Lesbirun: Mates and Dates Halloween

A warm, cheeky night out for connections, chaos and costumes at the Smith Street Hotel. Think icebreakers, compliment cards, name badges, and a surprise kissing booth — all wrapped in a spooky Halloween vibe. This is your gentle nudge to laugh, dance, and maybe find a new running buddy, dance partner, or just someone to share the night with.

• Steph Crothers' Blind Date returns — now with Halloween costumes and a mystery panel of three masked characters, including someone dressed as Hannibal Lecter, Chappell Roan, and a sexy clown.
• Halloween catwalk with prizes for the best dressed.
• Single, taken, poly, open or monogamous — every kind of connection is welcome. Grab a sticker: ‘Open to Mates’, ‘Open to Dates’, or both.
• Live performances, DJs spinning till late, drinks flowing, and dark corners for quiet chats or group silliness.
• The venue’s retractable roof opens to the night sky — perfect for Halloween under the stars.

This event is 18+ and accessible on the ground floor (upstairs viewing deck may not be wheelchair-accessible). The Smith Street Hotel — formerly The Gasometer — is the perfect backdrop for a social, silly, costume-fueled night. Expect laughs, music, and maybe even a little romance among the spooky decor.

Grab your best outfit and come for the vibe. Whether you’re here to mingle, dance, or just soak in the Halloween energy — you’ll find your crowd.