How to Create an Event on Facebook: Public or Private

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Easily make an online or in-person event on Facebook

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Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Fact Checked

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Events are temporary pages for upcoming parties or social gatherings. You can invite other Facebook users, or make the whole thing public. Create and customize an event on either the mobile app or the desktop website. This wikiHow guide teaches you how to create an event on Facebook using your Android, iPhone, iPad, or computer.

Make a Facebook Event Post

To create an event on Facebook, tap the menu button and select Events. On mobile, tap + and on the website, click Create new event. Enter a name for the event, set the date and time, and select if it's an in-person event or virtual event. Select Public or Private to start sharing your event.

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   Tap Menu on the Facebook app. It's in either the bottom-right corner (iPhone) or the top-right corner (Android). This will open the additional options menu.

   • Some versions of the Facebook app have "☰" instead.
   • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address or phone number and password to do so now.
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   Tap Events. You'll find this calendar-shaped option in the menu below your shortcuts..

   • Depending on your version of Facebook, you may have to scroll down or tap See more to find Events.
   • You can create an in-person event or online event that is public or private (invite only).
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   Tap +. You can find this at the top-right corner. This will open an event creation menu.
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   Enter a name for the event. Tap the Event name text field at the top of the screen, then type in the title that you want to use.
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   Add a time for the event. Tap the time at the top or change it, then select a date. Tap OK to confirm.

   • By default, there’s only a start date and time. Use the buttons under the start date and time field to add an end time, create a repeating event, or change the time zone.
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   Select an event location. For example, if you’re making an in-person event, tap the Is it in person or virtual? field and choose In Person. Enter a location or select one from the list of suggestions. You can also choose to make your event virtual if you plan to host on Facebook Live, Zoom, or another virtual platform.

   • If the event is in person, enter a location in the field and tap to select it.
   • If the event is virtual, select Facebook Live, External Link, or Other. Be sure to attach the respective platforms or links so your guests know where to go.
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   Upload photos for the event. You can use a GIF, a photo from Facebook's gallery, or upload your own photo. These options are at the top of the event creation page, over the default event image.

   • Tap Pick a GIF to search Tenor and select a GIF.
   • Tap Gallery to search Facebook's image gallery. Tap an image to select it.
   • Tap Upload to select a photo from your camera roll.
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   Choose the audience. Tap Who can see it? to make the event Private, Public, or for members of a specific group. Make your selection, then tap Done.

   • Private: Makes a Facebook-only event that only invited people can access. If you select this option, toggle on or off "Guests can invite friends".
   • Public: Makes a public event that anyone can access, including people who don't have Facebook accounts.
   • Group: Makes an event that only members of a specific group you’re in can access.
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   Add a description. Tap What are the details? to type in any additional information that will help inform people who are coming to your event. This is a good place to add things like house rules, expectations, and an itinerary.

   • Depending on your selections, you may see Additional settings. Tap this to edit the extra settings for your selections.
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    Make optional additional selections. At the bottom of the menu, you’ll see a few other options, which may vary depending on your main event settings and your account type. This may include options like:

    • Market your event: Allows you to advertise your event more widely on Facebook.
    • Add co-hosts: Choose an additional host (or hosts) for your event. Your co-host(s) can also edit the event page or invite guests.
    • Add an event chat: Creates a group chat in Messenger for event members.
    • Add tickets: Allows you to add a link to a ticketing website for paid events.
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    Tap Create event. This is a blue button at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will publish your event!

    • To edit your event, return to Menu > Events and select your event at the top (under Your plans). Tap Manage > Edit to make changes or delete the event.
    • You can even add a host to share the event-management with a friend.
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   Go to the Facebook website and click Events. It's next to a calendar icon in the left menu of the News Feed page.

   • You may need to click See More to show this option. If you still don't see this button, click the grid icon in the top-right corner and select Events from the menu.
   • If you aren't logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password, then click Log in.
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   Click + Create new event. A pop-up window will open for the new event.
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   Add a name for the event. In the "Event Name" text field, type in the name that you want to use for your event. The name should be descriptive but concise (e.g., "Dad's 60th Birthday Party").
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   Select an event location. Click the Is it in person or virtual? field to expand the drop-down menu. If you’re making an in-person event, choose In Person. If your event is online, select Virtual.

   • If the event is in person, enter a location in the field and click to select it.
   • If the event is virtual, select Facebook Live, External Link, or Other. Be sure to attach the respective platforms or links so your guests know where to go.
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   Add a start and end time. Enter a start time and date, and select the time zone. If you want to add an end date and time, click the blue +End date and time link.
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   Choose the audience. Click Who can see it? to make the event Private, Public, or for members of a specific group only.

   • Private: Makes a Facebook-only event that only invited people can access. If you select this option, toggle on or off "Guests can invite friends".
   • Public: Makes a public event that anyone can access, including people who don't have Facebook accounts.
   • Group: Makes an event that only members of a group you’re in can access.
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   Type in a description. Enter a description of the event in the "What are the details?" text box. This is a good place to add information about rules, goals, the event's itinerary, and so on.
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   Upload a photo for your event. Click the Add button on the grey banner at the top of the window. You can use a GIF or upload a photo from your computer.

   • Click Pick a GIF to search Tenor and select a GIF.
   • Click Upload to search for an image on your device. Select it, and then click Open.
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   Make any desired additional selections. At the bottom of the event window, you’ll see a few additional options. These include Add co-hosts, Repeat event, and Additional settings (which may include things like the ability to show a public guest list, depending on your other event settings).
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    Click Create event. Doing so will publish your event, after which point you can invite friends by clicking Invite, selecting Choose Friends, and selecting friends.

    • You can always delete the Facebook event if you need to!
    • You can also find events near you if you want to join an existing gathering.
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  You don't want to publicize your event too far in advance or else people may forget about it. On the other hand, you want to give people enough lead time that hopefully there won't be scheduling conflicts. I'd shoot for 4-6 weeks advance notice.

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  Can the event last for several days?

  

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  Yes, you can customize it in your tab.

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  Yes, you can screenshot the page. You can refer to your screenshot on your own time when you are ready to send it.

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• Private events are only as private as the people you invite. If you're discussing something especially sensitive or private, you may want to keep it off of Facebook entirely.
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