An event QR code lets people scan and instantly add your event to their calendar. Works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar (iOS), Outlook, and most other calendar apps.

How Event QR Codes Work

Event QR codes use the iCalendar (.ics) format encoded directly in the QR. When someone scans:

• iPhone: Opens in Calendar app with event details pre-filled
• Android: Opens Google Calendar or shows "Add to calendar" prompt
• Desktop: Downloads an .ics file that opens in Outlook, Apple Calendar, or Google Calendar

One scan, and the event is on their calendar with title, time, location, and all.

Event QR Code Use Cases

Wedding Invitations

Include a QR code on your wedding website or invitation. Guests scan to instantly add the date, time, and venue to their calendar. No more "what day was that again?" texts.

Corporate Events & Conferences

Put event QR codes on promotional materials, email signatures, or conference signage. Attendees add to their calendar with one scan.

Webinars & Online Events

Include the event QR code in promotional graphics. Links the calendar event to your webinar URL.

Appointment Reminders

Salons, consultants, and service businesses can let clients scan to add appointment reminders.

Community Meetups

Posters and flyers for meetups can include a QR code. Interested people add it to their calendar instantly.

What's Included

• Event Title — The name of your event
• Start Date & Time — When it begins
• End Date & Time — When it ends
• Location — Physical address or meeting link

Static vs Dynamic Event QR Codes

This generator creates a static QR code — the event details are encoded directly in the QR. If the event time or location changes, you'll need to generate a new QR code.

For dynamic event QR codes — link to an event page, RSVP form, or schedule you can update anytime. Track scans by device and location, measure conversions, and split-test landing pages from a single printed code. Try QRPro Free →

Tips for Success

• Test on both platforms — Verify it works on iPhone and Android before printing
• Use clear titles — "John & Sarah's Wedding" is better than "Our Big Day"
• Include timezone — If your event is at 7pm, clarify if that's local time
• Add "Scan to Add to Calendar" — Label the QR code so people know what to do