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7 best WordPress events calendar plugins

Calendars, event listings and ticket sales for WordPress.

By · Updated October 2026

Ranked by our score

Quick picks

#ProductScoreStarts atFree
1The Events Calendar Pro7.0/10$99/yearYes
2Modern Events Calendar7.9/10$99/yearYes
3Event Espresso8.1/10$129/yearYes
4Eventin6.7/10$69/yearYes
5Sugar Calendar8.1/10$49.50/yearYes
6EventKoi8.1/10$99/yearYes
7WP Event Manager8.4/10$99/yearYes

1. The Events Calendar Pro

The Events Calendar Pro adds recurring events, filterable calendars and community event submissions to the free Events Calendar plugin.

7.0/10

Why it's here. The most widely used calendar, with a huge add-on ecosystem.

  • Recurring events
  • Filterable calendars
  • Community submissions
  • Virtual and hybrid events
Starts at
$99/year
Free version
Yes
Best for
Venues and organizations running recurring events
Black Friday
35% off last year
  • Adds recurring events to the free Events Calendar plugin
  • The official pricing page could not be read, so the price comes from a third-party reseller

2. Modern Events Calendar

Kata is a Multi-Purpose WordPress theme that allows you to create any kind of website, featuring an extensive library of ready-made templates.

7.9/10

Why it's here. Many calendar views and booking built in.

  • Event calendar views
  • Ticketing and booking
  • Date-based ticket pricing
  • Discount coupons
Starts at
$99/year
Free version
Yes
Best for
Event organizers selling tickets
Black Friday
Not announced
  • Free version covers single and multi-day events
  • The free version is no longer listed on WordPress.org

3. Event Espresso

Event Espresso is a WordPress calendar and event registration plugin to sell tickets easily and efficiently on your WordPress site.

8.1/10

Why it's here. Built for ticketing and registrations first.

  • Events and registrations
  • Ticket types
  • Intelligent checkout
  • Attendee data
Starts at
$129/year
Free version
Yes
Best for
Venues and organizers selling event tickets on WordPress
Black Friday
Not announced
  • Free Decaf version on WordPress.org
  • The free Decaf version is not compatible with add-ons

4. Eventin

Create, Sell & Manage WordPress Events - all in One Place.

6.7/10
  • Events and ticketing
  • Ticket tiers and seat plans
  • QR code check-in
  • Calendars and event pages
Starts at
$69/year
Free version
Yes
Best for
Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
Black Friday
Not announced
  • Free RSVP and paid ticketing in one plugin
  • A Reddit user reported bugs with the ticket scanner and customer emails

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