Sell event tickets online in Nigeria
Post your event on an online ticketing platform for events, sell event and show tickets before the day and offer add-ons your guests can buy with them. Shows.ng handles payment, ticket delivery and check-in.
Why post your event online
An event page does the selling for you. People find it, pay on it and get their tickets from it, while you watch the orders come in.
- People can find your eventPublic events appear on Explore and on city, date and category pages that people browse and search.
- Guests pay before the dayBuyers pay online with the payment methods they already use, so you know who is coming and have the money in advance.
- No cash or paper at the gateEvery ticket has a QR code. Scan it with the free scanner app instead of checking names or collecting cash.
- Know your numbers earlySee ticket sales as they happen and plan seating, food and staff around real numbers.
- One link to share everywhereShare a short event link on WhatsApp, social media and flyers, or add ticket sales to your own website.
- Sell more than ticketsOffer asoebi, merchandise or food on the same page, so guests buy everything in one place.
Selling at the gate or online
How to sell tickets online for an event
Selling tickets takes six steps, from creating your event to getting paid.
- Create your eventSign in, choose Create event and pick a venue event or an online event. Add the title, date, time, location and description.
- Add your ticketsAdd each ticket type, such as Regular or VIP, with its price, how many are available, the most one customer can buy and what it includes.
- Review and go liveCheck the summary page and create the event. It goes live straight away with its own event page.
- Share your event linkShare the link, or a short version of it, wherever your audience is.
- Check guests inAt the door, scan each ticket with the scanner app. A valid ticket shows its details straight away.
- Get paidPayouts for your sales go to your bank account, or withdraw instantly when you need to.
What you can set for each ticket
- Name and descriptionCall it Regular, VIP, Gold or anything else, and say what it includes.
- How many are availableSet the number of tickets of each type. Sales stop when they run out.
- Limit per customerSet the most tickets one person can buy.
- Seat mapLet guests pick their seats when you have reserved seating.
- CouponsCreate discount codes for groups, early buyers or partners.
- Sold out or back on saleStop selling a ticket at any time, or put it back on sale.
What your buyers do
- Choose ticketsThey open your event page, pick the tickets they want and select Book now.
- Pay securelyThey confirm their details and pay on a secure payment page.
- Get their ticketThe ticket appears in their dashboard, ready to view or download.
- Show it at the doorThey show the QR code on their phone and you scan them in.
How to sell event add-ons
Add-ons are items guests buy on your event page, such as asoebi, merchandise or food. You add them while creating your event.
- Add the itemWhile creating your event, available addOn details are available. Add the item you want to sell, such as a cap or a T-shirt.
- Describe itSay what buyers get: size, yards, colour, quality, and anything extra such as a souvenir.
- Set quantity, limit and priceEnter how many you have, the most one person can order and the price.
- Go live with your eventReview the summary and create the event. The add-ons appear on your event page next to your tickets.
- Fulfil the ordersBuyers pay and enter the delivery details you need, so you know what to deliver and where.
Why sell add-ons with your event
- Extra income from each guestGuests who are already buying a ticket can add what they need for the day.
- Paid before you buy stockOrders are paid when they are placed, so you are not funding fabric or merchandise yourself.
- Order the right quantityOrders tell you exactly how much to buy from your tailor or supplier, and per-person limits keep stock fair.
- Delivery details collectedBuyers give the delivery details you ask for, instead of you collecting them on WhatsApp.
- Everything on one pageTickets and add-ons are sold from the same event page, with one link to share.
- Discounts that include add-onsCoupons can apply to your tickets and the items sold with them.
Add-on ideas
Anything your guests need for the day, or want to remember it by.
Questions
Browse the help centerCan I sell different types of tickets?
Yes. Add as many ticket types as you need, each with its own name, price, quantity and description.
Can I sell show tickets on Shows.ng?
Yes. Concerts, comedy shows, stage plays and other shows use the same event ticketing: create the event, add ticket types and share the link.
Can I limit how many tickets each person buys?
Yes. Set a maximum number of tickets per customer for each ticket type.
Can I add tickets after my event is live?
Yes. Add new ticket types to an existing event, or put sold-out tickets back on sale.
What can I sell as an add-on?
Items for your guests such as asoebi fabrics, uniforms, caps, merchandise and food, each with its own price and quantity.
Can I sell tickets for an online event?
Yes. Create an online event and sell tickets the same way as for a venue event.
Can I keep my event private?
Yes. A private event is hidden from public listings and only people with the link can book.
Hosting an event?
Sell tickets and check guests in with free ticket scanner.
