Never Strangers is taking their offline-first social gathering across Asia this May 2026, bringing its invite-only house party for singles to seven cities.

The May lineup kicked off in Hong Kong last May 2, but it's set to be followed by events in Manila, Philippines and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — both on May 9. Their Bangkok, Thailand stop is on May 14, but another event in Bangkok is happening on May 21 — a sapphic edition. Interested singles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia can mark their calendars for May 16, while those in Singapore have theirs on May 21. Lastly, Ho Chi Minh's LGBTQ edition is set for May 30 to round out the month.

"A house party for singles," Never Strangers promises a curated chaos that puts together people who are tired of the same old dating apps and want to try something different. As an invite-only community, however, they use a mix of human vetting and technology to form the guest list for their experiences, which can range from social mixers to sports and travel activities.

Their philosophy is straightforward: "We all start as strangers."

Alongside the reveal of their May 2026 lineup, they also teased "Never Strangers 2.0." Not a lot of details have been revealed as of writing, but with the platform now active in seven cities in Asia, people can expect exciting things ahead.

Attendance, however, is not a free-for-all. They explained that every attendee is personally reviewed before being invited, with the goal of ensuring safety, genuine intentions, and the right crowd. Guests must sign up for an account through the Never Strangers website.

Events are ticketed, but prices may vary. Gatherings typically range from 40 to 100 guests, depending on the venue. While the age demographic also varies by event. Minimum age to attend is 21 years old.

Never Strangers also notes that while their algorithm tries to match all participants, a match is not guaranteed. Compatibility, attendance numbers, and no-shows may affect distribution. Attendees who do not receive a match, excluding friend matches, may be invited to a future event on a complimentary basis.

If you miss the good old days of meeting strangers through mutual friends, at a bar, in the park, or simply by accident, Never Strangers could just be the next best thing. Not exactly 100% destiny, but at least it's better than another chat in a dating app asking for your height or favorite color.

For more details and information, follow This is Never Strangers on Instagram. To sign up for an account, visit their website here.