A listing is not the same as a guarantee
Local show information changes quickly. A screening may move to another screen, a stage performance may be postponed because of weather, or a venue may replace a film after only a few days. Shows keeps a visible source label beside each schedule so people can judge the information before booking or travelling.
The label describes who has authority over the schedule and how it reached its current state. It is deliberately separate from ratings. A popular show is not automatically an accurate listing, and a new contributor can still submit useful information that needs confirmation.
The authority hierarchy
Venue hosts and platform administrators have the strongest operational authority because they can confirm or cancel schedules at a venue. Community contributors can submit new information, while other members can confirm or dispute it.
- Host confirmed means an authorized venue operator has reviewed the schedule.
- Community confirmed means enough independent confirmations support the listing.
- Community submitted means the schedule is visible but still needs corroboration.
- Disputed or cancelled listings should not be used for travel or booking decisions.
Why schedules expire
Time-sensitive information becomes risky when it remains online without review. Shows uses a renewal cycle so old listings do not look current forever. Expiry is not a punishment for a contributor; it is an accuracy safeguard.
Before leaving home, open the show or venue page, check the date and source label, follow the official booking link when available, and use the venue directions. If something has changed, report it with a short explanation so the next visitor has better information.