Ditch the dating apps!

Meet people while having fun!

Mini-games, connecting questions, group challenges and amazing hosts. You’ll be so entertained you won’t even notice how many new people you’ve met!

Find our next events!

What can you expect?

Crazy Hosts

Our hosts are there to make you feel welcome and set the mood.

Be entertained

Group assignments, mini-games, and other surprises – whatever the night brings, you’ll be entertained!

Surprising conversations

Bored of small talk? So are we! We sprinkle question cards around that make you connect deeper.

Great locations

All our events are hosted in beautiful locations that have a great atmosphere.

Make memories

With our fun-first approach you’ll always have a great story to tell your friends.

Come as you are

We believe the best way to meet people is while you feel comfortable and have fun.

Our Events

We regularly host Update evenings in major Dutch cities. Click on the button to discover all our upcoming events!

ALL EVENTS

Meet Our Team

Bart Hordijk

Host and co-founder

Pieter Hordijk

Host and co-founder

Can I bring a friend?

Yes, you totally can! Fun multiplies when shared, and it is great to experience the UpDate event together Just be aware that our events are aimed to have you meet many new people in many ways, so we recommend to give each other some space (just like in a romantic relationship) and save some of the best gossips for later (:

I bought a ticket, but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?

Because we strictly curate the 50/50 male/female ratio for our events, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. However, your ticket is 100% transferable!

The good news? An UpDate evening makes a fantastic gift. You can easily pass your ticket on to a single friend, colleague, or roommate.
(Please note: To keep our event perfectly balanced, the ticket can only be used by someone of the same gender and within the same age group).

By passing on your ticket, you help us spread the offline dating revolution. And who knows—you might just earn yourself a guaranteed spot as the best man or maid of honor at their future wedding! 😉

Suppose an UpDate evening results in a relationship that leads to the organic creation of new humans (babies). Is there a legal obligation to name these after one of the founders?

Technically, no, however, we do recommend this for seven generations of good luck and the blessings of our ancestors in all your future games.

I am in a relationship, but UpDate looks like a lot of fun! Can I still join?

Most of our events are aimed to save people from the superficiality of dating apps and the boredom of normal speed dates. We’d like to stick to this mission and therefore refer you to our UpDate social nights. These are aimed at meeting new people in a fun way, without the dating element. Tip: these events are a lot of fun to do as a date night with your partner! Keep an eye on our calendar or enroll in our newsletter to catch them when they are announced!

Why do some UpDate events only offer +1 (Duo) tickets?

Because dating shouldn’t feel like a solo mission! We believe the best connections happen when you feel completely at ease, so your friend will function as your own personal, portable ice breaker.

And let’s be honest: it also serves as a great natural filter. Being able to bring a friend is the ultimate “green flag”—it shows you’re social, fun to be around, and that you understand that both friendship and romance make for a healthy social life. Plus, the company you keep says a lot about you!

So yes, this setup makes these specific editions a bit more exclusive. But it also guarantees a room full of awesome, easy-going people. Bring your wing(wo)man, enjoy the great friendship you already have, and you never know what amazing new people might enter your life tonight! 🙂

I’d love to have an UpDate event for people who share my hobby/ interest in XYZ. In this way, I know we have at least one thing in common. Is this possible?

Absolutely! We have done UpDate events in the past for climbers & outdoor people and would love to host such events more often. We are considering, runners, dancers, single parents, and travel lovers, and are also open to suggestions. So if you are a part of a community and like to make this happen, please reach out to us!

Are there also UpDate events for the LGBTQ community?

Yes, we have done them in the past and plan to do them again in the future! Keep an eye on our event calendar or enroll in our newsletter to stay up-to-date!

Will there be pictures taken?

Yes, we take pictures, so if you want to have a memory, follow our socials, spot, and tag yourself! If you don’t want to be on a picture, please approach our hosts at the event.

I would love to become a host and/or have UpDate in my city. What do I do?

Awesome! We are always looking to expand our team and move into new cities! Please send an email with a short motivation to fun@update-events.nl and we will take it from there 🙂

My question isn’t in the FAQ. What do I do?

In situations like this, it is important to stay calm and not to panic. It can help a lot to take a deep breath, light some incense, and make a cup of tea (personally, we often rely on rooibos in times of crisis). After you have recovered from the biggest shock, you can send your question to fun@update-events.nl and the house elf on duty will respond to it ASAP.

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