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Events to Combat Loneliness in Hamburg: Dating & Making Friends
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg #20 x Reeperbahn Festival | OPEN AIR EDITION
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Do, 20.08.2026 19:00
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 geheimkonzert together, discover new artists together, and get to know each other. Thank me later.
All infos for the event Geheimkonzert Hamburg #20 x Reeperbahn Festival | OPEN AIR EDITION🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ QUEER LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE | Hamburg | Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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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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Open Air Comedy Show Hafenbahnhof Altona
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You don't have to go to this comedy night alone. Just get a "Mitgegangen" ticket and connect with other people. Sound good? Then let's go.
All infos for the event Open Air Comedy Show Hafenbahnhof AltonaAperitivo Amburgo 27.08. x Chefs Warehouse
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Mediterranean food, relaxing music, and meeting new people. Check in with your friends and make plans with new people in the chat beforehand so you can all enjoy the evening together.
All infos for the event Aperitivo Amburgo 27.08. x Chefs WarehouseExplore Freedom - Hamburg
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Who wants to go to the movies? You can do it here with other nice people from Hamburg. It's super easy. Just sign up, join a chat with other people who want to meet new people, and you're off to the event.
All infos for the event Explore Freedom - HamburgComedy Club Hamburg - Die Stand-up Comedy Show
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Your friends aren't into comedy? Just select the "Bring a Friend" option in the ticketing system, and then you can go to the event with others. Sounds like a good plan, doesn't it?
All infos for the event Comedy Club Hamburg - Die Stand-up Comedy ShowHAMBURG - MAMMA MIA KONZERT / PARTY
Find other *Mamma Mia* fans to go to this party with. Connect with them in the chat beforehand, and then just spend the evening together. It's basically "New Friends Meets *Mamma Mia*."
All infos for the event HAMBURG - MAMMA MIA KONZERT / PARTYSprach und Kulturaustausch in Hamburg – Social Melting Pot 🌍
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All infos for the event 💖 LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Hamburg 💖 | Power Point Dating by RausgegangenNo one has to be alone for long in Hamburg. All you have to do is step out of your comfort zone for just a moment, and then nothing will stand in the way of a new friendship or your next date.