[2024]How to Delete Calendar Events on iPhone or iPad?

iPhone calendar can be used to remind you of important events, birthdays, holidays, etc. If you use your calendar to record events frequently, then over time, the calendar may get bogged down with old useless entries.

But most users don’t know how to delete these Calendar entries. In this article, we will guide you on the way to delete Calendar events on iPhone or iPad.

Part 1. Delete All Calendar Events on iPhone

If you plan to delete all calendar events on iPhone, following are the steps:

• Run iTunes and connect your iPhone to computer with an original USB cable.
• When you see your iPhone icon in the ‘Device’ section, click on ‘Info’ and all the syncing options will be listed.
• Uncheck the ‘Sync Calendar’ option and click on ‘Remove Calendars’ to delete the calendar.

Part 2. Delete Single Calendar Event on iPhone/iPad

The process to delete old and useless calendar events on your iPhone or iPad is quite easy. Just follow these simple steps to do it:

• Open the Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad.
• Locate the event by tapping on the data when it takes place. Or you can find the even name using the search function.
• Tap on “Delete Event” at the bottom of the event page.
• Then either choose to “Delete This Event Only” or “Delete All Future Events” in the popup that appears.

If you’re trying to delete Calendar events on your iPhone but there is no Delete option appears, don’t worry, you can try to disable iCloud sharing for Calendar to get rid of the problem. Please note that this will delete all the Calendar data and events including the problematic one. You’d better use this method if you’re OK with that.

Bunus Tip: How to Retrieve Deleted Calendar Events on iPhone

If you lost some important calendar events on your iPhone or you accidentally delete them, don’t worry, you can still retrieve them back even without backup. FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery is a powerful tool that can help you recover lost data directly from iPhone/iPad if you don’t have a backup for the missing data. Some of its most useful features include the following:

• With it, you can recover up to 22 different types of data including contacts, photos, messages, videos and so many more.
• It is useful for the recovery of data from an iOS device when you don’t have a backup or retrieving the missing data from your iTunes or iCloud backups.
• It also recovers lost data under various circumstances including accidental deletion, lost or broken device, data loss due to an iOS update or jailbreak and other common scenarios.
• It supports all iOS devices and all versions of the iOS firmware, including iPhone 16 and iOS 18.

Here’s how to recover deleted Calendar events on iPhone without backup:

Step 1: Download and Install FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery on to your computer and launch the program. In the main window, choose “Recover Data from iOS Devices” to get started.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer and wait for the program to detect the device. Once your device is recognized, choose “Calendar & Attachment” as well as other types of data you want to recover.

Step 3: Then click on “Scan” and the program will scan the device for the deleted/missing events. The scan may take some time depending on the amount of data on the device.

Step 4: Once the scan is complete, you should see the calendars on the device listed in the next window. Select the entries you would like to recover and then click “Recover” to retrieve them.

FAQs about iPhone Calendar

Q. How to delete spam calendar events on iPhone?

When you play a game using your iPhone and unintentionally hit a ad, you will the receive annoying ad notifications or calendar invites. To delete calendar spam,

• Open the Calendar app and select an unwanted calendar event.
• Click on Unsubscribe to delete it.  

Q2. Can I delete iPhone calendar by removing my account?

Of course you can. Go to your iPhone Settings app, click on Calendar app and select your account. Then click on Delete Account to delete the Celendar events on iPhone.

Q3. How to Backup Calendar Events on iPhone/iPad?

Before deleting the calendar events on your iPhone or iPad, it may be a good idea to back up the events on your computer. This way, if you change your mind, you can always get them back by simply restoring the backup. One of the best ways to create an accessible backup is using FoneGeek Backup & Restore (iOS). This iPhone data management tool is ideal when you want to transfer and backup data iPhone/iPad to the computer.

Control Your Calendar Now!

Now you know how to delete calendar events on your iPhone, you can manage your schedule effectively. If your iPhone still has other issues, leave a comment below and let us know.