Monday | AI MATCH & BEER GARDEN | ABBOTSFORD

Thursday | Australia Day AI Matching Party at Abbots Yard 🍻
Monday 26th January | 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Australia Day plans sorted. We’re taking over Abbots Yard for a huge outdoor singles party, and yes, we’re bringing the AI Matching too.

Expect a sun soaked afternoon, a massive open air beer garden, cold drinks, great food, and hundreds of singles all in one place. Abbots Yard is made for this kind of event. Big energy, easy movement, and plenty of space to mingle without it ever feeling forced. This is the kind of daytime party where conversations start naturally and the vibe does the heavy lifting.

On arrival, you’ll complete our AI Matching which quietly works in the background to find your most compatible matches at the event. No awkward speed dating, no pressure, just smart introductions layered into a fun Australia Day session.

Thursday events are about volume, energy, and great venues. More people means more choice, better chemistry, and a crowd that feels alive. Come with friends or roll solo, our hosts will make sure you feel comfortable jumping in.

Just a bar. Everyone single.
Tickets are limited and Australia Day events always fill fast, so lock this one in early.

MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 3.30pm TO JOIN AI MATCHING

Matching will be powered by Matchbox.
It’s a software that uses relationship science to find you your most compatible match at the party. It’s also the same technology behind the Marriage Pact, a tradition at 100+ universities that's matched more than half a million people to date.
How it works:
Upon arrival, you’ll take a matching questionnaire built by Matchbox's team of relationship scientists and curated by your host. The Matchbox algorithm will identify your optimal match at the party, based on relationship science, AI, and Nobel Prize-winning economics.

After mingling with the whole group, matches are revealed!

MUST ARRIVE BEFORE3.30pm TO JOIN AI MATCHING

Who it’s for: The matching process is highly intentional come with an open mind!
If your match isn’t love at first sight, that’s okay! The algorithm is designed for long-term compatibility, so at baseline, you’ll be values-aligned. At the end of the day, this will be a great group of single people. Enjoy meeting everyone, and remember to be kind.

🌟 200 Singles, one venue.

✨ $25 ticket First Release ticket arrive Pre3pm, $30 Ticket Second Release ticket arrive Pre 3pm, $35 Ticket Final Release arrive Post 3pm.

🎫 When the event sells out, there will be more tickets released at 1pm on the day of the event and entrance will be at the venues/hosts discretion.

⏰ PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE BY 2.00PM!

PHYSICAL I.D. REQUIRED. NO REFUNDS. 18+

✅ You do not need to match with someone on the dating 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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