Build Your Venue, Sell Every Seat

A drag-and-drop venue layout builder with seat-level control. Define sections, assign pricing tiers, hold seats for comps and accessibility, and give buyers an interactive seat picker that shows exactly what is available.

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Overview

Many convention events need more than general admission. Celebrity Q&A panels, concert performances, screenings, and award ceremonies often require reserved seating with tiered pricing. The Confanum venue builder lets you design your seating layout visually, define sections with row and seat numbering, and assign pricing tiers — all without touching a spreadsheet or a CAD program.

The builder supports multiple seating modes. You can create fully reserved layouts where every seat has a row letter and seat number, general admission zones where a section has a capacity but no assigned seats, or a hybrid of both in the same venue. Each section gets assigned to a pricing tier — Front Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony, VIP — and you set the price for each tier independently.

On the buyer side, an interactive seat selection map shows the venue layout with color-coded tiers and real-time availability. Buyers click or tap to select their seats, see the total update instantly, and check out through the standard payment flow. Seat holds let you block off comp tickets, ADA-accessible seating, production crew positions, or VIP reservations before tickets go on sale.

Key Capabilities

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Drag-and-Drop Builder

Place sections, rows, and individual seats visually on a canvas. Drag to position, resize sections, curve rows for theater-style layouts, and rotate sections to match your actual venue floor plan.

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Pricing Tiers

Create unlimited pricing tiers (Front Row VIP, Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony, etc.) with distinct colors and prices. Assign any section to a tier. Change pricing before or during sales without rebuilding the layout.

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Seat Holds

Block seats as Comp, ADA, Production, or Blocked before tickets go on sale. Comp holds track who the seat is held for. ADA holds ensure accessible seating stays available until needed.

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Mixed Seating Modes

Combine reserved seating and general admission in the same venue. Front sections can be reserved with specific seat assignments while back sections sell as GA with a capacity cap.

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Interactive Seat Picker

Buyers see a color-coded venue map with real-time availability. Click a seat to select it, see the price, and add it to the cart. Selected seats are held temporarily during checkout to prevent double-booking.

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Row and Seat Numbering

Auto-generate row letters (A, B, C...) and seat numbers (1, 2, 3...) for each section. Skip numbers for aisles, start rows at custom letters, or use custom labels for unconventional layouts.

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Per-Event Venue Copies

Build a master venue layout once, then copy it to individual events. Each event gets its own independent copy — modify seating, change pricing, or add holds without affecting other events using the same venue.

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Capacity and Sales Tracking

Real-time dashboard showing total capacity, sold seats, held seats, and remaining availability by section and tier. Know at a glance which sections are selling fast and which need promotion.

How It Works

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Build Your Venue

Open the venue builder and create sections by dragging them onto the canvas. Define rows, seat counts, and aisle gaps. Position sections to mirror your actual venue — stage at front, sections radiating outward.

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Assign Pricing and Holds

Create pricing tiers with colors and dollar amounts, then assign each section to a tier. Mark specific seats as held for comps, ADA, or crew. Review the color-coded map to confirm everything looks right.

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Publish and Sell

Attach the venue to an event and open ticket sales. Buyers see the interactive seat map on your website or WordPress page, select their seats, and check out. Availability updates across all channels in real time.

Seating Modes

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Reserved Seating

Every seat has a specific row and number. Buyers pick their exact seat from the interactive map. Best for concerts, celebrity panels, and award shows where seat location matters to the buyer.

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General Admission

Sections have a capacity but no individual seats. Buyers purchase a ticket for the section and choose their own spot when they arrive. Best for standing areas, lawn seating, and flexible-layout rooms.

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Hybrid

Mix reserved and GA in the same venue. Front rows are reserved with specific seats, back sections are general admission. Sell VIP reserved seats at a premium while keeping GA accessible at a lower price.

See the Venue Builder in Action

We will walk you through building a venue, setting up pricing tiers, and show you the buyer-facing seat picker — all with your actual venue layout if you send it ahead.

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