MEC Features

Modern Events Calendar is the best WordPress Event Calendar plugin. Here are the features that makes MEC the most powerful and user-friendly WordPress event plugin in the market.

Booking System

A full-featured booking system with customizable forms, multiple ticket types, and WooCommerce integration.

Form Builder

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

Modern Events Calendar shortcodes which are fully compatible with your Page Builders including Elementor, Divi Builder, WP Bakery Page Builder, King Composer, Gutenberg.

Full integration with WooCommerce

Add tickets to cart then pay for the whole WooCommerce cart in one go. You can also sell other items with your events. No more limits.

Native Cart & Checkout

Book multiple events in a single checkout, no WooCommerce needed. A seamless, independent cart experience.

PayPal Integration

Accept payments via PayPal Business and PayPal Credit through MEC's advanced booking system.

Stripe Connect

Multi-vendor payouts: each organizer gets their share while the site owner earns commission.

Organizer Payment

Organizers enter their payment info; commission goes to site owner, rest to the organizer after each sale.

REST API

Full REST API with ~25 endpoints for events, bookings, tickets, and taxonomies. Token & user-token authentication. Built for headless, mobile apps, and agencies.

Webhooks & Automation

Trigger custom workflows on booking confirmed, verified, canceled, refunded, and more. Connect MEC to any CRM, Slack, or custom backend.

Google Calendar Integration

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.

Speakers

You can set a speaker for your hourly scheduled event and also show the speakers using widgets.

Discount Coupons

Create percentage or fixed discount codes with usage limits, expiry dates, per-event targeting, and min/max ticket rules.

Taxes & Fees Engine

Add fixed or percentage taxes and fees per event. Inclusive or exclusive modes. Full control over pricing.

Deposits / Partial Payments

Let attendees pay a deposit now and the rest later. Configurable per event with full control.

Ticket variations

Add paid or free add-ons to your tickets, such as meals, accessories, or merchandise upsells.

Ticket Price Per Date

Set different prices for your tickets on different dates. Perfect for date-based pricing strategies.

Ticket Selling Windows

Set start and end availability dates for each ticket type. Control exactly when tickets go on sale.

Mass purchase tickets

Let users purchase tickets for multiple selected dates of a repeating event in one booking.

One time purchase of all repeats

Sell all occurrences of a recurring event in a single booking. Perfect for courses and series.

Edit per occurrences

Edit each occurrence of a repeating event individually. Select the one you want and update its info.

Family / Group Tickets

Let attendees book multiple seats under one ticket. Perfect for families and groups.

Appointments & Slot Booking

Slot-based booking for consultations and services. Fully separate from standard event bookings.

Calendar Booking

Ability to select occurrence on the calendar and for booking in the booking widget instead of dropdown.

Geolocation

Help attendees find events near them using geolocation. Works with map views and location filters.

Google Map

Display your events on an interactive map above grid and list views with geolocation support.

10 Plugin Migrations

One-click import from The Events Calendar, EventON, Events Manager, Event Espresso, Calendarize It, WP Event Manager, Bookly, Amelia, and more.

Import From Meetup

Easily transfer your events from Meetup to MEC, by only a single click.

Facebook Events Importer

Importing Facebook events only by one click in the importer of Modern Events Calendar.

Import From Third Party Plugins

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 Sync

Automatically sync every booking to Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, MailerLite, AWeber, MailPoet, or Campaign Monitor. Auto-segment by event.

Customizable Notification Emails

Send customizable email notifications for booking confirmation, verification, cancellation, and more.

SMS Notifications (Twilio)

Send booking confirmations and reminders via Twilio SMS. Perfect for last-mile event communication.

Auto-Emails (Scheduled)

Schedule custom automated emails before or after the event. Nurture attendees, send follow-ups, or deliver materials automatically.

QRcode Module

Scan the QR code on a buyer's ticket to instantly verify their booking and access ticket details.

Attendance Certificates

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 Integration

Auto-enroll users in a LearnDash course when they book an event. Event + learning in one flow.

Paid Memberships Pro

Restrict event viewing, booking, or ticket purchasing by membership level. Members-only events made easy.

ACF Integration

Syncs Advanced Custom Fields with WooCommerce to extend event data effortlessly.

Social Sharing (11 Networks)

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 Update

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 & Typography

Integrates Google Fonts with dynamic CSS compilation for complete typography customization.

Dark Mode

A beautiful dark mode for all event views that's easy on the eyes and looks modern.

Gutenberg Ready

Edit your events directly in the Gutenberg editor with full compatibility and all options enabled.

Custom Archive Skin Feature

Assign a custom shortcode skin to your event category and archive pages for a consistent look.

Customizable Timetable

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 for a better user experience.

Search Filter For All Shortcodes

Filter events by tags, categories, locations, organizers, and speakers across all shortcodes.

Search Bar

Supported in Ajax and normal forms. Paste the shortcode on any page to add a search form.

Sticky sidebar

Make the event sidebar sticky so attendees always see key info while scrolling through long content.

Custom Sidebar

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 to enhance visual appeal.

Event Countdown

Set a countdown for each event that works with the recurrence system to show the next deadline.

Weather Module

Shows a weather forecast for the event date and location so attendees can plan accordingly.

Schema Ready

Event Schema markup to a single page and shortcodes, recommended for SEO.

Booking Reports with Charts

Visual booking reports with Chart.js. Track revenue, ticket sales, and attendee data with date ranges.

Reporting Dashboard

View a summary of events, shortcodes, locations, and organizers all in one reporting dashboard.

Current Users Events

Set exclusive shortcode to show the current users' events on one page (useful for the FES system).

RSS

Provides an exclusive RSS feed for your events so subscribers never miss an update.

Event Status In Submission Form

Shows the user whether their submitted event is pending, published, or rejected directly in the list.

Multi-Site Ready

Fully compatible with WordPress Multisite networks. Manage events across your entire network.

Cache Plugins Compatibility

Works seamlessly with popular caching plugins like W3 Total Cache for optimal performance.

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 Codes

Clean, developer-friendly code built by Webnus experts. Easy to extend and customize for any project.

Never End Event

Set recurrence rules that repeat indefinitely or end on a specific date with full automation.

Detailed Features List

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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

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