Event ticketing platforms in Nigeria
Nigeria has several ticketing platforms. The right one depends on whether you need buyers to find your event, or a tool to run it.
Our verdict
you only sell tickets and want buyers to discover your event on a marketplace.
you also manage invited guests, budgets and vendors for a client, and want tickets on the same guest list.
The platforms
| Platform | What it is | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Tix Africa | Ticketing and event platform founded in Lagos in 2019 | Expanded to Ghana in 2023 and the UK in August 2026; free for free events |
| Ariiya Tickets | Nigerian ticketing platform | Named among the most prominent in Nigeria by IQ Magazine (2026) |
| Quicket | Ticketing platform | Named among the most prominent in Nigeria by IQ Magazine (2026) |
| cene.xyz | Ticketing platform | Named among the most prominent in Nigeria by IQ Magazine (2026) |
| Attend | Event management software with ticketing | Paystack payments; no platform fee on Pro; budgets, vendors and WhatsApp |
Sources, checked 22 October 2026: IQ International Ticketing Report 2026: Nigeria; The Ticketing Business on Tix Africa. Prices change, so check each provider's own pricing before deciding.
How to choose
- Do buyers need to discover your event? If yes, a marketplace with an audience helps.
- Is it a client event with invited guests as well as buyers? Then you need one list for both, which Attend gives you.
- What does a ticket really cost you? Add the platform fee and the payment fee, then compare on your ticket price.
- How will you reach guests? For WhatsApp and SMS updates, check the platform supports them.
See how ticketing works in Attend.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ticketing platforms in Nigeria?
IQ Magazine's 2026 report names Ariiya Tickets, cene.xyz, Quicket and Tix Africa among the most prominent. Attend also sells tickets through Paystack for planners who need event management as well.
Which ticketing platforms accept Paystack?
Attend processes ticket payments through Paystack in Nigeria. Check each other platform for its payment options.
Do I need a ticketing platform or event management software?
If you only sell tickets, a ticketing platform is enough. If you also manage budgets, vendors and invited guests for clients, event management software such as Attend covers both.