Calendar Layouts: Month, List & Accordion Views

Choose from three beautiful calendar layouts. Each optimized for different use cases and page placements.

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Three Calendar Layouts to Choose From

Each layout offers a different way to display your events. Choose based on your needs, space available, and customer preferences.

📅 Month View Calendar

The classic calendar layout everyone knows and loves.

Best For:
  • Stores with many events spread throughout the month
  • Customers who want to see the full monthly schedule
  • Dedicated calendar/events pages
  • Desktop-heavy traffic
Features:
  • Full month grid layout
  • Navigate between months easily
  • Multiple events per day visible
  • Color-coded event categories
  • Hover for quick event preview
Perfect For:
  • Art galleries showing exhibition schedules
  • Theaters with performance calendars
  • Studios with many daily classes
  • Venues with busy event schedules

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Traditional grid showing dates and events in familiar calendar format

📋 List View Calendar

Vertical timeline perfect for upcoming events.

Best For:
  • Mobile-first stores
  • Homepage event highlights
  • Showing detailed event information
  • Chronological event display
Features:
  • Vertical list of upcoming events
  • Shows event details, images, and descriptions
  • Extremely mobile-friendly
  • Easy scrolling through events
  • Load more events on demand
Perfect For:
  • Workshop providers showcasing upcoming classes
  • Boutiques highlighting sales and events
  • Bookstores promoting author events
  • Any store wanting to feature event details

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Clean vertical list showing events chronologically with full details

📂 Accordion Calendar

Collapsible design that saves space.

Best For:
  • Sidebar placement
  • Narrow page sections
  • Footer areas
  • Compact event display
Features:
  • Events grouped by date
  • Click to expand each day's events
  • Space-saving collapsed view
  • Mobile-optimized
  • Clean, organized presentation
Perfect For:
  • Stores wanting events on every page via sidebar
  • Sites with limited space for calendar
  • Showing events without dominating the page
  • Minimalist store designs

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Collapsible sections showing events day-by-day in compact format

Layout Comparison

Feature Month View List View Accordion View
Best for Mobile Good Excellent Excellent
Space Required Full width Medium-Full Minimal
Event Details Shown On click/hover Inline On expand
Best Placement Dedicated page Homepage, main content Sidebar, footer
Shows Multiple Months Navigate between Scrollable Expandable
Event Density High (many events) Medium High (collapsed)
User Familiarity Very familiar Intuitive Intuitive

How to Choose the Right Layout

Choose Month View If:
  • You have many events throughout each month
  • Customers need to plan weeks or months ahead
  • You have a dedicated events/calendar page
  • You want the traditional calendar experience
Choose List View If:
  • Most traffic comes from mobile devices
  • You want to feature upcoming events on homepage
  • Event details and images are important
  • You have a mix of near-term and future events
Choose Accordion View If:
  • You want events visible on multiple pages (sidebar)
  • Space is limited
  • You prefer a clean, minimalist look
  • You want collapsible, organized event display

Not Sure? You Can Switch Anytime

All layouts use the same event data. Switch between layouts anytime to find what works best for your store and customers.

Many stores use multiple layouts - month view on their Events page, and list view on their homepage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use multiple layouts on different pages?

Yes! Use month view on your events page, list view on your homepage, and accordion in your sidebar. Each layout displays the same events.

Can I switch layouts after choosing one?

Absolutely! Switch layouts anytime from the calendar settings. Your events remain the same, only the display changes.

Are all layouts mobile-responsive?

Yes, all three layouts are fully responsive. List and accordion views are especially optimized for mobile.

Can I customize the appearance of each layout?

Yes! All layouts support full customization of colors, fonts, and display options.

Which layout is most popular?

Month view is popular for dedicated calendar pages, while list view is most popular for homepage event highlights.

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