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One method to resolve this is by disabling any columns that you don’t need from the Screen Options<\/strong> tab in the upper righthand corner of the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer not to disable specific options, an alternative approach is to adjust the columns using a third-party plugin like Admin Columns<\/a>. This plugin is freely accessible through the WordPress Plugin Directory. If you’re unable to find The Events Calendar<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard menu, don\u2019t worry \u2014 this is usually caused by a plugin conflict, user permission issue, or a temporary error after an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to quickly restore access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve followed all the steps above and still don\u2019t see the Events admin menu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some users encounter a situation where event blocks or editor panels disappear<\/strong> while editing events. This can prevent you from seeing Event Details<\/strong>, Ticket Options<\/strong>, or Custom Fields<\/strong>, making it difficult to manage your calendar effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This guide explains why this happens<\/strong>, how to troubleshoot it<\/strong>, and best practices to prevent it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The disappearing editor panels usually happen due to conflicts between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Many users report that switching the editor mode back and forth restores missing panels.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u26a0\ufe0f Screen Options are user-specific; other admins may see different panels.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Common culprits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your site uses admin caching or a page caching plugin<\/strong>, clear all caches and reload the editor. Sometimes stale JS or CSS can prevent panels from displaying properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Events Calendar Is Missing from the Admin Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Temporarily deactivate all other plugins except The Events Calendar:
1. Go to Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong>
2. Deactivate everything except The Events Calendar<\/strong>
3. Check if the Events<\/strong> menu appears in the admin sidebar
If it does, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the conflict. For a detailed guide to conflict testing, check out this article:
\ud83d\udd0dTesting for Conflicts<\/a>
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Your theme may be overriding or hiding admin menus. To test:
1. Go to Appearance \u2192 Themes<\/strong>
2. Activate a default theme like Twenty Twenty-Four<\/strong>
3. Refresh your dashboard
If the Events menu appears, the issue lies within your theme\u2019s functions.php<\/code> or custom admin menu logic.
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Only users with the correct capabilities (like Administrators) can access the Events menu.
\u2705 If you’re using a role editor plugin (e.g., User Role Editor), make sure your role has the edit_tribe_events<\/code> capability.
\u2705 Try logging in as an Administrator to check if the menu appears.
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There may have been an incomplete or corrupted plugin update. To safely reinstall:
1. Download the latest version from WordPress.org<\/a>
2. Go to Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong>
3. Deactivate and delete The Events Calendar<\/strong> (your events will be safe)
4. Click Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong>, then reinstall and activate it
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If your functions.php<\/code> or a custom plugin contains code like this:remove_menu_page('edit.php?post_type=tribe_events');<\/code>
\u2026it will hide the Events menu. Search for similar custom code and remove or comment it out.
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Disappearing Event Blocks or Editor Panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Event Blocks or Panels Disappear<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Check Gutenberg \/ Classic Editor Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Check Screen Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Disable Conflicting Plugins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Test Theme Compatibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Clear Caches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Additional Tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n