Port Wine Festival Zwolle Sells 600+ Tickets Online with Tickable

The first Port Wine Festival in the Netherlands took place last weekend in Zwolle. The result? Over 600 tickets sold online for two time slots, with the final slot selling out completely. Tickable supported Zwols Porthuis / im-port.nl with online ticket sales, early bird tickets, and separate masterclass tickets. Check-in was lightning fast thanks to our scanning system. Best of all? We were there in person and immediately gathered insights for next year.

In this article you’ll see how Tickable helps organizers with affordable ticketing, smart ticket options, and swift entry management.

600+ tickets sold for the first Port Wine Festival in the Netherlands

Zwols Porthuis / im-port.nl hosted the first Dutch port wine festival in the Academiehuis Grote Kerk Zwolle. The challenge: sell tickets online for two time slots, motivate visitors with early bird discounts, and offer dedicated masterclass tickets.

Tickable provided:

• Integrated ticket shop on portwijnfestival.nl so visitors could buy tickets instantly using iDEAL, credit card, and other payment methods.
• Early bird tickets to stimulate early bookings and create predictable revenue.
• Dedicated masterclass tickets for guests who wanted deeper experiences during the festival.
• Lightning-fast check-in with our scanner app, keeping entrance queues away.

Why online ticketing with Tickable works

Whether you’re organizing a food festival, cultural night, or workshop, you want to sell tickets quickly without friction. Tickable helps organizers in three key ways.

Go live instantly with early bird tickets and time slots

Get your ticket shop online in minutes. Set up early bird tickets to reward fast bookers, use time slots to spread crowds, and enable promo codes for partners or influencers—no technical skills required.

Accept iDEAL and other popular payment methods

Through integrations with Mollie, Stripe, and MultiSafepay, you can offer iDEAL, Bancontact, credit cards, and more. Payments process immediately so cash flow stays on track and visitors receive tickets right away.

Check in at lightning speed with the Tickable scanner app

Our scanner app works online and offline. Scan QR codes in seconds, instantly validate tickets, and prevent duplicate entries. At the festival the team checked in hundreds of visitors with zero queues.

We were on site: learnings for the next edition

One of the great things about Tickable? We collaborate closely with organizers. We attended the Port Wine Festival to see everything in action. We saw what went well (super-fast check-ins, a clear ticket shop) and noted what could be even better.

We turn that feedback into updates so your next event runs even smoother. Think smarter masterclass flows, better early bird insights, and improvements for large visitor streams. Also read our 7 smart tips to boost ticket sales.

“Easy, fast, and affordable”

“Easy, fast, and affordable. User-friendly application that rivals the big players. Smooth collaboration—we’ll definitely be back!”
– Zwols Porthuis / im-port.nl

That’s exactly our aim at Tickable: support organizers with fair pricing, quick setup, and a system that truly works. Whether you sell 60 or 600 tickets, the process stays simple.

Tips: how to sell event tickets online

Want to match the festival’s success? Put these tips into practice:

1. Use early bird tickets to encourage early bookings. Reward quick buyers with discounts and build urgency.
2. Offer separate tickets for masterclasses, workshops, or VIP experiences. Increase average order value with premium options.
3. Adopt time slots to spread the crowd. It keeps things comfortable for visitors and your team.
4. Embed the ticket shop on your own website. Buyers prefer checkout on a familiar domain over external portals.
5. Promote with targeted hashtags. Use local tags such as #Zwolle and #Tickable to expand your reach.
6. Test check-in beforehand. Download the scanner app, run a test ticket, and brief your team.

Want more ticket-selling insights? See our 10 tips for higher online ticket sales.

Start selling tickets online today

Tickable helps festivals, cultural events, and food & beverage organizers sell tickets affordably. No hidden fees, no complicated setup—just ticketing done right.

Explore our transparent pricing or learn how to sell tickets online for free or at low cost.

Ready to see it in action? Sign up at app.tickable.nl or reach out via /contact. We’re happy to think along with you.