Calendar Display Types

Now that you’ve added a basic calendar to your site using the default [add_eventon] shortcode (as covered in our Adding Calendar to Your Site Guide), you can take it to the next level by exploring EventON’s core calendar variations. These types allow you to customize displays for different needs—like lists for upcoming events, single event embeds, or live “now” views—without needing addons. All are built on shortcodes, which you can generate visually via the Shortcode Generator or add manually.

This guide focuses on core types available in EventON (no addons required). We’ll explain each, provide key shortcodes/parameters, and show how to modify your basic setup. Start by editing your existing shortcode or generating a new one in the WordPress editor.

Prerequisites:

• EventON installed and events created (see Quick Starter Guide or How to Add and Publish Events).
• Familiarity with shortcodes (review our General Shortcode Guide for all parameters).

For advanced customizations, like adding filters, check How to Set Up and Use the Filter Bar.

Main Monthly Calendar (Default with Event Tops)

The core monthly view shows one month of events as compact “event tops” (rows) that expand into event cards on click. This is your basic calendar upgraded with more options for filtering, layout, and interaction.

How to Modify from Basic:

• Edit your existing [add_eventon] shortcode.
• Add parameters for customization (e.g., limit events or add tiles).
• Use the Shortcode Generator: Select “Main Calendar” as the type, then tweak options like navigation or images.

Shortcode: [add_eventon]

Key Parameters (Build on Basics):

• cal_id (string/integer): Unique ID for multiple calendars (e.g., “main_cal”).
• event_type (integer): Filter by category IDs (comma-separated, e.g., “3,19”).
• event_count (integer): Limit events per month (e.g., “10”).
• month_incre (string): Offset start month (e.g., “+1” for next month).
• fixed_month & fixed_year (integer): Lock to a specific month/year (e.g., “10” and “2025”).
• hide_past (yes/no): Hide past events.
• event_order (ASC/DESC): Sort order.
• ft_event_priority (yes/no): Prioritize featured events.
• number_of_months (integer): Show multiple months (e.g., “3”).
• jumper (yes/no): Add month/year jumper dropdown.
• etc_override (yes/no): Use category colors instead of event colors.
• evc_open (yes/no): Open all event cards by default.
• ux_val (0-4): User interaction (e.g., “3” for lightbox popup).
• show_et_ft_img (yes/no): Show featured images on event tops.
• only_ft (yes/no): Display only featured events.
• tiles (yes/no): Switch to tile layout (modern grid); tile_count (integer) for tiles per row.
• hide_mult_occur (yes/no): Hide repeats in multi-month views; show_repeats (yes/no) to override.

Example Upgrade from Basic:

[add_eventon cal_id="main" event_count="5" hide_past="yes" ux_val="3" show_et_ft_img="yes" tiles="yes" tile_count="3"]

This creates a tiled monthly calendar with images, lightbox interaction, and only 5 future events.

For more, see Shortcode Guide.