Event Glossary

What is Waitlist?

Definition

A list of interested individuals who register to be notified if tickets become available after an event sells out. Waitlists capture latent demand and allow organizers to release additional tickets or fill spots from cancellations.

Why it matters

Waitlists help you gauge true demand beyond initial capacity, fill last-minute cancellations, and build audience for future events. Events with waitlists typically fill 80-90% of cancelled tickets within 48 hours.

Examples

Waitlist in action

Real-world examples of how organizers use Waitlist.

Sold-out workshop releases 5 spots from cancellations to waitlist

Conference adds second venue room based on 200-person waitlist

VIP tier opens additional spots after seeing 50+ waitlist signups

How SwarmTix handles Waitlist

SwarmTix does not have a built-in waitlist. When a ticket type sells out, you can raise its quantity or add a new ticket type to sell more.

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