Eventbrite Promotes 2M Annual Events Where Singles & Couples Can Bond Through Shared Experiences

The Short Version: When singles and couples are running low on creative date ideas, they can turn to Eventbrite to search and discover nearby events of all kinds and sizes. From large-scale festivals to local marathons and wine tastings, Eventbrite offers a global platform to discover and get tickets to a wide-range of both free and paid events. The site matches up event throwers and event goers to power over 2 million fun gatherings worldwide. Since their founding in 2006, this ticketing platform has processed more than $5 billion in gross ticket sales for people in 180+ countries. Attendees can search by category or keyword on the site — so whether you’re hankering for a music festival or a nature hike, you can easily find something going on in your area. Any dater wondering where to go or what to do can browse through a wide array of romantic opportunities on Eventbrite.

When my boyfriend I started dating, our Saturdays began to take on a pattern. He would come over, we’d pick out a movie, and then we’d sit on the couch eating pizza and debating what our next movie would be.

We did that for three dates straight until, one Saturday, he knocked on my door with something else in mind. “I’m taking you to a horse retirement farm,” he announced. “We will not get stuck in a rut on my watch.”

I grew up around horses — my grandparents had two horses named Dixie and Junior — so I was all for his plan. We bought a bag of carrots, jumped in the car, and spent the day visiting with at least 50 retired horses. While we walked from paddock to paddock, we saw a different side to each other. He thought I’d be skittish around the horses, but I had them eating out of the palm of my hand, literally. “Aren’t you worried you’ll get bit?” he asked as I hugged the neck of a big white mare.

Looking at the the slow old horse, I shook my head. City boys don’t have a lick of sense.

Shaking up your routine as a couple every now and then is a fun way to bond. Whether you go to a horse farm or comic book convention, outings allow you to discover shared interests while making great memories together.

Eventbrite is a ticketing platform dedicated to bringing people together at awesome events around the world. In 2006, the company was co-founded by Renaud Visage and a husband-and-wife duo who knew how impactful shared experiences can be on a relationship. Julia and Kevin Hartz run the website using their complementary skill sets to “divide and conquer” as Julia puts it in a TechCrunch interview. Julia serves as CEO while Kevin is the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Today, they offer more than 2 million events that make great date ideas for singles and couples.

Eventbrite’s simple search tools can help you come up with a date idea for any time of year.

Using this comprehensive calendar, daters can have a wonderful time bonding at wine tastings, outdoor concerts, gaming competitions, political rallies, marathons, restaurant openings, and so many other types of gatherings.

“The more new experiences you have, the better you become,” said Riley Rant, Senior Editor at Eventbrite, “and that personal growth is amplified when shared with someone else. To make your connection stronger, an event is a great date idea.”

Eventbrite’s ticketing tools are used in over 180 countries around the world, and every year over 2 million events are posted and promoted on the website. The site processes about 2 million tickets each week, totaling over 200 million tickets since the site’s inception.

From hackathons to music festivals, Eventbrite powers all sorts of fun. The website serves as a one-stop shop and facilitates organizing as well as attending local events. On Eventbrite, you can find or create an event with ease.

“So well done – this list not only gave me a few new ideas for bars to try, but also a good dose of laughter.” — a commenter on Rally, Eventbrite’s online publication

If you need a date idea while on the go, you can download the Eventbrite app, find an event near you, and use your phone as your ticket. It’s environmentally friendly and really handy in a pinch.

Through their simple, streamlined interface, the platform has built a network of hundreds of thousands of event hosts and attendees spread across the globe.

For Event Goers: Searching & Filtering Options Makes It Easy to Find Date Ideas

To figure out what event to attend on your next date, you can conduct a quick search on Eventbrite, narrowing your search by event type, category, location, price, or date. Whether you’re interested in going to an event today or next month, the site provides a full list of free and ticketed events to choose from.

“We really do have something for everyone,” Riley said. “You can search for ideas on Eventbrite wherever you are.”

“Eventbrite makes it extremely easy to search for, say, a cooking class,” Riley said, “so you can share a new experience with someone.”

On Eventbrite’s calendar, you can pick something outdoorsy, political, artsy, or tasty — depending on your preferences. Simply type in your favorite hobby and see what comes up. Then you can register or buy tickets from the site with just a click.

“Events are fodder for conversation and connection,” Riley said. “Whether you’re at a comedy show or beer fest, you’ll have something to talk about and share together.”

For Event Throwers: Hosting an Event is Simple, Cheap & Boosts Visibility

Eventbrite was built with the little guy in mind, Riley told us. “Our founders wanted to democratize tickets so that anyone can put on great events.”

Event throwers who use Eventbrite get 24/7 world-class backing along every stage of the process. The site helps individuals and groups create, promote, and host events of all sizes. Some of the supportive features include seating maps, social media invitations, and discount tools.

Hundreds of thousands of organizers have used this online platform to spread the word about their fundraisers, parties, concerts, and other events.

Rally, Eventbrite’s official online publication, helps readers stay in the know about popular and free events going on in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with more cities to come. Over 2.2 million subscribers turn to this resource for lists, reviews, and date ideas.

“Rally is where to go for what to do,” Riley said. “We’re here to help people explore the best of their cities whether it’s a campus concert or a wine-and-cheese festival.”

Frequent event goers can use this indispensable resource to find the most cutting-edge, unique, and fun places around, including a list of the best L.A. bars for every kind of date. Rally’s Event Calendars have great suggestions for every phase of your relationship — from casual makeout spots for a first date to budget-busting locales for an anniversary.

Riley Rant, Senior Editor of Rally, has worked for Eventbrite for three years.

Full of insider tips and wry commentary, Rally articles offer fun date ideas for anyone living in or visiting these three big cities. If your date loves fine dining or weekend getaways, these event experts can point you in the right direction to give him or her a sweet surprise.

Riley works on this project alongside an in-house team of four consumer marketers and about a dozen local writers selected for their distinctive voice.

“We pick the writers carefully,” she said. “They’re insiders who have hilarious personalities, and each writer brings their unique perspective to the site.”

Ever expanding, Rally fosters a sense of community and togetherness through truly remarkable experiences. The gift of a good time can really touch someone’s heart. A majority of Rally’s visitors (about 66%) are millennial females — who Riley calls “social ringleaders” — perhaps looking for a date venue to make a good impression on someone special.

“Millennials tend to value experiences more than things,” she explained. “We’ll come up with cheap date ideas, free date ideas, or romantic date ideas for them to solidify their bond with another person.”

Eventbrite’s team of over 500 engineers, designers, marketers, and event experts come to work every day excited to contribute to a site that brings people together. These “Britelings” enjoy a friendly office atmosphere where free lunch and yoga classes are simply a way of life.

Employees get unlimited time-off and can even bring their dogs to work with them. In total, about 47 pups hang around their offices globally on any given day. It’s no wonder Eventbrite was named among Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2016 and Fortune’s Small and Medium Best Places to Work in the U.S.

“The culture of the entire company is very inviting,” Riley said. “It’s warm and welcoming. The office just feels very alive because what we build here ends up driving all these amazing experiences for people.”

Eventbrite’s team members come from all walks of life but share a passion for social gatherings.

Despite the global reach of the team, who work from nine offices in eight countries and four continents, Riley depicted the company vibe as rather intimate, with members united by common interests. Many team members are event goers themselves who recognize the importance of getting out and having fun.

“Everyone who works for Eventbrite believes in our common mission, in the idea that events make us better,” Riley told us. “We want to help people gather around the power of live experiences and have that personal growth.”

Whether you’re passionate about video games or horses, Eventbrite gives you the opportunity to share your interests and have fun. The site’s simple search makes it easy to brainstorm fantastic date ideas wherever you are.

“At an event, you can tell who a person really is,” Riley said, “which makes it great for daters.”

While couples can use the platform to enrich their relationships, singles can use it as an easy way to meet and get to know new people in a casual setting. Millions of diverse events provide the chance to start a conversation and bond with those who have common interests. With their help, you and your partner can avoid any dating ruts and enjoy a unique experience together.

“The whole point is to get offline and share experiences in real life,” she said. “The impression you make on a date is so important — so why not make it a stronger one? Eventbrite will do everything to make your experience as seamless as possible.”