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Eventbrite has a rating of 1.1 stars from 337 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Eventbrite most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and purchase tickets problems. Eventbrite ranks 231st among Event Planning sites.

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    110
  • Value
    96
  • Shipping
    55
  • Returns
    71
  • Quality
    92
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Top Positive Review

“Awesome site to create customized event registration pages”

Rod C.
4/25/22

My nonprofit org has created over 400 events on Eventbrite and we love the incredible power of this site. We've even created bots with their great API to integrate registration data with other systems. Love it!

Top Critical Review

“Horrible”

Melanie P.
9/5/24

I hope Eventbrite goes to hell They swallowed my tickets. I bought tickets, have receipt, they won't display. I'll proceed to make their life a living hell.

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Thumbnail of user stevens1323
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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September 4th, 2020

Shocking. I bought 2 tickets that were post posed by 3months due to covid, Ok I thought, then post poned by 12mths which no long suits me as I will be away that time and I was also hoping to take a friend who is terminal. I contacted them and they declined my refund request. I stated See Tickets have offered me a refund for an event I booked with them, TUI have refunded me (All because UK Law says event companies must now offer a refund) This company doesn't abide by the law. I will never use them again. Contacting them is very hard.

Thumbnail of user veronicaw35
New York
1 review
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June 2nd, 2017

Free ticket is not being Honored by event planners. This is false advertising. Bad business, and correction should be made to your site before guest arrive

Thumbnail of user nicolea1130
Vermont
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 27th, 2022
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My family and I purchased tickets for May 28,2022. We received an email 2 days prior stating the event has been cancelled. We have been requesting a REFUND for a week and not only have the Organizer not responded, but the APP EVENTBRITE sends us a computerized statement to reach out the Organizer.
We have been SCAMMED... This is one of the reasons why taxpayers and citizens do not purchase anything online, my family and I just wanted to come out of the pandemic and enjoy ourselves and others who have experienced being excluded.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE!!!!!
We all have family. My family and I tried to gey out from the pandemic to enjoy each other and others and we have been SCAMMED!!!!

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We purchased tickets for the Houston Food Festival

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Thumbnail of user tracyp333
Wisconsin
1 review
5 helpful votes
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September 21st, 2020

Do not, under any circumstances, use this vendor for event purposes. Does NOT update status of cocert and virtually impossible to get refunds on cancelations.

Thumbnail of user talinef
New York
1 review
11 helpful votes
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December 11th, 2020

I would give zero stars if I could. I bought 4 tickets back in Feb'20. The event was cancelled because of COVID-19 and after 10 months begging for a refund, I have not received any indication of when they will return the amount. I've sent all the forms, called, everything that you can imagine, and still don't have a response. I feel helpless. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Thumbnail of user jasonb648
Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 1st, 2019

Paid for a half marathon event but they signed me up for a 5k. Impossible to get refund or any explanation of what happened. Got confirmation email and everything

Thumbnail of user matthewk1142
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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October 11th, 2022

0/10 stars since I don't get that option. Eventbrite is pure garbage and has been that way possibly since it's very inception. Btw Eventbrite, what is a woman? Bet you don't know either

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Never use it

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DailyWire.com

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Thumbnail of user sh679
Massachusetts
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September 17th, 2022

I had a horrible experience with Eventbrite. My event was postponed and I received multiple emails saying that I could request a refund but it was impossible to do so. Eventbrite would not let me request a refund on their site since the event was not cancelled and when I would try to contact the organizer I would hear nothing back. I eventually tried chatting with Eventbrite on Facebook where the agents were extremely unhelpful. The first agent copied and pasted all of the things I had been trying to do for weeks. When I responded that they could do more to assist they said sorry that they could not help and closed my ticket out. I reopened it and asked them to contact the organizer on my behalf which they half heartedly said that they did. There has to be a more efficient way for Eventbrite to communicate with the event organizer and improve their non existent customer service. Eventbrite is a joke and I strongly recommend that you do not use them as you are on your own. They are the most disgusting company and the worst and most frustrating experience that I ever have had the misfortune to work with.

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Don't!

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Thumbnail of user waltl34
Arizona
1 review
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January 25th, 2023

Can't contact to replace pdf tickets that won't open due to being corrupted. They say they are sending a link for acct, it never arrives, so can't login. Zero stars if you could.

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Don't

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Nothing, can't open tickets.

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Thumbnail of user victorial608
California
1 review
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August 19th, 2022

This is what I received in my company inbox.
This saddens me! I'm a nonprofit that helps children and families affected by cancer and other disabilities. I followed the rules as far as I can tell.
Read the email below:

Hi,

After reviewing your account and the events you have listed with Eventbrite, it has come to our attention that your Eventbrite account does not comply with our Terms of Service. As a result, your account has been locked and your events will no longer run on Eventbrite.

This account has created events that are in violation of Eventbrite's Terms of Service. For more information you can visit our help center.

As you may recall, the Terms of Service to which you agreed to when you signed up with Eventbrite state that we reserve the right to review and stop running any events when deemed necessary. You can review the full Terms of Service here: www.eventbrite.com/tos.

For privacy reasons, Eventbrite Support is unable to provide any additional information regarding this account, and the Trust and Safety team is only available by email.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Best,
Eventbrite Trust and Safety

Thumbnail of user bobbyd147
District of Columbia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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October 23rd, 2022

I know for certain that A NUMBER of events posted on that site for my city are indeed scams. There is not even an option on the app which allows for me to notify EVENTBRITE of a possible scam so that it can be investigated and ultimately $#*! down. Smh

Thumbnail of user darrenm39
California
4 reviews
17 helpful votes
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August 24th, 2017

Eventbrite is a HORRIBLE COMPANY!
Literally give us your money, and DO NOT BOTHER US!
Need help because someone stole your information. Too bad! Send us an email and maybe we will get to it later.
Go to Hell Eventbrite!

Thumbnail of user marck21
Massachusetts
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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November 29th, 2019

Eventbright provides very limited or no support. The service can be fee or low cost but they seem to make it up when you can't get your money from your event. They also never answer the phone.

Thumbnail of user seouquite
Washington
1 review
6 helpful votes
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March 18th, 2019

So you sign up for an event and they conveniently cancel the event. They dont offer refunds and this cycle is repeated. Scam central and you might as well light your money on fire. Stay away

Thumbnail of user samc235
GB
11 reviews
14 helpful votes
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June 22nd, 2018

Bought ticket to an event and the site said must choose time slots.
Got to event and was told that no such thing. I showed them the site and info us screen prints I took
Afyer insist that I walk around and enjoy the event and not be herded like sheep they let me.
THE Government Needs Shut Down Such Sites And Firms Must Stop Use Them

Thumbnail of user williams1454
Arizona
1 review
3 helpful votes
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August 26th, 2019

I have used Eventbrite three times, twice in 2018 and once in previous years. No problem the first time, but a complete disaster the second and third times, which occurred within two weeks of each other. First order was for a conference I often attend in S. California. Never got a confirmation email; my credit card was never charged. I had to call conference management; they arranged for me to attend, asked me to bring check. Worked out fine. Second time in less than two weeks, I tried to purchase a ticket for a Jackie Evancho concert, also in S. Cal. For a later date. Received no confirmation, my card was charged and purchase price sent to theater. Had to call theater to confirm. They printed a ticket and mailed it to me. Only way to contact Eventbrite is by phone, but phone number is on confirmation. No confirmation=no phone number. This year Jackie's management has changed ticket broker, so no problem for concert this October. Informed conference leaders that unless they changed sellers, I would no longer attend. Leaders are personal friends of mine. Very embarrassing for them and me! Will never use Eventbrite again.

Thumbnail of user dorisq1
GB
1 review
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October 31st, 2019

Sending out a WARNING to new eventbrite users: Be very carefully about which package you choose when you start using eventbrite. In good faith I set up a collection for a friend's wedding present and totally thought I had chosen the cheapest package as it was a low key affair. I wanted to use eventbrite because people can pay in different ways, the funds are secure, anyone donating would receive a nice confirmation etc. However, once the first tickets sold I realised that the fees were substantially higher then expected. I inquired with Eventbrite but it took them a good week to reply. By then it was too late to make any changes. I was told that I was on a middle sized package and not the cheapest option. I am still not aware where in the start I had the options to choose which package. I was under the impression I had chosen the most basic package. In effect from an event which raised £1820.-- Eventbrite charges came to £153.76 which translate to 8.45 %. I am extremely embarrassed to tell the donators plus the receiving newly married couple about the high fee - which could have been avoided if the set -up process was clearer. I personally find that I was misled by the information available and I am extremely disappointed. So, please - be extra careful when using eventbrite and be clear what the charges actually are.

Thumbnail of user sandram3551
California
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October 23rd, 2023
Verified purchase

This last Saturday night they had the TRIC O' TRIT party in the Elevate Lounge, in Downtown LA.
It turns out that someone stole my cell phone from my purse, which I had with me while I was dancing! The same thing happened to other six women as far as I know. Who knows how many more,
When I told the event promoter what was happening, this man got really angry and rude, and he started yelling at me, calling me names, then he called security to kicked me out. About 5 giant men attacked me and took me out of the place! They robbed me and attacked me.
All the members of that event are LOW CLASS, RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL, DANGEROUS!.
I wasn't able to call the police because my phone was stolen there.
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! DONT TRUST THAT PROMOTER HES A CRIMINAL

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Thumbnail of user cindyk502
California
1 review
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May 25th, 2022
Verified purchase

I had to cancel a concert and requested a refund. They never responded for a refund or at least a credit
They are a rip off
Do not use to buy any tickets

Thumbnail of user danieli188
Australia
1 review
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October 27th, 2020

Waited all week to watch a webinar. No email with a link nothing. Spent 20 minutes attempting to work out what to do, absolute mess. Find another platform to learn from, these guys are useless

Thumbnail of user richardp1399
North Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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October 22nd, 2020

I paid for an event for my wife in June a month later and 2 hours before the show we see they cancelled the event for Covid as if they didn't know until that day. We then saw later that night they changed cancelled to postponed. At the end of September and many unanswered emails by Eventbrite and the promoter we get a message saying they would reschedule starting in July. Neither Eventbrite or the promoter will refund my money. They claim there is a NO REFUND POLICY. My counter to that is that is binding only if they had the event on the scheduled date and if they change it that policy is void as my schedule does work around theirs. It is now the last week of October and nothing. It is like a big joke to them. I bought her the most expensive seats in the house for her and two girlfriends so this was a lot of money. I am trying to file a lawsuit at this time and can't even get them to give me an address to have them served. I will never use their service again and will find the address and sue for triple damages. DO NOT deal with these thieves.

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DO NOT TRUST THIS SITE EVER.

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Thumbnail of user thomast1847
Wisconsin
1 review
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February 25th, 2023

Stopping ticketsales for events that they disagree with, absolutely disgusting fascists that dont love America or freedom of speech. I will not use them ever again for our events.

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Thumbnail of user nichelleh4
Florida
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June 18th, 2020

I am big on reviews I'm the person that checks the reviews before I make a selection even though I know some people can be very petty and complain about little things but I go by the majority. I purchased tickets for a show on March 20 through #eventbrite the show was canceled due to COVID-19 and has not been rescheduled. #eventbrite Asked me to reach out to the organizer #parisjavon I reached out to the organizer through email and they are no longer available. So I reach back out to #eventbrite who responded by email saying "sorry for the inconvenience but there's nothing they can do" so I will no longer do business with either companies And I'm still asking where's my refund?

Thumbnail of user matta305
Australia
1 review
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May 12th, 2022

Have just received an email saying that they will now not honour my refund despite assurances over the last 9 months that they would… it's just not right … thief's

Thumbnail of user michaels1467
California
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May 27th, 2018

Right now I've spent over two hours trying to get tickets for what I was charged for immediately after buying online yesterday at a movie showing at Hollywood Forever Cemetary. After that purchase there was no confirmation email, no tickets and zero customer service. I called and talked to Ticketfly which is listed as the entity which issues tickets. They said that the system was turned over to Eventbrite and couldn't help me. I went to their website and found a CS phone number - they are closed. I tried emailing them and was automatically notified it takes a week for them to respond to emails. I called Hollywood Forever Cemetary and they said to contact Eventbrite also. Back to their website, they are practiced at avoiding customers with complaints - there is no phone customer service available for them until Tuesday. I looked up the reviews about Eventbrite. Not flattering. Lots of people have been ripped off by them.

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