Newsletter The Events Calendar is a dedicated integration addon that allows your newsletter campaigns to automatically extract and display events from The Events Calendar by Modern Tribe. It eliminates the manual effort of copying event details into email templates. Users can quickly populate their marketing emails with upcoming schedules using a native composer block.
WPExclusive members get access to Newsletter The Events Calendar as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Newsletter collection →
What Is Newsletter The Events Calendar?
Newsletter The Events Calendar is developed by Newsletter and is an events integration plugin for WordPress. It serves as a bridge between your event management system and your email marketing workflows. It belongs to the events category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for organizers and community managers.
The integration solves the problem of keeping subscribers updated about upcoming workshops, webinars, or meetups without manual data entry. It is designed for site owners already using the Modern Tribe events ecosystem who want to automate their outreach.
Newsletter The Events Calendar Features
The core functionality is built around a specialized composer block that lives inside the main Newsletter editor.
Customizable Composer Block
The addon adds a dedicated “Events” block to the newsletter composer, similar to the standard posts block but optimized for event data. You can toggle the display of featured images and customize the font-family, size, and color for event titles and excerpts. It supports both one-column and two-column layouts to match your brand design within the email marketing platform.
Smart Event Extraction
The plugin dynamically pulls events that start in the future, automatically ordering them from the nearest to the farthest date. You can set a maximum number of events to display and filter the selection by specific categories. It also provides on/off controls for displaying the location, specific date, and start/end times of each scheduled item.
Automated Campaign Support
When combined with the Automated extension, the events block can trigger weekly or monthly updates without intervention. A key setting allows the block to “stop” newsletter generation if no new events are found, preventing subscribers from receiving duplicate reminders. This ensures your automation workflows remain clean and relevant to your audience.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Newsletter The Events Calendar sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Newsletter The Events Calendar + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Newsletter The Events Calendar plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the core calendar software and the primary Newsletter engine. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Newsletter The Events Calendar .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Open the Newsletter Composer and look for the new “Events” block in the sidebar
- Drag the block into your template to begin configuring event extraction
Use Cases
Automated Event Reminders
Set up a recurring monthly blast that pulls all upcoming community meetups. By using the events integration, the newsletter only sends when new dates are added to your site calendar.
Visual Scheduling for Venues
Concert halls or local theaters can use the two-column layout to display a visual grid of artists and showtimes. The excerpt control allows you to keep the email concise while providing direct links to ticket pages.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Deploy this integration across various client projects involving non-profits or schools. With a WPExclusive membership, you can manage these diverse mailing requirements without individual addon costs for every domain.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Newsletter The Events Calendar | Event Calendar Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| Integration Type | Addon for Newsletter plugin | Standalone / Multiservice |
| Visual Editor | Native Composer Block | External Dashboard / Shortcodes |
| Automation | Yes (with Automated addon) | Yes |
| Starting Price | Premium Addon | $49+ per year |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ |
Browse the full events plugins on WPExclusive →
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Deep integration with the free version of The Events Calendar by Modern Tribe
- Directly accessible within the drag-and-drop newsletter composer
- Smart filtering prevents sending empty newsletters through automated channels
⚠️ Limitations
- May require custom coding to extract specialized data from TEC Pro or recurring events
- No standalone configuration panel; entirely managed within the block editor
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Newsletter The Events Calendar GPL Licensed?
Yes. Newsletter The Events Calendar is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get Newsletter The Events Calendar on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Newsletter The Events Calendar plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Newsletter The Events Calendar do?
Newsletter The Events Calendar is an integration addon that extracts scheduled dates from your site calendar into your email campaigns. It allows Newsletter users to drag an event block into their templates for automatic population.
Is Newsletter The Events Calendar free?
This is a premium extension. While a free core Newsletter plugin exists, this specific integration is accessible via WPExclusive membership starting from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Newsletter The Events Calendar?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is verified.
How much does Newsletter The Events Calendar cost?
Retail pricing is usually bundled with premium Newsletter plans. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Newsletter The Events Calendar via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to Newsletter The Events Calendar?
Event Calendar Newsletter is a primary alternative for users not strictly tied to the Newsletter plugin ecosystem. Both focus on extracting event data for email sequences.
