> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.drumtix.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Event Lifecycle

> Understanding draft, published, archived, cancelled, and deleted states.

Every Drumtix event moves through a set of states. Understanding what each state means helps you manage events safely.

## States

| State           | Visible to buyers | Sales open | Orders intact |
| --------------- | ----------------- | ---------- | ------------- |
| **Draft**       | No                | No         | —             |
| **Published**   | Yes               | Yes        | Yes           |
| **Unpublished** | No                | No         | Yes           |
| **Cancelled**   | No                | No         | Refunded      |
| **Archived**    | No                | No         | Yes           |
| **Deleted**     | No                | No         | Deleted       |

## Archiving an event

Archiving is the standard way to close out a past event. Archived events:

* Are removed from your active events list
* Can be viewed under the **Archived** filter
* Retain all orders, analytics, and financial data
* Cannot be restored to Published directly (contact support if needed)

Archive an event from **Event Settings → Danger Zone → Archive Event**.

## Cancelling an event

Cancelling an event triggers automatic refunds to all ticket buyers. Use this only if the event will not take place.

<Warning>
  Cancellation is irreversible. All tickets will be refunded and the event cannot be reopened.
</Warning>

Cancel from **Event Settings → Danger Zone → Cancel Event**.

## Deleting an event

Deleting permanently removes the event and all associated order data. This action cannot be undone.

<Warning>
  Only delete events that have no orders. If tickets have been sold, archive or cancel the event instead.
</Warning>