Create admission tickets for your own concert, school play, gala, party or fundraiser. Each ticket gets its own number, an optional section/row/seat and a unique QR check-in code, and you download print-ready PDF sheets plus a CSV door list.
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Print at 100% / “Actual size”, then cut along the marks.
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How to use the Event Ticket Maker
Fill in the event details: name, tagline, date, start and door times, venue, price, ticket type and fine print.
Set the numbering: first number, how many tickets, digits and an optional prefix. Choose reserved seating to print section, row and seat on each ticket.
Keep the QR code on and edit the QR content if you want a link or a different format; every ticket gets its own check-in code.
Pick a design, color and size, and optionally add your artwork or logo. Check the ticket and page previews.
Press Download PDF, print at 100% (Actual size) and cut along the marks. Download the CSV list to check codes off at the door.
Ticket sizes and how many fit on a page
Size
Stub
Per page
Pages for 100 tickets
Pages for 300 tickets
Good for
5.5 × 2 in (140 × 51 mm)
1.3 in
5
20
60
Concerts, shows, galas: the classic admission ticket shape
7 × 2.5 in (178 × 64 mm)
1.6 in
4
25
75
Keepsake tickets, VIP passes, large artwork
3.75 × 2 in (95 × 51 mm)
1.0 in
10
10
30
School events, parties, drink or meal tickets
Pages needed = number of tickets ÷ tickets per page, rounded up. All layouts fit US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4 (210 × 297 mm) with margins that home printers can handle.
Running check-in with QR codes
Download the CSV list together with the PDF. It has one row per ticket with the number, check-in code, type, seat and the exact QR content.
Open the list in a spreadsheet app on a phone or laptop at the entrance.
Scan each ticket with the phone camera or a QR code scanner, search the sheet for the code and type an x in the checked_in column.
Reject a ticket whose code is not on the list or is already checked in. That stops photocopied tickets from getting in twice.
Keep the QR content short (the default fits in a small, easy-to-scan code). Long links make denser codes that need a bigger print size.
What to put on an event ticket
Event name and date: the two things people check first. Include the weekday to avoid mix-ups.
Start time and doors: if doors open earlier than the show, print both.
Venue and address: a short address or city helps guests and ride-share drivers.
Ticket type and price: General Admission, VIP, Child, Student, or “Free” for invitation-only events.
Seat: section, row and seat for reserved seating.
Fine print: refund policy, age rules, “one person per ticket”, or where proceeds go.
Frequently asked questions
How do the QR codes on the tickets work?
Each ticket gets a QR code that contains the text built from your QR content template, for example the event name, the ticket number and a random 8-character check-in code. Any phone camera or QR scanner app can read it. At the door, scan the code and compare it with the CSV list to see that the ticket is genuine and has not been used yet.
Can the QR code open a website?
Yes. Put a link in the QR content, for example https://example.com/checkin?t={code}. The placeholder is replaced with each ticket's own code, so every QR code opens a unique address. The link must point to a page you run yourself; this tool does not host check-in pages.
Are the check-in codes really unique?
Yes. Codes are 8 characters from a 32-character alphabet without look-alike characters (no 0, O, 1 or I), which gives about a trillion combinations, and the tool makes sure no code repeats within a batch. Press New check-in codes to make a fresh set; the CSV list always matches the tickets you print.
How do seat numbers get assigned?
With reserved seating on, tickets fill seats in order: the first ticket is the first seat of the first row, and when a row is full the next ticket starts the next row (A, B, … Z, AA). Set the section, first row and seats per row to match your venue. Make one batch per section if sections have different row lengths.
What paper should I print tickets on?
Card stock of about 65–110 lb cover (176–300 gsm) feels like a real ticket and is harder to copy casually. Print a test page on plain paper first, always print at 100% scale, then cut with a paper trimmer along the marks and score the dashed stub line so it tears cleanly.
How many tickets can I make at once?
Up to 1,000 tickets per PDF. That is 200 pages with the 5.5 × 2 in size (5 per page) or 100 pages with the compact size (10 per page). For more, make another batch and set the first number to continue after the last ticket so numbers never repeat.
Is my event information uploaded?
No. Tickets, QR codes, the PDF and the CSV list are all created in your browser. Your text settings are saved only in this browser's local storage; artwork you add is never stored or sent anywhere.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.