Choosing the right page type is one of the most important setup decisions you'll make, since it determines how ticket buyers select their tickets, how your scanners validate entry, and what reporting is available to you. This article breaks down the high-level differences between each page type so you can match your event to the right template before you start building.

Compare Page Types at a Glance

Each page type is built around how your ticket buyer selects a ticket, so start here to narrow down which one fits your event before reading the full breakdown below.

Standard: the ticket buyer immediately chooses one of your ticket levels without selecting a specific date, time, or seat
Calendar View: the ticket buyer picks a specific date from a full calendar before choosing a ticket level
Timed Entry: the ticket buyer picks a specific date and time slot before choosing a ticket level
Date List: the ticket buyer picks from a short dropdown list of specific dates instead of a full calendar before choosing a ticket level
Event Series: the ticket buyer picks from a dropdown organized by something other than date, like location or opponent, before choosing a ticket level
Reserved Seating: the ticket buyer selects their exact seat from a custom venue layout
Peer-to-Peer: supporters create their own fundraising pages to raise money for your cause
Virtual Event: the ticket buyer purchases access to online content instead of an in-person admission

Standard Page Type

Standard pages is the most commonly used template and the simplest place to start if your event doesn't require date, time, or seat selection.

Best for one-day events, like a one-day beer fest
Also works for multi-day events where a single ticket grants access to every day of the event, like a weekend food festival
Ticket buyers choose a ticket level without selecting a specific date, time slot, or seat

Calendar View Page Type

Calendar View pages type adds a date picker to your page, so ticket buyers select the specific day they plan to attend before seeing available ticket levels.

Best for events that span a number of days or weeks, where attendees need to pick a specific date
Useful when you need to restrict the number of attendees allowed per day
The ticket buyer selects a date first, which reveals the ticket levels available for that date
Scanners validate that a ticket is being used on its correct date, and flag tickets scanned on the wrong day
Common for multi-night performances, fairs, light park or holiday experiences, and agritourism

Pro Tip: If your date-based calendar page has limited capacity, the calendar will use color-coding to indicate availability for each day. These colors are built into the calendar, and cannot be customized.

Green: Plenty of tickets are available (25%-100% of inventory remaining)
Yellow: Only a few tickets are left (less than 25% of inventory remaining)
Red: The day is sold out, and tickets cannot be purchased

Timed Entry Page Type

Timed Entry pages takes Calendar View a step further by adding time slots, so ticket buyers select both a date and a time to attend.

Best for events where you need to manage capacity by time slot, not just by day
The ticket buyer selects a date and a time, which reveals the ticket options available for that date and time
Scanners validate both the date and time slot on the ticket to confirm the attendee arrived at the correct time
Common for agritourism, farms, museums, attractions, and immersive experiences

Date List Page Type

Date List pages displays a dropdown of specific dates instead of a full calendar, which works well when your event only runs on a handful of dates.

Best for events with just 3-5 dates, where a full 30-day calendar view isn't necessary
You choose which specific date(s) appear in the dropdown
Time slots can also be added alongside the available dates
Common for comedy clubs or other short multi-night engagements at the same venue

Event Series Page Type

Event Series pages allows ticket buyers to select an option from a dropdown, such as a location, opponent, or event type, before viewing the available ticket levels.

Best for events where ticket buyers are choosing based on a factor other than date, like location or team
Selecting an option from the dropdown reveals the ticket types available for that specific choice
Common for sporting events with different competitors, school performances with different casts, multiple event locations, and excursion types

Reserved Seating Page Type

Reserved Seating pages lets ticket buyers select their exact seat from a custom venue layout you configure.

Best for auditoriums, theaters, concerts, and performance halls where attendees need a specific seat
Configure sections, rows, seat numbers, ADA seating, general admission areas, and the stage
Set pricing and pricing tiers by section, and set custom seat holds for groups

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Peer-to-Peer pages are built for social fundraising rather than ticket sales.

Best for nonprofits or causes where supporters raise money on your behalf
Create a master fundraising page to support your event or organization
Attendees or supporters can create their own individual fundraising pages that funnel up to your event's overall total
Each individual page can include its own goal, custom video, donation options, custom story, and fundraising deadline

Virtual Event

Virtual Event pages let you host your event entirely online instead of in person.

Best for online concerts, courses, trainings, and meet-and-greets
Ticket buyers purchase a ticket and receive an access code to log in
Host livestreams, replay videos, or webinars through platforms like Zoom or YouTube
Lock virtual content so it's only visible with paid access

FAQs

I already published my page. Can I switch my page type after publishing?

No, you can't update a page's type after it's published. If you haven't accepted any orders yet, you can archive and then restore the page to change its type. You can also make a copy of the page and update the page type on the copied page before publishing it.

Choose the Right Page Type for Your Event