How to Design and Print Custom General Admission Tickets

5/7/2026

After reading up on what general admission tickets are, you’ve decided they’re the right ticket type for your event. Now, you need to get them designed and printed. And, while it’s certainly an easy process, there are a few details to consider.

This guide walks through what to include on your custom general admission tickets, how to choose the right paper stock and quantity, why sequential numbering and perforated stubs matter at the door, and how to order custom GA tickets.

What to Include on a General Admission Ticket

Every GA ticket should have, at minimum:

• Event name — the headline your attendee should see first
• Date and start time — clearly readable, both on the main ticket and the stub
• Venue name and address — including any gate or door designation if your venue has multiple entrances
• Ticket type and price — “General Admission” labeled explicitly, with the price printed on the ticket
• Sequential ticket number — printed in the same position on every ticket to help with security and verification
• Barcoding – to expedite scanning and verifying at the gate
• Your organization’s logo or url

Optional but worth considering:

• Performer or sponsor logos — common for fundraisers, sports events, and sponsored festivals
• Terms and restrictions — non-refundable, no re-entry, age limits, etc.
• A QR code — if you want to layer scan-in on top of the printed ticket

A clean GA ticket fits all of this without feeling crowded. If your design starts looking busy, drop the optional elements before the required ones.

Choosing Paper Stock and Ticket Size

The standard Eventgroove general admission ticket is approximately 5.63″ × 1.97″ — a size that fits comfortably in a wallet, a back pocket, or a check-in folder.

For most events, premium card stock is the right call. It feels substantial in the hand, holds up to a full evening of being shoved in and out of pockets, and tears cleanly at the perforation when door staff collect the stub.

If your event has multiple ticket tiers or sub-events, you can add colored event wristbands into the mix as well as VIP credentials.

Why Sequential Numbering and Perforated Stubs Matter

These two features are what make a printed ticket feel professional and run cleanly at the door:

Sequential numbering prevents counterfeits and helps you reconcile attendance against ticket sales after the event. The numbered stubs are handy if you’re giving away door prizes. The main ticket your attendee keeps connects them with the ticket that doubles as the entry.

A 1.875″ perforated stub lets door staff tear off the stub at entry, hand the main ticket back to the attendee, and drop the stub into a collection box. Unless you’re using an event ticketing platform that tracks everything for you, counting the stubs after doors close gives you an accurate attendance number.

How Many GA Tickets Should You Print?

Order enough to cover your expected attendance, with a small cushion for walk-ups, replacement tickets, and comps for VIPs, sponsors, volunteers, or staff. A buffer somewhere in the 5–15% range is fairly standard — stay close to the lower end if you’ve got event history to draw upon, and higher if there’s a high likelihood of last-minute or at-door sales.

For multi-day events, plan for one ticket per attendee per day unless you’re using event wristbands for re-entry instead.

Templates vs. Fully Custom Designs

There are a few ways you can print GA tickets:

Pick a template and personalize it. Browse the general admission ticket templates, find a layout that fits your event’s vibe, and fill in the blanks with your event’s details and upload a custom image or two. There’s no designing to do, so this option takes no time at all.

Upload and print your design files. If you’ve got ticket artwork all queued up, upload your file into our ticket maker and we’ll start printing straight away.

Order a fully custom design. If your event has a specific brand identity, a sponsor with strict logo guidelines, or a creative concept that doesn’t fit any existing template, contact our design team. They can create a custom ticket from scratch for a low design fee. Turnaround is longer (a few days for design, plus print time) but the result is a one-of-a-kind ticket.

Ready to Print Your GA Tickets?

Whether you’re planning a gala fundraiser, a summer jazz concert, or a multi-day art festival, you can count on Eventgroove for excellent ticket printing at a low cost—satisfaction guaranteed.

Browse our ticket templates to get started!