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Events to Combat Loneliness in Düsseldorf—How to Meet New People

by Sarah 23.06.2026
3 minutes reading time

Let’s be honest: loneliness? We’ve all been there. Especially now, when our phones vibrate more often than our social lives do, the city sometimes feels surprisingly empty. But enough with the couch potato blues and scrolling through social media! In this blog post, I’ll show you the events where you can forget about Bumble Friends and meet new people in Düsseldorf without any cringey blind date situations. And maybe that simple “hello” will soon turn into a new friendship—so what are you waiting for? 🤝💘

Geheimkonzert Düsseldorf #19 OPEN AIR by Rausgegangen

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Di, 07.07.2026 19:00

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A concert, 2 acts, and no one knows who’s playing. Of course, you can always go to our Geheimkonzerte with your friends. BUT—what do you do if you’re new to town, your friends aren’t in the mood for a concert (for whatever reason?!), or you just want to meet new people? Then you still buy a ticket for the Geheimkonzert and use our “GO TOGETHER” option. Here, you’ll be matched with strangers who also have a ticket, and then you can go to the concert together, discover new artists, and get to know each other. Thank me later

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LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Düsseldorf | Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen 💖

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Do, 09.07.2026 19:00

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We bring dating to the stage with LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE: friends present their favorite single in short Power Point presentations - charming, humorous and completely without swipe. After the funny pitches, you can discover new encounters at speed dating and a bar evening. 💘🎤💫

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IT WILL MATCH - Das Dating Padel Event

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Fr, 26.06.2026 16:00

59,00 €
Padel

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Mini-Wanderung am Rhein mit Einkehr im Nordparkcafé

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So, 28.06.2026 11:00

10,00 €
Fortuna Büdchen

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Create & Yap 🪩🧺 – International Creative Picnic

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Di, 30.06.2026 18:30

15,00 to 26,00 €
Volksgarten, Düsseldorf

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Cleanup an der Düssel

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Sa, 04.07.2026 11:00

Free admission

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Fr, 10.07.2026 18:00

13,32 €
Fay Cafe

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Bingo Night – Trash TV Edition Open Air Special 🌿📺

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So, 12.07.2026 17:00

9,00 €

None

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Create & Yap 🪩🧺 – International Creative Picnic

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Di, 28.07.2026 18:30

15,00 to 26,00 €
Volksgarten, Düsseldorf

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Strick'N'Drink - Maschen, Malz und Miteinander

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Mi, 29.07.2026 16:00

Free admission

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No one has to spend a long time alone in Düsseldorf, and even if you just had a good night out and are heading home without any new friends, you still had a good night, didn't you? 

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