Booking SystemPRO
A full-featured booking system with customizable forms, multiple ticket types, and WooCommerce integration.
MEC Features
Modern Events Calendar is the best WordPress event calendar plugin. Here are the features that make MEC the most powerful and user-friendly event plugin on the market.
Premium Support
No Coding
+200K Active Users
Everything MEC can do
Pick a topic or search by name. Features marked PRO are part of MEC Pro.
80 features
Form BuilderPRO
Create custom booking forms per event. Add, remove, and rearrange fields such as file uploads and dates.
Recurring Events
Schedule events to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or on custom dates with advanced rules.
Repeat Function
Choose from daily, weekly, weekend, weekday, custom day, or advanced repeat rules like "last Thursday of each month."
Front-end Event Submission
Let users submit events from the front-end without accessing the dashboard. Enable or disable fields as needed.
Shortcode Generator
Create unlimited shortcodes in various calendar styles and place them anywhere on your site.
Shortcode For Page Builders
Shortcodes that work with Elementor, Divi Builder, WPBakery Page Builder, King Composer and Gutenberg.
Full integration with WooCommercePRO
Add tickets to the cart and pay for the whole WooCommerce cart in one go. Sell other products alongside your events.
Native Cart & CheckoutPRO
Book multiple events in a single checkout, no WooCommerce needed. A seamless, independent cart experience.
PayPal IntegrationPRO
Accept payments via PayPal Business and PayPal Credit through MEC's advanced booking system.
Stripe ConnectPRO
Multi-vendor payouts: each organizer gets their share while the site owner earns commission.
Organizer PaymentPRO
Organizers enter their payment info; commission goes to the site owner, the rest to the organizer after each sale.
REST APIPRO
Full REST API with about 25 endpoints for events, bookings, tickets and taxonomies. Built for headless sites, mobile apps and agencies.
Webhooks & AutomationPRO
Trigger custom workflows on booking confirmed, verified, canceled, refunded, and more. Connect MEC to any CRM, Slack, or custom backend.
Google Calendar IntegrationPRO
Two-way sync between MEC and Google Calendar with automated updates and deletions at your chosen frequency.
Multiple Location
Assign multiple locations to a single event and display them using dedicated widgets on the event page.
Multiple Organizers
Assign multiple organizers per event with links, descriptions, and support for front-end submission.
SpeakersPRO
Set speakers for your hourly scheduled event and show them using widgets.
Discount CouponsPRO
Create percentage or fixed discount codes with usage limits, expiry dates, per-event targeting, and min/max ticket rules.
Taxes & Fees EnginePRO
Add fixed or percentage taxes and fees per event. Inclusive or exclusive modes. Full control over pricing.
Deposits / Partial PaymentsPRO
Let attendees pay a deposit now and the rest later. Configurable per event with full control.
Ticket VariationsPRO
Add paid or free add-ons to your tickets, such as meals, accessories, or merchandise upsells.
Ticket Price Per DatePRO
Set different prices for your tickets on different dates. Perfect for date-based pricing strategies.
Ticket Selling WindowsPRO
Set start and end availability dates for each ticket type. Control exactly when tickets go on sale.
Mass Purchase TicketsPRO
Let users purchase tickets for multiple selected dates of a repeating event in one booking.
One Time Purchase of All RepeatsPRO
Sell all occurrences of a recurring event in a single booking. Perfect for courses and series.
Edit Per OccurrencesPRO
Edit each occurrence of a repeating event individually. Select the one you want and update its info.
Family / Group TicketsPRO
Let attendees book multiple seats under one ticket. Perfect for families and groups.
Appointments & Slot BookingPRO
Slot-based booking for consultations and services. Fully separate from standard event bookings.
Calendar BookingPRO
Select an occurrence on the calendar in the booking widget instead of from a dropdown.
GeolocationPRO
Help attendees find events near them using geolocation. Works with map views and location filters.
Google MapPRO
Display your events on an interactive map above grid and list views with geolocation support.
10 Plugin MigrationsPRO
One-click import from The Events Calendar, EventON, Events Manager, Event Espresso, Calendarize It, WP Event Manager, Bookly, Amelia, and more.
Import From MeetupPRO
Transfer your events from Meetup to MEC with a single click.
Facebook Events ImporterPRO
Import Facebook events in one click with the Modern Events Calendar importer.
Import From Third Party PluginsPRO
One-click import from The Events Calendar, EventON, Calendarize It, and Events Schedule.
Import/Export Settings
Import and export all the settings of your installed MEC plugin from one site to another.
Email Marketing SyncPRO
Sync every booking to Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, MailerLite, AWeber, MailPoet, or Campaign Monitor. Auto-segment by event.
Customizable Notification EmailsPRO
Send customizable email notifications for booking confirmation, verification, cancellation, and more.
SMS Notifications (Twilio)PRO
Send booking confirmations and reminders via Twilio SMS. Perfect for last-mile event communication.
Auto-Emails (Scheduled)PRO
Schedule automated emails before or after the event to send follow-ups or deliver materials.
QR Code ModulePRO
Scan the QR code on a buyer's ticket to instantly verify their booking and access ticket details.
Attendance CertificatesPRO
Generate dynamic PDF certificates for attendees with custom shortcodes. Bulk-send via email with secure access keys.
Profile Page
Users can check the status of their purchased tickets and download invoices anytime from their profile.
LearnDash IntegrationPRO
Auto-enroll users in a LearnDash course when they book an event. Event and learning in one flow.
Paid Memberships ProPRO
Restrict event viewing, booking, or ticket purchasing by membership level. Members-only events made easy.
ACF IntegrationPRO
Syncs Advanced Custom Fields with WooCommerce to extend event data effortlessly.
Social Sharing (11 Networks)PRO
Share events to Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, VK, Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit, Pocket, Flipboard, and Tumblr.
Setup Wizard
Guided onboarding: pick a skin, import demo data, create your first event. Up and running in 5 minutes.
Auto UpdatePRO
Get the latest MEC updates automatically as soon as they are released, with no manual steps.
25 Color Skins
Choose from 25 pre-built color skins or add custom CSS to match your brand perfectly.
Event Custom Color
Assign a custom color to each event to make it stand out in calendars and be easily recognizable.
Google Fonts & TypographyPRO
Integrates Google Fonts with dynamic CSS compilation for complete typography customization.
Dark ModePRO
A dark mode for all event views that's easy on the eyes.
Gutenberg Ready
Edit your events directly in the Gutenberg editor with full compatibility and all options enabled.
Custom Archive SkinPRO
Assign a custom shortcode skin to your event category and archive pages for a consistent look.
Customizable TimetablePRO
Display 5, 6, or 7 days per week in the timetable shortcode with color-coded events.
Events Widget
A versatile widget that displays your events anywhere your theme supports widgets.
Breadcrumb
Adds breadcrumb navigation with links to the homepage and event archive.
Search Filter For All Shortcodes
Filter events by tags, categories, locations, organizers, and speakers across all shortcodes.
Search Bar
Works as an Ajax or standard form. Paste the shortcode on any page to add a search form.
Sticky SidebarPRO
Make the event sidebar sticky so attendees always see key info while scrolling through long content.
Custom SidebarPRO
Replace the default event sidebar, add or remove items, and include your own custom widgets.
Local Time
Displays event time based on the visitor's local timezone with three display style options.
Timezone & Countdown
Set a per-event timezone and choose the countdown method for accurate event timing worldwide.
Event Featured Image
Use featured images for events, locations, organizers, and label badges.
Event Countdown
Set a countdown for each event that works with the recurrence system to show the next deadline.
Weather ModulePRO
Shows a weather forecast for the event date and location so attendees can plan accordingly.
Schema Ready
Adds Event schema markup to single pages and shortcodes for better SEO.
Booking Reports with ChartsPRO
Visual booking reports with Chart.js. Track revenue, ticket sales, and attendee data with date ranges.
Reporting DashboardPRO
View a summary of events, shortcodes, locations, and organizers in one dashboard.
Current Users Events
A shortcode that shows the current user's events on one page, useful with front-end submission.
RSSPRO
An RSS feed for your events so subscribers never miss an update.
Event Status In Submission Form
Shows users whether their submitted event is pending, published, or rejected, right in the list.
Multi-Site Ready
Fully compatible with WordPress Multisite networks. Manage events across your entire network.
Cache Plugins Compatibility
Works with popular caching plugins like W3 Total Cache for fast pages.
SEO Plugins Compatibility
Compatible with major SEO plugins to help your events rank higher in search results.
Translation Ready
Fully translatable with RTL support. Every label and message can be customized to your language.
Perfect CodesPRO
Clean, developer-friendly code built by Webnus experts. Easy to extend and customize.
Never End Event
Set recurrence rules that repeat indefinitely or end on a specific date.
No features match your search.
Detailed Features List
Explore the features and benefits of MEC Pro over the free version.
343 features
ProEverythingFreeCore calendar
Create Events, Shortcodes, and Categories
Single Day Events
Multiple Day Events
All-day Events
Create All-day Events
Event Featured Image
Custom Event Image
Event Color
Multiple Event Colors
Event Link
Event Custom Link
Event Status in Submission Form
Event Label
Featured or Cancelled Labels
Insert Images for Locations and Organizers
Unlimited Categories
Tag Events
Shortcode Creator
Advanced Shortcode Filters
Shortcode Preview
Shortcode Generator for Page Builders
Add Event Wizard
Add Shortcode Wizard
Disable Google Fonts
Disable Booking Feature
Featured Image Placeholder
Recurring Events
Daily Recurring Events
Weekly Recurring Events
Monthly Recurring Events
Yearly Recurring Events
Multiple Occurrences in One Day
Repeat on Weekdays and Weekends
Repeat on Custom Days
Custom Repeat Intervals
Never-ending Events
Set End Date for Event
Set Maximum Repeat Count
Show Only One Occurrence
Advanced Recurring (Custom Days / Intervals)
Edit Per Occurrences
Advanced Hourly Schedule
Hourly Schedule
Midnight Hour
Exceptional Days
Weekend Options
Choose Weekends
Event Location System
Multiple Locations
Event Organizer System
Multiple Organizers
Event Local Time
Different Timezone Per Event
Event Timezone
Set Different Timezone Per Event
Local Time for All Shortcodes
Geolocation
Google Map
Simple and Advanced Google Maps Direction
Google Maps in List and Grid Views
Show Events on Google Maps
Map View
Map for List View
Map for Grid View
10+ Map Styles for Google Maps
Map on Top of List/Grid Shortcodes
Better Google Maps Module
Geo-location for Map View
List View (5 Styles)
Grid View (7 Styles)
Monthly Calendar View
Weekly View
Daily View
Timeline View
Tile View
Cover View
Countdown View
Carousel View
Slider View
General Calendar View
Agenda View
Full Calendar View
Yearly View
Timetable View
Masonry View
Available Spot View
Custom Archive Skin
Customizable Timetable
Archive Page Skin
Custom Category Skin
Events Archive Status
25 Color Skins
Custom Event Color
Custom Colors Per Event
Dark Mode Skin
Google Fonts and Typography
Breadcrumbs
Next / Previous Events
Related Events Module
Event Countdown
Countdown Method Per Event
Weather Module
QR Code Module
Public Download Module
Social Sharing (11 Networks)
Popular Social Networks (Tumblr, Pinterest, Flipboard, GetPocket, Reddit, WhatsApp, Telegram)
Font Awesome Icons
Custom Sidebar
Sticky Sidebar
Custom CSS in Settings
Hide Event End Time
Content Only for Bookers
Show Event Content Only to Booked Users
Show Normal Labels on All Skins
Show Ongoing or Expired Events
Hide Past Events
Show Only Featured Events
Show Only Expired Events
Smooth Month Navigation
Maximum Date for Skins
Matching Shortcode and Widget
Comment Support on Single Event
Search Filter for All Shortcodes
Advanced Categorizing and Filtering
All Taxonomies Search Field
Multiple Category Search
Event Cost Search
Category Filter
Label Filter
Location Filter
Search Option
Month Filter
Ajax Live Search Shortcode
Add to Google Calendar
Add to iCal / Outlook (.ics)
iCal Subscription URL
iCal Download Link in Email
Google Calendar Link in Email
Feed / RSS
Frontend Event Submission
Add Event from Frontend
Email on Event Publishing
Guest (Logged-out) Event Submission
Event Note for Frontend Submission
Editor/Admin Frontend Event Management
Shortcode to Display User Events
User Profile Shortcode
Event Cancellation from User Profile
Event Speakers
Advanced Event Speaker System
Event Sponsors
Display Sponsors on Single Event
Advanced Booking System
Booking Form Builder
Custom Booking Form Per Event
Rearrange Booking Form Fields
Custom Fields on Booking Form
Change Booking Button Label
Calendar Booking Method
Date Selection for Booking
Create Unlimited Free and Paid Tickets
Free Tickets
Unlimited Tickets
Set Total Booking Limit
Set User Booking Limit
Set Ticket Limit
Maximum Booking per Ticket
Minimum Sale per Ticket
Booking Limit Per Occurrence
Booking Calendar View
Booking Shortcode
Book Multiple Dates in One Booking
Book All Occurrences
Booking for Ongoing Events
Back Button for Booking Form
Stop Selling Tickets
Stop Selling After First Occurrence
Ticket Style - Row Option
Booking Progress Bar
Total Selected Tickets Display
Total Amount in Confirmation Email
Total Attendees in Admin Notification
Attendees in Event
Ticket Variations / Options
Ticket Variations Per Ticket
Downloadable File with Ticket
Booking Form Interval
Auto-populate Profile after Booking
New Booking Badge
New Event Badge
Express Attendees Form
Remove / Add Attendees
Edit Booking
Who Can Book
Enable / Disable Invoice
Attendee Counter
Skip First Step of Booking
Late Booking / Early Bird
Price Per Date
Amount Per Date
MEC Cart (Native Cart & Checkout)
Booking Button in Modal Window
Invoice Download Shortcode
PayPal Integration
PayPal Standard Gateway
PayPal Express
PayPal Credit Card
Stripe Integration
Stripe Refund Option
SCA Compatibility for Stripe
Stripe Connect (Multi-Vendor)
WooCommerce Payment Integration
Pay via WooCommerce
WooCommerce as Booking System
Bank Transfer
Pay Locally
Sort Payment Gateways
Enable / Disable Payment Methods
5 Payment Methods
Currency in WooCommerce Order
Coupon and Discount Manager
Discount Coupons
Discount Per User Roles
Ticket Limit per Coupon
Deposits / Partial Payments
Taxes and Fees Engine
Global Tax / Fee Creation
Event-specific Fees
Organizer Payment
Change Currency Per Event
Advanced Currency Options
Email Notifications
Booking Confirmation to Attendee
Booking Notification to Admin
Booking Verification Email
Admin Booking Confirmation
Admin Booking Cancellation
Booking Reminder Notifications
Cancellation Notification to Attendee
Booking Rejection Email
Auto Verification (Email & Booking)
Resend Verification and Confirmation
Customizable Notification Emails
Change Sender Name and Email
Notifications Per Event
User Roles as Notification Recipients
Users as Notification Recipients
Auto-emails (Scheduled)
SMS Notifications (Twilio)
Bulk Email to Attendees
Send Booking Reminder to All Attendees
Auto Emails
Email Marketing (8 Platforms)
Mailchimp Integration
MailerLite Integration
Constant Contact Integration
ActiveCampaign Integration
AWeber Integration
MailPoet Integration
Campaign Monitor Integration
Sendfox Integration
Export Events
Import/Export Settings
Export as CSV, MS Excel, JSON, XML
Import from Google Calendar
Import from Meetup
Facebook Events Importer
Import Facebook Link as Event Link
Import Facebook Link as More Info
Google Calendar Auto Sync
Import from EventOn
Import from The Events Calendar
Import from Events Schedule
Import from Calendarize It
Import from Event Espresso
Import from Events Manager
10 Plugin Migrations
CSV Import for Bookings
CSV Export for Bookings
MS Excel Export for Bookings
Elementor Addon
Visual Composer / WP Bakery Addon
Divi Addon
King Composer Addon
Gutenberg Editor Integration
Gutenberg Ready
LearnDash Integration
Paid Memberships Pro Integration
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Integration
BuddyPress Integration
REST API
Webhooks
Developer Friendly (Hooks and Filters)
Fire Custom Functions via WordPress Actions
Filter Options via WordPress Filters
Available Hooks
Override Archive and Single in Theme
Override Skin Files in Theme
Customize Single Events
Customize Shortcodes
Perfect Codes
Translation Ready
WPML Ready
WordPress Multisite Ready
RTL Support
Schema Ready (Structured Data)
Event Status for Schema
SEO Plugins Compatibility
Booking Reports with Charts
Reporting Dashboard
Booking Report
Coupon / Discount Reports
Current User Events in Admin
WordPress Dashboard Widgets
Settings Wizard
Fast Setup
Reset Section for Settings
Auto Cronjob
Booking Reminder Cron
Auto Cronjob Daily Sync
Setup Wizard
Auto Update
Google reCAPTCHA
IP Restriction
Last Few Tickets Flag
Lock Pre-filled Fields
Custom Transaction ID
Prevent User Account
Cancellation Reason
User Registration Options
Custom Username and Password
Create Account with Custom Username/Password
Events Widget
Matching Shortcode and Visual Composer
Cache Plugins Compatibility
PDF Tickets and Invoices
Attendance Certificates
Custom Event Fields
Custom Data for Single Events
Dynamic Content Shortcode
Multiple Occurrences of Current Event
Hide / Show Occurrences per Shortcode
Change Visibility and Hide Events
Nothing in the list matches that search.
Comparison of the best WordPress event calendar plugins
See how MEC stacks up against other popular plugins.
Ready to manage your events with MEC?
Start with the free version, or get MEC Pro for bookings, payments and automation. Visit our live test area to try every Pro feature first.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news & promotions.
Company
Recommended Posts
Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. Webnus Inc.®