How to Send WP Event Manager Data to Mailchimp

Mailchimp is a platform platform. If you want WP Event Manager event synced to Mailchimp, you could pay for a cloud automation service. Or you could do it directly from WordPress. This is the direct route.

Why not just use Zapier?

For connecting WP Event Manager to platform, a cloud automation service adds cost and a dependency on an external server. AFI runs on your site with no task limits.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with WP Event Manager installed and configured.
• A Mailchimp account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Mailchimp to AFI

Mailchimp uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → Mailchimp, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it WP Event Manager to Mailchimp.

2. Pick your trigger

Select WP Event Manager as the form provider. AFI fires when an event is submitted or a registration is received, giving you access to organizer name, email, event title, event date, venue, and ticket type.

3. Select Mailchimp as the destination

Choose Mailchimp from the platform dropdown and pick Add Record. This creates a record in Mailchimp.

4. Map fields

Match each Mailchimp field on the left to the corresponding WP Event Manager field on the right. Common mappings include organizer name, email, event title, event date, venue, and ticket type. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Only want to send certain records? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Trigger a test event in WP Event Manager. Check Mailchimp to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version maps name and email to Mailchimp with unlimited records. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-record fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Which WP Event Manager events trigger the integration?

AFI fires when an event is submitted or a registration is received. This covers new submissions and relevant status changes.

Will adding this slow down my site?

No. AFI sends data to the destination after the event completes. Your site performance is not affected.

Can I send data to multiple platforms?

Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every record flows to all of them simultaneously.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect WP Event Manager to Mailchimp in minutes.