Migrate from Brown Paper Tickets
BPT Is Closing June 30, 2026
If you’re here, you probably already know. Brown Paper Tickets is shutting down, and your events need a new home.
We know this wasn’t your choice. Many organizations chose BPT specifically because it was the affordable, nonprofit-friendly option. Losing that platform is frustrating, especially with a hard deadline.
If you’re weighing your options, our BPT alternative guide covers why WordPress-based event management avoids the same problem happening again. This page focuses on the migration process itself.
What Transfers
The NetterTech Events Migrator handles:
- Events - titles, descriptions, dates, venues, categories
- Recurring patterns - converted to RFC 5545 RRULE format
- Venues - names, addresses, capacity
- Attendee data - names, emails, ticket records (for communication purposes)
What needs manual setup:
- Ticket pricing - review and confirm pricing for each event
- Payment processing - connect your Stripe or PayPal account
- Templates - customize how events appear on your site (or use the defaults)
Step by Step
1. Export Your BPT Data
Before June 30, export everything from your BPT account:
- Event list with dates, descriptions, and venues
- Attendee/customer list with emails
- Any ticket sales reports you want to keep
2. Set Up WordPress + NetterTech Events
If you don’t have a WordPress site yet, most hosts (SiteGround, Bluehost, Cloudways) offer one-click installation. Budget $10-25/month for hosting.
- Install and activate NetterTech Events (coming soon to WordPress.org)
- Install and activate WooCommerce (free) for ticketing
- Connect your Stripe account under WooCommerce > Settings > Payments
New to NetterTech Events? Follow the getting started guide for detailed setup instructions.
3. Run the Migration
- Install the NetterTech Events Migrator plugin
- Go to Events > Migrate
- Upload your exported BPT data
- Click Analyze to preview what will be imported
- Review the preview, then click Migrate
4. Verify and Go Live
- Review your imported events for accuracy
- Test the ticket purchase flow with a test order
- Test QR code check-in with a sample ticket
- Redirect your old BPT links to your new WordPress event pages
- Notify your mailing list of the new ticketing URL
Timeline
| When | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Now | Export your BPT event and attendee data |
| This week | Set up WordPress + NetterTech Events |
| Next 2 weeks | Import events and verify |
| Before June 1 | Redirect all ticket links to your WordPress site |
| June 30 | BPT closes. You’re already running independently. |
Need Help?
Email events@nettertech.com for migration assistance. We’ve helped organizations move hundreds of events and we’re happy to walk you through it.
The free plugin covers most needs. Pro add-ons (coming soon) will include nonprofit-friendly pricing - learn more.