Pass Eventbrite Fees to Ticket Buyers

How to Avoid Eventbrite Fees

Updated on:

June 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to pass Eventbrite fees on to your ticket buyers.

Quick summary

By default, Eventbrite absorbs service fees on behalf of the organizer, but you can transfer those fees to ticket buyers in just a few steps through the ticket settings panel.

Steps

On Eventbrite's main home page, go to the left-side panel and click 'Events'.
Find and select the event you want to edit from your events list.
Under the Steps section, tap 'Add Tickets' to proceed.
Choose the ticket you want to edit.
Go to the right-hand panel, then uncheck the checkbox beside 'Absorb Fees'.
Click 'Save' to apply the changes.
Your ticket buyers will now shoulder the Eventbrite fees, and you will no longer be charged for them.

📌 Why this matters

Eventbrite charges service fees that organizers often absorb by default, cutting into event revenue. By transferring fees to ticket buyers using the 'Absorb Fees' setting, event organizers can protect their margins without changing ticket prices. This feature is especially valuable for independent organizers and small businesses running paid events on Eventbrite who need to maximize revenue. Understanding how to configure ticket fee settings gives organizers full control over their Eventbrite cost structure.

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