Eventbrite Alternative for Irish Event Organisers

If you run festivals, charity fundraisers, or other events in Ireland, you may have used Eventbrite at least once. It is familiar and easy to get started with - but the fees add up, and payouts usually arrive after your event ends.

TicketHQ was built for organisers who want a simpler model: sell tickets on your own site, keep more of each sale, and get paid instantly through Stripe.

What organisers usually compare

Eventbrite charges platform fees and typically pays out after your event. Branding is limited to their checkout experience, though QR check-in is included.

TicketHQ charges 4.5% per ticket, pays out instantly to your Stripe account, and keeps checkout on your own website with full branding. QR check-in is included.

Why instant payouts matter

For charities and community groups, cash flow is everything. When ticket money lands in your account as sales happen, you can pay suppliers, venues, and performers without waiting weeks for a platform payout.

With TicketHQ, Stripe handles the payment and TicketHQ deducts its 4.5% fee during the transaction. You see the net amount in your Stripe dashboard straight away.

QR code tickets and door check-in

Every buyer receives a PDF ticket with a QR code. On the day, open the scanner on any smartphone, scan tickets at the gate, and check guests in in seconds. No specialist hardware required.

When TicketHQ is the right fit

TicketHQ works well if you:

• Want to get paid as you sell your tickets
• Run recurring events and want a consistent checkout experience
• Need a managed setup without building everything yourself
• Want to move away from marketplace-style ticketing
• Care about branding and owning the customer relationship

Getting started

We handle the setup - events, ticket types, Stripe connection, and check-in tools. Get in touch and tell us about your next event.