The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro

Add event listings to WordPress

The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro works with The Events Calendar Plugin by StellarWP, formerly Modern Tribe. Add listings to a post, page, or widget with a shortcode, insert the WordPress block, or use the Elementor widget or Bricks element in its builder.

Choose a layout and listing details

Pro includes seven designs, such as a true calendar view, compact and column-based layouts, and events grouped by day. Create a custom presentation with Shortcode Variables or templates. Set the order of event details and select whether to display dates, venues, thumbnails, excerpts, or a link to all events. Listings can use a short excerpt or the full event description, and can show only an event's start time.

Use multiple shortcodes on one page, each with its own settings. For example, this shortcode shows up to eight events in the festival category: [ecs-list-events cat="festival" limit="8"].

Filter which events appear

Build focused listings by filtering events by category or tag, month, year, specific day, date range, or the number of days ahead. Location filters can use a city, state or province, or country. You can show only featured events, include previous events, hide events after their start time, or hide recurring events so only the first instance appears.

Let users view

The filter bar lets visitors narrow the events shown, including by category, location, or venue. Pagination lets them move through additional pages of results. The add-on works with any WordPress theme.

Install and set up

First, make sure The Events Calendar Plugin is available on your WordPress website and has events added. Install and activate The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro, then choose a shortcode, WordPress block, Elementor widget, or Bricks element for the listing. Configure its filters, design, visible details, and visitor controls. Preview the listing on the page and adjust the settings as needed. Pro also includes premium support for extension questions.