Delete an event you created in three steps
Open Facebook on a computer or phone and go to your Events. Find the event you want to remove, click or tap the three dots in the top right corner of the event card, and select Delete Event. Confirm the deletion when Facebook asks. The event disappears from your page and from the calendars of anyone who was invited.
You can only delete events you created yourself. If someone else created the event, you can only remove yourself from it by clicking Not Interested or Decline. Deleting an event you organized sends no notification to guests — they straightforward see it vanish from their invitations and calendar.
The process works the same way whether you created the event on mobile or desktop, though the menu locations differ slightly. On a phone, the three dots appear in the top right of the event details. On a computer, they appear in the same spot when you open the event.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete only events you created; if someone else created it, you can only decline or mark it as not interested.
- Deleting an event removes it from everyone's calendar without sending them a notification message.
- The delete option is in the three-dot menu at the top right of the event details on both mobile and desktop.
- Once deleted, an event cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.
How to find your events on Facebook
On a computer, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, scroll down, and select Events. This takes you to your Events page, which shows upcoming events you created, events you are attending, and events you were invited to. Each event appears as a card with the date, time, and a small preview image.
On a phone, tap the menu icon at the bottom right (three horizontal lines), scroll down to Events, and tap it. Your events appear in the same layout. You can filter by Interested, Going, Declined, or Created to find the specific event faster. Tapping Created shows only events you organized.
If you created many events, use the search bar at the top of the Events page to type the event name. This narrows the list so you do not have to scroll through months of events to find the one you want to delete.
What happens when you delete an event
When you delete an event, it disappears from your timeline, your Events page, and the Events pages of everyone who was invited. People who were marked as Going, Interested, or Declined will no longer see the event in their calendar or notifications. The event does not appear in Facebook's search results and cannot be found by anyone, even if they have a direct link to it.
No notification is sent to guests telling them the event was deleted. They straightforward notice it is gone from their calendar the next time they check. If you want to explain why you cancelled, you should message the group or post on your timeline separately — Facebook does not do this automatically.
Deleted events cannot be restored. If you think you might want the event back, consider editing it instead — you can change the date to far in the future, mark it as cancelled in the title, or set it to private so only you can see it. Once you confirm the deletion, the event is gone permanently.
Deleting an event on mobile versus desktop
On a computer, open the event by clicking its card on your Events page. At the top right of the event details, click the three dots. A menu appears with options including Edit Event, Cancel Event, and Delete Event. Click Delete Event, and Facebook asks you to confirm. Click Delete again to finish.
On an iPhone or Android phone, tap the event card to open it. Tap the three dots in the top right corner. Scroll down in the menu that appears and tap Delete Event. Confirm by tapping Delete when the confirmation box appears. The process is identical on both phone types.
The main difference is screen size — on a phone, you may need to scroll within the menu to see the delete option, while on a computer it appears when ready. Both routes delete the event completely and when ready.
The difference between deleting and cancelling an event
Facebook offers two separate options: Cancel Event and Delete Event. Cancelling an event keeps it visible on your page and in guests' calendars, but marks it as cancelled so everyone knows not to attend. The event remains in the historical record. Deleting removes it entirely so no one can see it ever existed.
Use Cancel Event if you want guests to know the event is not happening but you want to keep a record of it. This is useful for events that were widely promoted or that you might want to reschedule. Use Delete Event if you want the event to disappear completely — for example, if you created it by mistake, if it was a private event, or if you straightforward do not want it on your profile anymore.
Cancelled events still count toward your event history and appear on your profile if someone scrolls back far enough. Deleted events do not appear anywhere. Choose based on whether you want people to see that the event existed but did not happen, or whether you want no trace of it at all.
What to do if you cannot find the delete option
If the three-dot menu does not show a delete option, you may not be the event creator. Only the person who created the event can delete it. If someone else created it, you will see options like Not Interested, Decline, or Remove from Calendar instead. These remove the event from your own calendar without affecting anyone else's.
If you created the event but still cannot see the delete option, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Facebook app. Sometimes the menu does not load completely on the first try. If the problem persists, log out and log back in. This clears any temporary glitches that might be hiding the menu.
If you are using an older version of the Facebook app, update it from your phone's app store. Older versions sometimes have missing or different menu options. After updating, the delete option should appear in the three-dot menu.
Removing yourself from events you did not create
If someone else created an event and you want to remove it from your calendar, open the event and look for Not Interested or Decline. Clicking either of these removes the event from your calendar and your Events page. The event creator will see that you declined, but the event itself remains on their page and in other guests' calendars.
You can also click the three dots on the event card and select Remove from Calendar. This does the same thing — it takes the event off your calendar without deleting it for anyone else. The event creator is not notified that you removed it, though they may see your status change from Going or Interested to Declined.
If you want to hide an event without declining, you can also mute notifications for it. Open the event, click the three dots, and select Turn Off Notifications. The event stays on your calendar, but you will not receive reminders about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a deleted Facebook event?
No. Once you delete an event, Facebook does not keep a backup or recovery option. The event is permanently removed and cannot be restored. If you need the event back, you will have to create it again from scratch with the same details.
Will people know I deleted the event?
No notification is sent when you delete an event. People will straightforward see it disappear from their calendar and invitations. If you want them to know why the event is gone, you should message them or post about it separately.
What if I delete an event by accident?
You cannot undo the deletion through Facebook. Your only option is to create the event again. If you remember the details, this takes just a few minutes. If you do not, you may want to ask guests for the information before recreating it.
Can I delete an event someone else created?
No. Only the person who created the event can delete it. If you were invited to an event you do not want to attend, you can decline or remove it from your calendar, but you cannot delete it for other people.
Does deleting an event remove it from people's past events?
Yes. Once deleted, the event disappears from everyone's calendar, including their past events section. People will not be able to see it in their history or find it by searching.