Organising a Group
Going to events with friends is always better. But organising a group booking can be a headache — chasing payments, coordinating schedules, and making sure everyone has their ticket. Here are some tips.
Tips for Group Bookings
- One person buys — have one person purchase all tickets and transfer them to the group
- Use promo codes — check if the event offers group discounts
- Book early — popular events sell out, and getting adjacent seats later is harder
- Share the event page — send the Tickts link directly so friends can buy their own tickets
- Create a group chat — coordinate logistics in one place
Splitting Costs
If one person buys for the group, use a payment app to split the cost. On Tickts, tickets can be transferred individually, so the buyer can send each person their own ticket with a unique QR code.
Planning a Group Outing
Organising a group trip to an event — whether it is a birthday celebration, a stag or hen do, a work social, or a family day out — requires more coordination than buying a single ticket. Here is how to make it smooth.
How to Book for a Group
On Tickts, you can buy multiple tickets in a single transaction. Most events allow up to 6 tickets per ticket type per order. For larger groups, you may need to place multiple orders or contact the organiser directly for group rates.
Here is the step-by-step process:
- Visit the event page and select the number of tickets you need for each ticket type
- Complete the checkout with your payment details — the total for all tickets is charged in one transaction
- Each ticket gets its own unique QR code in your confirmation email
- Transfer individual tickets to group members using the ticket transfer feature so each person has their own ticket on their phone
Tips for Large Groups
- Book early: Popular events sell out quickly. Do not wait for everyone to confirm — book the tickets and transfer them later.
- Collect money first: Use a group payment app like Splitwise or Monzo to collect money from your group before buying tickets. This avoids awkward chasing later.
- Choose the right ticket types: Check if the event offers group or family ticket bundles. A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is usually cheaper than buying 4 individual tickets.
- Communicate details: Share the event details — date, time, venue, and any specific instructions — with your group via a group chat. Include the event page link so everyone can see the full information.
- Plan arrival together: For seated events, arriving together means you are more likely to sit near each other. For general admission, meeting at a specific time and entrance helps everyone find each other.
Corporate and Work Socials
If you are booking for a work event, check whether your company can pay directly. Some employers have social budgets for team outings. Buying tickets on a company card and distributing them to colleagues via transfers keeps the admin simple and the receipts clear for expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a maximum group size for bookings?
Tickts allows up to 6 tickets per ticket type per order. For groups larger than 6, you can place multiple orders or contact the organiser to discuss group booking options and potential discounts.
Can I get a group discount?
Group discounts depend on the organiser. Some events offer discounted ticket types for groups of 10 or more. Check the event page for available ticket types, or contact the organiser through their Tickts profile to ask about group rates.
What if someone in my group cancels?
Check the event refund policy, which is displayed on the event page. If refunds are available, the ticket can be refunded individually. Alternatively, you can transfer the ticket to a replacement person using the transfer feature.
