Sell out stand-up shows, run smooth open mics, and fill improv classes—on one platform.
ThunderTix gives comedy venues a fast, flexible way to sell tickets online and at the door, manage nightly lineups and registration, and grow loyal audiences.

Why comedy clubs choose ThunderTix

• Built for nights & weekends: Create multiple shows per night (e.g., “7:00 pm Early,” “9:30 pm Late”) and reuse schedules weekly.
• Reserved Seating and GA: Use table maps where you need them—or go GA for rapid setup; mix and match by event.
• Frictionless checkout: Online cards + digital wallets; quick chip/tap at the door with supported readers.
• Keep more of your revenue: ThunderTix doesn’t take a percentage of ticket sales. You control per-ticket fees—pass them on or absorb them.
• Sell more, waste less: Low-inventory indicators, waitlists, and a clean mobile buy flow convert fans fast.
• Simple admin tools: Barcode scanning, guest lists, comps, reporting, and exports—no clunky add-ons.

Ticketing for stand-up shows

• Recurring schedules: Clone weekly lineups; tweak headliners and support by date.
• Flexible capacities: Adjust per performance for special events or seated/standing mixes.
• Custom performance labels: “Early Show,” “Late Show,” “Crowd Work Night,” “ASL-Accessible,” “Sensory-Friendly.”
• Fee control: Set per-ticket fees your way; waive for comps or specials.
• Fast door ops: Scan barcodes, check in by name, and sell walk-ups with mobile readers.

Manage open mic nights

• Free or low-priced tickets: Cap attendance to keep the room tight and staff happy.
• Simple registration flow: Use GA tickets (e.g., “Performer,” “Audience”) with separate capacities.
• Semi-private dates: Hide invite-only or industry nights from public lists while keeping them purchasable by direct link.
• Waitlists: Let fans and comics hop on a waitlist when capacity is reached; notify automatically as seats open.

Classes, workshops, and comedy camps

• Class registration built in: Use General Admission events for single-day workshops or multi-week courses.
• Per-date labels & capacities: Set different capacities or names per session (“Week 1,” “Showcase Night”).
• Flexible pricing: Offer scholarships with custom prices, PWYC options for select tickets, or waive fees for students.
• Clear calls to action: Change the public button to Register (instead of Buy Tickets) for classes to guide people to the right flow.
• Segments & discovery: Use genres like “Classes” to separate training from live shows on your public calendar.

Marketing & promotions that fill seats

• Built-in mass email (no export needed): Use ThunderTix’s CRM to build laser-focused audiences in seconds.
  • Example: “Find everyone who attended any of these 3 improv shows in the past but has not purchased for the upcoming improv show.”
  • Exclude current ticket holders, comps, or staff with one click.
• Custom segments that update instantly: Filter by event/genre, date range, spend, ZIP code, last attendance, membership, and more—then save segments for quick reuse.
• Craft & send inside ThunderTix: Design your email, drop in a Buy Tickets link for the exact performance, and schedule or send immediately.
• See ROI at a glance: Every campaign link is tracked—view tickets sold, revenue generated, and conversion rates attributed to that specific email.
• Promotions without chaos: Create discount codes or special ticket types for industry nights, student showcases, or local media and track redemptions.
• Comps & VIPs: Issue and monitor comps; scan them at the door like any other ticket.
• Branded event pages: Clean, mobile-first pages make artists look great and help shows convert.

Quick workflow (typical improv push)

1. Build segment: Past attendees of Show A/B/C AND not purchased for the next improv date
2. Write email: short pitch + lineup + Buy Tickets button
3. Send & watch results: real-time tickets sold and revenue attributed to the campaign

Gift cards & merch that monetize

Sell gift cards with your branding

• Create digital gift cards with custom images for holidays, birthdays, graduations, “Date Night,” and more.
• Offer preset or custom amounts; deliver instantly via email.
• Automatic redemption online or at the box office, with partial use + balance tracking for future visits.
• Report on remaining balances and redemptions.

Move more merch—online and on-site

• List shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, and more alongside events.
• Track inventory and variants (e.g., sizes).
• Take payment online or at the door with your connected provider.
• Report on merch revenue separately or combined with events.

Reporting you can act on

• Sales snapshots & trends: Compare custom date ranges (e.g., “First two weeks of May vs. last year”).
• Unearned revenue & fees visibility: See what you’ll realize at showtime and how fees affect margins.
• Exports for accounting: Quick downloads for payouts and reconciliation.

Perfect for

• Stand-up headliners & showcases
• Open mic nights & booker auditions
• Improv jams & ensembles
• Classes, camps, and multi-week training
• Private rentals and corporate events (use semi-private dates)

Payments & hardware (Square or Stripe)

ThunderTix connects to your choice of Square or Stripe for payments—online and in person. Pick what fits your operations, then plug in the hardware your team prefers.

Online

• Accept major cards and popular digital wallets.
• Deposits follow your payment provider’s payout schedule, directly to your account.
• You decide whether to pass fees to buyers or absorb them.

In person (examples of supported setups)

Countertop (customer-facing):

• Square: Square Terminal, Square Register, or Square Stand (with iPad).
• Stripe: WisePOS E (countertop, customer-facing).

Mobile line-busting (phones & tablets):

• Square: Square Reader for contactless & chip (Bluetooth).
• Stripe: Stripe Reader M2 or BBPOS Chipper (Bluetooth).

Trusted by comedy creators

Join comedy clubs and theatres using ThunderTix, including The Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), Funny Bone Comedy Club, L.A. Comedy Club @ The STRAT, Las Locas Comedy, and Laughlin Comedy Club.

Perfect for

• Stand-up headliners & showcases
• Open mic nights & booker auditions
• Improv jams & ensembles
• Classes, camps, and multi-week training
• Private rentals and corporate events (use semi-private dates)

FAQs

Do you support both reserved seating (tables) and General Admission?
Yes. Use reserved seating for table maps or GA for quick setup—choose per event and even mix by show night. Great for “Early/Late” shows and special events.

Can we run multiple shows per night (e.g., 7:00 & 9:30) and clone the schedule weekly?
Absolutely. Create separate performances with their own capacities/prices, then reuse weekly patterns so your calendar stays consistent.

What’s the best way to manage open mic nights—performer signups vs. audience tickets?
Create GA ticket types like Performer and Audience with separate capacities. Turn on the waitlist for overflow and use semi-private dates for industry nights. Learn more: How does the waiting list work?

How do we register students for improv or stand-up classes (single day or multi-week)?
Set up a Class event using GA, label sessions (e.g., Week 1–6, Showcase Night), and set per-date capacities. Switch the CTA to Register for clarity.

Can we email past attendees (e.g., people who saw any of 3 improv shows) who haven’t bought the next one—then see revenue from that email?
Yes. Build that segment in the ThunderTix CRM (no export), send a mass email with a direct Buy Tickets link, and see tickets sold and revenue attributed to that campaign in real time.

How fast are payouts?
Deposits go to your connected checking account directly through your connected payment provider on their payout schedule — typically nightly (Square or Stripe). New accounts may see an initial verification delay. Learn about all payment gateway options.

Do you support tap-to-pay at the door for line-busting?
Yes. Use supported countertop or Bluetooth mobile readers with phones/tablets for fast chip/tap payments during rushes. Hardware by gateway: Square and Stripe.

Can we show a calendar and a list view so fans can browse by date or by show?
Yes. Publish both an Event Listing and a Managed Calendar; color-code categories (e.g., Open Mic, Classes) so fans can scan quickly.

Can we sell gift cards with custom artwork and track balances automatically?
Absolutely. Upload custom images per occasion, sell digital gift cards, and ThunderTix handles automatic redemption and balance tracking online and at the box office. Learn more: Gift card sales

Can we sell merch (T-shirts, hats, mugs) online and on-site?
Yes. Add items with sizes/variants, sell during checkout and at the door, and report on merch revenue separately or alongside events. Details: Sell merchandise.

How do we handle policies like age limits, drink minimums, and refunds?
Set policy text globally or per event (e.g., 18+, refund/exchange policies). Policies appear on event pages as a part of the checkout process and can be additionally added to email confirmations; door staff can enforce at entry.

Do you block speculative resales or third-party scalpers?
ThunderTix emphasizes direct-to-fan sales and provides tools that reduce resale risk; always follow local rules and best practices for your market.