Hi.Events

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<h1>Hi.Events</h1>
<h3>Open-source event management and ticketing platform to sell tickets online for events of all sizes</h3>

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📚 Introduction

<a href="https://hi.events">Hi.Events</a> is a feature-rich, self-hosted event management and ticketing platform that helps you sell tickets online for all types of events. From conferences and workshops to club nights and concerts, Hi.Events provides everything you need to create, manage, and monetize your events with ease.

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⚡ Quick Deploy

Get started in minutes with our one-click deployment options:

☁️ Hi.Events Cloud

Looking for a faster way to get started?

Hi.Events Cloud is the fully managed version of Hi.Events — no setup, no servers, just instant access to everything you need to run your event.

• ✅ No installation required

• 🔐 Secure, scalable infrastructure

• 🚀 Automatic updates & new features

• 🧰 Ideal for event organizers who want to focus on their event, not their servers

Create your account in seconds and explore the platform right away:

👉 Try Hi.Events Cloud

🌟 Key Features

<a href="https://hi.events">Hi.Events</a> offers comprehensive tools to streamline your event management:

🎟 Ticketing & Product Sales

• Multiple Ticket Types: Free, Paid, Donation, and Tiered tickets.

• Capacity Management: Set event-wide or ticket-specific limits.

• Capacity Assignments: Manage shared capacity across multiple ticket types.

• Promo Codes: Discount codes for pre-sale access and special offers.

• Product Sales: Sell event-related products (e.g., t-shirts, add-ons).

• Taxes & Fees: Apply custom taxes and fees per product or order.

🏆 Event Management & Customization

• Event Dashboard: Real-time revenue, ticket sales, and attendee analytics.

• Homepage Designer: Customize event pages with a live preview editor.

• Embeddable Ticket Widget: Add a seamless ticketing experience to your website.

• SEO Tools: Customize event metadata for better search visibility.

• Product Categories: Organize products and tickets with category management.

• Offline Event Support: Provide instructions for physical events.

📧 Attendee & Order Management

• Custom Checkout Forms: Collect attendee details with tailored questions.

• Attendee Management: Search, edit, cancel, and message attendees.

• Order Management: Refund, cancel, and resend order details easily.

• Bulk Messaging: Email or message specific ticket holders.

• Data Exports: Export attendees and orders to CSV/XLSX.

📱 Mobile-Friendly & Check-In Tools

• QR Code Check-In: Web-based and mobile-friendly check-in tool.

• Check-In Lists: Generate and share access-controlled check-in lists.

• Multi-User Access: Role-based access control for event staff.

🔧 Integrations & Automation

• Webhooks Support: Automate tasks with Zapier, IFTTT, Make, or CRM integrations.

• Stripe Connect Integration: Organizers get instant payouts.

📊 Advanced Features

• Multi-Language Support: English, Deutsch, Español, Português, Français, 中文 (Zhōngwén), and more.

• Partial & Full Refunds: Manage refunds with detailed order tracking.

• Role-Based Access Control: Multiple user roles with permission management.

• REST API: Full API access for custom integrations.

• Invoicing System: Generate and send invoices with tax details, payment terms, and due dates.

• Offline Payment Support: Enable bank transfers, cash payments, or custom payment methods.

• Event Archive: Archive past events to keep the dashboard organized.

• Advanced Ticket Locking: Lock tickets behind promo codes or access restrictions.

• Advanced Reporting: Daily sales, tax breakdowns, product sales, and promo code usage reports.

🚀 Getting Started

🐳 Quick Start with Docker

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Please ensure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system. If not, you can download them from the
> official Docker website: Docker.

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone git@github.com:HiEventsDev/hi.events.git
   

2. Navigate to the Docker Directory:

   cd hi.events/docker/all-in-one
   

3. Generate the APP_KEY and JWT_SECRET

Generate the keys using the following commands:

Unix/Linux/MacOS:

   echo base64:$(openssl rand -base64 32)  # For APP_KEY
   openssl rand -base64 32                 # For JWT_SECRET
   

Windows:
Check the instructions in ./docker/all-in-one/README.md for generating the keys on Windows.

Add the generated values to the .env file located in ./docker/all-in-one/.env:

4. Start the Docker Containers:

   docker compose up -d
   

5. Create an account:

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8123/auth/register
   

ℹ️ For detailed setup instructions including production deployment, please refer to our getting started guide.

💜 Sponsors

Support the Project

If you find Hi.Events valuable for your organization, please consider supporting ongoing development:

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Or support us on: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/HiEventsDev" target="_blank">GitHub Sponsors</a> | <a href="https://opencollective.com/hievents" target="_blank">Open Collective</a>

📝 Change Log

Stay updated with our latest features and improvements on our GitHub releases page.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Please see our contributing guidelines for details on how to get involved.

❓ FAQ

Have questions? Our documentation has answers. For additional support, contact us at hello@hi.events.

📜 License

Hi.Events is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 license.

For more licensing information, including commercial licencing options, please visit our licensing page here.