Thursday | AI Matchmaking | Cape Town
Schedule
Thu Jan 15 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
fable | Cape Town, WC
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THURSDAY X MATCHBOXReady to meet your match? 💖
(Or at least someone who makes you delete the apps for a week?)
On Thursday 15th January, Fable Cocktail Bar becomes the most science-backed dating experiment Cape Town has ever seen...and possibly the most fun one too.
Expect a great crowd aged 28–38, cocktails, chemistry, and the kind of flirting that feels effortless.
Matching is powered by Matchbox, a software using relationship science to find your most compatible match in the actual room. They’ve matched over half a million people across 40 countries… so yes, your love story might start with an algorithm, but the spark is still totally up to you.
How it works:
- When you arrive, you’ll take a matching questionnaire crafted by Matchbox’s relationship scientists (aka: people who  want your love life to be less chaotic).
- The algorithm gets to work, using science, AI, and Nobel Prize–winning economics to find your best match at the     event.
- After some mingling and mystery clues… matches are revealed.
(Cue the heart racing ✨)
Who it’s for:
Singles aged 28-38
People who want something intentional
Anyone who’s tired of guessing if "we’re vibing" and wants real compatibility as a starting point
What to expect:
The matching process is intentional, come curious and open.
If your match isn’t love at first sight, no stress. You’re at least values-aligned, which is rare enough to celebrate.
This will be a genuinely great group of single people… so say hi, flirt a little, and don’t overthink it.
(Your future favourite person might be in the room...just saying. 👀)
Event Structure:
This event runs on time, the algorithm waits for no one.
7:00pm – Doors open, cocktails flowing
7:45pm – Doors close, matching begins
8:00pm – Clues drop 👀
8:30pm – Matches revealed (deep breaths…)
9:30pm – Event concludes - but the night doesn’t have to
FAQs:
Q: What age range is this for?
A: Late 20s to Late 30s the sweet spot where people actually know what they want.
Q: What if I don't get a match?
A: We aim for a perfect 50/50 split but life happens. If there’s an uneven number, some attendees will receive a platonic match plus a free ticket to another Thursday event within 60 days.
🥰 Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.
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Disclaimer:
The event listed here is purely for informational purposes. All the details such as venue, date/time, artist information, etc., are subject to change.
This event is not associated with or sponsored by AllEvents, but it may be of interest to you. You can explore more such events with us at AllEvents.
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Where is it happening?
fable, fable, Cape Town, WC, South AfricaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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