What exactly is an Event?

What exactly is an event?

An event is a show that takes place at a specific venue at a specific time.

That seems quite simple, but there's a lot of complexity hidden behind this definition.

An event will be of a specific genre – music, theater, comedy, dance etc.

An event will include one or many performances. A performance may be of a specific piece, or may be improvised on the spot.

Each performance will involve a number of artists, each taking on one or many roles.

The event may repeat over a series of days - in which case it's part of a run. All the events in a run usually happen in the same venue. If the event changes venue then it's a tour. 

Each event in a run may be slightly different. The actors in a play may change, or the supporting band at a gig may be different each night.

Festivals adds another element of complexity. A festival will be a collection of events, all happening in a collection of venues around a single location over a short time period.