Create an Event

📌 The basics

Give your event a name, choose a category, and add a cover image

Event title *

0/80

Short tagline (optional)

0/120

Category *

Event emoji / icon (optional)

Pick an emoji that represents your event

Cover image (optional)

🖼️

Click or drag to upload a cover image

JPG, PNG or GIF · Max 5MB · Recommended: 1200×630px

📅 Date & time

When is your event happening?

Start date *

Start time *

End date (leave blank if same day)

End time (optional)

Does this event repeat?

One-time event

Every week

Every 2 weeks

Monthly

📍 Location

Where will this event take place?

Format *

📍 In-person

💻 Online

🔀 Hybrid

Venue name *

Street address

Town / City

Postcode

Location notes (optional)

Hide exact address until RSVP confirmed

Only members who RSVP'd will see the full address. Good for private or home venues.

📝 Description

Tell people what to expect at your event

Full description *

Tip: mention what's included, who should come, and what to bring

0/3000

What to bring / prepare (optional)

Accessibility info (optional)

Tags (optional)

Add up to 10 tags to help people find your event (e.g. family-friendly, beginners, outdoor)

👥 Who is this event for?

This is important — age settings protect younger users and help parents find appropriate events

Age access *

✅ All ages welcome

Anyone can see and RSVP to this event, including under-18s. The event appears in all search results.

🔞 18+ only

Only accounts with an over-18 date of birth can see and RSVP. This event won't appear to under-18 accounts.

Target age range (optional — who is this event designed for?)

This doesn't restrict access — it just tells people who the event is aimed at. E.g. a family event open to all might be designed for ages 5–12.

Parental supervision

Not required

Recommended for under-12s

Required (children must be accompanied)

Organiser safeguarding

I have a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check I have public liability insurance I am applying for Gatherly Verified status

These are optional but will display as trust badges on your event listing, which reassures families.

🎟️ Tickets & capacity

Is this event free or paid? How many can attend?

Event cost *

🆓 Free to attend

No charge to RSVP or attend. A "Free" badge will be shown on your listing.

💰 Paid event

Set a ticket price. Gatherly doesn't take a cut — you manage payments directly.

💝 Donation / pay what you can

Suggest a donation amount but don't make it mandatory.

Attendance cap (optional)

Auto waiting list when full

When spots run out, people can join a waiting list and get notified if a spot opens up.

RSVP deadline (optional)

Cut off RSVPs before the event starts. Leave blank to allow RSVPs right up to the event.

Require approval before confirming RSVPs

You'll manually approve each RSVP. Good for private or invite-style events.

👁️ Visibility & privacy

Control who can find and see your event

Who can see this event? *

🌍 Public — listed on Gatherly

Anyone can find and view this event in search, maps, and browse pages.

👥 Group members only

Only members of your group(s) can see this event. Won't appear in public search.

🔗 Invite link only

Event is hidden from search. Only people with your link can access it.

Link to a group (optional)

Linking to a group lets group members get notified and adds the event to the group page.

Show attendee count publicly?

Show attendee count

Hide count

Show attendee names publicly?

Show attendee list

Show to members only

Keep private

ℹ️ Additional details

Extra info for attendees

Contact email (shown to confirmed attendees)

External website or link (optional)

Link to your group website, Eventbrite page, or more info

Organiser / host name

About the organiser (optional)

FAQs / extra info (optional)

Social hashtag (optional)

Enable event comments / discussion

Send reminder notifications to attendees (24hrs & 1hr before)

This event recurs — show it on the recurring events calendar