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Off-Script Energy: How to Bring the Unexpected to Your Next Event

When it comes to events in 2026, attendees expect the unexpected. From unlikely venues to unscripted moments, event-goers (especially Gen Z) are craving unpredictability and surprise elements at gatherings.

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Soft Socializing: How to Enable Connection Without Pressure

Spending time together IRL isn’t going anywhere, but connection without pressure is the new social currency. Now, it’s about doing things together, but at your own pace and on your own terms.

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Layers, Not Labels: How to Channel the Power of Event Mashups

Forget sticking to one scene. Today’s events landscape thrives on the blend. Event organizers are rewriting the rules of what an event can be and embracing the in-between spaces where identities and interests overlap.

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Neighborhood Revival: How to Win With Local Events

In 2026, local is in. Attendees want events that are closer to home, more personal, and rooted in community. People are rediscovering the power of their own neighborhoods and celebrating what makes their local area special.

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Reset to Real: 2026 Social Study Reveals 5 Event Trends Audiences Are Driving

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Community

How Burnt Orange Honey Turns Unexpected Spaces Into NYC's Most Electric ‘No-Phone’ Dining Experience

News & Trends

Show Up to Shape It: How to Empower Attendees to Make a Difference

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Community

How Silent Discos in Incredible Places Turn Quiet Connection Into a Cultural Movement

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Advanced Email Marketing Strategies for Music and Performing Arts Events

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Advanced Social Media Marketing Strategies for Music and Performing Arts Events

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Valentine's Day Fundraising Ideas for Organizers + Examples

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Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Organizers + Examples

In 2026, is Valentine’s Day about money or love? While we associate V-day with teddy bears and rose petals, there’s no denying it's become a commercial cash cow. In 2025, V-day spending was proje…

Event Marketing

Advanced Social Media Marketing Strategies for Music and Performing Arts Events

Social media isn’t just where we scroll; it’s where the next big night gets discovered. Our social media marketing guide will help you make every scroll count.

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Advanced Email Marketing Strategies for Music and Performing Arts Events

Learn how to pair proven strategies with Eventbrite’s powerful tools to turn emails into sold-out shows.

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Reset to Real: 2026 Social Study Reveals 5 Event Trends Audiences Are Driving

Eventbrite’s 2026 Social Study reveals a generational reset in motion. Gen Z and Millennials want authentic live experiences and are redefining what it means to gather.

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Reset to Real: 2026 Social Study Reveals 5 Event Trends Audiences Are Driving

Eventbrite’s 2026 Social Study reveals a generational reset in motion. Gen Z and Millennials want authentic live experiences and are redefining what it means to gather.