How to make an event ticket in 3 steps
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Choose a ticket layout
Pick a ticket style — standard admit-one, concert-style, or fundraiser gala. All include a stub section and can be customized.
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Add your event details
Enter the event name, date, venue, and ticket price. Add a ticket number and any specific instructions like 'valid for one admission only.'
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Print and distribute
Download the PDF and print on cardstock. Score a fold line at the stub, or use a paper trimmer to separate tickets. Hand them out or include in mailed invitations.
Event ticket use cases
- • Community dinners and banquets
- • Concerts and live music events
- • Church fundraisers and galas
- • School plays, musicals, and talent shows
- • Festivals, fairs, and outdoor markets
- • Charity auctions and silent auctions
- • Comedy nights and open mic events
- • Movie nights and outdoor screenings
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Request a print quote →Frequently asked questions
What is an event ticket template?
An event ticket template is a pre-formatted layout for admission tickets — typically showing the event name, date, time, venue, and a unique ticket number. The stub on the right (or bottom) is torn off at the door for entry verification. Templates let you create professional-looking tickets without a designer.
How do I number event tickets sequentially?
Our standard event ticket template includes a number field (No. 0001) that you update per batch. For small events, you can print the template, write sequential numbers by hand, or print one sheet per number. For auto-numbered tickets in bulk (25–2,500), see our Raffle Ticket Maker — it generates sequential numbering automatically.
What size are standard event tickets?
The most common event ticket size is 5.5"×2" (half of a letter sheet, 2 tickets per row) or the stubbed version at 8.5"×2.75" (3 per sheet). Our ticket template uses a 7.5"×2.75" landscape layout that prints cleanly and includes a tear-off stub.
Can I use this ticket template for paid events?
Yes, but this is a design tool — it creates the physical ticket, not the payment or registration flow. For paid events, you'll need a ticketing platform (Eventbrite, Square, etc.) to handle sales. You can print our template tickets as physical backups or VIP passes to complement your digital ticketing.
How do I prevent counterfeit event tickets?
Printed tickets are easy to duplicate, so use at least one of these measures: unique sequential numbering (scan against a list at the door), a physical stamp or wristband applied at entry, or a QR code linking to your event registration system. For small events, cross-referencing names at the door is often sufficient.
Can I print tickets at home or do I need a print shop?
Both work. Standard 20 lb printer paper is fine for small events. For a more professional feel, use 65 lb cardstock — it's stiff, prints sharply on most home printers, and tears cleanly at the stub perforations you score with a ruler and bone folder.