Yes, it is possible to post a video in a Facebook event. Facebook events allow users to share photos, videos, and other multimedia content in addition to event details and discussions.
Posting a Video in a Facebook Event
Posting a video in a Facebook event is a great way to share important event information or promotions with invited guests. Here are the steps to post a video in a Facebook event:
- Go to the Facebook event page that you manage as the host or admin.
- Click on the “Photo/Video” button at the top of the event page.
- Select the video you want to upload from your computer or device.
- Enter a title or description for the video post.
- Click on the “Post” button to publish the video to the event page.
The video will now be visible on the event page for all invited guests to view. When guests visit the event page, the video will appear in the timeline along with other event posts.
Video Post Privacy
The privacy of the video depends on the privacy settings for the event:
- For public events, videos are public and viewable by anyone on Facebook.
- For private events, only invited guests can view videos.
- For group events, videos are visible to group members only.
So be sure to select the appropriate privacy setting for your event if you want to limit video visibility. You can change the event privacy at any time in the event settings.
Types of Videos to Post
Here are some ideas for videos that work well in Facebook events:
- Promotional videos – Highlight key details about the event, featured speakers, activities, etc.
- Speaker introduction videos – Let guests get to know the speakers/performers.
- Agenda/schedule videos – Provide an overview of what to expect at the event.
- Venue tours – Show guests what the venue looks like ahead of time.
- Highlight reels – For recurring events, show highlights from past years.
- Welcome message – A video welcome from the organizers or hosts.
Videos help get guests excited about the event and inform them in an engaging, visual way. Keep videos relevant, interesting, and 2-3 minutes long for the best engagement.
Other Multimedia for Events
In addition to videos, Facebook events also allow hosts to post:
- Photos – Share pictures of venues, speakers, swag, signage, past events, etc.
- GIFs and illustrations – Add some visual interest to event posts.
- Documents – Post PDFs of agendas, forms, menus, etc.
- Audio files – Share podcast or radio clips related to the event.
Mixing up photos, videos, and other media will help keep your event page lively and appealing for guests. Just be sure that any multimedia you post is relevant for attendees.
Best Practices
Here are some best practices for posting videos in Facebook events:
- Keep it short – Videos under 3 minutes perform best.
- Stay on topic – Ensure the video relates directly to the event.
- Post early and often – Share videos weeks before the event to build hype.
- Use captions – Add text captions to make videos accessible.
- Promote the video – Comment on the video post and share it to tease the content.
- Monitor responses – See which videos resonate best with your audience.
- Encourage sharing – Ask viewers to share the video with friends or groups.
Analytics
As an event admin or host, you can view analytics on how your event videos are performing:
- Video views – See how many times the video was viewed.
- Engaged users – Track how many unique users watched the video.
- Retention – Analyze how long viewers watched the video.
- Interactions – Check for likes, comments, and shares on the video post.
Reviewing these metrics can help you understand what types of videos resonate best with your target audience. This can inform what videos you post for future events.
Do Videos Expire?
Videos posted in Facebook events will remain available for viewing as long as the event page stays active. The videos do not have any expiration date.
If you delete a specific video from the event, guests will no longer be able to view it. However, any other videos will remain on the page.
Once the entire event is deleted or archived, all videos and multimedia will become inaccessible to guests. So if you want to preserve event videos long-term, be sure to download or back them up.
Boosting Event Videos
To expand the reach of your Facebook event videos, you can choose to “Boost” the posts:
- Go to the video post you want to boost
- Click on the “Boost Post” button
- Set your budget and targeting
- Review and submit your promotion
Boosting allows you to show your videos to a wider audience outside of just confirmed guests. This can help drive more event registrations and engagement with the content.
Embedding Event Videos Elsewhere
You can embed publicly available Facebook event videos on external websites or blogs using the video URL:
- Click the timestamp on the video post to open the permalink page.
- Copy the URL in the address bar.
- On your website, use the Facebook video embed code or plugin to link the video URL.
- Preview to ensure the video appears as expected.
Embedding makes Facebook event videos more discoverable and gives them greater reach beyond just the Facebook platform.
Conclusion
Posting videos in Facebook events is an excellent way to share visual, engaging content with confirmed and potential guests. Videos help promote events, inform attendees, generate hype, and encourage participation on the event page. As the event host, be sure to post a variety of relevant and interesting videos, monitor their performance, and encourage viewers to share the content.
| Event type | Ideal video length | Topics to cover |
|---|---|---|
| Conferences | 2-3 minutes | Speaker introductions, venue tours, agenda overview |
| Trade shows | 1-2 minutes | Product demos, booth tours, event highlights |
| Fundraisers | 3-4 minutes | Cause overview, donor testimonials, impact stories |
This table summarizes optimal video strategies for different event types. Conferences warrant longer videos while trade shows should keep it short and engaging. Tailor your video content accordingly while following Facebook’s best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I post a video on Facebook event cover photo?
No, Facebook does not allow videos for the cover photo. It must be an static image file. However, you can post as many videos to the timeline within the event.
Do I have to be the event host to post videos?
No, any invited admin or editor of the Facebook event can post videos. However, posting rights are controlled by the event host.
Is there a limit to how many videos I can add?
There is no specific limit to the number of videos you can post. However, hosts should be mindful not to spam the event timeline and should mix videos with other post types.
Can I delete or edit a posted video?
Yes, you can delete videos you have posted and re-upload a new version if needed. Just click the “X” on the video post or use the edit option.
Do all video formats work?
Facebook supports MP4 and MOV files. Length must be between 1 second and 4 hours, and size less than 4GB.