Event Security Made Easy with Coordinated Event Tickets & Wristbands [+Free Sample Pack]
When you’re organising a big event with multiple zones or large crowds, security is non-negotiable. From music festivals and sporting events to club nights and corporate functions, keeping control at the entrance and throughout the venue is essential.
One of the most effective ways to manage this is with coordinated event wristbands and tickets. Used together, they form a simple but highly reliable access control system – allowing you to manage who gets in, where they go, and how long they stay.
Find out more below.
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Why Combine Wristbands & Tickets for Event Security?
Printed tickets and wristbands form the foundation of any secure event entry system.
- Tickets confirm attendance and often contain important details, such as access rights, seat zones, or timeslots. They’re easy to check and validate at the entrance.
- Wristbands serve as an ongoing visual identifier – once someone’s inside, a glance at their wrist tells staff whether they should be there.
When designed together – using matching colours, numbering, barcodes, or branding – they create a streamlined and tamper-resistant system that speeds up admissions and simplifies checks across the venue or site.
The Benefits of Tickets & Wristbands Together
From small-scale corporate functions to large multi-day festivals, pairing wristbands for events with printed tickets adds multiple layers of security and control.
1. Faster, Safer Admissions
Printed tickets include security features like barcodes, watermarks, foils, or perforated stubs, alongside event information, such as ticket type / access level and emergency contact details.
Guests hand over their ticket, it’s quickly scanned and checked, and they’re immediately fitted with the corresponding wristband for their ticket type.
Example: At a multi-day music event, attendees with 3-day passes receive blue wristbands, single-day attendees receive red ones – all matched to details found on their ticket. This makes entry quick, clear, and hard to fake.
2. Colour-Coded Access Control
Custom wristbands can be colour-coded or designed to reflect ticket types or zones. This makes it easy for stewards or security teams to identify guests who should (or shouldn’t be) in a specific area of the event.
Example:
- Green = General admission
- Orange = 18+ only
- Purple = Backstage / artist access
- Gold = VIP access
Linking wristband colour to ticket type creates a visible, reliable system that’s easy to enforce -especially in large, busy venues.
3. Tampering & Fraud Prevention
Both tickets and wristbands can be designed with built-in security features that make them hard to fake or misuse, helping you protect your event from unauthorised access.
Printed tickets can include:
- Barcodes or QR codes
- Sequential / unique numbering
- Foils or holograms
- UV & security inks
- Microtext or watermarks
- Tear-apparent paper
Wristbands, meanwhile, are made from tear-resistant materials, including Tyvek, eco-paper, silicone, and fabric – all of which are durable and difficult to remove without damage. This makes it almost impossible for someone to hand theirs off to another person unnoticed.
4. Emergency Readiness
Printed wristbands can be customised with emergency contact numbers, allergies, or medical information. This is especially useful for events involving children, schools, or youth groups.
Example: At a community fair, organisers issue coloured wristbands for all under-12s with space for parents or guardians to write their contact details – improving children's safety and providing peace of mind.
5. Multi-Day Management
For events running over several days, Tyvek, silicone, and fabric wristbands stay on securely and resist water, sweat, or wear. Paired with printed tickets designed for daily entry, timed slots, or premium pass upgrades, you ensure ongoing flexibility and clarity for both guests and staff.
6. Visible, Consistent Branding
When your tickets and wristbands are designed to match – with event logos, themes, colours, or sponsors – it not only improves recognition, it also reinforces brand trust and legitimacy. Staff and guests can both feel confident they’re part of a well-organised, secure event.
Where This System Has the Biggest Impact
While coordinated tickets and wristbands are useful at any ticketed event, they’re especially effective in busy, high-pressure settings where managing traffic, access zones, and attendee safety is critical. When you need to keep things moving at the entrance while keeping control inside, this combination makes a huge difference.
Some of the most common use cases include:
- Freshers’ Week: Assign wristbands by hall, age group, or access level. Pair with entry tickets to manage capacity across venues and reduce confusion.
- Graduation Ceremonies: Use printed tickets to assign seating or timeslots, and wristbands to identify graduates, guests, or staff at a glance.
- Festivals & Gigs: Match printed wristbands to weekend passes or daily tickets, with VIP or backstage options easily identifiable.
- Nightclubs: Use brightly coloured Tyvek wristbands for over-18 verification or access to VIP zones – printed to match that night’s ticket for added security.
- Sporting Events: Secure event tickets can be used to verify seat or zone, with corresponding wristbands for easy visual confirmation throughout the venue.
- Private / Ticketed Events: Create a consistent, professional look with matching tickets and wristbands for birthdays, club nights, community fairs, and more.
Where to Buy Wristbands for Events with Ticketed Entry
Wondering where to buy wristbands for events that are secure, customisable, and work seamlessly with your printed tickets? We’re here to help.
Why choose Secprint?
- Custom Event Wristbands: Choose between fabric, Tyvek, silicone, and eco-paper wristbands, all fully customisable to meet your needs and preferences.
- Secure Event Tickets: Available in a range of sizes and finishes, with options for security features like foils, barcodes, tear-apparent paper, and more.
- Fast Turnaround Times: With a standard lead time of 72 hours from receipt of final approved artwork, we’re your trusted supplier for fast, reliable product delivery.
- Expert Advice: Specialists in secure event printing for over 25 years, we’ll guide you on materials, layouts, and what will work best for your specific event setup.
Using Digital Tickets but Need Printed Wristbands?
If you’re managing an event with digital or mobile tickets, but still want the benefits of printed event wristbands for on-site access control, talk to our team! We’ll advise on ways to match wristband colours or designs to your digital ticket categories and guide you on the best materials for your event duration, crowd size, or venue layout.
Start Planning Now with Secprint
With a packed event schedule fast approaching, a coordinated system of custom event wristbands and tickets can take the pressure off your team, improve the guest experience, and keep your event running smoothly from entry to exit.
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29/07/2025