What this does
You can add a live list of upcoming events (or existing pages) to any page by adding a block and typing a tag. For events, the list updates by itself: new events with that tag appear, and past events drop off.
There are two blocks to choose from:
| Block | Use it when | What visitors get |
|---|---|---|
| Tagged content / events | You want a short, tidy list (e.g. "Next 5 sports events") | Cards or a list, plus a "View more" button. No search or filters. |
| Directory | You want a full, browsable listing | Search, tag filters, sorting, and Card / List / Month (calendar) views. |
If you're not sure, start with Tagged content / events.
Add events to a page
Open the page and click Edit.
Click the + (Add block) where you want the events to appear.
Search for Tagged content / events (or Directory) and click it.
With the block selected, open the settings panel on the right (the cog icon if it's hidden).
Set Type to Events (future).
In Tag, type the tag name exactly as it appears on the events, e.g. Sport. Leave it blank to show all upcoming events.
Optional: add a Title to show above the events.
Click Save, then view the page to check the events appear.
In the editor you'll see a grey summary box instead of the real events. That's normal: the events only show on the published page.
Useful settings
You don't need to change any of these. The defaults work for most pages.
Tagged content / events
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Display as | Cards, List, Week or Month. |
| Maximum items to show | How many events to show (default 5, 0 = all). Turned off for Week and Month so every event can load. |
| Enforce List layout on mobile | Shows cards as a compact list on phones. On by default. |
| View more button | Adds a button under the events. Leave the URL blank and it links to the matching What's On listing for you. |
Directory (extra settings)
| Panel | What you can change |
|---|---|
| Content | Hide sold out events. |
| Toolbar | Show or hide search, tag filters and the "subscribe to weekly updates" button. |
| Sort options | Which sorts visitors can pick (Discover, Event date, A-Z, Most recent) and the default. |
| View options | Which views visitors can switch between (Card, List, Week, Month) and which shows first. |
| Advanced | Maximum items, show everything as one carousel, or limit which tags appear in the filter. |
If something looks wrong
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| Nothing shows on the page | Check the tag is spelled exactly as it is on the events. If no upcoming events have that tag, the block stays hidden until one is added. |
| Week or Month isn't offered | These only work when Type is Events (future). On the Directory block, sorting must also include Event date. |
| Too many events | Lower Maximum items and turn on the View more button so visitors can see the rest. |
| "View more" goes to the wrong place | Type your own link in the button URL box. |
Knowledge base
Category
- Content editing