Financial Viability Engine
Event Break-Even & Turnout Calculator
Determine exactly how many tickets or attendees you need to cover fixed costs, evaluate your contribution margin, and test low, base, and high turnout scenarios.
Event Cost & Pricing Inputs
Venue rental, insurance, AV permits
Gross revenue per attendee
Catering, badges, materials per person
Low Turnout
Base Turnout
High Turnout
Contribution Margin
$30 / attendee
Break-Even Attendance
40 attendees
You need 40 paying attendees to cover your fixed costs of $1,200.
| Scenario | Attendance | Revenue | Total Costs | Net Profit / Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Case | 20 attendees | $900 | $1,500 | $-600 |
| Base Case | 40 attendees | $1,800 | $1,800 | +$0 |
| High Case | 65 attendees | $2,925 | $2,175 | +$750 |