How do I edit a Facebook event?

To edit your Facebook event:
  1. From your Feed, click Events in the left menu. You may have to click See More first.
  2. Click Your Events, then click Hosting.
  3. Click the event, then click Edit.
  4. Make your changes and click Update.
Editing limits
What you can edit:
  • Event name
  • Date and time
  • Online event format (Facebook Live, Messenger Room, External Link or Other)
  • Event type (online or in-person)
  • Location of the event
  • Event description
  • Event cover photo
  • Guest list visibility
  • Co-hosts
Event date and time can be changed up to a couple of days before the event.
What you can't edit:
  • Event privacy
  • Guests can invite friends setting
  • Ticket cost. Paid events are only available to Page accounts.
If you need to edit something that can't be changed, you'll need to cancel your event and make it again.
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