The TrendMyEvent alternative to Eventbrite
TrendMyEvent is the Nigerian alternative to Eventbrite
Local pricing, local payouts, local reach. Sell tickets, book creators to promote your event, and give every attendee a shareable gallery after the show.
If you have been running your events on Eventbrite, you already know the pain. Global fees, no local promotion muscle, and payouts that arrive on someone else's schedule. TrendMyEvent is built for Nigeria, with card and bank transfer at checkout, fast local payouts, and a creator marketplace already stocked with people who can fill your room.
What makes TrendMyEvent stand out
Card and bank transfer at checkout, in naira
Guests pay the way they actually pay in Nigeria. No currency conversion drama, no confused checkouts, no international card blocks.
A creator marketplace, not just a listing
Book vetted content creators to promote your event from inside the same dashboard. That is not something a global ticketing site can hand you.
Post event galleries built in
Every event has a public gallery your attendees can share. Free organic reach, and a portfolio that fills the next event.
Payouts to your Nigerian bank, fast
Request a payout after we verify your event. Funds land in your local bank in about 24 hours, no international wire delays.
TrendMyEvent vs Eventbrite: side by side
| Feature | TrendMyEvent | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Currency and checkout | Naira-first checkout with card, bank transfer and USSD | Built primarily around international card payments |
| Payouts | To your Nigerian bank account, typically within 24 hours of approval | International payout schedules and processing windows |
| Promotion | Built-in creator marketplace — book vetted creators to promote your event | Listing and ads, no local creator booking |
| Local discovery | City and category pages for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Accra and more | Global directory with limited local reach |
| Post-event galleries | Public shareable gallery included with every event | Not offered |
| Door check-in | Scan QR tickets from any phone, works with a weak network | App-based scanning |
| Support | Local team on WhatsApp and email | Global help centre |
Who switches from Eventbrite to TrendMyEvent
Organizers running Nigerian and wider African events whose audience pays in naira, cedis or rand and who lose sales the moment a checkout asks for an international card.
Promoters who need more than a listing page — people who want creators, referral links and discount codes working for them while tickets sell.
How to move your event from Eventbrite
- Create a free TrendMyEvent organizer account — no subscription, no setup fee.
- Publish your event with the same flyer, date, venue and ticket tiers you were using. The venue pins on a map automatically from the address.
- Pause or close the Eventbrite listing and point every link, bio and flyer at your new TrendMyEvent ticket link.
- Hand referral links to your promoters and book creators to push the event to the right audience.
- Scan guests in at the door from a phone and request your payout after the event.
Questions people ask
Is TrendMyEvent cheaper than Eventbrite?
There is no subscription and no commission taken out of the ticket price you set. A booking fee applies per ticket and you choose whether the buyer or your event covers it — the full breakdown is on the pricing page.
Can I move an event that is already selling on Eventbrite?
Yes. Publish the same event here, redirect your links, and keep selling. Tickets already sold elsewhere stay valid on that platform, and you can check both lists at the door.
How fast do I get paid?
Request a payout once your event is verified. Funds are sent to your Nigerian bank account, typically within 24 hours of approval.
Do buyers need an account to buy a ticket?
No. A buyer can pay by card, bank transfer or USSD and the ticket is emailed instantly with a QR code for entry.
Built for Nigerian organizers, first
You do not need a global brand for a Nigerian audience. You need a platform that speaks naira, moves at Lagos speed, and hands you promotion power the moment your event goes live.
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This page compares TrendMyEvent to Eventbrite based on TrendMyEvent capabilities. Details about Eventbrite may change. Always confirm current features on their official site.