Not the Actual Events is an extended play by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. It was due for self-release on December 23, 2016, but those who had pre-ordered it received a download link a day early. The second Nine Inch Nails EP following Broken in 1992, it marks long-time collaborator Atticus Ross' first appearance as an official member of the band. It was released Digitally and on Vinyl. The Digital pre-orders come with a "physical component" to be shipped in January 2017 it is currently unknown whether this physical component is a CD or not.