How OTL Seat Fillers Works
OTL Seat Fillers is a private, members-only entertainment club that helps venues fill unsold seats while providing members access to live events without buying traditional tickets. When extra seats are available, invitations and comp tickets are privately offered to seat fillers instead of being publicly discounted.
Memberships are location-based and available in 17 cities. Some cities are considered preferred and receive invitations more frequently, while on-call cities have fewer events. When invitations go out, members choose whether or not to attend — there’s never any obligation.
How OTL Seat Fillers Works for Seat Fillers
Being a seat filler is simple. Once you join, you receive private invitations when events need additional audience members. These invitations are based on availability, location, and the type of membership you choose
- Join OTL Seat Fillers in your city
- Receive private invitations when seats are available
- Claim the number of seats included in your membership
- Attend the event — tickets are already covered
Events are not pre-scheduled and are never guaranteed. Invitations depend on the needs of local venues, which means every experience is a bit of a surprise — and that’s part of the fun!
How OTL Seat Filling Works for Event Promoters
OTL Seat Fillers offers event promoters a private way to fill remaining seats without public discounting or impacting regular ticket sales. Participation is free, flexible, and completely controlled by the venue or promoter.
- Promoters submit their event privately
- Choose how many seats to release and when
- Invitations are sent to seat fillers, not publicly promoted
- Events benefit from a fuller audience and better atmosphere
Seat fillers attend as regular audience members, creating energy in the room while maintaining the integrity of paid ticket buyers.
Want to fill seats? It’s free, private, and easy: Get Started
A Few Quick FAQs
- Are partner venues public? Nope—our invitations are private.
- Any extra fees at the door? None.
- Can I bring someone? Most invites include 2–4 tickets.
- What cities do you serve? 17, including LA, SF, Denver/Boulder, Austin, Atlanta, London, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and more.
Why Members Love It
“Sometimes I have to travel but I love being a London member. I've been to plays, comedy, and other fun events, and it's only £3.65 a month! It's brilliant!”
“I joined the NYC experiment and I'm so glad I did. I've already treated my bestie to 2 shows. It beats happy hour and soooo much cheaper!”
“I didn't know what to expect, but it's fun to get an email with a show update. Two plays and a comedy show in just the last few months...”
