--- title: "Event Planning & Festival Production Blog - Ticket Fairy" description: "Expert insights on event planning, festival production, and event marketing. Learn from industry professionals about creating successful events." canonical: "https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/" --- # The Promoter's Playbook Everything you need to sell more tickets, pack more venues, and build unforgettable events 3,062+ articles across 209+ categories [Event Planning](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/event-planning/) [Concert Halls & Theatres](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/concert-halls-theatres/) [Emerging Event Technology](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/emerging-event-technology/) [Venue Design & Acoustics](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/venue-design-acoustics/) [Technical Production & Riders](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/technical-production-riders/) [Registration & Check-In Systems](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/registration-check-in-systems/) [Exhibitor Management](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/exhibitor-management/) [TF 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See how global fan events leverage data-driven programming to boost engagement and keep attendees coming back year after year. ![Ticket Fairy](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c6c8f1db244d270923c66561d93f280f221ff62770856aca2e5363b3164f040a?s=24&d=identicon&r=g) Ticket Fairy May 1 2026 [Read More](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/using-attendee-data-to-program-panels-that-fill-seats-year-after-year) [![Beyond the Screen: Esports Event Planning for Spectacular Tournaments at Your Convention in 2026](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/beyond-the-screen-esports-event-planning-for-spectacular-tournaments-at-your-convention-in-2026_featured_20260501_204818_1_2k.jpg)](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/beyond-the-screen-esports-event-planning-for-spectacular-tournaments-at-your-convention-in-2026) [Conventions](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/conventions/) [Esports Events](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/esports-events/) ### [Beyond the Screen: Esports Event Planning for Spectacular Tournaments at Your Convention in 2026](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/beyond-the-screen-esports-event-planning-for-spectacular-tournaments-at-your-convention-in-2026) Ready to level up your fan convention? 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From reliable internet and gaming rigs to shoutcasters, live streams, and game publisher partnerships – we share real examples and pro tips to electrify both hardcore gamers and casual attendees at your event. ![Ticket Fairy](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c6c8f1db244d270923c66561d93f280f221ff62770856aca2e5363b3164f040a?s=24&d=identicon&r=g) Ticket Fairy May 1 2026 [Read More](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/beyond-the-screen-esports-event-planning-for-spectacular-tournaments-at-your-convention-in-2026) [![From 2,000 to 100,000: Scaling Fan Conventions While Keeping the Magic Alive in 2026](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/from-2000-to-100000-scaling-fan-conventions-while-keeping-the-magic-alive-in-2026_featured_20260501_183500_1_2k.jpg)](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/from-2000-to-100000-scaling-fan-conventions-while-keeping-the-magic-alive-in-2026) [Comic & Pop Culture Cons](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/comic-pop-culture-cons/) [Conventions](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/category/conventions/) ### [From 2,000 to 100,000: Scaling Fan Conventions While Keeping the Magic Alive in 2026](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/from-2000-to-100000-scaling-fan-conventions-while-keeping-the-magic-alive-in-2026) Learn veteran strategies for scaling fan conventions from 2,000 to 100,000 attendees without losing the magic. Discover how to grow convention attendance, expand programming, upgrade venues, and keep fans happy as your event explodes in size. 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This detailed guide uses real examples to compare ticketing pricing models (absorbing fees vs passing on, percentage vs flat fees) so you can choose a solution that maximizes value, protects revenue, and boosts fan experience. Don’t pick a ticketing platform before reading these crucial cost trade-offs! ![Ticket Fairy](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c6c8f1db244d270923c66561d93f280f221ff62770856aca2e5363b3164f040a?s=24&d=identicon&r=g) Ticket Fairy Apr 30 2026 [Read More](https://www.ticketfairy.com/blog/a-festival-producers-guide-to-ticketing-platform-cost-comparison-and-trade-offs) ### Ready to Sell Tickets? Create professional event listings with built-in payment processing and marketing tools. 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