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Minglr makes it easy to meet new people

Published: 20.03.2025
Gitte Minglr
by: Christina Hazelden - Photographer: Wyrle Studio

Imagine an evening where you walk into a cozy room filled with smiles, buzzing conversations and a very special atmosphere of community. That's what it's like to attend a Minglr event. Minglr is not just about bringing singles together for a night out – it's a chance to meet new people in a natural and relaxed way.

I met Gitte, the woman behind Minglr, for a chat about the project at the cozy backyard café OS Kaffe og Vin in Jægergårdsgade on a March day, when the weather was so mild that we could sit outside and talk about what drives her.

Gitte works hard every day to create unique experiences for Aarhus' singles between the ages of 30 and 65. So far, she has handled most of the tasks herself – from planning exciting events and finding the perfect locations to collaborating with restaurants, booking venues and ensuring that every single participant feels welcome.

Now, however, she has hosts who assist at several of the events in Aarhus, and in Copenhagen there are hosts at all events. At the same time, Rebekkah and Anne have now taken over the task of managing Minglr's social media. Still, it is clear that Gitte's work is not "just" a job, but a passion driven by the desire to bring people together.

Minglr is about community, friendship and good experiences.

What makes Minglr special is that it's not about dating, but first and foremost about creating a community. Here you'll meet people who, just like you, want to expand their social circles - either because they're missing new acquaintances after moving, after a divorce, or because their existing social circle has changed over time.

Maybe you've been alone for a long time and want to break the habit of staying at home. Maybe you're at a stage in your life where you need to find new interests and people to share them with. Or maybe you just want to treat yourself to an evening filled with good conversations and exciting acquaintances. Minglr is the perfect place to find new friends, make exciting acquaintances or maybe even find love, all without pressure.
Many participants come alone, which makes it extra easy to make contact and find new acquaintances in a completely natural way.

“When you attend a Minglr event, you will quickly discover how easy it is to strike up a conversation with the other guests. You can sit at a cozy dinner table where conversation flows naturally while enjoying good food, or you can grab a glass of wine and settle down at the bar for an informal after-work drink. Minglr really has something for everyone – from quiet communal meals with a focus on conversation, to lively evenings where we dance and laugh together until late into the night,” says Gitte.

Minglr makes it easy to meet new people

Meet peers with exciting stories and shared experiences

At Minglr, we take into account that you meet people you can easily relate to. That's why all events are carefully divided by age groups, so that you always meet people of the same age who are in the same place in life as you. This means that the events can, for example, be targeted at women and men aged 30-49, 35-59, 30+ to 52+ or 50-65. This division ensures that you get the best experience every time and have the best opportunities to create new and meaningful relationships.

One of Minglr's greatest strengths is clearly the diversity of its guests. You meet people with very different backgrounds, interests and life stories, and every evening exciting conversations and new perspectives on life arise.
Guests are great at opening up and sharing their stories, and many end up creating connections that last long after the event is over,” Gitte explains with a smile and warmth in her voice.

Break the routine and fill everyday life with joy

But Minglr is about much more than just meeting new people. It's also about having great experiences and breaking away from your everyday routine. Maybe you need to get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself socially, or just want an evening away from everyday life where you can enjoy yourself in good company. Gitte's events are carefully selected so that you always experience something new and exciting, whether it's a unique restaurant, a cozy bar, or a place in town you've never visited before.

“Many participants say that Minglr gives them a good energy and joy that lasts long after the event is over. They go home with the feeling of having been part of a community, and often with new phone numbers and agreements to meet again soon. Minglr has become a kind of social oasis, where there is room for both laughter and deep conversations,” says Gitte with clear pride.

Gitte makes a great effort to make every Minglr event feel personal. She creates the framework where it feels natural and easy to meet new people, and where everyone feels included. That's why it's not unusual for participants to return again and again – precisely because they experience how easy it is to find togetherness and friendship at Minglr.

So if you're looking for a fun night out where you can meet new people, enjoy good food and drinks, dance or just relax and chat in a relaxed environment, Minglr is the place for you. Here you can meet new friends, find exciting acquaintances and maybe even love, but most importantly – you will have a wonderful experience that you will definitely look back on with joy.

MINGLR AARHUS

The first New Year's party was held in 2010, and since then it has become an annual tradition.

In 2016, the events were named Minglr, when the idea arose to hold more events than just the New Year's party. After that, both Fyraftensbar and Madklub were added, and in 2019, Gitte quit her part-time job to focus fully on Minglr.

That same year, in the spring of 2019, Minglr also started hosting events in Copenhagen.

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Minglr makes it easy to meet new people.