Events

Events

Where your events begin

This is where it all starts - the Events section of Tickera. It’s the place where you can create new events, view all the ones you’ve already made, and manage them like a pro.

When you first open it, you’ll see two things:
1. The Create New button - your gateway to adding a brand new event.
2. A list (which might be empty at first) of all the events you’ve created so far.

Once you start adding events, each one will appear in this list, complete with useful columns showing the Event Name, Location, Date and Time, and its Shortcode. You can use these to edit or delete events, perform bulk actions, or simply toggle an event’s Active status when it’s over or no longer needs to be displayed.

If your table looks blank at the moment - don’t worry. That’s completely normal when you’re just getting started.

creating a new event

Click the Create New button and you’ll be taken to a brand-new page where you can enter all the details for your event. Some fields are mandatory, others optional, but each has its purpose.

When you create an event, Tickera automatically generates a dedicated event page for it — a WordPress page that can display all your event information and ticket options. You can edit this page just like any other WordPress content, using either the classic editor or the Gutenberg block editor.

Using WordPress classic editor

If you prefer the traditional WordPress interface, here’s what you’ll find when creating a new event using the classic editor.

1. Event title – The name of your event. This one’s mandatory — no event can exist without it.

2. Event description – Optional, but it’s a good place to include the schedule, speakers, or any extra details. You can use standard WordPress formatting, shortcodes, or even Tickera-specific shortcodes here.

3. Event start and end date/time – Clicking these fields opens a date and time picker. If your start and end date/time are the same, Tickera will display them as a single date.

4. Misc area – Show tickets automatically – When checked, this option automatically displays all ticket types linked to this event on its page — no shortcode required and Hide expired events – Enables automatic removal of events from archives and listings after the end date. This affects the event archive, Events Listing, and Event Calendar add-ons.

5. Event location – Optional, but highly recommended. Enter your venue, city, or online event link.

6. Event terms and conditions – Another optional but useful field. Use it to specify refund policies, entry rules, or “All sales are final”-type notes. The text here can also appear directly on your tickets through the Terms & Conditions element in the ticket template.

7. Event logo – Upload or link to your event’s logo using the standard WordPress media browser. If it doesn’t display correctly in ticket templates, try using a relative URL instead of a full one.

8. Sponsor logo – Works exactly the same way as the event logo, but for sponsors.

9. Ticket quantity limitation – Choose whether ticket limits apply per ticket type (default) or per event. If set to “Per event,” a new field appears allowing you to define the total number of tickets across all types. (Note: if this is set globally under Tickera Settings → General, the per-event option won’t appear.)

10. Event categories – Use categories to organize your events (Concerts, Seminars, Workshops, etc.). You can add new ones here or manage them more thoroughly in the event categories settings.

11. Featured image – Just like any WordPress post or page, you can set a featured image.

12. Publish – The big moment. Once you’re happy with your event details, click Publish to make it live.

And that’s it — you’ve officially created your first event using the classic editor!

Using Gutenberg block editor

If you’re working with the block editor (and let’s be honest, most of us are these days), you’ll see a slightly different interface — but all the same fields and options are still there. The difference lies in the content area: here, you can freely design your event page using Gutenberg blocks, giving you a lot more flexibility in how your event looks and feels.

Adding blocks works just like it does anywhere else in WordPress. Click the plus (+) icon, choose your block, and place it where you want it. To insert Tickera-specific content — like ticket add-to-cart buttons, tickets sold, or remaining tickets — use Tickera’s dedicated blocks.

To find them quickly:
1. Click Browse All when adding a block.
2. Type “Tickera” into the search bar.
3. You’ll see all the blocks available from Tickera and its add-ons.

Some blocks include their own settings, which appear in the right-hand sidebar when the block is selected. And remember, the list of available Tickera blocks will depend on which add-ons you have installed. For example, Seating Charts, Event Calendar, and Speakers each add their own blocks.

Tip: You can freely mix Tickera blocks with any other Gutenberg blocks — text, images, columns, buttons, you name it — to build a rich, visually engaging event page.

Finishing touches

Most of the fields on the event page are optional, but two are absolutely required:
• Event name
• Start and end date/time

Everything else simply adds more polish and detail. Nearly every field you fill in can also be displayed on your ticket via the ticket template editor. That means the same event information you see here can appear directly on your attendees’ tickets.

Once you click Publish, you’ll see a friendly message suggesting that you create some ticket types for this event. You can do that immediately or visit the Ticket Types section later — the choice is yours.

Oh, and one more thing: the moment you publish your event, Tickera automatically generates an API key for it. You’ll need this if you plan to use our Checkinera apps to scan tickets at the door. (Don’t worry — it’s all handled automatically behind the scenes.)