--- title: How to create an event ( Dates & Timings)  description: Learn how to set event dates, times, and schedules on MICEtribe — including multi-day events, indefinite events, custom day hours, time slots, and exceptions. --- [Skip to content](https://help.micetribe.com/en/knowledge/how-to-create-an-event-dates-timings-#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.micetribe.com/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Logo mark orange](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20mark%20orange.png?width=50&height=75&name=Logo%20mark%20orange.png)](https://micetribe.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.micetribe.com/en/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to micetribe.com](https://micetribe.com/) [Go to micetribe.com](https://micetribe.com/) Hi there! How can we make things easier for you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.micetribe.com/en/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Event Creation & Management](https://help.micetribe.com/en/knowledge/event-creation-management?hsLang=en) # How to create an event ( Dates & Timings) ## Step 3 of creating an event on MICEtribe is Dates & Timings. Here you set your event's dates, opening and closing times, and manage the schedule for each day. The timezone shown at the top of this section is automatically pulled from your location setting in Step 2. #### **Part 1 — Fixed date events** ### Step 1 — Set the date range 1. Click the **date range field** (calendar icon) at the top of the section showing the start and end dates.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B16FE1C36-D63E-4B07-8C74-3ECAD3DB7EFF%7D-png.png?width=514&height=97&name=%7B16FE1C36-D63E-4B07-8C74-3ECAD3DB7EFF%7D-png.png) 2. A two-month calendar picker will open.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B6938F3E7-40C7-4ED7-8D9F-FE7ECED0FD8E%7D-png.png?width=555&height=363&name=%7B6938F3E7-40C7-4ED7-8D9F-FE7ECED0FD8E%7D-png.png) 3. Click your **start date** on the left calendar, then click your **end date** on the right calendar. Selected dates will be highlighted in blue.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B234FD444-2517-4CAD-93CC-9A8A1368D832%7D-png.png?width=498&height=151&name=%7B234FD444-2517-4CAD-93CC-9A8A1368D832%7D-png.png) 4. Click **Apply** to confirm, or **Reset** to clear your selection.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BDADC8559-8E86-4632-B764-6CCB78968EBA%7D-png.png?width=670&height=71&name=%7BDADC8559-8E86-4632-B764-6CCB78968EBA%7D-png.png) **Note:** If your event has no end date, check the **"My event runs indefinitely"** checkbox at the bottom of the calendar picker. The date will display as `[Start date] - ∞`. See Part 2 for indefinite event setup.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BA0CEDDB6-FAA7-4E26-BEFD-D010ED334B33%7D-png.png?width=476&height=90&name=%7BA0CEDDB6-FAA7-4E26-BEFD-D010ED334B33%7D-png.png) **Important:** If you change the date range after already configuring day hours, a warning will appear: *"You are about to change the main date and time range for your event; this will reflect on all the edits you have made. Are you sure you want to proceed?"* Click **Yes, I'm sure** to confirm or **No, cancel** to keep the current dates.   ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B348A50DB-5CF2-464B-81A9-86A6C30163B3%7D-png.png?width=395&height=245&name=%7B348A50DB-5CF2-464B-81A9-86A6C30163B3%7D-png.png) --- ### Step 2 — Set the opening and closing times 1. Click the **time range field** (clock icon) showing the opening and closing times.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BB034C79F-E9EA-4E9B-86F2-29233C402507%7D-png.png?width=362&height=198&name=%7BB034C79F-E9EA-4E9B-86F2-29233C402507%7D-png.png) 2. A time picker will appear with two fields: **Opening Time** and **Closing Time**. 3. Enter or adjust the times using the time input fields. 4. Note: *"You can customize these hours for specific days if schedules vary."  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B913FE165-A129-4D29-94B2-C4846BC83F99%7D-png.png?width=670&height=93&name=%7B913FE165-A129-4D29-94B2-C4846BC83F99%7D-png.png)* 5. Click **Apply** to confirm, or **Reset** to clear.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B33715FD7-F1B6-4F02-9A4C-7274DAB42B13%7D-png.png?width=670&height=68&name=%7B33715FD7-F1B6-4F02-9A4C-7274DAB42B13%7D-png.png) **These times will apply to all event days by default and are reflected on the timeline view.** --- ### Step 3 — Manage individual days on the timeline After setting your date range and times, a **timeline view** will display each event day as a blue block with:  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BC7AD670D-FBC7-44EB-B2A3-74CC38740647%7D-png.png?width=670&height=310&name=%7BC7AD670D-FBC7-44EB-B2A3-74CC38740647%7D-png.png) - Day label (D1, D2, D3...) and date on the left - A **toggle** to activate or deactivate the day  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BB2E1EE1B-C5FE-49C1-9E6B-F071D9205EA5%7D-png.png?width=321&height=113&name=%7BB2E1EE1B-C5FE-49C1-9E6B-F071D9205EA5%7D-png.png) - A **Highlight note** field (e.g. "gala dinner") — optional note shown on that day's schedule  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BC68F2CCD-EA94-4D04-A639-AFF6B118C46B%7D-png.png?width=313&height=67&name=%7BC68F2CCD-EA94-4D04-A639-AFF6B118C46B%7D-png.png) - A visual time block on the timeline showing the hours   ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B86C5087B-FE40-40DE-8E85-9B742A9A8F52%7D-png.png?width=521&height=339&name=%7B86C5087B-FE40-40DE-8E85-9B742A9A8F52%7D-png.png) #### How to deactivate a day 1. Toggle the day switch to the off position.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B820EC51D-C2BF-4C17-AAF3-03EB31E89A64%7D-png.png?width=670&height=78&name=%7B820EC51D-C2BF-4C17-AAF3-03EB31E89A64%7D-png.png) 2. A confirmation dialog will appear: *"Are you sure you want to deactivate D3 "Wed, 17 Jan" for your event days?"  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B0BFC5F49-01A7-4477-B720-466DB2B90A80%7D-png.png?width=337&height=170&name=%7B0BFC5F49-01A7-4477-B720-466DB2B90A80%7D-png.png)* 3. Click **Yes, I'm sure** to confirm. A deactivated day shows as a light blue block on the timeline with the message: *"Inactive day — No check-ins or check-outs will be accepted on this day, and it will not be included in the event's reports."* Confirmation message: **"D3 "Wed, 17 Jan" has been deactivated."   ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B34D8A7EF-C998-4A52-81E7-F10EF0AD5498%7D-png.png?width=332&height=37&name=%7B34D8A7EF-C998-4A52-81E7-F10EF0AD5498%7D-png.png) How to edit hours for a specific day** 1. Right-click or hover over a day's blue time block on the timeline.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B85128AE4-3727-42E6-90B8-2823C32185F6%7D-png.png?width=356&height=105&name=%7B85128AE4-3727-42E6-90B8-2823C32185F6%7D-png.png) 2. A menu will appear with two options: **Edit** and **Remove**.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B21493951-4840-4E64-8060-779429C28A24%7D-png.png?width=275&height=150&name=%7B21493951-4840-4E64-8060-779429C28A24%7D-png.png) 3. Click **Edit** to open the **Edit day hours** modal. 4. Set the **Opening Time** and **Closing Time** for that day. 5. Choose one of the following: - **Apply to this day only** — changes hours for this day only - **Apply to entire event** — applies the same hours to all event days   ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B7AA7E7CC-C917-4D45-A308-D5A92843EFE1%7D-png.png?width=650&height=362&name=%7B7AA7E7CC-C917-4D45-A308-D5A92843EFE1%7D-png.png) 6. Click **Save** to confirm, or **Reset** to revert. Confirmation messages: - "D3 "Wed, 17 Jan" hours have been changed."   ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B4E64C54E-69D9-4F40-845C-B5892652EA3E%7D-png.png?width=426&height=46&name=%7B4E64C54E-69D9-4F40-845C-B5892652EA3E%7D-png.png) - "Your event hours have been changed successfully." (when applied to the entire event) #### **How to add an additional time slot to a day** A day can have more than one time block — useful for events with a break in the middle (e.g. 02:00–05:30 and 06:30–10:00). 1. Hover over an empty area on the timeline row for the day you want to add a slot to.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BCF999612-4666-4D8A-9B0E-AA16B1D92824%7D-png.png?width=1153&height=650&name=%7BCF999612-4666-4D8A-9B0E-AA16B1D92824%7D-png.png) 2. A **"+ Add time slot"** tooltip will appear.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B84A72EA8-38AB-4A94-A130-3E892663AF76%7D-png.png?width=285&height=158&name=%7B84A72EA8-38AB-4A94-A130-3E892663AF76%7D-png.png) 3. Click to add a new time block for that day. 4. Edit the new block's hours as needed.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BE0F423C8-A7FB-4B51-96F7-E3EF1DAA8E32%7D-png.png?width=285&height=249&name=%7BE0F423C8-A7FB-4B51-96F7-E3EF1DAA8E32%7D-png.png) #### How to remove a time slot 1. Hover over the time block you want to remove. 2. Click the **⋮** options menu or right-click the block. 3. Select **Remove**.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BD54FB7B4-3C52-4EE9-8D7F-A8317FA53A73%7D-png.png?width=214&height=161&name=%7BD54FB7B4-3C52-4EE9-8D7F-A8317FA53A73%7D-png.png) --- #### Part 2 — Indefinite events (My event runs indefinitely) Use this option for recurring events, venues, or programs with no defined end date. ### Step 1 — Enable indefinite mode 1. Click the date range field. 2. Check the **"My event runs indefinitely"** checkbox at the bottom of the calendar.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B420F5ADD-E3B8-4042-9A4F-6BF418F1F509%7D-png.png?width=492&height=329&name=%7B420F5ADD-E3B8-4042-9A4F-6BF418F1F509%7D-png.png) 3. Select a **start date** only. 4. Click **Apply**.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B6BAC131A-5FA8-4497-8534-4FC3CA2E7C83%7D-png.png?width=428&height=91&name=%7B6BAC131A-5FA8-4497-8534-4FC3CA2E7C83%7D-png.png) The date will display as `[Start date] - ∞`.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B391BDE97-B1C4-4777-94F8-F9B079ED647F%7D-png.png?width=237&height=60&name=%7B391BDE97-B1C4-4777-94F8-F9B079ED647F%7D-png.png) --- ### Step 2 — Set which days the event occurs on 1. Under **"Event occurs on"**, click the day buttons to select which days of the week your event runs: **Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat**.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BB31A6358-52F4-46D8-B4FF-92DA4E7B1A85%7D-png.png?width=642&height=87&name=%7BB31A6358-52F4-46D8-B4FF-92DA4E7B1A85%7D-png.png) 2. Click a day to select it (highlighted in blue) or deselect it (greyed out).  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BE3555C5D-A018-47E6-9EBA-5C7C0FB0BA11%7D-png.png?width=621&height=93&name=%7BE3555C5D-A018-47E6-9EBA-5C7C0FB0BA11%7D-png.png) --- ### Step 3 — Set opening hours Under **Opening Hours**, choose one of two options: **Same hours every day:** - Select this option to apply one Opening Time and Closing Time to all selected days. - Enter the **Opening Time** and **Closing Time**.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B2F058F8D-0170-4345-83E5-AACC37D9D44D%7D-png.png?width=863&height=167&name=%7B2F058F8D-0170-4345-83E5-AACC37D9D44D%7D-png.png) **Different hours:** - Select this option to set individual hours per day. - Each selected day will show its own Opening Time and Closing Time fields.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B63B2F37A-2451-4B44-B5BF-4A253CD87772%7D-png-1.png?width=1082&height=238&name=%7B63B2F37A-2451-4B44-B5BF-4A253CD87772%7D-png-1.png) --- ### Step 4 — Add exceptions Exceptions let you override the default schedule for specific dates — for example, a public holiday or a special event day with different hours. #### How to add an exception 1. Click **+ Add exception** in the Exceptions section.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BBD5E09DA-F516-44D9-8E36-D33B1C38939B%7D-png.png?width=1077&height=145&name=%7BBD5E09DA-F516-44D9-8E36-D33B1C38939B%7D-png.png) 2. In the **Add exception** modal, fill in: - **Title** — a name for the exception (e.g. "Custom opening ceremony", "Holiday") - **Date** — select the date or date range this exception applies to - **Type** — choose one of: - **Closed** — the event will be closed on this date - **Different hours** — set custom Opening Time and Closing Time for this date  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BCF004E85-00A5-4BEA-9FAB-79459E0EF2D9%7D-png.png?width=470&height=323&name=%7BCF004E85-00A5-4BEA-9FAB-79459E0EF2D9%7D-png.png) 3. Click **Confirm**. The exception will appear as a card in the Exceptions list with a tag: - **"Different hours"** shown in yellow - **"Closed"** shown in red  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BA8AE1A4A-6142-4C0C-9BDF-BB60DCE2B28A%7D-png.png?width=1118&height=270&name=%7BA8AE1A4A-6142-4C0C-9BDF-BB60DCE2B28A%7D-png.png) #### How to edit an exception 1. Click the **Edit (✏️)** button on the exception card.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B0FF1667D-0589-4CD6-8536-E479BA9B5301%7D-png.png?width=219&height=140&name=%7B0FF1667D-0589-4CD6-8536-E479BA9B5301%7D-png.png) 2. Update the Title, Date, or hours in the **Edit exception** modal. 3. Click **Save** to confirm, or **Reset** to revert changes.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BBF0B339E-69EE-4757-BD86-B3545CACF23F%7D-png.png?width=520&height=448&name=%7BBF0B339E-69EE-4757-BD86-B3545CACF23F%7D-png.png) #### How to remove an exception 1. Click the **Remove (🗑)** button on the exception card.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BC5A1C4F1-85C8-481F-A3BC-9BED5C539711%7D-png.png?width=177&height=148&name=%7BC5A1C4F1-85C8-481F-A3BC-9BED5C539711%7D-png.png) 2. A confirmation dialog will appear: *"Are you sure you want to remove the exception on "\[date\]"? This will restore the event's default schedule for that date."  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BAA5C8284-16B7-408D-B8D0-4640A3DF46E6%7D-png.png?width=361&height=224&name=%7BAA5C8284-16B7-408D-B8D0-4640A3DF46E6%7D-png.png)* 3. Click **Yes, I'm sure** to confirm. --- #### **Finishing the event setup** Once you have configured all dates and timings, click the **Finish** button in the bottom right corner to complete the event creation process.  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7B32DF941B-E2D9-482E-A5A5-5A32E8683B8B%7D-png.png?width=292&height=187&name=%7B32DF941B-E2D9-482E-A5A5-5A32E8683B8B%7D-png.png) Confirmation message: **"Your event has been created successfully."  ![](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%7BDBE62333-F9A7-44B8-9969-9F350E474907%7D-png.png?width=701&height=78&name=%7BDBE62333-F9A7-44B8-9969-9F350E474907%7D-png.png)** [![H. black](https://help.micetribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/H.%20black.png?width=160&height=41&name=H.%20black.png "H. black")](http://micetribe.com)  © MICEtribe by Contactless.io OÜ 2026. All rights reserved.