EventBuilder - WordPress Events Directory Theme 1.0.14

EventBuilder is a powerful and specialized WordPress theme designed to create event portals and directories. Unlike themes meant for a single conference, EventBuilder is built to handle a "marketplace" of events where users can submit their own listings, search by location, and even sell tickets.

It is developed by Alex Gurghis (ThemesDojo) and is frequently cited as one of the most comprehensive "event directory" solutions on the market.

Key Features

EventBuilder is designed for scalability, allowing a site owner to act as a hub for hundreds of local or global events.

Front-End Submission: Allows organizers to register and submit their own events directly from the front-end without accessing the WordPress dashboard.

Map-Based Search: Deep integration with Google Maps allows users to browse events geographically with a "near me" or "location-specific" search.

Ticket Sales Integration: Specifically designed to work with plugins like Tickera or Ticket Tailor, allowing organizers to sell tickets and site owners to potentially take a commission.

Custom Review System: Every event category can have its own unique review fields (e.g., rating "Sound Quality" for concerts vs. "Networking" for business events).

Monetization Options: Built-in support for "Paid Listings" where organizers pay a fee to have their event featured or listed in the directory.

Faceted Search: Advanced filtering that lets users narrow down events by date range, category, location, and specific tags simultaneously.

Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Developer

Alex Gurghis (ThemesDojo)

Current Version

1.1.x+

Framework

Built on Bootstrap for full responsiveness

Page Builder

Includes/Supports WPBakery (Visual Composer)

Shortcodes

11+ custom event-specific shortcodes

Templates

17+ custom page templates and 3 category layouts

Use Cases

City Guides: Creating a "What's on in London/New York" style portal.

Niche Communities: A directory specifically for "Tech Meetups" or "Vegan Festivals."

Venue Portals: A site for a nightclub or stadium group to list all upcoming shows across multiple locations.

Ticket Marketplaces: A local alternative to platforms like Eventbrite where users can discover and purchase entry to small-scale events.

Pricing and Availability

EventBuilder is available on ThemeForest for approximately $59. This includes:

Lifetime updates.

6 months of technical support.

Detailed documentation for setting up the complex directory features.

Would you like me to explain how the monetization system works in more detail, or help you compare it with "ListingPro" (another top-tier directory theme)?