🎫 Ticket Revenue Calculator
Enter tickets sold, the price, and the venue's cut to see gross takings, the venue's share, and the net the band keeps — know your numbers before you settle up.
💰 Work Out the Door
What is a Ticket Revenue Calculator?
It shows what a show actually brings in. Enter the tickets sold, the price, and the venue's percentage cut, and it works out the gross door takings, the venue's share, and the net the band keeps — no spreadsheet needed at the box office.
Use it to sense-check a deal before you accept a booking, find your break-even ticket count, or settle up quickly at the end of the night. Deals vary widely, so confirm the terms in writing and factor in any other costs before you call it profit.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the ticket revenue calculator work?
Enter how many tickets you sold, the ticket price, and the venue's cut as a percentage. It multiplies tickets by price to find the gross door takings, works out the venue's share of that gross, and subtracts it to show the net the band keeps.
What kinds of venue deals are there?
Common arrangements include a flat room-hire fee, a straight percentage of the door, a door split with a minimum guarantee, or a promoter deal after costs. This calculator models the percentage-of-gross case; for a flat fee or guarantee, work out that figure separately and compare.
Is this my final take-home?
Not quite. The net here is door revenue after the venue's cut, but a real settlement may also involve support acts, a sound engineer, ticketing fees, and merch commission. Treat this as your gross-to-net on tickets, then subtract remaining costs to reach take-home.
How do I estimate before the show?
Use a realistic ticket count rather than the room's capacity — advance sales plus a sensible walk-up estimate. Running the numbers at a few different sales levels shows your break-even point and helps you decide whether the deal works.