How TikkBay Works
Whether you're looking to attend amazing events or host your own, TikkBay gives you everything you need from start to finish.
For Attendees
Finding and attending events has never been easier. Here's how it works.
Find your event
Browse by category, city, or search by name. Filter by date, event type, or price to find exactly what you want.
Checkout securely
Pay with card, bank transfer, USSD, or mobile money. Pick your exact seat if the event has reserved seating. Apply a discount code if you have one.
Get your QR ticket
Your ticket arrives instantly via email with a unique QR code. Download the PDF or just keep it on your phone. No printing needed.
Show up and scan in
Flash your QR code at the door. One scan and you're in. You'll also get reminders before the event so you never miss it.
Everything you get as an attendee
Pick your exact seat
See the venue layout and choose exactly where you want to sit before you buy.
Instant QR code tickets
Your ticket is delivered straight to your email. No printing, no waiting.
Secure checkout with fraud protection
Every transaction is protected. Pay confidently with card, bank transfer, USSD, or mobile money.
Buy tickets for your whole group
One checkout for the whole crew. Each person gets their own QR ticket.
Reminders so you never miss out
Get notified 48 hours before, on the day, and 30 minutes before the event starts.
Apply discount codes at checkout
Got a promo code? Enter it during checkout to get your discount applied instantly.
Discover events near you
Search and browse concerts, parties, conferences, workshops, and more happening in your city.
Download your PDF ticket anytime
Need a printout? Download your ticket as a PDF with your QR code from your order page.
For Organisers
Launch your event in minutes with powerful tools designed to help you sell more tickets and run better events.
Create your account
Sign up and set up your organiser profile in minutes. Completely free to get started.
Build your event
Add details, upload a cover image, set ticket types and prices. Go live in as little as 5 minutes, or let our team help you set it up.
Sell tickets
Publish your event and start selling immediately. Share your event link across social media, email, and WhatsApp.
Manage and get paid
Track everything on your live dashboard. Scan tickets at the door. Receive automatic payouts on your schedule.
Everything you get as an organiser
Go live in 5 minutes
Create your event page and start selling tickets in minutes. Need help? Our team can set it up for you.
9 event types including virtual
Concerts, parties, conferences, seminars, training, workshops, exhibitions, virtual events, and general events. Each tailored to its type.
Visual seat reservation with venue builder
Design your venue layout and let attendees pick their exact seat at checkout. Tables, rows, VIP sections, and more.
QR scanning with offline mode
Check attendees in fast with our scanner. Works even with no internet at the venue, and syncs when you're back online.
Real-time dashboard and analytics
Track sales, check-ins, revenue, and attendee demographics on a live dashboard. Know exactly how your event is performing.
Multiple ticket tiers with sales windows
Create Early Bird, Regular, VIP, and custom tiers. Set when each tier goes on sale and when it closes.
Discount codes with tracking
Create promo codes with percentage or fixed discounts. Set usage limits and expiry dates. Track which codes convert.
Email and WhatsApp campaigns
Promote your event and communicate with attendees directly from your dashboard. No third-party tools needed.
Budget management
Track planned vs. actual spending by category. Keep tabs on venue, catering, entertainment, and other costs.
Team management with permissions
Invite team members with role-based access. Owners, admins, and staff each see only what they need.
Vendor marketplace with escrow
Hire DJs, photographers, caterers, and more. Pay them from your ticket revenue through secure escrow protection.
Automated payouts on your schedule
Get paid after your event, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. You choose the schedule that works for you.
Custom checkout fields
Collect the information you need from attendees at checkout. Add text fields, dropdowns, or checkboxes.
Recurring events up to 50 dates
Running a weekly class or monthly meetup? Set it up once and manage all dates from a single event page.
KYC verification and trust badges
Get verified to show attendees your events are legitimate. Verified organisers earn a trust badge on their profile.
14 African countries with local currencies
Accept payments in local currencies across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and 10 more countries.
Absorb fees for clean pricing
Choose to absorb the platform fee so your attendees see a clean, round ticket price with no surprise charges.
Private events and undisclosed venues
Make events invite-only. Hide the venue and reveal it only to ticket holders at a time you choose.
Virtual events on any platform
Host on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, X Spaces, or Instagram Live with timed access links and replay URLs.
Simple, transparent pricing
No monthly fees. No hidden charges. You only pay when you sell tickets.
Free Events
Perfect for community events and meetups
- Unlimited free tickets
- QR code check-in
- Analytics and attendee management
- Email confirmations and reminders
Paid Events
+ ₦100 per paid ticket
- Everything in Free, plus
- Secure payment processing
- Flexible automatic payouts
- Discount codes and campaigns
- Vendor marketplace with escrow
- Virtual event hosting support
- Budget planning tools
Ready to get started?
Join event organisers across Africa who trust TikkBay to power their events. Start for free today.