Come Alone by Meet & Mint Events you can go to on your own

Not a date · Brisbane

Meet people in Brisbane without a dating app.

Meeting people does not have to be a profile. In Brisbane we list 70 upcoming events built around an activity, so conversation starts with the activity.

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Picks

Tonight and this week in Brisbane nobody on a date

Six upcoming events, soonest first, free ones preferred and a mix of categories. Check the official page before you go.

Sun15Nov
Free
OutdoorsBrisbane
07:30–08:30

Yoga session at Drevesen Park, Manly, Brisbane

Drevesen Park, Manly

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 07:30 Drevesen Park in Manly, Brisbane, hosts a yoga class listed in the council's What's on guide under fitness and well-being. The session focuses on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. According to the listing it includes stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises, worked through by combining standing poses with mat work. The class runs from 07:30 to 08:30 at 83 Lower Esplanade. The meeting point is at the end of Stewart Parade near the rotunda. The listing gives the cost as free and states that no bookings are required. For more information, people can phone John on 0403 676 435. The listing tags the class as suitable for all ages. A morning yoga class like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is focused on their own mat and breathing, and you can simply arrive and start. «Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body.» Starts 07:30, ends about 08:30. Source: Brisbane City Council events (data.brisbane.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). The listing gives the cost as free, with no bookings required, from 7:30 to 8:30.

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Sun15Nov
Free
SocialBrisbane
08:30–09:30

Zumba dance fitness class, Ducie Street Park, Darra, Brisbane

Ducie Street Park, Darra

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 08:30 Ducie Street Park in Darra, Brisbane, hosts a Zumba class. The listing says the class helps people improve their fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves. The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get the heart rate up and boost cardio endurance, and the listing invites people to come and join the party. The meeting point is by the playground in the park, at 75 Ebrington Street. The class runs from 08:30 to 09:30. It is free and no bookings are required. For more information, the listing gives the phone number of Connie, 0419 678 759. A dance class like this is easy to join alone, because everyone follows the same moves together, so you can arrive without a partner and simply step in with the group. «Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves!» Starts 08:30, ends about 09:30. Source: Brisbane City Council events (data.brisbane.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). The listing says the class is free with no bookings required.

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Sun15Nov
Free
OutdoorsBrisbane
08:30–09:30

Zumba dance fitness class, Calamvale District Park, Brisbane

Calamvale District Park

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 08:30 Calamvale District Park in Calamvale, Brisbane, hosts a Zumba class. The listing says the class helps people improve their fitness, burn calories and learn new dance moves. It moves between high and low intensity dance moves designed to raise the heart rate and boost cardio endurance, and it invites everyone to come and join the party. The session runs from 08:30 to 09:30, and the meeting point is by the basketball court. It is free and no bookings are required. For more information the listing gives the phone contact as Connie. A group dance class like this is easy to join alone, since everybody follows the same instructor and the music keeps the mood light and social. «Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves!» Starts 08:30, ends about 09:30. Source: Brisbane City Council events (data.brisbane.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). The listing says the class is free, with no bookings required.

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Tue17Nov
Free
MusicBrisbane
12:00–13:00

Free City Hall lunch concert: the music of Louis Armstrong

Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall

On Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 12:00 Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents What a Wonderful World: The Music of Louis Armstrong in the Main Auditorium of Brisbane City Hall. The listing says Louis Armstrong gave us so many beautiful songs, a special feeling that still touches our hearts. It names hit songs including What a Wonderful World, Hello Dolly!, Ain't Misbehavin', Blueberry Hill, Mack the Knife, La Vie en Rose and When the Saints Go Marching In. Mal Wood and his swinging band explore the joy and fun of his music in a concert of fresh, live jazz that, the listing promises, will have you singing along and wishing for more. The concert runs from 12:00 to 13:00 on a Tuesday, a fit for a lunch break, and entry is free. A lunchtime concert is easy to attend alone, since everyone faces the band together. «Come and share in a captivating concert of fresh, live jazz that will have you singing along and wishing for more!» Starts 12:00, ends about 13:00. Source: Brisbane City Council events (data.brisbane.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). The listing gives 13:00 as the end and the entry as free.

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Thu19Nov
Free
LearningBrisbane
16:30–17:30

Yoga class at Upper Kedron Hall, Upper Kedron, Brisbane

Upper Kedron Hall, Upper Kedron

On Thursday 19 November 2026 at 16:30 Upper Kedron Hall in Upper Kedron, Brisbane, hosts a yoga class. The listing says the session focuses on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by combining standing poses with mat work. The class takes place at the hall, at 78 Cedar Creek Road, and runs from 16:30 to 17:30. It is free, but bookings are essential, and the listing says to book through the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga website. For more information, it gives the phone number of Amit, 0403 262 069. A yoga class is easy to attend alone, since each person works on their own mat while following the same guided sequence together with the rest of the group in the hall. «Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body.» Starts 16:30, ends about 17:30. Source: Brisbane City Council events (data.brisbane.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). The listing says the class is free with bookings essential through the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga.

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Fri27Nov
Free
CultureBrisbane
10:00–17:00

Artist in Residence: Renee Kire at Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 10:00 the Museum of Brisbane in Brisbane City Hall presents Artist in Residence Renee Kire, a residency project that takes over the museum's entryway. The listing describes a mix of vibrant vinyl graphics and sculptural timber elements that form an immersive pathway across walls and ceilings, guiding visitors into the museum. Kire draws on Minimalism and reinterprets it through a contemporary feminist lens, bringing attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women in the field. The work responds to the architecture of the museum, City Hall and the Brisbane cityscape, using repetition, rhythm and careful details to invite visitors to slow down and look closely. Entry is free, no bookings are required, and the museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00. Walking through an installation like this is easy to do alone, since you can set your own pace and linger wherever you like. «Step inside an exciting new residency project that invites you to experience art in unexpected ways.» Starts 10:00, ends about 17:00. Source: Brisbane City Council events (data.brisbane.qld.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). The listing gives the cost as free and says no bookings are required.

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Formats

Where you talk without pressure

These formats give you a task or a topic, so you never have to open with small talk. Pages for Brisbane:

  • Game nights: The game gives your hands something to do and everyone something to talk about. (all cities; nothing for Brisbane yet)
  • Padel and pickleball: Doubles games where partners rotate, so one session puts you on court with several different people. (all cities; nothing for Brisbane yet)
  • Walk and talk in Brisbane: Walking side by side is easier than sitting face to face.
  • Book clubs and silent reading in Brisbane: Either you discuss one book, or nobody has to talk at all.
  • Library nights: Free, low-key programmes in a place where it is normal to be alone. (all cities; nothing for Brisbane yet)
  • Answers for Brisbane: short answers to common questions about going out alone, with names and dates.

How to go alone

Five steps for your first time

  1. Pick one event, not five. Choose something with a host and a start time, such as "Yoga session at Drevesen Park, Manly, Brisbane".
  2. Check the details on the official page, since schedules and prices change.
  3. Arrive ten minutes early and tell the host you came alone. Hosts usually seat or introduce newcomers.
  4. Keep one simple question ready ("Have you been before?") and commit to staying for an hour before you judge it.
  5. Repeat it next week. The second visit is easier because people recognise you; Meet & Mint shows who is going.

Alternatives to dating apps

What actually works, compared

A neutral comparison of five ways to meet people through shared activities. None needs a profile; the last column shows what we list for Brisbane.

FormatWhy conversation startsWorks well if youTypical costCommitmentIn Brisbane now
Dinners with strangersA shared table and a host who seats youLike longer one-to-one conversationThe price of a mealOne evening, often booked aheadnone in our data yet
Run clubsYou move at the same pace and talk on the movePrefer doing something active to small talkOften free or low costWeekly; talking is optionalnone in our data yet
Language cafésEveryone is practising, so starting a chat is expectedWant a ready-made reason to talkFree or the cost of a coffeeDrop-innone in our data yet
Game nightsThe game provides the topic and something to doEnjoy light competition or puzzlesFree or a small table feeDrop-in, two to three hoursnone in our data yet
VolunteeringA shared task and a teamWant to meet people with similar valuesFreeRegular shifts matter more than one visit1 listed

Questions people ask

How do I meet people in Brisbane without a dating app?

Go to a hosted group activity where the activity does the introducing. We list 70 upcoming events in Brisbane (outdoors, social, culture); the soonest include "Yoga session at Drevesen Park, Manly, Brisbane" and "Zumba dance fitness class, Ducie Street Park, Darra, Brisbane".

Will I be the only one on my own at events in Brisbane?

Not at all. At hosted events many people come alone, which is why the formats work. Arrive early, mention to the host that you are new, and you will be placed at a table or in a group.

Will I meet someone romantic at these events in Brisbane?

These are not dating events and we make no promises about romance: nobody is expected to be on a date. People mostly make friends and acquaintances, and anything beyond that happens naturally.

What does it cost to go out alone in Brisbane?

Many are free: 62 of the 70 events we list for Brisbane, 62 of them in the next 30 days. Others list a price on the official page.

How do I start in Brisbane if I find talking to strangers hard?

Start with a structured event, like a workshop or a conversation table, where there is always something to do or say. Give it an hour. Meet & Mint shows who else is going so you recognise a face.

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How it works

Meet & Mint in Brisbane: how it works

  1. Find an event on Come Alone or in the Meet & Mint map and open the official page for the details.
  2. Join alone in the app: you see how many people are going and can read the group chat.
  3. Say hello before in the chat, so the first minutes at the venue are with names you know.
  4. Meet at the event and decide afterwards whether to go again. Nobody is on a date.

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