How to Create a Venue Event

A venue event is an in-person event at a physical location. The form is split into three steps:Event Details,Tickets & AddOns, andReview & Submit. You can move between steps at any time before submitting.

To create an online event instead, seeHow to create an online event.

Step 1: Event Details

Go toCreate a venue event. You will land on theEvent Detailsstep.

Basic information

1. Enter your event name in theEvent Namefield. This appears on your event page, tickets, and across your account.
2. Enter the organizer name in theEvent Organizer(s)field, this is whoever is running the event.
3. Choose a category from theEvent Categorydropdown. Picking the right category helps attendees find your event on the Explore page.

Date and time

4. UnderWhen is your event?, select the date in theEvent Datefield.
5. If your event runs across more than one day, setIs this more than a day event?toYesand select anEvent End Date.
6. Set theStart Time.
7. Enter theDurationin hours and minutes. For example, 2 hours 30 minutes.
8. Select the correctTimezonefor your event location.

Visibility

9. UnderIs this a private event?, leave it set toNofor a public event. SelectPrivateto restrict access to people with a direct link only. SeeHow to set your event as privatefor more detail.

Location

10. UnderLocation Details, enter theVenue/Location Name.
11. Enter theStreet Address.
12. Select theCountryfrom the dropdown.
13. Enter theState / RegionandCity.
14. Enter theZip Codeif applicable.

Description and images

15. Write yourEvent Description. Describe what attendees can expect. If you want help writing the description, the AI generator option is available directly below the field.
16. UnderEvent Images, upload your main event image. Additional images can be added below it. Supported formats are shown beneath the upload area.

Step 2: Tickets & AddOns

This step is optional at the time of creation, you can skip it and add tickets later from your dashboard. However, adding at least one ticket tier before submitting means your event is ready to sell immediately.

1. ClickAdd Ticketto create a ticket tier. SeeHow to create a ticket tierfor a full walkthrough.
2. To offer merchandise or extras at checkout, use theEvent AddOns/Merchandisesection. SeeHow to set up AddOns.

Step 3: Review & Submit

1. TheReview & Submitstep shows a summary of everything you have entered. Check all details carefully.
2. If anything needs changing, go back to the relevant step using the step indicators at the top.
3. When everything looks correct, clickCreate Event.

Your event will be reviewed and published. You will receive a confirmation and your event page will become accessible. SeeHow to publish your eventfor what happens after submission.

Saving your progress

If you are not ready to submit, you can save your work as a draft and come back later. SeeHow to save an event as a draft.