Create an event for your business on Facebook

Create an event on Facebook

Businesses and organisations can create an event directly from their Facebook Page.

Events can help you optimise your budget, expand your reach and increase attendance and revenue.

Two types of events can be created for your business: An online event or an in-person event.

Online event

Online events enable followers to gather virtually

To create an online event, follow these steps:

STEP 1

From your Feed, tap Menu in the bottom right.

Choose Events.

STEP 2

Tap +Create, then tap Online.

STEP 3

Choose an online event type: Messenger Rooms or Facebook Live

Then, tap Next.

STEP 4

Add the event name, date and time.

STEP 5

Tap Privacy, then select one.

Then, tap Next.

STEP 6

Add a description of the event and tap Next.

STEP 7

Tap Add cover photo if you want a cover photo.

STEP 8

Tap Event settings if you want to add a co-host.

STEP 9

Tap Create event.

In-person event

In-person events can be co-hosted by the venue to reach their audience.

To create an in-person event, follow these steps:

STEP 1

Tap +Create, then tap In person.

STEP 2

Add the event details.

STEP 3

Tap Create event.

Promote your event.

People who like your Page will find out instantly when an event is coming up. Keep going.

Once you've created your event, you'll want to make sure that as many people as possible see it.

Share posts

Invite guests

Add a cover photo and edit event details

Promoting your event on Facebook is a great way to reach people that you think will be interested.

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