diff --git a/backend/migrations/core/061_add_event_types_table.js b/backend/migrations/core/061_add_event_types_table.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..08819893
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/migrations/core/061_add_event_types_table.js
@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+/**
+ * Migration: Add event_types table
+ *
+ * Creates a customizable event types system to replace hardcoded event types.
+ * This allows users to:
+ * - Rename existing event types (wedding, birthday, corporate, other)
+ * - Create custom event types with custom slug prefixes
+ * - Associate default theme presets with event types
+ *
+ * Backward compatible: Existing events keep their event_type strings.
+ * New events can use either legacy strings or custom event type slug_prefix.
+ */
+
+const { createTableIfNotExists, insertIfNotExists } = require('../helpers');
+
+exports.up = async function(knex) {
+  console.log('Creating event_types table...');
+
+  // Create event_types table
+  const hasEventTypesTable = await knex.schema.hasTable('event_types');
+  if (!hasEventTypesTable) {
+    await knex.schema.createTable('event_types', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('name', 100).notNullable(); // Display name: "Family Shoot"
+      table.string('slug_prefix', 50).unique().notNullable(); // URL prefix: "family"
+      table.string('emoji', 10); // Icon emoji: "👨‍👩‍👧"
+      table.string('theme_preset', 50); // Default theme: "elegantWedding"
+      table.text('theme_config'); // Custom theme JSON overrides (optional)
+      table.integer('display_order').defaultTo(0); // Sorting in dropdowns
+      table.boolean('is_system').defaultTo(false); // Protect default types
+      table.boolean('is_active').defaultTo(true); // Allow hiding types
+      table.timestamp('created_at').defaultTo(knex.fn.now());
+      table.timestamp('updated_at').defaultTo(knex.fn.now());
+
+      // Indexes for performance
+      table.index('slug_prefix');
+      table.index('display_order');
+      table.index('is_active');
+    });
+    console.log('event_types table created');
+  } else {
+    console.log('event_types table already exists, skipping creation');
+  }
+
+  // Seed default event types (matching current hardcoded values)
+  const existingTypes = await knex('event_types').select('slug_prefix');
+  const existingSlugs = existingTypes.map(t => t.slug_prefix);
+
+  const defaultTypes = [
+    {
+      name: 'Wedding',
+      slug_prefix: 'wedding',
+      emoji: '💒',
+      theme_preset: 'elegantWedding',
+      display_order: 1,
+      is_system: true,
+      is_active: true
+    },
+    {
+      name: 'Birthday',
+      slug_prefix: 'birthday',
+      emoji: '🎂',
+      theme_preset: 'birthdayFun',
+      display_order: 2,
+      is_system: true,
+      is_active: true
+    },
+    {
+      name: 'Corporate',
+      slug_prefix: 'corporate',
+      emoji: '🏢',
+      theme_preset: 'corporateTimeline',
+      display_order: 3,
+      is_system: true,
+      is_active: true
+    },
+    {
+      name: 'Other',
+      slug_prefix: 'other',
+      emoji: '📸',
+      theme_preset: 'default',
+      display_order: 4,
+      is_system: true,
+      is_active: true
+    }
+  ];
+
+  const typesToInsert = defaultTypes.filter(type => !existingSlugs.includes(type.slug_prefix));
+
+  if (typesToInsert.length > 0) {
+    await knex('event_types').insert(typesToInsert);
+    console.log(`Inserted ${typesToInsert.length} default event types`);
+  } else {
+    console.log('Default event types already exist, skipping seed');
+  }
+
+  console.log('Migration 061_add_event_types_table completed successfully');
+};
+
+exports.down = async function(knex) {
+  console.log('Rolling back event_types table...');
+
+  // Drop the table (data will be lost)
+  await knex.schema.dropTableIfExists('event_types');
+
+  console.log('event_types table dropped');
+};
diff --git a/backend/server.js b/backend/server.js
index 8a277fb8..f2c3bf59 100644
--- a/backend/server.js
+++ b/backend/server.js
@@ -437,6 +437,7 @@ app.use('/api/admin/photo-export', require('./src/routes/adminPhotoExport'));
 app.use('/api/admin/css-templates', require('./src/routes/adminCssTemplates'));
 app.use('/api/admin/events', require('./src/routes/adminEventRename'));
 app.use('/api/admin/users', require('./src/routes/adminUsers'));
+app.use('/api/admin/event-types', require('./src/routes/adminEventTypes'));
 app.use('/api/invite', require('./src/routes/acceptInvite'));
 app.use('/api/public/settings', require('./src/routes/publicSettings'));
 app.use('/api/public', require('./src/routes/publicCMS'));
diff --git a/backend/src/routes/adminEventTypes.js b/backend/src/routes/adminEventTypes.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f18f4286
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/src/routes/adminEventTypes.js
@@ -0,0 +1,258 @@
+/**
+ * Admin Event Types Routes
+ * CRUD operations for managing customizable event types
+ *
+ * @module routes/adminEventTypes
+ */
+
+const express = require('express');
+const { body, param, validationResult } = require('express-validator');
+const { logActivity } = require('../database/db');
+const { adminAuth } = require('../middleware/auth');
+const { requirePermission } = require('../middleware/permissions');
+const eventTypeService = require('../services/eventTypeService');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+
+const router = express.Router();
+
+/**
+ * GET /admin/event-types
+ * Get all event types (for admin management)
+ */
+router.get('/', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.view'), async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const includeInactive = req.query.includeInactive === 'true';
+    const eventTypes = await eventTypeService.getAllEventTypes({
+      activeOnly: !includeInactive
+    });
+
+    res.json({ eventTypes });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error fetching event types:', { error: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch event types' });
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * GET /admin/event-types/active
+ * Get only active event types (for dropdowns/selection)
+ */
+router.get('/active', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const eventTypes = await eventTypeService.getActiveEventTypes();
+    res.json({ eventTypes });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error fetching active event types:', { error: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch event types' });
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * GET /admin/event-types/:id
+ * Get a single event type by ID
+ */
+router.get('/:id', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.view'), [
+  param('id').isInt().withMessage('Invalid event type ID')
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { id } = req.params;
+    const eventType = await eventTypeService.getEventTypeById(parseInt(id));
+
+    if (!eventType) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Event type not found' });
+    }
+
+    res.json(eventType);
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error fetching event type:', { error: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to fetch event type' });
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * POST /admin/event-types
+ * Create a new event type
+ */
+router.post('/', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.edit'), [
+  body('name').notEmpty().trim().withMessage('Name is required'),
+  body('slug_prefix')
+    .notEmpty()
+    .trim()
+    .isLength({ min: 2, max: 50 })
+    .matches(/^[a-z0-9-]+$/i)
+    .withMessage('Slug prefix must be 2-50 characters and contain only letters, numbers, and hyphens'),
+  body('emoji').optional().trim(),
+  body('theme_preset').optional().trim(),
+  body('theme_config').optional(),
+  body('display_order').optional().isInt({ min: 0 })
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const {
+      name,
+      slug_prefix,
+      emoji,
+      theme_preset,
+      theme_config,
+      display_order
+    } = req.body;
+
+    const eventType = await eventTypeService.createEventType({
+      name,
+      slug_prefix,
+      emoji,
+      theme_preset,
+      theme_config,
+      display_order
+    });
+
+    // Log activity
+    await logActivity('event_type_created',
+      { name, slug_prefix },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
+    );
+
+    res.status(201).json(eventType);
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error creating event type:', { error: error.message });
+
+    if (error.code === 'DUPLICATE_SLUG_PREFIX') {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: error.message });
+    }
+
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to create event type' });
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * PUT /admin/event-types/:id
+ * Update an event type
+ */
+router.put('/:id', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.edit'), [
+  param('id').isInt().withMessage('Invalid event type ID'),
+  body('name').optional().notEmpty().trim().withMessage('Name cannot be empty'),
+  body('slug_prefix')
+    .optional()
+    .trim()
+    .isLength({ min: 2, max: 50 })
+    .matches(/^[a-z0-9-]+$/i)
+    .withMessage('Slug prefix must be 2-50 characters and contain only letters, numbers, and hyphens'),
+  body('emoji').optional().trim(),
+  body('theme_preset').optional().trim(),
+  body('theme_config').optional(),
+  body('display_order').optional().isInt({ min: 0 }),
+  body('is_active').optional().isBoolean()
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { id } = req.params;
+    const updates = req.body;
+
+    const eventType = await eventTypeService.updateEventType(parseInt(id), updates);
+
+    // Log activity
+    await logActivity('event_type_updated',
+      { id, changes: Object.keys(updates) },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
+    );
+
+    res.json(eventType);
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error updating event type:', { error: error.message });
+
+    if (error.code === 'NOT_FOUND') {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: error.message });
+    }
+    if (error.code === 'DUPLICATE_SLUG_PREFIX') {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: error.message });
+    }
+
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to update event type' });
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * DELETE /admin/event-types/:id
+ * Delete an event type (only non-system types with no events)
+ */
+router.delete('/:id', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.edit'), [
+  param('id').isInt().withMessage('Invalid event type ID')
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { id } = req.params;
+    const result = await eventTypeService.deleteEventType(parseInt(id));
+
+    // Log activity
+    await logActivity('event_type_deleted',
+      { id, name: result.deleted.name, slug_prefix: result.deleted.slug_prefix },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
+    );
+
+    res.json({ message: 'Event type deleted successfully' });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error deleting event type:', { error: error.message });
+
+    if (error.code === 'NOT_FOUND') {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: error.message });
+    }
+    if (error.code === 'SYSTEM_TYPE' || error.code === 'IN_USE') {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: error.message });
+    }
+
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to delete event type' });
+  }
+});
+
+/**
+ * POST /admin/event-types/reorder
+ * Reorder event types by providing an array of IDs in the desired order
+ */
+router.post('/reorder', adminAuth, requirePermission('settings.edit'), [
+  body('orderedIds').isArray().withMessage('orderedIds must be an array'),
+  body('orderedIds.*').isInt().withMessage('Each ID must be an integer')
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { orderedIds } = req.body;
+    const eventTypes = await eventTypeService.reorderEventTypes(orderedIds);
+
+    // Log activity
+    await logActivity('event_types_reordered',
+      { newOrder: orderedIds },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
+    );
+
+    res.json({ eventTypes, message: 'Event types reordered successfully' });
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error reordering event types:', { error: error.message });
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to reorder event types' });
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;
diff --git a/backend/src/routes/adminEvents-enhanced.js b/backend/src/routes/adminEvents-enhanced.js
index 73f528e7..672df8ab 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/adminEvents-enhanced.js
+++ b/backend/src/routes/adminEvents-enhanced.js
@@ -6,8 +6,10 @@ const { buildShareLinkVariants } = require('../services/shareLinkService');
 const { requirePermission } = require('../middleware/permissions');
 
 // Enhanced event creation with password validation
+// Note: This is a partial/reference file - dynamic event type validation should be implemented
+// similar to adminEvents.js using eventTypeService.isValidEventType()
 router.post('/', adminAuth, requirePermission('events.create'), [
-  body('event_type').isIn(['wedding', 'birthday', 'corporate', 'other']),
+  body('event_type').notEmpty().trim(), // Dynamic validation via eventTypeService
   body('event_name').notEmpty().trim(),
   body('event_date').isDate(),
   body('customer_email').isEmail().normalizeEmail(),
diff --git a/backend/src/routes/adminEvents.js b/backend/src/routes/adminEvents.js
index a86b15e1..2742c2fc 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/adminEvents.js
+++ b/backend/src/routes/adminEvents.js
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ const { validatePasswordInContext, getBcryptRounds } = require('../utils/passwor
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 const { buildShareLinkVariants } = require('../services/shareLinkService');
 const { parseBooleanInput, parseStringInput, parseJsonInput } = require('../utils/parsers');
+const eventTypeService = require('../services/eventTypeService');
 
 // Helper to get event field requirements from settings
 const getEventFieldRequirements = async () => {
@@ -112,7 +113,13 @@ const hasCustomerContactColumns = async () => {
 
 // Create new event
 router.post('/', adminAuth, requirePermission('events.create'), [
-  body('event_type').isIn(['wedding', 'birthday', 'corporate', 'other']),
+  body('event_type').notEmpty().trim().custom(async (value) => {
+    const isValid = await eventTypeService.isValidEventType(value);
+    if (!isValid) {
+      throw new Error('Invalid event type');
+    }
+    return true;
+  }),
   body('event_name').notEmpty().trim(),
   body('event_date').optional().isDate(),
   body('customer_name').optional().trim(),
@@ -250,6 +257,10 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, requirePermission('events.create'), [
       }
     }
     
+    // Get event type info for slug generation
+    const eventTypeInfo = await eventTypeService.getEventTypeForSlug(event_type);
+    const slugPrefix = eventTypeInfo.slug_prefix || event_type;
+
     // Generate unique slug
     const processedEventName = event_name
       .toLowerCase()
diff --git a/backend/src/routes/events.js b/backend/src/routes/events.js
index 357ed65f..0f79e6d6 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/events.js
+++ b/backend/src/routes/events.js
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ const path = require('path');
 const router = express.Router();
 const { buildShareLinkVariants } = require('../services/shareLinkService');
 const { parseBooleanInput, parseStringInput } = require('../utils/parsers');
+const eventTypeService = require('../services/eventTypeService');
 
 // Use parseStringInput from shared parsers for customer data extraction
 const getCustomerNameFromPayload = (payload = {}) => parseStringInput(payload.customer_name);
@@ -55,7 +56,13 @@ const hasCustomerContactColumns = async () => {
 
 // Create new event
 router.post('/', adminAuth, [
-  body('event_type').isIn(['wedding', 'birthday', 'corporate', 'other']),
+  body('event_type').notEmpty().trim().custom(async (value) => {
+    const isValid = await eventTypeService.isValidEventType(value);
+    if (!isValid) {
+      throw new Error('Invalid event type');
+    }
+    return true;
+  }),
   body('event_name').notEmpty(),
   body('event_date').isDate(),
   body('customer_name').notEmpty().trim(),
diff --git a/backend/src/services/eventService.js b/backend/src/services/eventService.js
index 31eb89d2..5676771b 100644
--- a/backend/src/services/eventService.js
+++ b/backend/src/services/eventService.js
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const { validatePasswordInContext, getBcryptRounds } = require('../utils/passwordValidation');
 const { buildShareLinkVariants } = require('./shareLinkService');
 const { parseBooleanInput, parseStringInput } = require('../utils/parsers');
+const eventTypeService = require('./eventTypeService');
 
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
 
@@ -67,13 +68,23 @@ const mapEventForApi = (event) => {
 
 /**
  * Generate a unique slug for an event
- * @param {string} eventType
+ * @param {string} eventType - Event type identifier (slug_prefix or legacy type)
  * @param {string} eventName
  * @param {string} eventDate
  * @returns {Promise<string>}
  */
 const generateUniqueSlug = async (eventType, eventName, eventDate) => {
-  const baseSlug = `${eventType}-${eventName.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]/g, '-')}-${eventDate}`;
+  // Get the slug_prefix from event type (supports both new dynamic types and legacy)
+  const eventTypeInfo = await eventTypeService.getEventTypeForSlug(eventType);
+  const slugPrefix = eventTypeInfo.slug_prefix || eventType;
+
+  const processedName = eventName
+    .toLowerCase()
+    .replace(/[^a-z0-9]/g, '-')
+    .replace(/-+/g, '-')
+    .replace(/^-|-$/g, '');
+
+  const baseSlug = `${slugPrefix}-${processedName}-${eventDate}`;
   let slug = baseSlug;
   let counter = 1;
 
diff --git a/backend/src/services/eventTypeService.js b/backend/src/services/eventTypeService.js
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1dbd8308
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/src/services/eventTypeService.js
@@ -0,0 +1,314 @@
+/**
+ * Event Type Service Layer
+ * Handles all event type-related business logic
+ *
+ * @module services/eventTypeService
+ */
+
+const { db } = require('../database/db');
+const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+
+/**
+ * Get all event types
+ * @param {Object} options - Filter options
+ * @param {boolean} options.activeOnly - Only return active types
+ * @returns {Promise<Array>} - Array of event types
+ */
+const getAllEventTypes = async (options = {}) => {
+  const { activeOnly = false } = options;
+
+  let query = db('event_types').select('*');
+
+  if (activeOnly) {
+    query = query.where('is_active', formatBoolean(true));
+  }
+
+  const types = await query.orderBy('display_order', 'asc');
+  return types;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get active event types for dropdown/selection
+ * @returns {Promise<Array>} - Array of active event types
+ */
+const getActiveEventTypes = async () => {
+  return getAllEventTypes({ activeOnly: true });
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get an event type by ID
+ * @param {number} id - Event type ID
+ * @returns {Promise<Object|null>}
+ */
+const getEventTypeById = async (id) => {
+  const eventType = await db('event_types').where('id', id).first();
+  return eventType || null;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get an event type by slug prefix
+ * @param {string} slugPrefix - The slug prefix
+ * @returns {Promise<Object|null>}
+ */
+const getEventTypeBySlugPrefix = async (slugPrefix) => {
+  const eventType = await db('event_types')
+    .where('slug_prefix', slugPrefix.toLowerCase())
+    .first();
+  return eventType || null;
+};
+
+/**
+ * Check if a slug prefix is valid (exists in event_types or is a legacy type)
+ * @param {string} slugPrefix - The slug prefix to validate
+ * @returns {Promise<boolean>}
+ */
+const isValidEventType = async (slugPrefix) => {
+  const normalized = slugPrefix.toLowerCase();
+
+  // Check in database
+  const eventType = await getEventTypeBySlugPrefix(normalized);
+  if (eventType && eventType.is_active) {
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  // Legacy fallback: Accept old hardcoded values for backward compatibility
+  const legacyTypes = ['wedding', 'birthday', 'corporate', 'other'];
+  return legacyTypes.includes(normalized);
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get all valid slug prefixes (for validation)
+ * @returns {Promise<string[]>}
+ */
+const getValidSlugPrefixes = async () => {
+  const types = await db('event_types')
+    .where('is_active', formatBoolean(true))
+    .select('slug_prefix');
+
+  return types.map(t => t.slug_prefix);
+};
+
+/**
+ * Create a new event type
+ * @param {Object} eventTypeData - Event type data
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Created event type
+ */
+const createEventType = async (eventTypeData) => {
+  const {
+    name,
+    slug_prefix,
+    emoji,
+    theme_preset,
+    theme_config,
+    display_order
+  } = eventTypeData;
+
+  // Normalize slug_prefix
+  const normalizedSlugPrefix = slug_prefix.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9-]/g, '-');
+
+  // Check for duplicate slug_prefix
+  const existing = await getEventTypeBySlugPrefix(normalizedSlugPrefix);
+  if (existing) {
+    const error = new Error('An event type with this slug prefix already exists');
+    error.code = 'DUPLICATE_SLUG_PREFIX';
+    throw error;
+  }
+
+  // Get max display order if not provided
+  let finalDisplayOrder = display_order;
+  if (finalDisplayOrder === undefined || finalDisplayOrder === null) {
+    const maxOrder = await db('event_types').max('display_order as max').first();
+    finalDisplayOrder = (maxOrder?.max || 0) + 1;
+  }
+
+  const insertData = {
+    name,
+    slug_prefix: normalizedSlugPrefix,
+    emoji: emoji || '📷',
+    theme_preset: theme_preset || 'default',
+    theme_config: theme_config ? JSON.stringify(theme_config) : null,
+    display_order: finalDisplayOrder,
+    is_system: false,
+    is_active: true,
+    created_at: new Date(),
+    updated_at: new Date()
+  };
+
+  const insertResult = await db('event_types').insert(insertData).returning('id');
+  const eventTypeId = insertResult[0]?.id || insertResult[0];
+
+  return getEventTypeById(eventTypeId);
+};
+
+/**
+ * Update an event type
+ * @param {number} id - Event type ID
+ * @param {Object} updates - Fields to update
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Updated event type
+ */
+const updateEventType = async (id, updates) => {
+  const eventType = await getEventTypeById(id);
+  if (!eventType) {
+    const error = new Error('Event type not found');
+    error.code = 'NOT_FOUND';
+    throw error;
+  }
+
+  // Build update object
+  const updateData = {};
+
+  if (updates.name !== undefined) {
+    updateData.name = updates.name;
+  }
+
+  if (updates.slug_prefix !== undefined) {
+    const normalizedSlugPrefix = updates.slug_prefix.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9-]/g, '-');
+
+    // Check for duplicate (excluding current)
+    const existing = await db('event_types')
+      .where('slug_prefix', normalizedSlugPrefix)
+      .whereNot('id', id)
+      .first();
+
+    if (existing) {
+      const error = new Error('An event type with this slug prefix already exists');
+      error.code = 'DUPLICATE_SLUG_PREFIX';
+      throw error;
+    }
+
+    updateData.slug_prefix = normalizedSlugPrefix;
+  }
+
+  if (updates.emoji !== undefined) {
+    updateData.emoji = updates.emoji;
+  }
+
+  if (updates.theme_preset !== undefined) {
+    updateData.theme_preset = updates.theme_preset;
+  }
+
+  if (updates.theme_config !== undefined) {
+    updateData.theme_config = updates.theme_config ? JSON.stringify(updates.theme_config) : null;
+  }
+
+  if (updates.display_order !== undefined) {
+    updateData.display_order = updates.display_order;
+  }
+
+  if (updates.is_active !== undefined) {
+    updateData.is_active = formatBoolean(updates.is_active);
+  }
+
+  updateData.updated_at = new Date();
+
+  await db('event_types').where('id', id).update(updateData);
+
+  return getEventTypeById(id);
+};
+
+/**
+ * Delete an event type
+ * @param {number} id - Event type ID
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>}
+ */
+const deleteEventType = async (id) => {
+  const eventType = await getEventTypeById(id);
+  if (!eventType) {
+    const error = new Error('Event type not found');
+    error.code = 'NOT_FOUND';
+    throw error;
+  }
+
+  // Prevent deletion of system types
+  if (eventType.is_system) {
+    const error = new Error('Cannot delete system event types. You can deactivate them instead.');
+    error.code = 'SYSTEM_TYPE';
+    throw error;
+  }
+
+  // Check if any events use this type
+  const eventsUsingType = await db('events')
+    .where('event_type', eventType.slug_prefix)
+    .count('id as count')
+    .first();
+
+  if (eventsUsingType && parseInt(eventsUsingType.count) > 0) {
+    const error = new Error(`Cannot delete: ${eventsUsingType.count} events are using this type. Deactivate it instead or reassign those events.`);
+    error.code = 'IN_USE';
+    throw error;
+  }
+
+  await db('event_types').where('id', id).del();
+
+  return { success: true, deleted: eventType };
+};
+
+/**
+ * Reorder event types
+ * @param {Array} orderedIds - Array of IDs in new order
+ * @returns {Promise<Array>}
+ */
+const reorderEventTypes = async (orderedIds) => {
+  await db.transaction(async (trx) => {
+    for (let i = 0; i < orderedIds.length; i++) {
+      await trx('event_types')
+        .where('id', orderedIds[i])
+        .update({ display_order: i + 1, updated_at: new Date() });
+    }
+  });
+
+  return getAllEventTypes();
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get event type info for slug generation
+ * Returns the slug_prefix to use for a given event type identifier
+ * @param {string} eventTypeIdentifier - Either an ID or slug_prefix
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Event type with slug_prefix and theme_preset
+ */
+const getEventTypeForSlug = async (eventTypeIdentifier) => {
+  // Try to find by slug_prefix first
+  let eventType = await getEventTypeBySlugPrefix(eventTypeIdentifier);
+
+  if (eventType) {
+    return eventType;
+  }
+
+  // Try by ID if numeric
+  if (!isNaN(eventTypeIdentifier)) {
+    eventType = await getEventTypeById(parseInt(eventTypeIdentifier));
+    if (eventType) {
+      return eventType;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Fallback for legacy types - return a compatible object
+  const legacyDefaults = {
+    wedding: { slug_prefix: 'wedding', theme_preset: 'elegantWedding', emoji: '💒' },
+    birthday: { slug_prefix: 'birthday', theme_preset: 'birthdayFun', emoji: '🎂' },
+    corporate: { slug_prefix: 'corporate', theme_preset: 'corporateTimeline', emoji: '🏢' },
+    other: { slug_prefix: 'other', theme_preset: 'default', emoji: '📸' }
+  };
+
+  const normalized = eventTypeIdentifier.toLowerCase();
+  if (legacyDefaults[normalized]) {
+    return legacyDefaults[normalized];
+  }
+
+  // Default fallback
+  return { slug_prefix: 'event', theme_preset: 'default', emoji: '📷' };
+};
+
+module.exports = {
+  getAllEventTypes,
+  getActiveEventTypes,
+  getEventTypeById,
+  getEventTypeBySlugPrefix,
+  isValidEventType,
+  getValidSlugPrefixes,
+  createEventType,
+  updateEventType,
+  deleteEventType,
+  reorderEventTypes,
+  getEventTypeForSlug
+};
diff --git a/frontend/src/App.tsx b/frontend/src/App.tsx
index 0777c668..f27cd917 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/App.tsx
@@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ import {
   SettingsPage,
   BackupManagement,
   CMSPage,
-  UserManagementPage
+  UserManagementPage,
+  EventTypesPage
 } from './pages/admin';
 import { AcceptInvitePage } from './pages/public/AcceptInvitePage';
 import { AdminLayout, AdminAuthWrapper } from './components/admin';
@@ -128,6 +129,7 @@ function App() {
                       <Route path="analytics" element={<AnalyticsPage />} />
                       <Route path="branding" element={<BrandingPage />} />
                       <Route path="settings" element={<SettingsPage />} />
+                      <Route path="event-types" element={<EventTypesPage />} />
                       <Route path="backup" element={<BackupManagement />} />
                       <Route path="cms" element={<CMSPage />} />
                       <Route path="users" element={<UserManagementPage />} />
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/admin/AdminSidebar.tsx b/frontend/src/components/admin/AdminSidebar.tsx
index f6ac4fd8..44a43d7a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/admin/AdminSidebar.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/admin/AdminSidebar.tsx
@@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ import {
   Palette,
   FileText,
   HardDrive,
-  Users
+  Users,
+  Tags
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
@@ -39,6 +40,7 @@ const navigation: NavItem[] = [
   { nameKey: 'navigation.emailSettings', href: '/admin/email', icon: Mail, permission: 'email.view' },
   { nameKey: 'navigation.branding', href: '/admin/branding', icon: Palette, permission: 'branding.view' },
   { nameKey: 'navigation.settings', href: '/admin/settings', icon: Settings, permission: 'settings.view' },
+  { nameKey: 'navigation.eventTypes', href: '/admin/event-types', icon: Tags, permission: 'settings.view' },
   { nameKey: 'navigation.backup', href: '/admin/backup', icon: HardDrive, permission: 'backup.view' },
   { nameKey: 'navigation.cmsPages', href: '/admin/cms', icon: FileText, permission: 'cms.view' },
   { nameKey: 'navigation.users', href: '/admin/users', icon: Users, permission: 'users.view' },
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/de.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/de.json
index 93d56e89..4b5377eb 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/de.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/de.json
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@
     "events": "Veranstaltungen",
     "archives": "Archive",
     "settings": "Einstellungen",
+    "eventTypes": "Veranstaltungsarten",
     "branding": "Branding",
     "analytics": "Analytik",
     "emailSettings": "E-Mail-Einstellungen",
@@ -161,6 +162,54 @@
     "cmsPages": "CMS-Seiten",
     "users": "Benutzer"
   },
+  "eventTypes": {
+    "title": "Veranstaltungsarten",
+    "subtitle": "Veranstaltungsarten und deren Standard-Themes anpassen",
+    "loading": "Lade Veranstaltungsarten...",
+    "loadError": "Fehler beim Laden der Veranstaltungsarten",
+    "createNew": "Neue Veranstaltungsart",
+    "edit": "Veranstaltungsart bearbeiten",
+    "created": "Veranstaltungsart erfolgreich erstellt",
+    "updated": "Veranstaltungsart erfolgreich aktualisiert",
+    "deleted": "Veranstaltungsart erfolgreich gelöscht",
+    "createError": "Fehler beim Erstellen der Veranstaltungsart",
+    "updateError": "Fehler beim Aktualisieren der Veranstaltungsart",
+    "deleteError": "Fehler beim Löschen der Veranstaltungsart",
+    "searchPlaceholder": "Veranstaltungsarten suchen...",
+    "showInactive": "Inaktive anzeigen",
+    "noResults": "Keine Veranstaltungsarten gefunden",
+    "empty": "Noch keine Veranstaltungsarten",
+    "system": "System",
+    "table": {
+      "type": "Typ",
+      "slugPrefix": "URL-Präfix",
+      "theme": "Standard-Theme",
+      "status": "Status",
+      "actions": "Aktionen"
+    },
+    "form": {
+      "name": "Anzeigename",
+      "namePlaceholder": "z.B. Familienshooting",
+      "slugPrefix": "URL-Präfix",
+      "slugPrefixPlaceholder": "z.B. familie",
+      "slugPreview": "Beispiel-URL:",
+      "emoji": "Symbol",
+      "themePreset": "Standard-Theme",
+      "isActive": "Aktiv (sichtbar bei Veranstaltungserstellung)"
+    },
+    "validation": {
+      "slugFormat": "Nur Buchstaben, Zahlen und Bindestriche erlaubt"
+    },
+    "slugInfo": {
+      "title": "URL-Präfix Info:",
+      "description": "Das URL-Präfix wird zur Generierung von Galerie-URLs verwendet. Zum Beispiel erstellt eine Veranstaltungsart mit Präfix \"familie\" URLs wie: familie-mueller-familie-2025-01-22"
+    },
+    "deleteConfirm": {
+      "title": "Veranstaltungsart löschen",
+      "message": "Sind Sie sicher, dass Sie löschen möchten",
+      "warning": "Diese Aktion kann nicht rückgängig gemacht werden. Stellen Sie sicher, dass keine Veranstaltungen diesen Typ verwenden."
+    }
+  },
   "backup": {
     "external": {
       "warning": {
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json
index 78523323..43fbe80c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@
     "events": "Events",
     "archives": "Archives",
     "settings": "Settings",
+    "eventTypes": "Event Types",
     "branding": "Branding",
     "analytics": "Analytics",
     "emailSettings": "Email Settings",
@@ -1445,6 +1446,54 @@
     "datenschutz": "Privacy Policy",
     "pageUpdated": "Page updated successfully"
   },
+  "eventTypes": {
+    "title": "Event Types",
+    "subtitle": "Customize event types and their default themes",
+    "loading": "Loading event types...",
+    "loadError": "Failed to load event types",
+    "createNew": "New Event Type",
+    "edit": "Edit Event Type",
+    "created": "Event type created successfully",
+    "updated": "Event type updated successfully",
+    "deleted": "Event type deleted successfully",
+    "createError": "Failed to create event type",
+    "updateError": "Failed to update event type",
+    "deleteError": "Failed to delete event type",
+    "searchPlaceholder": "Search event types...",
+    "showInactive": "Show inactive",
+    "noResults": "No event types found",
+    "empty": "No event types yet",
+    "system": "System",
+    "table": {
+      "type": "Type",
+      "slugPrefix": "URL Prefix",
+      "theme": "Default Theme",
+      "status": "Status",
+      "actions": "Actions"
+    },
+    "form": {
+      "name": "Display Name",
+      "namePlaceholder": "e.g., Family Shoot",
+      "slugPrefix": "URL Prefix",
+      "slugPrefixPlaceholder": "e.g., family",
+      "slugPreview": "Example URL:",
+      "emoji": "Icon",
+      "themePreset": "Default Theme",
+      "isActive": "Active (visible in event creation)"
+    },
+    "validation": {
+      "slugFormat": "Only letters, numbers, and hyphens allowed"
+    },
+    "slugInfo": {
+      "title": "URL Prefix Info:",
+      "description": "The URL prefix is used to generate gallery URLs. For example, an event type with prefix \"family\" will create URLs like: family-smith-family-2025-01-22"
+    },
+    "deleteConfirm": {
+      "title": "Delete Event Type",
+      "message": "Are you sure you want to delete",
+      "warning": "This action cannot be undone. Make sure no events are using this type."
+    }
+  },
   "backup": {
     "external": {
       "warning": {
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/CreateEventPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/admin/CreateEventPage.tsx
index eeca593d..f6262799 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/CreateEventPage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/CreateEventPage.tsx
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ import { useLocalizedDate } from '../../hooks/useLocalizedDate';
 import { categoriesService } from '../../services/categories.service';
 import { settingsService } from '../../services/settings.service';
 import { cssTemplatesService } from '../../services/cssTemplates.service';
+import { eventTypesService } from '../../services/eventTypes.service';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 import { ThemeConfig, GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS } from '../../types/theme.types';
 import { Code } from 'lucide-react';
@@ -57,18 +58,12 @@ interface FormData {
   };
 }
 
-const EVENT_TYPE_PRESETS: Record<string, string> = {
-  wedding: 'elegantWedding',
-  birthday: 'birthdayFun',
-  corporate: 'corporateTimeline',
-  other: 'default'
-};
-
-const EVENT_TYPES = [
-  { value: 'wedding', labelKey: 'events.types.wedding', emoji: '💒' },
-  { value: 'birthday', labelKey: 'events.types.birthday', emoji: '🎂' },
-  { value: 'corporate', labelKey: 'events.types.corporate', emoji: '🏢' },
-  { value: 'other', labelKey: 'events.types.other', emoji: '📸' },
+// Fallback event types (used when API is unavailable)
+const FALLBACK_EVENT_TYPES = [
+  { value: 'wedding', name: 'Wedding', emoji: '💒', theme_preset: 'elegantWedding' },
+  { value: 'birthday', name: 'Birthday', emoji: '🎂', theme_preset: 'birthdayFun' },
+  { value: 'corporate', name: 'Corporate', emoji: '🏢', theme_preset: 'corporateTimeline' },
+  { value: 'other', name: 'Other', emoji: '📸', theme_preset: 'default' },
 ];
 
 export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
@@ -132,6 +127,22 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
     queryFn: () => cssTemplatesService.getEnabledTemplates()
   });
 
+  // Fetch event types
+  const { data: eventTypes } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ['event-types', 'active'],
+    queryFn: () => eventTypesService.getActiveEventTypes()
+  });
+
+  // Compute event types to use (API data or fallback)
+  const availableEventTypes = eventTypes?.length
+    ? eventTypes.map(et => ({
+        value: et.slug_prefix,
+        name: et.name,
+        emoji: et.emoji,
+        theme_preset: et.theme_preset
+      }))
+    : FALLBACK_EVENT_TYPES;
+
   // Fetch default settings
   const { data: settings } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['admin-settings'],
@@ -163,7 +174,10 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
 
   // Update theme when event type changes
   useEffect(() => {
-    const recommendedPreset = EVENT_TYPE_PRESETS[formData.event_type];
+    // Find the selected event type's theme preset
+    const selectedType = availableEventTypes.find(t => t.value === formData.event_type);
+    const recommendedPreset = selectedType?.theme_preset || 'default';
+
     if (recommendedPreset && GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS[recommendedPreset]) {
       setFormData(prev => ({
         ...prev,
@@ -171,7 +185,7 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
         theme_config: GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS[recommendedPreset].config
       }));
     }
-  }, [formData.event_type]);
+  }, [formData.event_type, availableEventTypes]);
 
   const createMutation = useMutation({
     mutationFn: eventsService.createEvent,
@@ -366,7 +380,7 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
                 {t('events.eventType')}
               </label>
               <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-3">
-                {EVENT_TYPES.map((type) => (
+                {availableEventTypes.map((type) => (
                   <button
                     key={type.value}
                     type="button"
@@ -378,7 +392,7 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
                     }`}
                   >
                     <div className="text-2xl mb-1">{type.emoji}</div>
-                    <div className="text-sm font-medium">{t(type.labelKey)}</div>
+                    <div className="text-sm font-medium">{type.name}</div>
                   </button>
                 ))}
               </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/EventTypesPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/admin/EventTypesPage.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..81453c45
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/EventTypesPage.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,550 @@
+import React, { useState, useMemo } from 'react';
+import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
+import { toast } from 'react-toastify';
+import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
+import {
+  Plus,
+  Edit,
+  Trash2,
+  Search,
+  GripVertical,
+  Eye,
+  EyeOff,
+  X,
+  AlertTriangle,
+  Tags
+} from 'lucide-react';
+
+import { Button, Input, Card, Loading } from '../../components/common';
+import { eventTypesService, EventType, CreateEventTypeData, UpdateEventTypeData } from '../../services/eventTypes.service';
+import { GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS } from '../../types/theme.types';
+
+// Common emoji options for event types
+const EMOJI_OPTIONS = [
+  '📷', '💒', '🎂', '🏢', '🎉', '🎊', '🎈', '👨‍👩‍👧', '💍', '🌸',
+  '🎄', '🎃', '🐣', '🎓', '🏆', '🎸', '🎭', '🍽️', '🏖️', '✈️'
+];
+
+export const EventTypesPage: React.FC = () => {
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const queryClient = useQueryClient();
+
+  // State
+  const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState('');
+  const [showInactive, setShowInactive] = useState(false);
+  const [showCreateModal, setShowCreateModal] = useState(false);
+  const [editingType, setEditingType] = useState<EventType | null>(null);
+  const [deleteConfirm, setDeleteConfirm] = useState<EventType | null>(null);
+
+  // Query
+  const { data: eventTypes, isLoading, error, refetch } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ['admin-event-types', showInactive],
+    queryFn: () => eventTypesService.getEventTypes(showInactive)
+  });
+
+  // Mutations
+  const createMutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: eventTypesService.createEventType,
+    onSuccess: () => {
+      queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['admin-event-types'] });
+      setShowCreateModal(false);
+      toast.success(t('eventTypes.created', 'Event type created successfully'));
+    },
+    onError: (error: any) => {
+      toast.error(error.response?.data?.error || t('eventTypes.createError', 'Failed to create event type'));
+    }
+  });
+
+  const updateMutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: ({ id, data }: { id: number; data: UpdateEventTypeData }) =>
+      eventTypesService.updateEventType(id, data),
+    onSuccess: () => {
+      queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['admin-event-types'] });
+      setEditingType(null);
+      toast.success(t('eventTypes.updated', 'Event type updated successfully'));
+    },
+    onError: (error: any) => {
+      toast.error(error.response?.data?.error || t('eventTypes.updateError', 'Failed to update event type'));
+    }
+  });
+
+  const deleteMutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: eventTypesService.deleteEventType,
+    onSuccess: () => {
+      queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['admin-event-types'] });
+      setDeleteConfirm(null);
+      toast.success(t('eventTypes.deleted', 'Event type deleted successfully'));
+    },
+    onError: (error: any) => {
+      toast.error(error.response?.data?.error || t('eventTypes.deleteError', 'Failed to delete event type'));
+    }
+  });
+
+  // Filter event types
+  const filteredTypes = useMemo(() => {
+    if (!eventTypes) return [];
+    if (!searchTerm) return eventTypes;
+
+    const term = searchTerm.toLowerCase();
+    return eventTypes.filter(type =>
+      type.name.toLowerCase().includes(term) ||
+      type.slug_prefix.toLowerCase().includes(term)
+    );
+  }, [eventTypes, searchTerm]);
+
+  // Loading state
+  if (isLoading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-center min-h-[400px]">
+        <Loading size="lg" text={t('eventTypes.loading', 'Loading event types...')} />
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Error state
+  if (error) {
+    return (
+      <div className="text-center py-12">
+        <p className="text-red-600">{t('eventTypes.loadError', 'Failed to load event types')}</p>
+        <Button onClick={() => refetch()} className="mt-4">
+          {t('common.tryAgain', 'Try Again')}
+        </Button>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className="mb-6">
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+          <div>
+            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold text-neutral-900 flex items-center gap-2">
+              <Tags className="w-6 h-6" />
+              {t('eventTypes.title', 'Event Types')}
+            </h1>
+            <p className="text-neutral-600 mt-1">
+              {t('eventTypes.subtitle', 'Customize event types and their default themes')}
+            </p>
+          </div>
+          <Button
+            variant="primary"
+            leftIcon={<Plus className="w-4 h-4" />}
+            onClick={() => setShowCreateModal(true)}
+          >
+            {t('eventTypes.createNew', 'New Event Type')}
+          </Button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Filters */}
+      <Card className="mb-6">
+        <div className="p-4 flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4">
+          <div className="flex-1">
+            <Input
+              placeholder={t('eventTypes.searchPlaceholder', 'Search event types...')}
+              value={searchTerm}
+              onChange={(e) => setSearchTerm(e.target.value)}
+              leftIcon={<Search className="w-4 h-4" />}
+            />
+          </div>
+          <label className="flex items-center gap-2 cursor-pointer">
+            <input
+              type="checkbox"
+              checked={showInactive}
+              onChange={(e) => setShowInactive(e.target.checked)}
+              className="rounded border-neutral-300 text-primary-600 focus:ring-primary-500"
+            />
+            <span className="text-sm text-neutral-700">
+              {t('eventTypes.showInactive', 'Show inactive')}
+            </span>
+          </label>
+        </div>
+      </Card>
+
+      {/* Event Types List */}
+      <Card>
+        <div className="overflow-x-auto">
+          <table className="w-full">
+            <thead className="bg-neutral-50 border-b border-neutral-200">
+              <tr>
+                <th className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-medium text-neutral-500 uppercase w-10">
+                  {/* Drag handle column */}
+                </th>
+                <th className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-medium text-neutral-500 uppercase">
+                  {t('eventTypes.table.type', 'Type')}
+                </th>
+                <th className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-medium text-neutral-500 uppercase">
+                  {t('eventTypes.table.slugPrefix', 'URL Prefix')}
+                </th>
+                <th className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-medium text-neutral-500 uppercase">
+                  {t('eventTypes.table.theme', 'Default Theme')}
+                </th>
+                <th className="px-4 py-3 text-left text-xs font-medium text-neutral-500 uppercase">
+                  {t('eventTypes.table.status', 'Status')}
+                </th>
+                <th className="px-4 py-3 text-right text-xs font-medium text-neutral-500 uppercase">
+                  {t('eventTypes.table.actions', 'Actions')}
+                </th>
+              </tr>
+            </thead>
+            <tbody className="divide-y divide-neutral-200">
+              {filteredTypes.length === 0 ? (
+                <tr>
+                  <td colSpan={6} className="px-4 py-8 text-center text-neutral-500">
+                    {searchTerm
+                      ? t('eventTypes.noResults', 'No event types found')
+                      : t('eventTypes.empty', 'No event types yet')}
+                  </td>
+                </tr>
+              ) : (
+                filteredTypes.map((type) => (
+                  <tr key={type.id} className={`hover:bg-neutral-50 ${!type.is_active ? 'opacity-60' : ''}`}>
+                    <td className="px-4 py-4">
+                      <GripVertical className="w-4 h-4 text-neutral-400 cursor-grab" />
+                    </td>
+                    <td className="px-4 py-4">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                        <span className="text-2xl">{type.emoji}</span>
+                        <div>
+                          <div className="font-medium text-neutral-900">{type.name}</div>
+                          {type.is_system && (
+                            <span className="text-xs text-neutral-500">
+                              {t('eventTypes.system', 'System')}
+                            </span>
+                          )}
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                    </td>
+                    <td className="px-4 py-4">
+                      <code className="px-2 py-1 bg-neutral-100 rounded text-sm">
+                        {type.slug_prefix}
+                      </code>
+                    </td>
+                    <td className="px-4 py-4 text-sm text-neutral-600">
+                      {GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS[type.theme_preset]?.name || type.theme_preset || '-'}
+                    </td>
+                    <td className="px-4 py-4">
+                      {type.is_active ? (
+                        <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 bg-green-100 text-green-700 rounded-full text-xs">
+                          <Eye className="w-3 h-3" />
+                          {t('common.active', 'Active')}
+                        </span>
+                      ) : (
+                        <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 bg-neutral-100 text-neutral-600 rounded-full text-xs">
+                          <EyeOff className="w-3 h-3" />
+                          {t('common.inactive', 'Inactive')}
+                        </span>
+                      )}
+                    </td>
+                    <td className="px-4 py-4">
+                      <div className="flex items-center justify-end gap-2">
+                        <button
+                          onClick={() => setEditingType(type)}
+                          className="p-2 hover:bg-neutral-100 rounded-lg text-neutral-600 hover:text-primary-600"
+                          title={t('common.edit', 'Edit')}
+                        >
+                          <Edit className="w-4 h-4" />
+                        </button>
+                        {!type.is_system && (
+                          <button
+                            onClick={() => setDeleteConfirm(type)}
+                            className="p-2 hover:bg-red-50 rounded-lg text-neutral-600 hover:text-red-600"
+                            title={t('common.delete', 'Delete')}
+                          >
+                            <Trash2 className="w-4 h-4" />
+                          </button>
+                        )}
+                      </div>
+                    </td>
+                  </tr>
+                ))
+              )}
+            </tbody>
+          </table>
+        </div>
+      </Card>
+
+      {/* Slug Preview Info */}
+      <div className="mt-4 p-4 bg-blue-50 rounded-lg border border-blue-200">
+        <p className="text-sm text-blue-800">
+          <strong>{t('eventTypes.slugInfo.title', 'URL Prefix Info:')}</strong>{' '}
+          {t('eventTypes.slugInfo.description', 'The URL prefix is used to generate gallery URLs. For example, an event type with prefix "family" will create URLs like: family-smith-family-2025-01-22')}
+        </p>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Create Modal */}
+      {showCreateModal && (
+        <EventTypeModal
+          onClose={() => setShowCreateModal(false)}
+          onSubmit={(data) => createMutation.mutate(data)}
+          isLoading={createMutation.isPending}
+        />
+      )}
+
+      {/* Edit Modal */}
+      {editingType && (
+        <EventTypeModal
+          eventType={editingType}
+          onClose={() => setEditingType(null)}
+          onSubmit={(data) => updateMutation.mutate({ id: editingType.id, data })}
+          isLoading={updateMutation.isPending}
+        />
+      )}
+
+      {/* Delete Confirmation */}
+      {deleteConfirm && (
+        <DeleteConfirmModal
+          eventType={deleteConfirm}
+          onClose={() => setDeleteConfirm(null)}
+          onConfirm={() => deleteMutation.mutate(deleteConfirm.id)}
+          isLoading={deleteMutation.isPending}
+        />
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+// Event Type Modal Component
+interface EventTypeModalProps {
+  eventType?: EventType;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  onSubmit: (data: CreateEventTypeData | UpdateEventTypeData) => void;
+  isLoading: boolean;
+}
+
+const EventTypeModal: React.FC<EventTypeModalProps> = ({
+  eventType,
+  onClose,
+  onSubmit,
+  isLoading
+}) => {
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+  const isEditing = !!eventType;
+
+  const [form, setForm] = useState<CreateEventTypeData>({
+    name: eventType?.name || '',
+    slug_prefix: eventType?.slug_prefix || '',
+    emoji: eventType?.emoji || '📷',
+    theme_preset: eventType?.theme_preset || 'default'
+  });
+
+  const [errors, setErrors] = useState<Partial<Record<keyof CreateEventTypeData, string>>>({});
+
+  const handleSubmit = (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    const newErrors: typeof errors = {};
+
+    if (!form.name.trim()) {
+      newErrors.name = t('validation.required', 'This field is required');
+    }
+
+    if (!form.slug_prefix.trim()) {
+      newErrors.slug_prefix = t('validation.required', 'This field is required');
+    } else if (!/^[a-z0-9-]+$/i.test(form.slug_prefix)) {
+      newErrors.slug_prefix = t('eventTypes.validation.slugFormat', 'Only letters, numbers, and hyphens allowed');
+    }
+
+    if (Object.keys(newErrors).length > 0) {
+      setErrors(newErrors);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // For editing, only send changed fields (plus is_active if toggling)
+    if (isEditing) {
+      const updates: UpdateEventTypeData = {};
+      if (form.name !== eventType?.name) updates.name = form.name;
+      if (form.slug_prefix !== eventType?.slug_prefix) updates.slug_prefix = form.slug_prefix;
+      if (form.emoji !== eventType?.emoji) updates.emoji = form.emoji;
+      if (form.theme_preset !== eventType?.theme_preset) updates.theme_preset = form.theme_preset;
+      onSubmit(updates);
+    } else {
+      onSubmit(form);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 z-50">
+      <Card className="w-full max-w-lg">
+        <div className="p-6">
+          <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-neutral-900">
+              {isEditing
+                ? t('eventTypes.edit', 'Edit Event Type')
+                : t('eventTypes.createNew', 'New Event Type')}
+            </h2>
+            <button
+              onClick={onClose}
+              className="p-1 hover:bg-neutral-100 rounded-lg"
+              disabled={isLoading}
+            >
+              <X className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-500" />
+            </button>
+          </div>
+
+          <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+            <div className="space-y-4">
+              {/* Name */}
+              <Input
+                label={t('eventTypes.form.name', 'Display Name')}
+                placeholder={t('eventTypes.form.namePlaceholder', 'e.g., Family Shoot')}
+                value={form.name}
+                onChange={(e) => {
+                  setForm({ ...form, name: e.target.value });
+                  setErrors({ ...errors, name: undefined });
+                }}
+                error={errors.name}
+              />
+
+              {/* Slug Prefix */}
+              <div>
+                <Input
+                  label={t('eventTypes.form.slugPrefix', 'URL Prefix')}
+                  placeholder={t('eventTypes.form.slugPrefixPlaceholder', 'e.g., family')}
+                  value={form.slug_prefix}
+                  onChange={(e) => {
+                    const value = e.target.value.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9-]/g, '-');
+                    setForm({ ...form, slug_prefix: value });
+                    setErrors({ ...errors, slug_prefix: undefined });
+                  }}
+                  error={errors.slug_prefix}
+                />
+                {form.slug_prefix && (
+                  <p className="mt-1 text-xs text-neutral-500">
+                    {t('eventTypes.form.slugPreview', 'Example URL:')}{' '}
+                    <code className="bg-neutral-100 px-1 rounded">
+                      {form.slug_prefix}-event-name-2025-01-22
+                    </code>
+                  </p>
+                )}
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Emoji */}
+              <div>
+                <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-2">
+                  {t('eventTypes.form.emoji', 'Icon')}
+                </label>
+                <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
+                  {EMOJI_OPTIONS.map((emoji) => (
+                    <button
+                      key={emoji}
+                      type="button"
+                      onClick={() => setForm({ ...form, emoji })}
+                      className={`p-2 text-xl rounded-lg border-2 transition-all ${
+                        form.emoji === emoji
+                          ? 'border-primary-600 bg-primary-50'
+                          : 'border-neutral-200 hover:border-neutral-300'
+                      }`}
+                    >
+                      {emoji}
+                    </button>
+                  ))}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Theme Preset */}
+              <div>
+                <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-2">
+                  {t('eventTypes.form.themePreset', 'Default Theme')}
+                </label>
+                <select
+                  value={form.theme_preset}
+                  onChange={(e) => setForm({ ...form, theme_preset: e.target.value })}
+                  className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-neutral-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary-500 focus:border-primary-500"
+                >
+                  {Object.entries(GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS).map(([key, preset]) => (
+                    <option key={key} value={key}>
+                      {preset.name}
+                    </option>
+                  ))}
+                </select>
+              </div>
+
+              {/* Active toggle for editing */}
+              {isEditing && (
+                <label className="flex items-center gap-3 pt-2">
+                  <input
+                    type="checkbox"
+                    checked={eventType?.is_active}
+                    onChange={(e) => onSubmit({ is_active: e.target.checked })}
+                    className="rounded border-neutral-300 text-primary-600 focus:ring-primary-500"
+                  />
+                  <span className="text-sm text-neutral-700">
+                    {t('eventTypes.form.isActive', 'Active (visible in event creation)')}
+                  </span>
+                </label>
+              )}
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="flex justify-end gap-3 mt-6 pt-4 border-t border-neutral-200">
+              <Button variant="outline" onClick={onClose} disabled={isLoading}>
+                {t('common.cancel', 'Cancel')}
+              </Button>
+              <Button variant="primary" type="submit" isLoading={isLoading}>
+                {isEditing ? t('common.save', 'Save') : t('common.create', 'Create')}
+              </Button>
+            </div>
+          </form>
+        </div>
+      </Card>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+// Delete Confirmation Modal
+interface DeleteConfirmModalProps {
+  eventType: EventType;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  onConfirm: () => void;
+  isLoading: boolean;
+}
+
+const DeleteConfirmModal: React.FC<DeleteConfirmModalProps> = ({
+  eventType,
+  onClose,
+  onConfirm,
+  isLoading
+}) => {
+  const { t } = useTranslation();
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 z-50">
+      <Card className="w-full max-w-md">
+        <div className="p-6">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-4">
+            <div className="p-2 bg-red-100 rounded-full">
+              <AlertTriangle className="w-6 h-6 text-red-600" />
+            </div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-neutral-900">
+              {t('eventTypes.deleteConfirm.title', 'Delete Event Type')}
+            </h2>
+          </div>
+
+          <p className="text-neutral-600 mb-4">
+            {t('eventTypes.deleteConfirm.message', 'Are you sure you want to delete')} "{eventType.name}"?
+          </p>
+
+          <p className="text-sm text-neutral-500 bg-neutral-50 p-3 rounded-lg mb-6">
+            {t('eventTypes.deleteConfirm.warning', 'This action cannot be undone. Make sure no events are using this type.')}
+          </p>
+
+          <div className="flex justify-end gap-3">
+            <Button variant="outline" onClick={onClose} disabled={isLoading}>
+              {t('common.cancel', 'Cancel')}
+            </Button>
+            <Button
+              variant="primary"
+              onClick={onConfirm}
+              isLoading={isLoading}
+              className="bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700"
+            >
+              {t('common.delete', 'Delete')}
+            </Button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </Card>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default EventTypesPage;
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/admin/index.ts b/frontend/src/pages/admin/index.ts
index fdb5e0ba..4d120db9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/admin/index.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/admin/index.ts
@@ -11,4 +11,5 @@ export { SettingsPage } from './SettingsPage';
 export { CMSPage } from './CMSPage';
 export { BackupManagement } from './BackupManagement';
 export { EventFeedbackPage } from './EventFeedbackPage';
-export { UserManagementPage } from './UserManagementPage';
\ No newline at end of file
+export { UserManagementPage } from './UserManagementPage';
+export { EventTypesPage } from './EventTypesPage';
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/services/eventTypes.service.ts b/frontend/src/services/eventTypes.service.ts
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0bcaba0b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/services/eventTypes.service.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+/**
+ * Event Types Service
+ * API client for event type management
+ */
+
+import { api } from '../config/api';
+
+export interface EventType {
+  id: number;
+  name: string;
+  slug_prefix: string;
+  emoji: string;
+  theme_preset: string;
+  theme_config: string | null;
+  display_order: number;
+  is_system: boolean;
+  is_active: boolean;
+  created_at: string;
+  updated_at: string;
+}
+
+export interface CreateEventTypeData {
+  name: string;
+  slug_prefix: string;
+  emoji?: string;
+  theme_preset?: string;
+  theme_config?: Record<string, unknown>;
+  display_order?: number;
+}
+
+export interface UpdateEventTypeData {
+  name?: string;
+  slug_prefix?: string;
+  emoji?: string;
+  theme_preset?: string;
+  theme_config?: Record<string, unknown>;
+  display_order?: number;
+  is_active?: boolean;
+}
+
+export const eventTypesService = {
+  /**
+   * Get all event types (for admin management)
+   */
+  async getEventTypes(includeInactive = false): Promise<EventType[]> {
+    const response = await api.get<{ eventTypes: EventType[] }>('/admin/event-types', {
+      params: { includeInactive: includeInactive.toString() }
+    });
+    return response.data.eventTypes;
+  },
+
+  /**
+   * Get only active event types (for dropdowns/selection)
+   */
+  async getActiveEventTypes(): Promise<EventType[]> {
+    const response = await api.get<{ eventTypes: EventType[] }>('/admin/event-types/active');
+    return response.data.eventTypes;
+  },
+
+  /**
+   * Get a single event type by ID
+   */
+  async getEventType(id: number): Promise<EventType> {
+    const response = await api.get<EventType>(`/admin/event-types/${id}`);
+    return response.data;
+  },
+
+  /**
+   * Create a new event type
+   */
+  async createEventType(data: CreateEventTypeData): Promise<EventType> {
+    const response = await api.post<EventType>('/admin/event-types', data);
+    return response.data;
+  },
+
+  /**
+   * Update an event type
+   */
+  async updateEventType(id: number, data: UpdateEventTypeData): Promise<EventType> {
+    const response = await api.put<EventType>(`/admin/event-types/${id}`, data);
+    return response.data;
+  },
+
+  /**
+   * Delete an event type
+   */
+  async deleteEventType(id: number): Promise<void> {
+    await api.delete(`/admin/event-types/${id}`);
+  },
+
+  /**
+   * Reorder event types
+   */
+  async reorderEventTypes(orderedIds: number[]): Promise<EventType[]> {
+    const response = await api.post<{ eventTypes: EventType[] }>('/admin/event-types/reorder', {
+      orderedIds
+    });
+    return response.data.eventTypes;
+  }
+};