The Events Calendar
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- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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What is The Events Calendar
The Events Calendar is a WordPress plugin used to publish and manage events on a website through calendar, list, and event detail views. It targets WordPress site owners and content teams that need event listings, recurring events, and event categorization without building custom functionality. The product supports add-ons for extended use cases such as ticketing integrations, event aggregations, and additional calendar views, and it works within the WordPress admin and theme ecosystem.
Native WordPress event management
The plugin operates inside the WordPress admin, using familiar post-like workflows for creating and editing events. It supports common event fields such as date/time, venue, organizer, categories, and tags. This reduces the need for custom development compared with building event content types and templates from scratch.
Multiple display views and widgets
The Events Calendar provides standard front-end views such as month grid, list, and single-event pages. It also includes shortcodes/blocks and widgets that can be embedded into pages and sidebars depending on the WordPress setup. These options help teams publish event content across different site sections without duplicating entries.
Extensible add-on ecosystem
The product is designed to be extended via official add-ons and integrations, enabling capabilities beyond basic event listings. Common extensions include recurring events, additional calendar views, and connections to ticketing or event import sources. This modular approach lets organizations start with core functionality and add features as requirements mature.
WordPress-only dependency
The Events Calendar is tied to WordPress and does not function as a standalone CMS or cross-platform calendar service. Organizations running multiple CMSs or headless architectures may need separate implementations or custom APIs. Migrations away from WordPress typically require reworking event content and templates.
Advanced features require paid add-ons
Many capabilities that teams consider standard for event programs (for example, richer views, recurring event rules, or certain integrations) may require premium licenses or additional add-ons. This can increase total cost and introduce licensing complexity across environments. Buyers should map requirements to specific editions and add-ons during evaluation.
Theme and plugin compatibility risks
As with many WordPress plugins, front-end rendering and styling depend on the active theme and other installed plugins. Updates to WordPress core, themes, or third-party plugins can introduce layout issues or conflicts that require troubleshooting. Sites with heavy customization may need developer support to maintain consistent presentation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free forever | Basic calendar features: month, list & day views; fully responsive; categories & tags (core plugin available on WordPress.org). |
| Pro — 1 Site | $149 per year | Includes updates & support for 1 year; premium support; additional calendar views (photo, week, map, summary); recurring events; Elementor widget compatibility; custom fields; advanced widgets; location search; Events Manager. |
| Pro — 3 Sites | $299 per year | Same Pro features; includes updates & support for 1 year. |
| Pro — 10 Sites | $499 per year | Same Pro features; includes updates & support for 1 year. |
| Pro — Multisite | $499 per year | Same Pro features; includes updates & support for 1 year. |
| Pro — Unlimited | $999 per year | Same Pro features; includes updates & support for 1 year. |
Seller details
StellarWP
Lehi, Utah, United States
2009
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