• And it taps into Gen Z and millennials' growing preference for gatherings where connections can happen naturally, per Eventbrite's 2026 trends report.

By the numbers: In the Twin Cities metro area, there were 92% more music bingo events in 2025 than in 2024, per Eventbrite.

• Attendance soared 350%, as music bingo also took off nationally.

Zoom in: There are several rave-style Bingo Loco events in Minneapolis this year.

The big picture: More than half (55%) of U.S. Gen Z and millennial respondents say socializing matters, but they don't want it to be the focus of a gathering, Eventbrite's survey found.

• That feeling is fueling other low-key events like puzzle competitions and mahjong nights, while Japanese-style listening bars are gaining ground over nightclubs.

The bottom line: Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz calls soft socializing "connection on your own terms" — and said in the report that it's "becoming the new social currency."