Delete an event you created in three steps
To delete a Facebook event you created, open the event page, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and select "Delete Event." Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again and the event is gone. Your guests will receive a notification that the event has been cancelled.
The process is the same whether you're on a computer or the Facebook mobile app. If you're on your phone, the three-dot menu appears in the same spot at the top of the event details.
You can only delete events you created yourself. If someone else created the event, you can only remove yourself as a guest or decline the invitation.
Key Takeaways
- Open the event page, tap or click the three-dot menu, and select "Delete Event" to remove an event you created.
- Facebook sends a cancellation notice to all guests when you delete an event.
- You cannot delete events created by other people, but you can decline or remove yourself from the guest list.
- Deleted events cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.
- If you only want to hide an event from your timeline, you can edit it to "Private" instead of deleting it entirely.
Finding the event you want to delete
Start by navigating to the event. The easiest way is to search for it by name using the search bar at the top of Facebook. Type the event name and select it from the results. You can also find it by going to your profile, clicking "Events," and scrolling through your list of created events.
Once you're on the event page, you'll see all the details — the date, time, location, guest list, and any posts people have made about it. This is where you'll find the three-dot menu button in the top right corner of the page.
What happens when you delete an event
When you delete an event, Facebook removes it completely from your profile and from the platform. All guests receive a notification saying the event has been cancelled. The notification appears in their Facebook notifications and sometimes in their email if they had notifications turned on for that event.
Any posts, photos, or comments people made about the event will also be deleted. If guests had already shared the event on their own timelines or invited others, those shares will show as a broken link or removed content.
Once deleted, you cannot recover the event or its information. If you think you might want to reference the event later, take screenshots of the details before you delete it.
Deleting an event on the Facebook mobile app
Open the Facebook app and search for the event using the search bar at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the event to open it. At the top right of the event details, you'll see three horizontal dots — tap that menu.
Scroll down in the menu that appears and select "Delete Event." Facebook will ask you to confirm by tapping "Delete" one more time. The event will be removed immediately, and all guests will be notified.
If you want to keep the event but hide it
If you're not sure about permanently deleting the event, you have another option: edit it to make it private or change its status. Open the event, tap or click the three-dot menu, and select "Edit Event." From there, you can change the privacy setting from "Public" to "Private" so only invited guests can see it, or you can change the event status to "Cancelled" without fully deleting it.
Making an event private keeps it in your records and doesn't send a cancellation notice to guests. Changing the status to "Cancelled" notifies guests but keeps the event page visible to you for reference. Choose whichever option matches what you need to do.
Removing yourself from someone else's event
If someone else created the event and you want to remove yourself, open the event page and look for a button that says "Going," "Interested," or "Decline." Click or tap that button and select "Decline" or "Not Going." This removes you from the guest list without deleting the event itself.
You can also click the three-dot menu on the event page and select "Remove from Event" or "Leave Event," depending on which version of Facebook you're using. The event creator will see that you're no longer attending, but the event remains on their profile.
Troubleshooting: The delete option isn't showing
If you don't see the "Delete Event" option in the three-dot menu, you may not be the event creator. Only the person who created the event can delete it. Check whether someone else set up the event — if they did, you'll only see options to decline or remove yourself.
If you are the creator and the option still isn't showing, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Facebook app. Sometimes the menu doesn't load completely on the first try. If the problem continues, log out of Facebook and log back in, then try again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete an event if people have already RSVP'd?
Yes, you can delete an event at any time, even if guests have already responded. When you delete it, all guests receive a cancellation notification. They'll see that the event no longer exists and won't be able to access the event page.
Will guests know why I deleted the event?
No, Facebook only sends a notification that the event has been cancelled. It doesn't tell guests the reason you deleted it. If you want them to know why, you can send them a separate message before or after deleting the event.
What if I accidentally deleted an event?
Unfortunately, deleted events cannot be recovered. Facebook does not have an undo feature for deleted events. If you need to recreate it, you'll have to create a new event from scratch and re-invite your guests.
Can I delete an event that already happened?
Yes, you can delete past events just as easily as upcoming ones. The process is identical — open the event, click the three-dot menu, and select "Delete Event." Past events can be deleted at any time.
Does deleting an event remove it from my timeline?
Yes, deleting an event removes it from your timeline completely. It will no longer appear on your profile or in your activity history. Guests' posts about the event will also be removed from their timelines.