– Show the list of the past events with a shortcode
you want a page that lists only your past events — a “Previous events” archive, post-event recap section, or SEO archive that keeps old event pages indexed in Google long after the date has passed. Default Tickera shortcodes show all events or upcoming events; this small add-on adds a shortcode dedicated to past events only.
The free add-on
- Download: tickera-past-events-shortcode.zip
- WordPress admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, install, activate.
- Place the shortcode
[past_events]on any page or post.
The shortcode renders the same event-card layout used by the standard event listing, but filtered to events whose date is in the past.
Why a “past events” archive is worth keeping
- SEO momentum. Old event pages accumulate backlinks (press, listings, social shares) over time. Linking them from a “Previous events” page keeps that link equity flowing through your site.
- Social proof. Buyers visiting your site see you have a track record — “they ran 24 events last year” is more reassuring than “they have 2 upcoming events.”
- Press / recap content. Each past event page is a natural anchor for photos, video, attendance numbers, sponsor mentions — useful for future-event marketing.
- Customer support. Attendees occasionally need proof they attended an event (for expense claims, certifications) — having the event page still live is convenient.
Works with Bridge for WooCommerce too
The add-on uses the Tickera event post-type, so it works whether you’re running Tickera standalone or via Bridge for WooCommerce. Same shortcode, same behavior.
Variations and related shortcodes
[past_events]— this add-on, past events only.[all_events]— built-in, every event (past and upcoming). See all events shortcode.[ticket_event_list]— built-in, upcoming events only (the default homepage / event-listing view).- List events by category — for filtering by event category instead of date, see list events based on category.
Customising the output
If you want a different card layout for the past-events list (smaller cards, hide certain elements), the add-on uses the standard event-template hooks — see hooks and filters for the filter points, or check the Event Listing add-on for a more powerful event-listing builder.
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