Passing Eventbrite Fees to Attendees

Organizers can choose who pays the fees. 'Pass on' mode: attendees pay face value + fees (organizer receives face value). 'Absorb' mode: organizer pays all fees and receives face value minus fees.

What is the Eventbrite service fee?

For paid events: 3.7% of ticket price + $1.79 per ticket. Plus 2.9% payment processing. Free events have no Eventbrite fees.

Are there Eventbrite fees for free events?

No. Eventbrite charges no fees for free tickets. Fees only apply to paid ticket sales.

Eventbrite Fee Calculator

Calculate Eventbrite fees per ticket: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee + 2.9% processing. Choose to absorb or pass fees to attendees. Free calculator.

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Sale Price ($)

Enter a sale price to see the fee breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

Eventbrite Fee Calculator — 2026

Calculate what you earn per ticket after Eventbrite's service fee (3.7% + $1.79) and payment processing (2.9%).

Absorb vs pass-on

See how much you net depending on whether you absorb fees or pass them to attendees.

Per-ticket breakdown

Full fee breakdown shown for each ticket price.

Fee rates verified and updated April 2026. Rates may change — verify directly with the platform before transacting.