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LGBTQ+ Singles Events
LGBTQ+ Singles Events
The real-life alternative to Taimi, Grindr, Her and Lex — LGBTQ+ singles events across Australia
The apps promised community. We’d rather just throw a good night. Merge’s LGBTQ+ singles events bring the community together at a venue picked for the crowd — real people, real conversation, and a host who makes walking in on your own easy.
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About LGBTQ+ Singles Events
LGBTQ+ Singles Events — The In-Person Alternative to Dating Apps
Taimi, Grindr, Her, Lex, Scruff, Jack’d — queer people have more dating apps than any other community, and somehow that’s made dating harder, not easier. The options are paradoxical: dozens of apps, thousands of profiles, and still the same feeling that something important is missing.
What’s missing is being in the same room as someone.
That’s what Merge’s LGBTQ+ nights are. Queer singles — gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary and everything in between — together in person at a venue picked for the crowd. No algorithm deciding who you meet. Just a good night and a room full of singles.
The App Alternative
Put Taimi, Grindr, Her and Lex on pause. Every person in the room is LGBTQ+, single, and here.
Inclusive by Design
Open to the full LGBTQ+ spectrum — gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, queer, questioning.
Venues Picked for the Crowd
Venues picked for the crowd — no guesswork required.
Why Choose Merge for LGBTQ+ Singles Events?
- What the Apps Were Supposed to Be Taimi marketed itself as a community. Grindr promised connections. Her and Lex promised queer women a better experience. Merge just puts you in a room together — no algorithm required. It turns out the original technology was a room, and it still works.
- Every Identity, Every Time Not a token LGBTQ+ night bolted onto a straight event calendar. Merge LGBTQ+ nights are built for the community from the ground up — the venue, the hosts, everything. Gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary — everyone's welcome.
- Safety That Isn't Just a Policy Carefully selected venues, fully briefed hosts, and a code of conduct we enforce. The environment is exactly what it says it is — you can be fully yourself, all evening, without a second thought.
What Happens at a Merge LGBTQ+ Singles Events Event
From arrival to connection – here’s exactly what your evening looks like.
Arrive & Settle In
Doors open. Show your ticket, grab a drink, get comfortable. No rush – take your time getting settled in.
Mingle, Drink, Connect
The room fills up naturally. Jump into conversation, find a spot at the bar, or let someone come to you. No structure, no pressure.
Icebreakers
Your host gets everyone involved with light, easy icebreakers – fun rather than cringe – transforming the energy and creating a great social environment.
The Evening is Yours
For the next couple of hours, the floor is yours. Keep conversations going, start new ones, swap numbers when it feels right.
Wrap Up
The official event wraps up. Some people head off, some keep the night going nearby. Whatever happens next is entirely up to you.
What People Are Saying About Merge Dating
Don’t just take our word for it.
Other Merge Nights
Not quite your thing? Here’s what else we run.
Corporate Singles Events
After-work drinks, except everyone's single. For busy professionals with no time for the apps.
LGBTQ+ Singles Events
LGBTQ+ nights out, done properly. Good venue, good crowd, no profile required.
Under 35s
Your 20s and early 30s, minus the swiping. Good bars, good crowd, see where it goes.
35-50 Years
For people who know what they want — and don't want to spend six weeks texting to find out.
50+ Singles
Great venues, good conversation, and a crowd at the same stage of life as you.
50+ Singles
It's never too late for a new beginning. Sophisticated events with a community that gets it.
Corporate Singles Events
After-work drinks, except everyone's single. For busy professionals with no time for the apps.
LGBTQ+ Singles Events
LGBTQ+ nights out, done properly. Good venue, good crowd, no profile required.
Under 35s
Your 20s and early 30s, minus the swiping. Good bars, good crowd, see where it goes.
35-50 Years
For people who know what they want — and don't want to spend six weeks texting to find out.
50+ Singles
Great venues, good conversation, and a crowd at the same stage of life as you.
50+ Singles
It's never too late for a new beginning. Sophisticated events with a community that gets it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Taimi or Grindr alternative?
Yes — Merge is the in-person alternative to LGBTQ+ dating apps including Taimi, Grindr, Her, Lex, Scruff, and Jack'd. We're for queer singles who want to meet someone face to face rather than through a screen.
Is this open to all LGBTQ+ identities?
Yes. Gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, queer, questioning — all are welcome. No identity is excluded.
Do you also run identity-specific events?
Yes — alongside inclusive LGBTQ+ nights, we run dedicated gay and bi men's events and lesbian and bi women's nights. Check mergedating.com.au/events.
Where are LGBTQ+ events held?
Venue details are on each event listing — check mergedating.com.au/events for what's coming up near you.
What age groups are available?
Each event has its own age group — it's listed on the event page.
"I'd been on Grindr for three years and met exactly no one worth dating. Came to one Merge event on a whim — met my boyfriend that same night. Still together eight months later."
Marcus