Come solo. Leave Connected

Hosted social experiences that help people over forty build real friendships

Melbourne's 40+ Social Community

Events | Culture | Art | Connection | Inclusive

About Social40+

Life’s Better Together.

Social40+ is Melbourne’s social community for people aged 40 and over who want to meet new people, make genuine friendships, and enjoy everything this incredible city has to offer.

Life changes as we get older.

Friends move away. Careers become busier. Families grow. Relationships change. Before you know it, your social circle isn’t what it once was.

Making new friends as an adult shouldn’t be difficult.

That’s why Social40+ exists.

I’m JP, the founder of Social40+

I started this community because I experienced exactly what many people are feeling today. I wanted to explore Melbourne, try new experiences and meet people who enjoyed doing the same things. I realised there were many others looking for genuine connection, but without the pressure, awkwardness or uncertainty that often comes with trying to meet new people.

Social40+ was created to change that.

Our goal is simple.

Bring great people together through fun, welcoming experiences where arriving on your own feels comfortable and leaving with new connections feels natural.

What You’ll Find

Our calendar includes a wide range of hosted social experiences across Melbourne, including:

Walking groups
Monthly Dinner Club
Friday drinks
Theatre and live performances
Art galleries and exhibitions
Museums and historical tours
Paint and sip events
Food and wine experiences
Festivals and seasonal events
Day trips and special experiences

Some events are completely free.

Others are pay-as-you-go, like dinners, exhibitions or ticketed experiences.

We aim to offer something for every personality, interest and budget, so you can choose the experiences that suit you.

A Community, Not Just Events

Social40+ is about building real friendships through shared experiences.

Many members join because they:

want to meet new people
would like a larger social circle
have recently moved to Melbourne
enjoy trying new places and experiences
want something to look forward to outside work
have interests that their existing friends don’t always share - like me!

Many people arrive alone.

Most quickly realise they’re surrounded by others doing exactly the same thing.

That’s what makes Social40+ different.

Everyone Is Welcome

Social40+ is built on kindness, respect and inclusion.

We welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and professions, including LGBTQIA+ members and allies.

Our members range from people in their early forties through to those well into their eighties. Age matters far less than attitude.

If you’re open to meeting people and trying something new, you’ll fit right in.

We also include accessibility information on our event listings wherever possible so members can decide which experiences best suit their individual needs.

Starting in Melbourne

Social40+ proudly began in Melbourne, one of the world’s great cities for food, culture and experiences. In fact, one of the greatest cities on earth!

Our calendar continues to grow each month, with the long-term vision of expanding into other Australian cities before eventually creating communities around the world.