Cafés that host shows: art on the walls, gigs on the calendar, all in one place.
Yes — a café, bar, or shop that hosts art shows and live events can list those events on its own site, ticket them at a flat $1 per paid ticket (free events are free), rotate gallery shows with artist profiles, and grow a regulars mailing list, all from one platform.
The coffee pays the rent, but the open-mic night, the local painter''s show, and the supper-club series are what make the place a place. They also each come with their own little pile of admin.
Key takeaways
- List gigs, open mics, and supper clubs on your own site and ticket them at a flat $1 per paid ticket — free events cost nothing.
- Hang rotating art shows with a page and a profile for each artist; sell pieces through your own Stripe account.
- Every ticket buyer and RSVP becomes a regular on your mailing list.
- Website, events, gallery, and newsletter in one place. Tmbr Studio is $99/month, two months free annually.
How do you run the events side without Eventbrite?
Your nights list and sell on your own site, not a marketplace beside competitors. Tickets are a flat $1 per paid ticket, free nights are free, and door check-in runs from the same system. Every attendee joins your list for the next one.
What about the art on the walls?
Each show gets a page with the works, prices, and the artist''s profile. Sales go through your own Stripe account at the counter or online. When a piece sells, the buyer is a contact, not a stranger.
Tmbr Studio: $99/month A website, event listings + flat-$1 paid ticketing, a rotating gallery with artist profiles, a storefront, and a newsletter — for the space that''s more than a café. Two months free annually.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee on free events?
No. Free shows, open mics, and RSVPs are free — the flat $1 applies only to paid tickets.
Can I sell the art on my walls?
Yes. Each show has a page, and pieces sell through your own Stripe account online or at the counter.
Do attendees become part of my mailing list?
Yes. Every ticket buyer and RSVP is added to your CRM and newsletter automatically.
Can I take private-hire bookings for the space?
Yes. Hire enquiries come in through your site as CRM leads, with tours and deposits handled through your own Stripe.
What does it cost?
Tmbr Studio is $99/month, with two months free when you pay annually.