Choosing the Right Event Category

Selecting the correct category helps your target audience find your event.

Available Categories

💻 Technology

• Hackathons, coding workshops
• Tech talks, panel discussions
• Product launches, demo days
• Developer meetups

🎵 Music

• Live band performances
• DJ nights, club events
• Music festivals, concerts
• Open mic nights

⚽ Sports

• Sports matches, tournaments
• Fun runs, walks
• Fitness classes, training
• Sports viewing parties

🎨 Art

• Art exhibitions, gallery openings
• Cultural festivals
• Theatre performances
• Poetry readings, book launches

🍔 Food

• Food festivals, tasting events
• Restaurant openings, pop-ups
• Cooking classes
• Beverage tastings

💼 Business

• Networking mixers
• Conferences, summits
• Pitch events
• Professional development

👥 Community

• Neighborhood gatherings
• Charity events, fundraisers
• Social club meetups

🤝 Meetups

• Interest-based gatherings
• Hobby meetups
• Language exchange
• Book clubs

🎤 Conference

• Professional conferences
• Industry summits
• Academic symposiums
• Corporate events

🎪 Festival

• Multi-day cultural festivals
• Music festivals
• Food festivals
• Arts festivals

🛍️ Market

• Farmers markets
• Craft fairs
• Pop-up shops
• Vintage markets

🔧 Workshop

• Skill-building sessions
• Training courses
• Educational workshops
• DIY classes

📌 Other

• Events that don't fit other categories

How Category Affects Your Event

• Discovery - Users filtering by category see your event
• Recommendations - Affects personalized feed
• Visuals - Category-specific default images

Tips

• Choose the most specific category that fits
• Don't use OTHER unless truly necessary
• Browse similar events for examples