Delete an event you created in three steps
To delete an event on Facebook, open the event page, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and select Delete. Facebook will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, the event disappears from your profile, your guests' calendars, and Facebook search. The deletion is permanent — you cannot undo it after confirmation.
This process works the same whether you created the event on a computer or phone. The three-dot menu appears in the same location on both, though the exact wording of menu options may shift slightly between mobile and desktop versions.
If you no longer want to host an event but want to preserve the conversation or guest list, you can also cancel the event instead of deleting it. Cancellation keeps the event visible but marks it as cancelled, and guests receive a notification that the event is off.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting an event removes it completely from Facebook, and the action cannot be reversed once you confirm.
- Only the person who created the event can delete it — guests cannot remove an event from the host's account.
- Cancelling an event is different from deleting it and keeps a record that the event existed but is no longer happening.
- After you delete an event, guests will no longer see it in their Facebook calendar or notifications.
How to find the event you want to delete
If you created the event recently, the fastest way to find it is through your profile. Click your name or profile picture, then select Events from the menu. Facebook shows events you created under a separate section from events you are attending. Look for the event name in the list of events you created.
If the event is older or you cannot find it in your profile, use the search bar at the top of Facebook. Type the event name and select Events from the filter options on the left side of the results. This narrows the search to events only and makes the event easier to spot among other results.
Once you locate the event, click on it to open the full event page. The page shows the event details, guest list, and discussion posts. This is where you will find the menu to delete it.
The delete button location on desktop and mobile
On a computer, look for the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the event page, just above the event title and image. Click it to open a dropdown menu with several options. Delete appears near the bottom of this menu, usually below options like Edit and Invite Friends.
On a phone or tablet, the three-dot menu is in the same location — the top right of the event page. Tap it to open the same dropdown menu. The Delete option appears in the same position as on desktop. If you do not see the three-dot menu, scroll to the very top of the event page, as it may be hidden below the event image on smaller screens.
If you are the event creator but do not see a delete option, you may be viewing the event from a shared link or a different account. Log out and log back in with the account that created the event, then try again.
What happens after you delete an event
Once you click Delete and confirm, the event vanishes from your profile when ready. Guests who were invited will no longer see the event in their Facebook calendar or in their notifications. They will not receive a separate message saying the event was deleted — the event straightforward stops appearing in their account.
Any photos, posts, or comments that were attached to the event are also deleted. If guests saved photos from the event to their own devices, those files remain on their phones or computers, but the album or discussion thread on Facebook is gone.
The event does not appear in Facebook search results anymore. If someone tries to find the event by name or by clicking an old link to it, they will see an error message saying the event no longer exists.
Cancelling instead of deleting if you want to keep a record
If you want guests to know the event is not happening but you want to preserve the event page and conversation history, cancel the event instead of deleting it. Click the three-dot menu and select Cancel Event rather than Delete. The event page stays visible but displays a Cancelled label at the top.
Guests receive a notification that the event has been cancelled. They can still see the event in their calendar and can view the discussion posts and photos that were shared before the cancellation. This is useful if the event was large, had significant planning discussion, or if you think you might want to reschedule it later.
You can still delete the event later if you change your mind. A cancelled event can be deleted at any time using the same three-dot menu process.
If you are a guest and want to remove an event from your calendar
If you did not create the event but want to remove it from your own calendar, you cannot delete the host's event. Instead, click the event and select Interested or Going to toggle your response, or click the three-dot menu and select Remove from Calendar. This removes the event from your personal calendar without affecting the host's event page.
The host will see that you are no longer marked as going or interested, but they will not receive a notification that you removed the event from your calendar. The event remains on the host's account and in other guests' calendars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a deletion after I confirm it?
No. Once you click confirm on the deletion prompt, the event is permanently removed and cannot be recovered. If you deleted an event by mistake, you will need to create a new event with the same details and re-invite guests.
Will guests get a notification when I delete an event?
Guests do not receive a specific notification that the event was deleted. The event straightforward stops appearing in their calendar and notifications. If you want to inform them that the event is cancelled, send them a message separately.
What if I only want to delete the event from my own calendar but keep it on the host's page?
Click the event, then select the three-dot menu and choose Remove from Calendar. This removes it from your calendar without deleting the host's event. The host and other guests will not be affected.
Can I delete an event if I am not the person who created it?
No. Only the person who created the event can delete it. If you are a guest or a co-organizer without full permissions, you can only remove the event from your own calendar, not delete it from Facebook entirely.
Does deleting an event remove the photos that guests posted?
Yes. Any photos, videos, or files that were uploaded to the event page are deleted along with the event. Guests who downloaded or saved those files to their devices will still have copies, but the files on Facebook are removed.