Get Free Event & Festival Tickets
in Newcastle & the North East
Inlet gives members access to free tickets for live events, major festivals, and headline gigs across the North East of England.With one membership, you can discover and attend curated experiences in cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham
- without paying for individual tickets.Use the Inlet app to browse upcoming events, claim tickets, and unlock exclusive access to some of the region’s best live experiences - New events added every week - limited tickets available
Loved by event-goers across Newcastle, Sunderland & Durham
Inlet is a Newcastle-based event membership platform offering free and exclusive tickets to gigs, festivals,
and live experiences across the North East of England.
Built by people who understand live events
- for people who love them.
Supported by an Award-winning team | 20+ years experience | North East
“I built Lindisfarne Festival from scratch, so I understand both sides of the barrier - the thrill of being front row at a sold-out gig, and the frustration of sky-high ticket prices. I also know the pressures promoters face; balancing rising costs, artist fees, and risk while trying to create unforgettable live experiences - all while needing to maximise revenue for both the venue and the promoter.Inlet is designed to bridge that gap - helping promoters fill venues, optimise revenue, and connect with genuine fans, while getting real music lovers through the gates without the cost becoming a barrier.”– Conleth Maenpaa, Founder
Inlet is a Newcastle-based event membership platform offering free and exclusive tickets to gigs, festivals,
and live experiences across the North East of England.
Membership. Made for going out.
Looking for gigs, festivals, or things to do in Newcastle, Durham or Sunderland this weekend?Inlet helps you discover live events across the North East and get free access through one simple membership.
Download the app, sign up and start booking events in seconds.Discover new nights, meet people, and never wonder what to do again.
Choose your plan
FULL MEMBERSHIP
£5/month- Unlimited access to hundreds of curated events
- Bring a guest anytime
- Book instantly through the app
FREEMIUM MEMBERSHIP
Free- Access 1–2 events per month
- See what’s coming up and stay in the loop
Why Inlet works...
A better way to go out
1. Join Inlet
Sign up and become a member in seconds2. Browse Events
Discover gigs, festivals, and experiences near you3. Claim Tickets
Get free access to events across the North East
Discover events, claim tickets instantly, and unlock exclusive access—all through the Inlet app.
You're almost part of a community that keeps great gigs and festivals full of real fans.
Inlet is a Newcastle, Durham & Sunderland-based event membership platform offering free and exclusive tickets to gigs, festivals, and live experiences across the North East of England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inlet App Setup
For Inlet, using a web app makes a lot of sense. It means we can launch faster, keep things simple, and improve the platform continuously without members needing to download updates or wait for app store approvals.
We only need one version that runs in a browser instead of separate iOS and Android apps.
Updates are instant. With a web app, users always access the latest version with no app store approvals and no waiting for people to download updates. We can fix issues or add features immediately.
It also makes access easier. You can open Inlet straight from a link and save it to your phone so it works just like a regular app.
Most importantly, it lets us focus on building and refining the experience quickly so we can respond to feedback and continue improving Inlet without unnecessary delays.
See the next question for how to save Inlet to your iPhone or Android home screen.
On iPhone or iPad (Safari)
- Navigate to Inlet
- Tap the Share button (square with an upward arrow) at the bottom of the screen
- Scroll down the list of options and tap Add to Home Screen
- Optional: Name the shortcut
- Tap Add in the top-right corner
On Android (Chrome)
- Navigate to Inlet
- Tap the menu icon (3 vertical dots in the top-right corner)
- Tap Add to home screen
General
Inlet Ticketing is a membership platform and app that gives Inlet members access to free tickets, guestlist offers, exclusive event access, and venue promotions across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, and North East England.
Inlet members browse available events in the Inlet app, claim tickets through the platform, book via private Inlet links, and receive digital confirmation for entry to events across the North East.
As an Inlet member, you are expected to use tickets responsibly, attend events you claim tickets for, complete check-in and feedback requirements, and follow venue and platform rules.
Sharing private Inlet booking links, creating duplicate accounts, providing false guest information, or repeatedly failing to attend events or check in and leave feedback may result in ticket restrictions or account removal.
You can read the full membership terms and conditions here:
- Freemium membership with access to up to one free event per month
- Inlet membership for £5 per month with expanded access to free tickets, events, and member-only offers
Venues and promoters across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, and North East England use Inlet ticket allocations to increase attendance, improve atmosphere, promote events, and introduce new customers to their venues.
Venues & Events
If you are a venue, promoter, organiser, artist, or event brand and would like your event featured on Inlet, you can find out more and contact the Inlet team through the website or app
We're happy to share more details about how Inlet could help your venue and events
Membership & Accounts
You can create an account through the Inlet Ticketing app and start accessing free event tickets and venue promotions. Click the Join Inlet button above
Inlet members receive access to more events, increased ticket opportunities, additional member-only offers, and expanded access to free tickets across North East England.
Yes. Inlet memberships can be cancelled at any time through your account settings.
Freemium members will be unable to reserve tickets for most events.
We will release 1 event per month for Freemium members to access.
Please subscribe to an Inlet membership for access to all events listed
Tickets & Entry
After reserving your spot in the Inlet app, a pop-up will show your private booking link and access code (if needed) - We recommend booking your tickets as soon as you reserve your spot.
You can return these anytime by selecting ‘How to Claim your Tickets’ under the My Events menu.
Open the booking link, enter the access code, and the Inlet member tickets will appear.
Your tickets and booking confirmation will then be sent digitally by the ticketing platform or venue (such as Universe, Ticketmaster, AXS, or the venue directly) to your email.
When you first open the app/webpage it will ask you to allow location access. Please make sure you click Yes/Allow. We do not use this access for anything except to check you in - you must be at the event location for this to work - if you have any issues you can message us - but please try refreshing your page or closing & restarting the app first - then click Yes/Allow before trying to check in again.
When you arrive at the venue:
- Open the Inlet app
- Go to My Events
- Tap Check In
You must:
- Have location access enabled
- Be physically at the venue.
If you fail to check in on site, you will be unable to claim further tickets until you complete the check-in process or contact support.
You agreed to attend events you claim tickets for - to check in and leave feedback - when joining Inlet - repeated misuse of Inlet will put your membership at risk - Our Partner venues rely on us to fulfil all tickets booked.
After the event:
- Open the Inlet app
- Go to My Events
- Tap Leave Feedback
You must complete all sections before submitting feedback, including:
- Rating the event and venue
- Entering your spend
- Entering your guest’s spend
- Leave comments about your experience
Venues value honest feedback about the performance, venue, and atmosphere.
If you don’t leave feedback, you may be blocked from claiming future tickets until it has been completed.
By joining Inlet, you agreed to:
- Attend events you claim tickets for
- Check in at events
- Leave feedback afterwards
Repeated no-shows or missing feedback may put your membership at risk, as our venue partners rely on tickets being used and reviewed.
Some Inlet events include guest access while others are limited to individual members.
You must enter your guest’s details when claiming guest tickets.
If you are inviting a child, enter their name in the name fields and your own email in the email field.
This is the only time entering your own email will be accepted.
The Inlet member is responsible for:
- Booking all tickets, including guest tickets
- Checking in
- Leaving feedback
You must cancel your claimed spot in the Inlet app so it can be released back to other Inlet members.
You can do this by going to 'My Events' and clicking 'Cancel' on the event you would like to cancel
Please also cancel your tickets with Universe, Ticketmaster, or AXS so the venue knows not to expect you - or they will mark you down as a no-show
By joining Inlet, you agreed to:
- Attend events you claim tickets for
- Check in at events
- Leave feedback afterwards
Repeated no-shows or missing feedback may put your membership at risk, as our venue partners rely on tickets being used and reviewed.
Yes,
- Provided you have booked your tickets via the private Inlet booking link, and;
-You arrive around the stated doors time.
Entry after this time is at the venue’s discretion.
Your ticket may be cancelled if:
- Event or Inlet terms are breached
- Duplicate accounts are detected
- Guest information is deliberately incorrect
- Private Inlet booking links are shared outside the platform
Payments & Billing
Inlet membership costs £5 per month.
Yes. The Inlet Freemium membership gives users access to one free event per month.
Inlet membership payments are billed automatically each month unless cancelled through your account settings.
Support
Check your spam or junk folder first.
If your ticket still hasn’t arrived, check your profile on the ticketing platform you booked with (Ticketmaster/AXS).
Partner with Inlet
Inlet - The mobile ticketing solution to maximise event attendance and drive revenue to YOUR business.
Where Empty Seats Become Opportunity
Over 90% of events fail to sell out, leaving venues with lost revenue, artists performing to smaller crowds, and audiences missing out on unforgettable experiences.In 2024 alone, more than one million festival tickets went unsold.Inlet exists to change that.We help promoters and venues fill empty seats with reliable, engaged attendees—boosting atmosphere, increasing spend, and unlocking additional revenue streams beyond ticket sales.
With no cost to partners, Inlet gives you full control over ticket allocation and timing, while connecting your event with motivated members who actively choose experiences they want to attend.Our audiences don’t just show up—they spend on bars, merchandise, and more.The result? Fuller, more vibrant events that enhance reputation and customer experience.Plus, with seamless integration with your box office scanning tech, through Universe (Ticketmaster) systems and detailed post-event insights, Inlet helps you maximise both attendance and impact—turning empty seats into real value.
No cost to you – completely free for venues and promotersFill empty seats fast – turn unsold tickets into real attendeesIncrease revenue beyond tickets – more spend on bar, merch, and parkingAttract reliable, engaged fans – no random walk-ins, only committed attendeesFull control – choose how many tickets to release and whenBoost atmosphere instantly – fuller crowds create better energy and experiencesEnhance your reputation – packed events improve credibility and customer satisfactionTrusted by partners - real success stories available on requestSeamless ticketing integration compatible with most platformsActionable insights – receive attendee feedback and spending data after events
Looking to hear more about how Inlet can work for your venue?Drop us a message here
- our team will get back to you
Partner with us
Welcome to our pitch deck for an overview of how partnering with Inlet could benefit your venue
# Privacy PolicyLast Updated: May 2026At Inlet (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you use:* the Inlet website
* the Inlet mobile application
* our services, memberships and event platforms.---## 1. Information We CollectWe may collect the following information:### Personal Information* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Date of birth
* Account login information### Membership & Event Information* Tickets claimed
* Event attendance
* Check-in activity
* Membership status
* Feedback and reviews### Technical Information* IP address
* Device type
* Browser information
* App usage data
* Cookies and analytics data---## 2. How We Use Your InformationWe use your information to:* provide access to events and memberships
* manage tickets and bookings
* improve our services and platform
* collect and analyse member feedback to help venues, promoters and partners understand the value, engagement and impact generated through Inlet events and memberships
* communicate updates and important information
* prevent fraud or misuse
* analyse platform performance and user experience.We may also use anonymised analytics data to improve Inlet services, reporting and partnerships.---## 3. Sharing InformationWe do not sell personal information.We may share limited information with:* event organisers
* venue partners
* ticketing providers
* payment processors
* trusted service providers supporting Inlet operations.Feedback, attendance and engagement data may be shared with venues and event partners in aggregated or relevant formats to demonstrate event performance, audience engagement and membership value.Information is only shared where necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.---## 4. Cookies & AnalyticsInlet may use cookies and similar technologies to:* improve website performance
* remember preferences
* analyse traffic and usage
* measure marketing effectiveness.Third-party services such as Google Analytics may also collect anonymised usage information.---## 5. Data SecurityWe take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.---## 6. Your RightsDepending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to:* access your data
* correct inaccurate information
* request deletion of personal data
* withdraw consent
* object to certain processing activities.Requests can be made by contacting us directly.---## 7. Third-Party LinksOur website or app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.---## 8. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.---## 9. ContactFor privacy-related enquiries, please contact:Inlet
Website: Inlet Ticketing
App: Inlet App