ASWP – How to Display Upcoming Events in WordPress (The Easy Way)

Note: We used other sites, blogs, articles, and content to create this informational post. None of these posts are AltShift WP’s own opinion or viewpoint. There is no intention here to infringe on copyrights or plagiarize any work. We even cite the source of our content. If there is content here that should be taken down due to copyright, please let us know at chatwithus@altshiftwp.com and we’ll take it down immediately. 

Displaying Upcoming Events in WordPress: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you run a local business, community organization, or personal blog, using WordPress to display upcoming events offers numerous benefits. It can help increase awareness about your activities, boost participation, and enhance user experience. This article will guide you on how to easily display upcoming events in WordPress using Sugar Calendar.

Why Show Upcoming Events on Your WordPress Website?

The visibility of your events greatly influences attendance rates. An effective event display can significantly increase the number of people attending your events. Visitors are more likely to participate when they can easily find and learn about your events. A clear and informative presentation serves as a virtual invitation, prompting visitors to register or make plans to attend.

Displaying upcoming events also encourages visitors to return to your site regularly. They can stay informed about future events, creating engagement and prompting them to check back for updates. It’s also beneficial to display upcoming in-person events on your WordPress site, providing essential details like ticketing information and directions to the event.

Creating Events and Calendars in WordPress

The easiest way to create calendars and upcoming events in WordPress is through the Sugar Calendar plugin. It’s considered the **best WordPress event plugin**. Sugar Calendar offers everything you need, including the ability to create multiple calendars, set event start and end times, sell tickets online, create recurring events, sync with Google Calendar, integrate with form plugins, and more.

To begin, install and activate the Sugar Calendar plugin. Once activated, access the **Calendar » Settings** page in your WordPress dashboard and enter your license key in the ‘License Key’ field. You can find the key in your Sugar Calendar account area. Verify the key and create a new calendar by navigating to **Sugar Calendar » Calendars** and clicking the ‘+ Add Calendar’ button. Enter a calendar name, select a slug, choose a parent calendar (if needed), add a description, and select a color to differentiate different calendars. Click ‘Add New Calendar’ to complete the process. You can repeat these steps to add as many calendars as needed to your WordPress site. To learn more about creating calendars, refer to the guide on **how to create a simple event calendar**.

Now, you can add events to your site. Go to **Sugar Calendar » Events** and click on the ‘Add New Event’ button. Enter a name for your event, set the start and end date and time under the ‘Duration’ tab. If the event is recurring, go to the ‘Recurrence’ tab and select the repeat frequency. For detailed guidance on recurring events, check out the tutorial on **how to show recurring events in WordPress**. You can also add a location, enter a link to display event details on another page, or redirect users to a different page. Sugar Calendar allows selling event tickets online, which we’ll discuss further in the bonus section. Once you’ve completed the event details, choose the calendar where the event will be displayed and click the ‘Publish’ button.

Displaying Upcoming Events in WordPress

With your calendar and events created, it’s time to display them on your WordPress website. Create a new page or edit an existing one. In the content editor, click the ‘+’ icon and search for Sugar Calendar blocks. Two blocks will appear: ‘Events Calendar’ and ‘Events List.’

To display upcoming events on a page, select the ‘Events List’ block. This will show a list of all the events happening in that month. You can customize the view from list to grid or plain, change the week, and use filters to see different events.

To show upcoming events in a calendar view, select the ‘Events Calendar’ block. This will display a preview of the calendar in the content editor. Publish the page and visit your site to see upcoming events in a calendar view. It’s that simple!

Bonus: Make Money Online With Upcoming Events

With your knowledge of creating and displaying upcoming events, you can now take your site to the next level and monetize it. Let’s explore a few ways to do so.

1. Run Members-Only Events in WordPress

If you operate a membership site or offer subscription-based services, you can restrict access to different events, allowing only members to view and register for them. This approach helps strengthen your relationship with your audience by creating a sense of community and belonging among members. Several methods can be used to restrict access to events, including using **MemberPress** to lock content for subscribers or utilizing a free plugin like **Paid Memberships Pro**. For more information, refer to the guide on **how to run members-only events in WordPress**.

2. Sell Tickets for Upcoming Events

Selling tickets for events is another simple way to generate revenue online. It offers convenience for customers, enabling them to purchase tickets anytime and anywhere. This approach also helps you reach a broader audience beyond your local community, potentially tapping into a global market. Sugar Calendar, recognized as one of the **best WordPress event ticketing plugins**, provides the option to set ticket prices for your events and sell them online. It also offers an Event Ticketing addon that allows users to buy tickets directly from the event page using a debit or credit card. For more details, refer to the guide on **how to sell event tickets using WordPress**.

We hope this article has helped you understand how to use WordPress to display upcoming events. You might also find our guides on **how to add event schema in WordPress** and **how to host virtual events in WordPress** useful.

This is a summary of the article titled ‘How to Show Upcoming Events in WordPress (The Easy Way)’ originally published on WPBeginner at ‘https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-show-upcoming-events-in-wordpress/’.

Hey there… We’re AltShift WP! We’re a Web Services Company!

AltShift WP understands the struggle of juggling a business with a website that needs attention. We’re a passionate team of web designers and developers who are obsessed with creating beautiful, user-friendly websites that help businesses thrive online. We know a well-designed website is more than just aesthetics – it’s a powerful tool to attract new customers, convert leads, and ultimately boost your sales.

But here’s what truly sets us apart: we believe in total alignment. We see your company, branding, products, and services through your eyes. This lets us craft a website that tells your unique story online and connects with the perfect customers you’re looking for. We speak your language – we get the challenges you face and the goals you’re striving for. Let us take the website burden off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best – running your amazing business.

If you think we sound like the team you want to work with… Get Started With Us!

Click on the “Click to Schedule” Button Now OR Give Us a Call at (419) 930-9944.

Why You’re Going To Love Working With Us

Online Experience Built Just For You

We are online experience experts. Your clients will be amazed in how easy your website is to navigate and to reach out to you. 

Customized and Optimized For Your Business

A website is more than an online billboard, it’s your online store, customer engagement system, and more. We can build and integrate your buisness systems into your website. 

Made For You

Anyone can throw words and pictures on a site and call it done. We do what other companies can’t and don’t. We align ourselves with you, your brand, your company, and your culture so we can tell your story to your customers.

AltShift WP Is Trusted By Companies Of All Sizes

What Our AWESOME Clients Have To Say

How It Works

Step 1: Click on the "Click to Schedule" Button

Click on the “Click to Schedule” Button and the scheduler will pop up. Choose a date and time, then answer some quick questions so we have some information upfront about you and your project.

Step 2: We Meet & Build You An Action Plan

All strategy calls end with us building an Action Plan. This plan is ABSOLUTELY FREE! We recap our conversation and what we think is a great plan of attack to tackle your project. This is highly custom to your project and is for you to keep. If you choose to work with us, this is how we will will proceed with your project.

Step 3: We're Aligned... Now Let's Get Started!

If we are aligned with your vision and goals and our action plan meets your needs, then the next step is to get started. We do all the heavy lifting. The great thing about working with us is that we’re insanely great at communicating and try to make the whole process boil down to you just having to make decisions.

If that sound like a plan to you and you want to Get Started With Us Today! Click on the “Click to Schedule” Button Now OR Give Us a Call at (419) 930-9944.