Event Glossary

What is Venue Capacity?

Definition

The maximum number of attendees a venue can safely and legally accommodate, determined by fire codes, building permits, and safety regulations. Venue capacity includes all attendees, staff, vendors, and performers.

Why it matters

Exceeding venue capacity can result in safety hazards, legal penalties, and event cancellation. Accurately tracking capacity and implementing ticket limits ensures compliance and attendee safety.

Examples

Venue Capacity in action

Real-world examples of how organizers use Venue Capacity.

Conference center rated for 500 attendees

Theater with 250 fixed seats

Outdoor festival with 5,000-person permit limit

How SwarmTix handles Venue Capacity

SwarmTix enforces capacity limits automatically by capping total ticket sales at your specified limit. The system tracks real-time sales and prevents overselling, even during high-traffic sale periods.

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