What is TicketSource?

TicketSource is a box-office management platform headquartered in Penarth, Wales, founded in 2004 for amateur theatre. It operates on a no-monthly-fee model for organisers: costs are passed to buyers via a booking fee, making it a popular choice in the UK's non-professional and community event sector.

Which countries does TicketSource operate in?

TicketSource operates in 3 countries: United Kingdom, United States, Ireland. This is what the platform itself publishes; this directory does not score it.

Where is TicketSource based?

TicketSource is based in Penarth (United Kingdom).

TicketSource

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Penarth, United Kingdom

About TicketSource

An excellent choice for amateur theatre groups, schools, and community event organisers in the UK who want a zero-cost platform with fees passed on to buyers.

Data reviewed on 17 August 2026 Every listing is reviewed by hand against the platform's own public sources. If the owner claims it in the partner portal, they take over maintaining it and the date reflects their latest verification.

Platform type

Promoter software

Verified data

Commission: TicketSource charges 7% incl. VAT (minimum 25p) per ticket, passed to the buyer. Organisers pay no monthly fee or direct commission. Alternative with own Stripe account: 4.5% + VAT. No charge for free events.Verificado en la auditoría independiente de UK Ticketing Fees (mayo 2026), que cita como fuente primaria la página de precios oficial de TicketSource. Las comisiones recaen por defecto sobre el comprador.verified on 2026-08-17

Strengths

Free for the organiser — fee paid entirely by the buyer
No monthly fee or setup cost
Own-Stripe option at a reduced rate (4.5% + VAT)
Over 20 years in the market with a large user base in UK theatre and community events

Limitations

Buyer bears the full 7% fee, which can create friction for low-price tickets
Less modern interface compared to newer competitors
More limited marketing features compared to premium platforms

Reputation

TicketSource is an established reference in the UK amateur theatre and community events segment, recognised for its zero-cost-to-organiser model and operational reliability.

TicketSource — Pricing (fuente primaria, verificada mayo 2026) accessed on 2026-08-17
UK Ticketing Fees Audit 2026 — TicketSource accessed on 2026-08-17
Wikipedia — TicketSource (confirma HQ Penarth, Wales; fundada 2004 por Alex McLauchlan y Simon Wilsher) accessed on 2026-08-17

Frequently asked questions

What is TicketSource?: TicketSource is a box-office management platform headquartered in Penarth, Wales, founded in 2004 for amateur theatre. It operates on a no-monthly-fee model for organisers: costs are passed to buyers via a booking fee, making it a popular choice in the UK's non-professional and community event sector.
Which countries does TicketSource operate in?: TicketSource operates in 3 countries: United Kingdom, United States, Ireland. This is what the platform itself publishes; this directory does not score it.
Where is TicketSource based?: TicketSource is based in Penarth (United Kingdom).
Who is TicketSource a good fit for?: An excellent choice for amateur theatre groups, schools, and community event organisers in the UK who want a zero-cost platform with fees passed on to buyers.

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