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Build Your Events Site

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Welcome to StellarSites—your all-in-one launchpad for running high-impact, low-stress event websites. Whether you’re planning weekly meetups, ticketed galas, or multi-day festivals, your Events Plan comes packed with everything you need to build, manage, and promote it all—without wrangling code or plugin chaos.

Let’s walk through setting up your site, creating your first event, and making the most of your plan’s powerful tools.

Logging Into Your StellarSites Website #

After purchase, check your inbox for a welcome email. You can log in using the link provided or head to your StellarSites dashboard > Sites > Log In.

A screenshot of the StellarSites dashboard for a WooCommerce site named 'WooCommerce Test,' showing the site details, plan information, and options to view or log into the site. The sidebar highlights the 'Sites' section, and there are options for managing plugins and settings in Solid Central, as well as connection settings for the site.

Once inside, it’s a good idea to set a new password from your WordPress dashboard > Users tab. Just click your username, set a new password, and you’re good to go.

Screenshot of a WordPress user profile settings page. Sections include contact information with an email address, a website URL, biographical info, and account management with an option to set a new password. The 'Set New Password' button is highlighted in green. The sidebar menu includes sections like Dashboard, Posts, Media, and Users, with 'Profile' selected.

Launch Faster with Site Assist #

Site Assist is your built-in launch checklist. It guides you through must-do setup steps like configuring your location and timezone, tweaking the design and branding of your site, and so much more—so you can go live confidently and skip the usual WordPress headaches. You’ll find it right in your StellarSites dashboard after login.

A screenshot of a website dashboard featuring a 'Things to do next' checklist with sections for site setup, design, email, security, performance, and launch readiness. The sidebar on the left includes navigation links such as Dashboard, Posts, Pages, and others. Support and knowledge base links are visible on the right panel.

Your Event Engine: The Events Calendar #

Your Events Plan comes pre-loaded with The Events Calendar, the core plugin powering event listings, calendar views, scheduling, and automation. You can create recurring events, add venues and organizers, highlight featured listings, and even support virtual events through Zoom or Google Meet. Depending on your plan tier, you’ll also have access to additional features like Filter Bar, Event Tickets, and community submissions.

A web interface asking users how they want others to view their calendar, with options including List, Month, Day, Summary, Photo, Week, Map, and Select all the views. It is part of a setup process with Display, Settings, Organizer, Venue, and Tickets steps, and has a 'Continue' button at the bottom.

You can display events in Month, List, Day, Photo, or Map views, and embed calendars directly using Kadence Blocks. The best part? It all just works—right out of the box.

Creating Your First Event #

To add an event, go to Events > Add New in your WordPress dashboard. Add your title, details, and schedule. Assign a venue and organizer, tag your event, or add it to a category to help organize your calendar. When you’re ready, click Publish—your event is live.

Screenshot of a WordPress admin dashboard featuring the 'Add New Event' page from 'The Events Calendar' plugin. It displays fields for setting event time and date, location, virtual event options, organizers, and event website. Additional settings include event categories and status options on the right sidebar.

What’s Included in Your Plan? #

Here’s what’s included in each tier:

Essentials Plan #

  • Events Calendar Pro – Recurring events, advanced calendar views, shortcodes
  • Filter Bar – Let users filter events by date, location, tag, and more
  • Event Tickets – Simple ticket sales or RSVPs using Stripe or PayPal

Plus Plan (Everything in Essential +) #

  • Event Tickets Plus – WooCommerce integration, custom registration fields, no Stripe fees
  • Promoter – Automate event emails, reminders, follow-ups

Ultimate Plan (Everything in Plus +) #

  • Community Events – Let users submit and even sell their own tickets for events
  • Seating – Reserved seating for performances or premium layouts
  • Event Aggregator – Import events from Google Calendar, Meetup, and more
  • Event Schedule Manager – Build and display multi-session schedules
  • Eventbrite Tickets – Sync with Eventbrite to manage ticket sales externally

Selling Event Tickets #

If Event Tickets or Tickets Plus is in your plan, you can enable ticketing through Events > Settings > Tickets. From there, choose where to enable ticketing (events, pages, posts), then select your payment method—Tickets Commerce or WooCommerce. To sell tickets, open an event, scroll to the Tickets section, click Add New Ticket, set your details, then save and publish. Attendees can now book directly from your site.

Using Event Templates and Kadence Blocks #

To help you get started fast, your StellarSite includes access to Kadence Starter Templates made specifically for event creators. Whether you’re promoting a festival, a community calendar, or a professional conference, you’ll find templates with hero sections, event listings, and built-in calls-to-action—all ready to customize.

A WordPress dashboard displaying various starter templates for event management websites, with options like Oakleaf, Maple, Cedar, Acorn, Magnolia, and Cherry. Each template has a preview image, some labeled as 'Premium'. The left-side menu includes sections like Dashboard, Posts, Events, and Appearance.

For even more flexibility, use the Kadence Design Library to drop in pre-built sections like countdowns, image galleries, speaker bios, and interactive maps. Everything integrates seamlessly with The Events Calendar.

A screenshot of the Kadence theme pattern library interface showcasing various layout and component designs. The sidebar on the left displays categories like Content, Page Title, Testimonials, etc. The main section features thumbnail previews of design patterns such as team layouts, pricing tables, media and text, featured product descriptions, and contact forms, some marked as 'Premium.' The interface facilitates filtering by layout and components.

Make Events Easy to Find with Filter Bar #

Available in all Events Plans and Add-ons

As your calendar fills up, the Filter Bar makes it easy for visitors to find exactly what they’re looking for quickly.

A webpage displaying a list of upcoming events using the Event Calendar plugin. On the left, there is a filter section allowing users to sort events by category, cost, venue, organizers, date, time, country, city, state/province, featured events, event status, and virtual events. The events are listed by date, with details like name, time, location, and a brief description. A highlighted event titled 'Tech Together: Community-Led Technology Workshop' is accompanied by an image of a person with a guitar on stage.

With this powerful add-on, users can sort and filter events by:

  • Category
  • Tag
  • Venue
  • Organizer
  • Day or Date Range
  • And more

The filters appear right above your event listings and update instantly—no page reloads needed. It’s a smoother, smarter way to browse your calendar, especially when you’re hosting multiple events each week.

Whether you’re running workshops, concerts, or community meetups, Filter Bar ensures your audience can quickly find what interests them most.

Want to explore everything Filter Bar can do? Read the full guide.

Promoting and Automating with Promoter #

Included in Events Plus and Ultimate Plans and Add-ons

When your plan includes Promoter, your events don’t just sit on a calendar—they show up in inboxes, drive engagement, and fill seats.

Promoter lets you:

  • Send automated email campaigns for upcoming events
  • Remind attendees before the big day
  • Follow up after the event with surveys or special offers

You control the message and timing—Promoter handles the rest. It’s your event marketing assistant, built right in.

To activate your Promoter account: #

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to configure Promoter on your live domain (not your original StellarSites domain received at purchase). Learn how to configure your live domain.

  1. First, grab your StellarSites license key.A StellarSites dashboard showing site management options for two sites: 'Events' and 'WooCommerce Test.' Both sites display as active with links to their URLs, current plans, options to change plans, and add-ons. Each site entry has buttons to manage, view the site, and log in.
  2. Copy your license key and navigate to your WordPress dashboard > Events > Settings > Licenses > Promoter > Paste your license key.
    Screenshot of the StellarSites dashboard showing 'Sites' section in the sidebar highlighted. The main area displays a license key for a StellarSites Events Plan with a green arrow pointing to a copy icon next to the key.
  3. Next, create a new account in Promoter using your license key. 
    A webpage interface titled 'Welcome to Promoter' instructs users to sync The Events Calendar with Promoter by entering a license key in a designated field. A sample key is provided, and a prompt labeled 'Paste Your Key Here' indicates where the user should input their key. The section for entering the license also has a link labeled 'Can't find your license?' and a button labeled 'Next: Your Profile.'

Need a deep dive into Promoter’s capabilities? Check out this guide

Assigned Seating with Seating #

Included in all Event Ultimate Plans or Add-ons

Give your attendees the power to choose their exact seats with the Seating add-on. Design interactive seating maps that reflect your venue’s layout, allowing for specific seat types like VIP, accessible, or general admission. Attendees can select their preferred seats directly from the map during checkout, enhancing their experience and your event’s professionalism.​

Manage seat assignments effortlessly, with options to change or remove assignments as needed. Seating integrates seamlessly with Event Tickets, ensuring a smooth ticketing process for both organizers and attendees.​

🔗 Learn more about Seating

Streamline Imports with Event Aggregator #

Included in all Event Ultimate Plans or Add-ons

Keep your calendar populated and up-to-date with Event Aggregator. This powerful tool allows you to import events from various sources like Google Calendar, iCal, and more. Set up automatic imports to ensure your event listings are always current, saving you time and effort.​

Whether you’re managing multiple calendars or consolidating events from different platforms, Event Aggregator simplifies the process, ensuring your audience has access to the latest information.​

🔗 Get started with Event Aggregator

Organize Multi-Day Events with Event Schedule Manager #

Included in all Event Ultimate Plans or Add-ons

Plan and present complex, multi-day events with ease using Event Schedule Manager. Create detailed schedules featuring sessions, speakers, and sponsors, and display them in customizable layouts. Highlight mainstage events, organize tracks, and provide attendees with a clear, professional agenda.​

Event Schedule Manager integrates seamlessly with The Events Calendar, allowing you to add schedules to any post type. Use shortcodes or blocks to embed schedules, ensuring your event information is accessible and well-organized.​

🔗 Learn more about Event Schedule Manager

Expand Your Reach with Eventbrite Tickets #

Included in all Event Ultimate Plans or Add-ons

Leverage the power of Eventbrite while keeping your website as the central hub with Eventbrite Tickets. This integration allows you to sync events between your site and Eventbrite, manage ticket sales, and track attendees seamlessly.​

Create events on your WordPress site and publish them to Eventbrite, or import existing Eventbrite events into your calendar. Maintain consistent branding and provide a unified experience for your attendees, all while benefiting from Eventbrite’s extensive reach.​

🔗 Get started with Eventbrite Tickets

FAQ: Getting Started with Events on StellarSites #

Yes. Use event categories with shortcodes or Kadence blocks to create filtered calendar views.

You can use Zoom, Google Meet, or any custom link. The Events Calendar supports them all.

You can upgrade to Plus or Ultimate any time from your StellarSites dashboard.

You can upgrade to Plus or Ultimate any time from your StellarSites dashboard.

Yes. Our Customer Success and Support teams are here to guide you through event creation, ticket setup, design tools, and more. If you’re looking to invest in our ProServices to get everything put together for you, reach out to our Customer Success team to chat about your options!

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