Event Ticketing

Theater im Hof

Digital ticketing platform for an open-air summer theater in Zurich — replacing manual ticket distribution with a streamlined e-ticket workflow.

Team Unchained Commerce
Role Core Contributor
Live Site theaterimhof.ch
Theater im Hof ticketing platform

The Challenge

The theater relied on manual ticket distribution via email and postal mail for 90% of sales. With over 1,500 tickets per season across 9-10 performances, the process created cash flow problems from unpaid invoices, high administrative overhead, and no-show issues. Only 10% of tickets were sold at the box office.

The Solution

We built an integrated digital ticketing platform with embedded purchasing directly on the website. The system replaced manual ticket management with automated workflows, eliminating payment collection issues and reducing no-shows through streamlined operations.

Key Features

Digital Tickets

Apple and Google Wallet integration, QR code validation as hybrid digital URLs, Print@Home support, and mobile ticketing.

Box Office Operations

Offline point-of-sale system with wireless Star Micronics printer, iPad with prepaid SIM for real-time inventory management, and specialized access controls.

Content Management

Responsive CMS accessible to non-technical staff with integrated content administration and event ticketing via Cockpit.

Payment Processing

Payrexx Pro integration supporting card, PostFinance, and Twint payments with ticket scanning and accounting reports.

Results

0% Transaction fees
69% Cost savings vs. competitors
CHF 52,500 Annual revenue processed
1,500+ Tickets/season

Tech Stack

Unchained Engine React Node.js Payrexx Pro Apple Wallet Google Wallet QR Code Cockpit CMS