theeventscalendarcom

The Events Calendar builds professional event management tools for WordPress — a polished free core plus modular paid upgrades. Designed for venues, promoters and marketers, their plugins deliver calendar views, recurring events and ticketing integrations that scale from community sites to high-traffic enterprise installs.

PlatformWordPress

Product focusEvent calendar plugins

DeliveryDigital downloads — global

Price tier$$ (free core + premium add-ons)

Core strengths

Why event pros choose The Events Calendar

01Native WordPress integrationBuilt specifically for WordPress, it blends with themes and editors while using familiar post types and shortcodes for fast adoption.

02Feature-rich, modular setupA capable free core covers basics; paid Pro and add-ons unlock recurring events, multiple views, and ticketing integrations when you need them.

03Developer and scale friendlyExtensive hooks, templates and developer documentation make customization and high-traffic scaling straightforward for agencies and in-house teams.

Calendar and views

The Events Calendar Pro elevates the basic month grid with list, day and week views, configurable widgets and SEO-friendly event pages. For sites that need elegant display and discoverability, the suite’s view options and template overrides offer precise control without rebuilding core layouts.

Tickets, RSVP and integrations

Event Tickets and paid extensions add RSVP handling and paid-ticket workflows, integrating with major commerce tools. Organizers can sell tickets, manage attendees and connect third-party systems while keeping event data inside WordPress.

Product range

The Events Calendar (free)Events Calendar ProEvent TicketsEvent Tickets PlusEvent AggregatorAdd-ons & ExtensionsDeveloper tools & APIsSupport & Services

Final verdict

What we like

Deep WordPress-native feature set and familiar admin experience
Flexible modular pricing — free core with add-on upgrades
Good developer tooling and template hooks for customization
Proven at scale for venues, publications and organizations

Worth knowing

Key advanced features are paywalled behind Pro or separate add-ons
Costs can add up if you require multiple premium extensions
Customization still requires development knowledge for complex layouts

FAQs

How is the product delivered?

All products are distributed as digital downloads and license keys for WordPress plugins — there is no physical shipping.

What is the returns or refund policy?

Refunds and license cancellations are handled per purchase and support policy. Contact The Events Calendar support to discuss eligibility and next steps.

Are discounts or promotions available?

The Events Calendar runs occasional promotions and timed sales. Educational, nonprofit or volume discounts may be available—check the site or contact sales for details.