Thursday | Hoppers (20-35)

Just a bar. Everyone single.
Because in 2025, dating happens in real life, not through a screen.

We’re taking over Hoppers Garden Bar, the lush, open-air spot on Ponsonby that feels like a tropical escape in the middle of the city. Think greenery, fairy lights, cocktails that hit, and the kind of buzz you only get on a Thursday night.

Expect 100+ singles, zero small talk, and a night that feels more like a summer rooftop party than a dating event.

This isn’t speed dating. No name tags. No awkward icebreakers.
Just good drinks, great tunes, and real connections — under the stars at Hoppers.

If you want to see what our events look like, head to @thursdaydatingauckland.
Just a bar. Everyone single.
Because dating should be a vibe — not an algorithm.

See you in the garden.
xoxo

✨ $20 first release , $25 second release. Arrive before 7.30 pm; it’s guaranteed entry. Arrive post 7.30 pm, it’s one in, one out.

🎫 When the event sells out, there will be more tickets released at 7.30 pm on the day of the event, and entrance will be at the venue/host's discretion.

⏰ PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE FOR 6.30 PM!

PHYSICAL I.D. REQUIRED. NO REFUNDS. 20+

You do not need to match with someone on the app to come to an event.

Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.

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