Theatre, dance, choir
Organise a show that sells out
Theatre, dance, choir or end-of-year gala: online tickets, full, concession and guest prices, QR code scanning at the door. Free, no commission.
Why Donoor for this project
The tools you need, already connected and free. No pricing plan, no tiers, no equipment to rent.
All your prices
Full, concession, child, member, and €0 invitations reserved by promo code for artists and partners.
0 commission
For 250 seats at €12, the €3,000 in ticket sales go to the organisation. The spectator can cover the bank fees.
Entry in one scan
Each ticket carries a unique QR code, checked in a second with the Donoor app, on several phones.
Reminder the day before
Spectators receive their ticket by e-mail as soon as they buy, then an automatic reminder the day before the performance.
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What to prepare
The honest list of equipment and team you need to make your show a success. No proprietary hardware to buy, you already have 90% of what you need.
Our team
- 1 sound and lighting technicianExperienced volunteer with the venue's equipment, or a contractor for a fitted-out venue.
- 2 to 3 volunteers at receptionThey scan tickets and direct the audience; one phone each is enough.
- 1 backstage managerThey manage the running order, costumes and the arrival of performers.
- 1 to 2 volunteers at the barFor the interval; the bar requires authorisation from the town hall.
Equipment and tools
- A Donoor accountFree: ticketing, ticket scanning and on-site payment collection.
- A suitable venueMunicipal hall, theatre or village hall, with a known capacity.
- Sound and lightingOften lent with the venue; otherwise hired.
- PhonesTo scan tickets with the free Donoor app.
- Posters with QR codeThe QR code links directly to the ticketing page.
French regulation
What the law says
We explain the legal obligations for your show in plain language. Checked by our team and up to date for 2026.
Licence or declaration
Labour Code, art. L7122-3 et seq.
For up to six performances a year, an organisation is exempt from the performance promoter licence, but must declare each show at least one month in advance on the Ministry of Culture's platform.
SACEM and copyright
Intellectual Property Code
Protected music or a protected play must be declared before the show (SACEM, SACD). Organisations benefit from reduced rates.
Paid artists: the GUSO
Single window for occasional performances
To pay an artist, an organisation for which this is not the main activity goes through the GUSO, which handles the contract and contributions.
Venue safety
Respect the venue's capacity and its safety instructions; a municipal venue will provide them with the agreement.
Insurance
Check that your public liability insurance covers organising performances, and request the certificate that the venue often requires.
Your checklist for D-Day
Everything you must not forget, by phase. Print it and tick items off as you go.
2 to 3 months before
- Book the venue and set the dates
- Set the prices and capacity
- Declare the show if required (one month before at the latest)
- Create the ticketing on Donoor
- Prepare the poster with the QR code
3 to 4 weeks before
- Open sales and announce them
- Send invitations with a promo code
- Declare the music to SACEM
- Recruit front-of-house volunteers
- Check the insurance
On the day
- Install the Donoor app on the front-of-house phones
- Open the doors 30 minutes early
- Scan the tickets
- Take card payments from latecomers
- Run the bar at the interval
- Review attendance figures after the show
Examples to picture it
Three typical scenarios of organisations running a show, based on common situations, so you can picture realistic cases.
Example 1
Amateur theatre group, 15 actors
Three performances in the community hall, tickets at €10 and €5, with sales launched a month in advance on local social media networks.
Possible outcome
420 spectators, €3,900 in ticket sales
Example 2
Neighbourhood choir
Christmas concert at the church, free entry with booking, with tickets at €0, and a donation offered when booking.
Possible outcome
180 bookings, €1,100 in donations
Example 3
Dance school organisation
End-of-year gala in two sessions, invitations for pupils' families, bar at the interval.
Possible outcome
400 seats sold in 3 weeks
Worked example
The end-of-year gala of a dance school
2 performances of 200 seats, adult ticket €12, child €6, invitations for the dancers' families. Tickets sold over three weeks via a link sent to parents, entries scanned from two phones, latecomers paid at the front desk.
€3,600
paid into the organisation's account
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In GreeceFrequently asked questions
Does an organisation need a licence to put on a show?
Not if it stays occasional: up to six performances a year, the organisation is exempt from the entertainment promoter licence, but it declares each performance at least one month in advance, online. Beyond that, the licence is compulsory.
How do I manage invitations?
Create a €0 price, accessible with a promo code you give to artists, press or partners. Each guest receives a QR code ticket like other spectators.
Can I sell numbered seats?
Donoor manages free-seating tickets, with a capacity per price. This is the case for the vast majority of non-profit shows.
Can I sell tickets on the door on the night of the show?
Yes. A volunteer's phone takes contactless card payments with Tap to Pay, or the spectator scans a payment QR code. The ticket is created straight away.
What happens if the performance is cancelled?
You cancel the event in one click: tickets are invalidated and spectators are notified. You then refund each ticket in one click, with no refund fees charged by Donoor.
How much does ticketing for a show cost on Donoor?
€0. No subscription, no commission. Only Stripe or PayPal bank fees apply, and the spectator can cover them. An optional contribution to Donoor is offered, adjustable down to €0.
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How it works
Set up in under 8 minutes, no technical knowledge needed.
Create the performance
Date, venue, room capacity, and as many prices as needed. Add a date per performance.
Open ticket sales
Share the link on your social media, website and posters with the QR code.
Track bookings
Seats sold by price, live. A waiting list takes over when it's full.
On the night, scan
Front-of-house volunteers scan tickets; latecomers pay on site by card.