurring workshop, your event can be live in minutes. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Event Basics
Log in to your TicketLeap account and click +Create Event in the top right corner. Fill in the core details:
- Event Name: Keep it short and memorable; it’s also part of your event URL, but you can edit it later if needed.
- Reserved Seating: Select Yes or No. Learn more about reserved seating.
- Venue: Add the name and address. This will be displayed on your tickets and event page. More on venue setup.
- What kind of event is this?: Pick a category so people can easily find your event on TicketLeap Events, our public event listing page.
- Start & End Time: Set your schedule. For multiple sessions, consider setting it up as a recurring event. Learn more about how to create a recurring event.
Tip
Still figuring things out? Select Save as Draft and complete the setup later.
Step 2: Tickets & Pricing
First, set your Event Capacity. This is the total number of attendees your venue can hold. Learn more about ticket quantity and event capacity.
Next, create your ticket types.
- You can create Free, Paid, or Donation tickets. If you select 'paid' or 'donation', a quick pop-up will ask you to confirm your account type. Learn more about account types.
- Each ticket type includes: Name, Price, Quantity, and a description (optional).
- Optional settings: start/end sales dates, limit how many tickets can be purchased in one order and others.
Click Save & Continue to proceed.
Tips
- Keep it simple - you can start with one or two ticket types and add more later.
- We see the most success with events that use tiered pricing. Start with a limited "Early Bird" discount to drive initial momentum. Once it sells out, your standard "General Admission" tier takes over.
Step 3: Personalize Your Event Page
This is where your event shines! Make your page attractive and easy to navigate:
- Add a header image or background: A relevant image helps your page stand out. Check here for some design tips for your event page.
- Write an event description: Clearly describe what attendees can expect.
- Select accent colours: Choose colors that match your brand or event theme.
- Preview your page: Use the preview tool to see how your page looks on desktop and mobile devices.
When you’re happy with your page, click Continue to move to the next step.
Tips
- Clean, modern design makes a great first impression and boosts ticket sales.
- Think of your event description as answering the top 3 questions: What is this? Why should I go? What do I need to know? Use short paragraphs and bullet points for easy reading.
Step 4: Explore Extra Tools Before Publishing
On the Publish page, you can enhance your event with extra settings:
- Registration Questions: Collect information like dietary requirements or T-shirt sizes. See how to add registration questions to your event.
- Privacy Settings: Hide your event from search engines or share via private link.
- Fee Settings: Choose whether you or your attendees cover the ticketing fees. Learn here how to change who pays the fees.
- Advanced Settings: Set up custom email notifications, post-purchase messages, and non-ticketed donations.
Step 5: Publish & Share Your Event
You're ready to go live. Just a quick check before publishing:
- Review your event details.
- Customize your event URL for easy sharing.
- Download your event’s QR code for quick access to your ticket page.
Click Publish. Your event is now live and ready to share!
Tips
- The QR code isn't just for printing on tickets. Add it to posters, table tents at your venue, and even the signature of your emails to make buying tickets a last-minute impulse decision.
- After your event, use the Clone Event feature for your next one. It’s a huge time-saver. Review what worked (like your best-selling ticket type) and what you can improve for next time. Here’s a guide on how to clone an event.
Extra Hacks
- Share your event link on social media, via email, or on community boards.
- Embed a “Get Tickets” button on your website. Check this guide on how to create a custom button.
- Customise your organizer listing page to showcase all upcoming events in one place. Here’s how to customize your organizer page to make it shine.
And that’s it! In just minutes, your event is live, looking great, and ready to start selling tickets. Check out our demo event page for an example of how everything comes together.
Got questions? Contact our support team.