Events & Ticketing

Event QR code
generator

Create stunning QR codes for conferences, concerts, meetups, and corporate events. Share schedules, enable contactless check-in, and track every scan — free.

Create event QR code Try generator

Free · No account required · SVG + PNG download

Scan to RSVP

🎪 Conference🎵 Concert🤝 Meetup

iCal

calendar invite QR

Free

no account needed

SVG

print-ready export

Live

scan analytics (Pro)

Use cases

QR codes for every event moment

From pre-event registration to on-the-day check-in and post-event feedback, QR codes handle it all.

Contactless ticket scanning

Replace paper tickets with a QR code attendees scan at the door. Works on any smartphone — no app required.

iCal / calendar invites

Generate an Event QR code that adds your event directly to a guest's phone calendar with title, date, time, and location.

Venue & directions

Link your QR code to a Google Maps pin so attendees can navigate straight to the venue with one scan.

Speaker & schedule pages

Share live agendas, speaker bios, and session rooms without printing a single programme.

Countdown & reminders

Link to a registration page that automatically reminds registrants 48 hours before the event starts.

Networking & contact swap

Let attendees scan a vCard QR code from your badge or lanyard to save your contact details instantly.

How it works

Create your event QR code in 4 steps

Choose your event QR type

Select "Event" to create an iCal invite, or "URL" to link to your registration page, Eventbrite listing, or event website.

Fill in the event details

For iCal QR codes: enter the event name, start and end time, location, and a description. For URL: paste your registration link.

Match your event branding

Apply your event colours, upload a logo, and pick a dot style. Use the frame tool to add "Scan to Register" or "Scan for Schedule" text.

Download in print-ready format

Export as SVG for banners and posters, or high-resolution PNG for programmes and badges. Test the scan before printing.

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Works for every type of event

🎤 Conferences🎵 Concerts & Festivals🤝 Networking Events💍 Weddings🎓 Graduation Ceremonies🏃 Sports Events🍷 Wine Tastings🏢 Corporate Town Halls🎨 Art Exhibitions📚 Book Launches🏋️ Fitness Classes🎭 Theatre & Shows

FAQ

Event QR code questions

What type of QR code should I use for my event?▾

Use the "Event" type to create a QR code that adds an iCal invite directly to attendees' calendars. Use a URL QR code to link to your Eventbrite page, registration form, or event website. Use a vCard QR code on name badges so attendees can swap contact details.

Can I update the event QR code after printing?▾

Yes — with a dynamic QR code (Pro), you can change the destination URL anytime without reprinting. Perfect if your registration link changes or you need to redirect to a last-minute schedule update.

How big should event QR codes be on printed materials?▾

At least 1.5 × 1.5 inches (3.8 × 3.8 cm) for programmes and table cards. For banners and signage viewed from 10+ feet, aim for 6 × 6 inches or larger. Always maintain a quiet zone (white border) of at least 4 modules wide.

Can attendees scan without installing an app?▾

Yes. All modern iPhones (iOS 11+) and Android phones (Android 8+) can scan QR codes directly from the native camera app — no third-party app needed.

Can I track how many attendees scanned the event QR code?▾

With QR Maker Pro, you get scan analytics including total scans, unique scans, device types, daily trends, and scan locations — useful for measuring promotional reach before the event and check-in volume during it.

How do I create a QR code for an event?▾

To create a QR code for an event, select the Event payload in the QR Maker workspace, enter the event details (title, times, location, description), and generate the code. Scanners can instantly save the event calendar invite (.ical) to their phones.

How do I create a QR code for event registration?▾

To create a QR code for event registration, copy the link to your online registration form (such as Eventbrite or Google Forms), paste it into the URL field in QR Maker, apply your event branding or logo, and print the code on invitations or signage.

Event QR codes: the complete guide

🔑 Key Takeaways

✓Native iCal Sharing: Generate event QR codes that open calendar apps natively to add the event to attendees' schedules.
✓Contactless Check-In: Route users to event tickets, Eventbrite links, or custom RSVP forms to simplify registration and verify tickets on site.
✓Crawlable Event Details: Structured schemas ensure your events are indexed properly by AI search agents.

QR codes have become the backbone of modern event operations. They eliminate the friction of paper tickets, printed programmes, and typed-out Wi-Fi passwords — replacing all of them with a single scan from any smartphone.

iCal QR codes vs. URL QR codes for events

An iCal QR code encodes the event title, start time, end time, location, and description directly into the QR code. When a guest scans it, their phone calendar app opens and pre-populates all the details — one tap to save. This works entirely offline, which makes it reliable for printed invitations and mailed-out save-the-dates.

A URL QR code links to your registration page, Eventbrite listing, or event microsite. It requires an internet connection to resolve but lets you update the destination without reprinting — ideal for signage at recurring events.

Best practices for event QR codes

Test on multiple devices before printing at scale
Add clear CTA text — "Scan to add to calendar" or "Scan to RSVP"
Use high error correction (H level) if adding your logo
Print at minimum 1.5 × 1.5 inches; larger for signage viewed from a distance
Use dynamic QR codes for event-day updates like room changes
Track scans to measure your promotional reach

Event QR codegenerator