Vinyl nights and music bingo: How younger generations are jamming

By the numbers: Nationwide, there were 36% more vinyl night events from August 2024 to July 2025 than the year before, feeding a growing demand for analog music. Attendance jumped 95%.

• "One-day choirs" — temporary singing sessions that don't require auditions — also saw a surge in events (+87%) and turnout (+149%).

The big picture: Polished production is out.

• Nearly 60% of Gen Z and millennial respondents across the U.S. and U.K. say they want events to feel one-of-a-kind, while roughly half say they wish events felt "less curated and more real," Eventbrite's survey finds.
• Around 80% say spontaneity is important at events.

"Soft socializing" is in. Some 60% of respondents say socializing matters, but they don't want it to be the focus of a gathering.

• U.S. music bingo attendance is up 149%, per the report. The twist on classic bingo swaps in songs and artist names, giving people something low-pressure to do while they connect.
• And Japanese-style listening bars, where patrons sip and tune in to curated tracks, are gaining ground over nightclubs, Smithsonian magazine reports.

The bottom line: "Live events are becoming more human, authentic, and alive than ever," according to Eventbrite's report.