Product Overview
Stachethemes Event Calendar reimagines the WordPress event calendar for modern websites. Built for site owners who need more than a basic date grid, this plugin combines a clean, responsive interface with powerful front-end capabilities so visitors can submit events, RSVP, and purchase tickets without ever leaving your site. Whether you run a community calendar, a venue schedule, or a ticketed conference series, the plugin adapts to your workflow.
Key Features
- Elementor Builder Integration – Design event layouts visually using the most popular WordPress page builder.
- Front-End Event Management – Users create, edit, and publish events from the front end; admins moderate with ease.
- Paid Events & QR Code Tickets – Sell tickets directly on your site and validate attendance with built-in QR code scanning.
- RSVP Collection – Gather attendee confirmations for free or private events.
- Social Sharing – One-click sharing to Messenger, WhatsApp, and Viber expands event reach organically.
- CSV Import & Export – Bulk migrate events from other platforms or back up your calendar data.
- Modal Event Display – Open event details in a lightweight modal for a distraction-free experience.
- Custom Submission Forms – Tailor the front-end submission form to capture exactly the data you need.
- BuddyPress Sidebar Widget – Show upcoming events in BuddyPress community sidebars.
- Custom PNG Icons – Upload unique icons per event category for instant visual recognition.
Benefits
Reduce admin workload by letting your community submit and manage their own events. Increase ticket revenue with a frictionless front-end checkout and QR validation that works on any smartphone. Keep visitors engaged longer with a responsive calendar that looks great on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Extend your reach through native social sharing on the platforms your audience already uses.
How It Can Be Used
- Community event directories and local business calendars
- Conference and workshop ticketing with on-site check-in
- Membership sites using BuddyPress for member-submitted events
- Venue and theater schedules with recurring performances
- Nonprofit fundraisers collecting RSVPs and donations
Specifications
- Platform: WordPress
- Builder Compatibility: Elementor
- Community Integration: BuddyPress widget support
- Responsive: Yes, mobile-first design
- Data Portability: CSV import/export
- Ticketing: Front-end paid events with QR code validation
- Social Sharing: Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber
Why Choose This Product?
Most event calendars stop at display. Stachethemes Event Calendar adds the transactional layer—ticketing, RSVPs, front-end submissions—that turns a passive calendar into an active revenue and community engine. The Elementor integration means no custom code to match your brand. The QR scanner means no extra hardware at the door. And the CSV tools mean you’re never locked in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plugin work with Elementor?
Yes. Stachethemes Event Calendar includes dedicated Elementor widgets and integration so you can design event layouts visually.
Can visitors submit events from the front end?
Yes. The plugin supports custom front-end submission forms, and users can edit their own events after publishing.
Is there a ticketing system built in?
Yes. You can create paid events on the front end and validate tickets using the built-in QR code scanner.
What social sharing options are available?
Events can be shared directly to Messenger, WhatsApp, and Viber with one click.
Can I import events from another calendar?
Yes. CSV import and export let you migrate events in bulk or back up your data.