Eventbrite’s 2026 Social Study found that many of those surveyed “wish events felt less curated and more real”, indicated that “it’s important that events feel spontaneous or unpredictable”, said that “socializing is ‘somewhat important’ but prefer when it’s not the main focus” and hope for “more ways to participate actively, not just watch, at future events” (Photo: Getty)
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