Why local matters for ticketing
National platforms optimize for national acts. A Thursday at a bar on Monroe Ave doesn't move their needle, so it doesn't get their attention, their features, or their support. We're the opposite: a Rochester venue selling 80 tickets is exactly who we built this for, and when something breaks you text a person who lives here.
SceneScout: free discovery for Rochester events
Every paid event on TixKarma is listed free on SceneScout, a local events site covering Rochester and five other upstate NY markets. It's where people look for something to do this weekend — and it's the distribution channel most small venues don't have.
See SceneScout →Who's already on it
Rochester bars, cocktail lounges, comedy nights, cultural organizations, and promoters are selling on TixKarma today. Check the events page for what's live right now.
See Rochester events →Pricing, same as everywhere
Flat $2 buyer-paid fee plus card processing. You keep 100% of face. Free events are free. No contract, no monthly fee, no minimum. Paid out after the event to your bank via Stripe.
Common questions
No — anyone in the US can use TixKarma. But Rochester is home, SceneScout covers upstate NY, and local venues get the most out of the discovery side.
Yes. Email hello@tixkarma.com and we'll come by. Setup takes about 15 minutes and we'll bring the QR poster.
Six upstate NY markets including Rochester. See getscenescout.com for the current list.