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How to get Facebook event details

TL;DR
To get Facebook event details, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/facebook/event-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 2 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get a Facebook event — title, time, place, host, and attendance signals as structured JSON.
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How to get Facebook event details (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the Facebook Event Details API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/facebook/event-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 3

    Read the JSON response

    Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/facebook/event-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F2905221439853710%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "facebook",
    "id": "2905221439853710",
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/events/2905221439853710/",
    "name": "Comedy Dance Chicago",
    "description": "Experience the Best of Comedy Dance Chicago! This high-energy laugh-riot features fan favorites and hilarious hits from the group's first decade of performances. A joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music, and dance, this feel-good show is sure to have you smiling, laughing, and bopping in your seat. You might even end up on stage!With over 105 million views on social media, these dancin' fools have delighted audiences both online and on stage with their relatable humor and infectious energy. From pumpkin spice lattes to good old-fashioned staring contests, Comedy Dance Chicago turns everyday moments into delightfully absurd comedy.Get ready for an endorphin-releasing experience packed with big laughs, big moves, and hilariously unforgettable antics! Rated PG-13.\r\n\r\n\r\nTICKETS: $35.00 (Including Fees)\r\n\r\nCall the Opera House Box Office: (815) 338-5300 or email tickets@woodstockil.gov  with any questions",
    "startDate": "2026-09-20T00:30:00+00:00",
    "startTime": "2026-09-20T00:30:00+00:00",
    "duration": null,
    "eventType": null,
    "isOnline": false,
    "isPast": null,
    "isCanceled": false,
    "address": "121 West Van Buren Street\r\nWoodstock, IL 60098",
    "image": "https://scontent-iad6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/730584696_1593348489465875_6836066750615974362_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1200x628&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=75d36f&_nc_ohc=7q8kVsMfR9gQ7kNvwFA-Lt4&_nc_oc=AdqUAyfqRuJbRKef9qcwZliy7SBqMq7DJVbIpIVu1OzoQ7FwDmzpkxfTmjaN1xZFvyg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad6-1.xx&_nc_gid=fRItvYcsak6Jf_t3Arhc2w&_nc_ss=79289&oh=00_AQCdEiSyQTejdR8zUteD3WcaKib87lJnaCF45C5ICYbTWA&oe=6A61831C",
    "usersGoing": null,
    "usersInterested": null,
    "usersResponded": 8,
    "location": {
      "name": "121 West Van Buren Street\r\nWoodstock, IL 60098",
      "city": "Woodstock",
      "latitude": 42.31422,
      "longitude": -88.44763,
      "countryCode": null
    },
    "organizer": "Woodstock Opera House",
    "organizers": [
      {
        "id": null,
        "name": "Woodstock Opera House",
        "url": "https://www.facebook.com/woodstockoperahouse",
        "verified": null
      }
    ],
    "ticketsUrl": null,
    "categories": [
      "Comedy"
    ],
    "externalLinks": []
  }
}

Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesFacebook event URL, e.g. https://facebook.com/events/ID. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.
cachebooleanNoSet true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Facebook Event Details API do?

The Facebook Event Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Facebook event using one GET request to /v1/facebook/event-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Facebook Event Details API cost?

Each successful call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Facebook API key or OAuth?

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Facebook Event Details API suitable for production use?

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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