Venue Capacity Calculator

Work out if you need extra shows

How many performances do you actually need?

Running out of tickets is a good problem to have, but it frustrates families who miss out. Adding extra shows solves that, though it means more venue hire, more rehearsal time, and more work for your team. This calculator helps you figure out whether you need those extra performances before you commit.

Enter your venue capacity, how many tickets you expect to sell, and the number of shows you are planning. The calculator tells you if you have enough seats or if you are heading for a sellout that leaves people disappointed. You can adjust the numbers to see what happens if demand is higher or lower than expected.

Dance schools often underestimate demand for end-of-year recitals. Grandparents, siblings, and family friends all want tickets. If your venue holds 200 and you have 80 dancers with an average of 4 family members each, one show is not going to cut it. Better to know that now than a week before the performance.

  • Plan your show schedule based on actual expected demand
  • Avoid turning away families who want to attend
  • Test different scenarios before booking your venue

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