Events Manager
60,000+ active installs · Rated 4.2/5 · Updated October 25, 2026
An event calendar and booking plugin for WordPress handling event registration, ticketing and reservations, from single meetups to recurring series and time-slot appointments. It provides calendars, lists, search pages and booking forms with real-time availability. It suits clubs, venues and organisers taking bookings on their own site. The plugin is free, and a paid Pro add-on adds custom booking fields and more.
Pros
- Calendar, list and map shortcodes and blocks
- Recurring events and location pages in the free core
- Works with BuddyPress, bbPress and Yoast SEO
Cons
- Paid tickets, payments and timeslots need Events Manager Pro
- Large feature set with many admin screens to learn
Topics: Events plugins
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