Event Glossary

What is Ticket Release?

Definition

The strategic release of event tickets in multiple phases or batches rather than making all tickets available at once. Ticket releases can be time-based (e.g., monthly releases), tier-based (e.g., GA after early bird sells out), or scarcity-driven (e.g., limited quantities).

Why it matters

Phased ticket releases create ongoing marketing opportunities, maintain sales momentum, and allow you to adjust pricing based on demand. This strategy is particularly effective for large events selling tickets over several months.

Examples

Ticket Release in action

Real-world examples of how organizers use Ticket Release.

Music festival releases 1,000 tickets per month over 6 months

Conference releases VIP tickets only after early bird sells out

Workshop releases additional tickets after expanding venue capacity

How SwarmTix handles Ticket Release

SwarmTix supports scheduled ticket releases where specific ticket types automatically become available at predetermined dates and times. You can also manually release tickets in batches and send announcements to your email list.

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