What is changing

Microsoft will retire Teams Live Events on 30 June 2026. After this date, you will no longer be available to create or run events on Teams Live Events.

Teams and staff who currently use Teams Live Events should move to Teams Townhall, which has been designed to replace Live Events.

Find out more about Townhall.

What this means for you

Key dates

Up to 30 June 2026

You can still schedule and run Teams Live Events.

After 30 June 2026

  • You cannot schedule a Live Event for any date after this day
  • If a Live Event was scheduled before February 2026, it will continue to run until February 2027

From 1 July 2026

  • All new large events must be created in Teams Townhall
  • Teams Live Events will no longer be available to schedule

February 2027

Teams Live Events will be retired.

How Teams Townhall compares to Live Events

  • Works in a similar way to Teams Live Events
  • Uses familiar presenter and attendee roles
  • Supports large broadcasts and structured events
  • Offers improved features and a more straightforward setup

Submit a ticket through TOPdesk if you have a large or important event and need support.

What to do next

  • Start using Teams Townhall for new event bookings
  • Update any guides, documentation, or internal resources that refer to Teams Live Events
  • Check any events planned for late 2026 or 2027 and switch them to Teams Townhall

Submit a ticket through TOPdesk if you need planning support or are unsure which format to choose.

About the new Teams Townhall experience

Teams Townhall is designed as an improved replacement for Live Events, offering more flexibility and better integration with Teams.

Browser requirements

To use all features of Town Halls (including Q&A and commenting), use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

If you join using Firefox or Safari, you can watch the event, but you cannot use interactive features such as Q&A, chat, or comments.

Training and guidance

Microsoft provides training and resources to help staff move from Teams Live Events to Teams Townhall.

Useful sessions include:

Find more resources on the Microsoft Teams Events Readiness site.