Planning an event and need to sell tickets? With WordPress, you can easily add events and manage ticket sales using The Events Calendar and WooCommerce. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your event and tickets seamlessly.
Step 1: Add a New Event
- Go to Events – In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the “Events” section.
- Click on ‘Add New Event’ – This will open a new event creation page.
- Enter Event Details
- Give your event a title.
- Provide a description and any important details.
- Set the event date and time (e.g., February 24, 12 PM EST).
- Set the Venue
- If you have an existing venue, select it from the list.
- To add a new venue, click “Add Another Venue” and fill in the details.
- Enable Google Map visibility if desired.
- Add an Organizer (Optional) – If you want to display organizer details, add them in this section.
Step 2: Create a Ticket
- Click ‘Add New Ticket’
- Set Ticket Details
- Name your ticket (e.g., “General Admission”).
- Set ticket sales end date (e.g., February 24, 12 PM EST).
- Define ticket price (e.g., $8 per ticket).
- Choose ticket capacity (leave it unlimited or specify a number).
- Require attendee information (e.g., name and email) if needed.
- Save the Ticket – Click “Save Ticket” to finalize the entry.
Step 3: Publish Your Event
- Review all event and ticket details.
- Click ‘Publish’ – Your event and tickets are now live!