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The Events Calendar Alternative for Next.js & Astro

Manage events with dedicated services or headless approaches.

TL;DR

You don't need The Events Calendar after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace The Events Calendar with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with The Events Calendar

Events Calendar alternatives

Modern Alternatives

Luma

Event hosting platform

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://lu.ma

Eventbrite

Event management and ticketing

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://eventbrite.com

AddEvent

Event calendar widgets

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://addevent.com

Migration Steps

1

Export event data

2

Choose event platform

3

Import events

4

Embed calendar or link to platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still show events on my site?
Yes, embed widgets or fetch via API for custom display.

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