How to get Facebook event details
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.How to get Facebook event details (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 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
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%2F1501904507609251%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "facebook",
"id": "1501904507609251",
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/events/1501904507609251/",
"name": "The Best of Chicago Comedy Showcase at Zanies Rosemont",
"description": "Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter as Chicago's comedy scene brings its A-game to the stage! \"The Best of Chicago Showcase\" features a dynamic lineup of the city's funniest stand-up comedians, delivering a blend of fresh, cutting-edge material and beloved, time-tested jokes.",
"startDate": "2026-08-20T00:00:00+00:00",
"startTime": "Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT",
"duration": null,
"eventType": null,
"isOnline": false,
"isPast": null,
"isCanceled": false,
"address": "Rosemont",
"image": "https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/729939829_1455156393312553_7424802617478099383_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1200x628&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=75d36f&_nc_ohc=NbH0PON4qgEQ7kNvwFpe5NR&_nc_oc=Adq5ueEQtrEOiuAgFzOO0Af3DxO_gOQ9fm_C3askwZrW4mBPiabjqlDsciP5zxSWkxE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&_nc_gid=uzyVymY6OIZIjd0SLNBHbw&_nc_ss=73289&oh=00_AQB9zBIyvpIeNL7Q6dm6HB53eQMi0VaaM9zGnnCw3Eqyvg&oe=6A62C921",
"usersGoing": null,
"usersInterested": null,
"usersResponded": 3,
"location": {
"name": "5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States, Illinois 60018",
"city": "Rosemont, IL",
"latitude": 41.97826,
"longitude": -87.86738,
"countryCode": "US"
},
"organizer": "Zanies Rosemont Comedy Club",
"organizers": [
{
"id": null,
"name": "Zanies Rosemont Comedy Club",
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/RosemontZanies",
"verified": false
}
],
"ticketsUrl": "https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/74170542/the-best-of-chicago-showcase-rosemont-zanies-rosemont",
"categories": [
{
"label": "Comedy",
"url": null
}
],
"externalLinks": []
}
}Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Facebook 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. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set 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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