diff --git a/web/src/routes/Event.jsx b/web/src/routes/Event.jsx
index 18c12e1ee..35e954f70 100644
--- a/web/src/routes/Event.jsx
+++ b/web/src/routes/Event.jsx
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ export default function Event({ eventId, close, scrollRef }) {
 
       if (success) {
         setIsRetained(!isRetained);
+        window.location.reload(); // Need to reload page otherwise retain won't stick
       }
     } catch (e) {