Festival bar using TapaPOS and TapaGo handhelds for fast, mobile payments at an outdoor event

Festival & Event EPOS & POS Systems

Keep queues short and service fast with TapaPOS — the complete EPOS and POS system for festivals and outdoor events. Manage bars, food stalls and pop-up vendors, track ticket numbers, and take payments anywhere with TapaGo 4G handhelds.

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At a glance

Festival and event EPOS

TapaPOS helps outdoor venues and event operators serve high volumes, take mobile payments and track sales across bars and vendors.

Best for
Festivals, events, pop-up bars, outdoor venues, markets and temporary hospitality sites.
What it handles
Mobile tills, 4G handhelds, ticket numbers, fast payments, vendor reporting and multi-outlet sales.
Why it helps
Keep queues moving when service is busy and infrastructure is temporary.
Next step
Book a demo to plan an event EPOS setup around your site and service points.

Why Festival Organisers Choose RST EPOS

TapaPOS is built for speed and reliability in demanding outdoor environments. From multi-bar setups to mobile food traders, it keeps your whole event connected with fast, secure, offline-ready POS and payments.

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Serve More Customers

Fast-touch POS screens and one-tap payment flows help bars and traders serve quickly — even during peak festival hours.

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Ticket Number Tracking

Assign order or collection numbers automatically to streamline service and callouts across multiple outlets.

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4G-Ready Handhelds

TapaGo runs over 4G, allowing pop-up bars and food stalls to trade wire-free across large outdoor sites.

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Offline Trading

TapaPOS keeps working even when Wi-Fi drops — sales are stored locally and sync once connected.

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Integrated Payments

Take contactless, chip & PIN, Apple Pay and Google Pay through TapaPay with no double entry.

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Compact Setup

Wireless POS, mobile printers and rugged devices fit perfectly into bar tents, vans or festival counters.

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Live Event Reporting

Track sales, busiest points and top-performing stalls with real-time reporting in Tapa Office.

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Rugged Hardware

Weather-resistant and durable POS terminals built for outdoor trading environments and mobile catering setups.

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On-Site & Remote Support

Our experienced team supports festival operators with setup, training and 7-day event cover.

POS features

Event POS built for
high-speed trading.

Explore festival and event EPOS tools for temporary bars, fast queues, mobile terminals, live reporting and integrated payments across busy sites.

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Easy EPOS for Quick Staff Training

A clear till layout helps new staff learn quickly, so teams can get serving with less training time and fewer mistakes.

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Fast Mobile Sales at Events

Compact till screens and quick product buttons help staff serve queues quickly at bars, food stalls, kiosks and temporary event outlets.

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Ticket Numbers for Busy Event Queues

Keep orders organised during rush periods with clear ticket numbers and order status, helping staff serve customers in the right order without confusion.

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Integrated Card Payments

Send totals straight from EPOS to the card machine, reducing keying errors while the till stays free for the next order.

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Mobile Ordering and Payments

Use handhelds and payment devices to take orders and card payments away from a fixed counter.

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Festival EPOS Tools in One System

Connect mobile sales, stock, reporting, online orders and payments from one event-ready platform.

Festival EPOS – FAQs

Who uses TapaPOS at festivals?

TapaPOS is used by festival organisers, bar operators, food traders and merch stalls to manage sales, stock and payments across multiple outlets and zones.

Can it handle multiple bars or traders?

Yes. You can set up multiple POS terminals or TapaGo handhelds per site, all synced to a shared Tapa Office account for live sales visibility.

Does it work offline?

Yes. TapaPOS stores all transactions locally and syncs once back online, so service continues uninterrupted even in remote festival fields.

Can I take contactless payments on-site?

Yes. TapaPay lets you accept chip & PIN, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay over 4G or Wi-Fi, directly integrated with TapaPOS.

Can I track stock or products across bars?

Absolutely. Stock counts update automatically in Tapa Office and can be viewed live from anywhere to track usage and reduce waste.

Is setup quick for temporary events?

Yes. Systems can be preconfigured for each event. Just plug in, connect your devices, and start trading — no complex installation required.

What support is available during festivals?

Our team provides remote monitoring and optional on-site coverage for large events. We’ll ensure your bars and stalls stay up and running all weekend.