Universe is an event management and ticketing platform founded in Toronto in 2011 and acquired by Live Nation Entertainment in 2015. With over 40,000 organisers and 155,000 events hosted, it operates globally with a notable presence in the UK and Europe.

Which countries does Universe operate in?

Universe operates in 6 countries: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. This is what the platform itself publishes; this directory does not score it.

Where is Universe based?

Universe is based in Toronto (Canada).

Universe

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Toronto, Canada

About Universe

A competitively priced option for promoters looking for a no-monthly-fee ticketing SaaS backed by the Live Nation/Ticketmaster ecosystem.

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Platform type

Promoter software

Verified data

Commission: Universe charges 2% + $0.59 per paid ticket on the Starter and Standard plans. No monthly fee. No charge for free events. The Pro plan is custom-priced on request. Prices in USD; outside the US, local VAT and payment processing fees may apply additionally.Aplica a los planes Starter y Standard. Los precios se expresan en USD; en mercados europeos el IVA y las tasas de procesamiento de pago pueden sumarse. Universe es propiedad de Live Nation Entertainment (adquirida en 2015).verified on 2026-08-17

Strengths

No monthly fee on Starter and Standard plans
Low base commission (2% + $0.59) compared to competitors such as Eventbrite
Backed by the Live Nation and Ticketmaster ecosystem
No charge for free events

Limitations

Prices in USD — exchange rate fluctuations and local VAT may apply in Europe
Pro plan (advanced features) requires sales contact with no public pricing
Model tied to Live Nation — dependency on a large-scale player

Reputation

Universe is well regarded among mid-sized organisers who value its competitive pricing and integration with the Live Nation ecosystem, though local support in Europe can be more limited.

Universe — Pricing (página oficial, verificada junio 2026) accessed on 2026-08-17
Universe — Privacy Policy (confirma razón social Universe Experiences Inc., grupo Live Nation Entertainment) accessed on 2026-08-17

Frequently asked questions

What is Universe?: Universe is an event management and ticketing platform founded in Toronto in 2011 and acquired by Live Nation Entertainment in 2015. With over 40,000 organisers and 155,000 events hosted, it operates globally with a notable presence in the UK and Europe.
Which countries does Universe operate in?: Universe operates in 6 countries: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. This is what the platform itself publishes; this directory does not score it.
Where is Universe based?: Universe is based in Toronto (Canada).
Who is Universe a good fit for?: A competitively priced option for promoters looking for a no-monthly-fee ticketing SaaS backed by the Live Nation/Ticketmaster ecosystem.

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