Simple online event ticketing for school events
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Only pay when you sell paid tickets
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Sell and scan tickets in person
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Collect parent and student data
Everything you need for successful school events
Whether you’re selling tickets for the school production, managing open day registrations or hosting an alumni reunion, we know it’s just another thing on your to-do list. That’s why TryBooking is designed to keep you in control - without drowning in admin.
Our school event ticketing platform makes it simple to sell tickets online or in person, support safeguarding with mobile scanning, and collecting important details from parents - all in one place.
Trusted by thousands of schools across the UK
We are proud to champion the needs of schools, including through the support of professional organisations, helping their members get started with online ticketing.
Budget friendly event ticketing for your school
We know budgets are tight - so we work hard to keep ticket fees low. With our simple pay-as-you-go pricing, you’ll only need to pay when you sell paid tickets.
Your school can also can also choose to pass on all TryBooking fees to ticket buyers, allowing you to sell tickets at no cost.
Running a free event? TryBooking is completely free to use - no fees, no fuss, and full access to all features.
Calculate your school event ticketing costs
Use our online ticketing fee calculator to see exactly how much you’ll pay - no hidden fees, just low transparent pricing.
The fees you pay
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Enjoy our discounted pricing below £0
- Event revenue£0.00
- Booking fee£0.00
- Ticket fee—
- The revenue you receive£0.00
Ready to get started?
Start selling ticketsSee how schools use our event booking platform
Our event ticketing solution fits seamlessly into your event calendar, supporting events throughout the academic year.
The perfect pair of apps to support your school’s events
Sell tickets at the door with our Tap To Pay app
Take contactless or cash payments in person using your phone - no costly hardware required. Our Tap To Pay Box Office app is all you need to sell last minute tickets, merchandise, refreshments, parking and more.
- No additional hardware required
Support safeguarding with our mobile scanning app
Manage entry with our free mobile scanning app - making it easy to check tickets and keep an eye on numbers. Plus, students can help out too with our Volunteer Mode, letting them scan tickets without seeing anything they shouldn’t.
Collect important details with Custom Forms
Whether it’s who’s attending, dietary requirements or emergency contacts, easily collect important details upfront - saving you time and reducing admin.
- Ask questions based on ticket type
- Sub questions and follow ups
- Set limits on options
Ticketing features to support you from start to finish
We know events are a busy time. From the initial rush to managing on the door, we’ve thought of all the features you’ll need.
Over 10 years experience supporting school events
We’ve helped tens of thousands of organisers sell tickets online - all supported by our award winning UK based customer service.
We know happy event organisers create great events - that’s why we make it easy to speak to a real person with our friendly support team of UK based event experts.
Why schools choose our ticketing platform
Real support, low fees and features that just work - see why schools across the UK have trusted us for over ten years.
“The team at TryBooking are simply wonderful! They are always at the end of the phone to help with my queries in a patient and professional manner. The website itself has made planning events so incredibly easy and, most importantly, has saved me hours of time. I would have no hesitation in recommending TryBooking.”
“I absolutely love it and it is a breath of fresh air to use something that works straight off the bat and is simple to use and does exactly what you need it to!”
“Used TryBooking to advertise 3 public lectures and it did everything we needed it to do and it was so easy to use. Would highly recommend it.”
“TryBooking is a fantastic platform; we use it for all our Alumni events. The fact we can integrate the events into our own website is really useful. The team are really helpful - it's brilliant to be able to speak to someone. We can't fault the customer service.”
“Running events can be very time consuming and having an easy to use system for attendees to book is very important to us. Having used Eventbrite for a number of years we became frustrated by the lack of support available and the limited options on a free account. Having discovered TryBooking, we have not looked back!”
“We have 130 people booked for the eSafety event, 121 signed up in the last 24 hours! Fantastic!”
“We've just started using TryBooking and I was really impressed with the way the service works. We've already had great feedback from our parents and staff, so it made choosing a ticketing service for my own project easy.”
“TryBooking has streamlined and simplified our Concert Booking systems beyond recognition. Our parents love the easy to use formats and the TryBooking team offer us the best customer service around. Our school events are easy to book and as professional as the best Theatres and Concert Halls around.”
“Can I take this opportunity to say thank you for all your constant support in helping us get going with the ticketing system. It has felt more like working with an additional staff member than an external company.”
“TryBooking turns event booking into an artform. Helpful staff, simple platform and works whether running multiple events over time to selling tickets for the school show.”
“We were super impressed with TryBooking, so much so, we use it ourselves! It’s so easy to use, FREE for free events and it saves schools so much time. The team are really helpful and look after you every step of the way.”
Ready to upgrade your schools' event ticketing?
Join thousands of event organisers already using TryBooking to simplify selling tickets online and in person.
Want to see how it works? Chat with our team
- Totally free for free events
- Only pay when you sell paid tickets
- Sell and scan tickets in person
- Collect parent and student data
- UK based customer service
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell tickets online and in person with TryBooking?
Yes, you can. TryBooking lets you easily sell tickets online through your event page, and in person through our mobile Tap To Pay Box Office app. No extra hardware is required.
How does TryBooking help my school?
TryBooking is a simple online ticketing and event platform that helps schools manage events, sell tickets, collect payments, and manage entry. It's designed for community organisations, with the tools to make event management easy.
Is TryBooking free for schools and PTAs?
Yes! It's free to create an account and free to set up events. You only pay a small booking fee when someone buys a paid ticket. Free events are completely free to run.
How do schools sell tickets online with TryBooking?
Schools can create a custom event page, set ticket types and pricing, and start selling tickets online in minutes. You’ll get a link to share via newsletters, social media, or your school website.
Can I use TryBooking for both free and paid school events?
Absolutely. You can sell paid tickets, offer free RSVPs, or run a mix of both for your school events, all within the same platform.
How do I receive my ticket sales?
Once you start selling tickets, funds (minus any fees you’ve chosen to cover as the event organiser) will be added to your TryBooking account balance.
To withdraw funds, simply add a UK bank account. We’ll send a small verification amount before you can request a transfer.
Are there any setup or subscription fees for schools?
No. TryBooking has no setup costs, no ongoing subscriptions, and no minimum usage requirements. You only pay when you sell a paid ticket.
Can we use TryBooking to take payments at the door?
Yes. Our free Tap To Pay Box Office App lets you take card and cash payments in person, perfect for last-minute sales or entry on the day.
Can multiple staff members access the account?
Yes. You can add team members with different permission levels, so your team can collaborate and share the workload.
Can I ask questions during the booking process?
Yes! TryBooking’s custom forms let you ask questions during booking - from dietary needs, class year to parent contact details.
Is training or support available for new users?
Yes! We offer free phone, email, and live chat support. You’ll also find help guides and step-by-step tutorials to walk you through every feature on our Learning Centre.