🎂 IRL Founder's Birthday Party (and You're Invited)

Saturday 11th April @ Cosy Club, Oxford
12 months ago, Mitch started hosting events because he wanted to make friends.

4,400 people later — and over 80 events — he has found a community.

This is a FREE event. There's no theme. No dress code. No gimmick. Just a free community celebration on the weekend of our founder's birthday, for the people who made IRL what it is.

Whether you've been coming since day one or you've never been to an IRL event in your life — you're welcome here. That's the whole point.

📍 Cosy Club, Oxford
📅 Saturday 11th April 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM (+ optional afterparty)
🎟️ Free — RSVP on Eventbrite (so we know numbers)

The Plan

• 7:00 PM — Doors open. Try to arrive by 7:30 or 7:45 if possible; but we are flexible! Drinks at the bar. Easy conversation. No pressure.
• 7:00–8:30 PM — Mingle. Meet people. This is what IRL was built for.
• TBD — Mitch says a few words. Then we take one photo — all of us, together.
• 10:30 PM — Optional afterparty. Venue TBC. For those who aren't ready to go home.

What to expect 🎂 A real birthday celebration shared with the community that made it happen

Who this is for ✨ Anyone who's been to an IRL event and felt like they found their people ✨ Anyone who's been meaning to come but hasn't yet — this is your entry point ✨ Anyone who moved to Oxford and wondered where everyone was hiding ✨ Solo? Especially solo. That's how most of us started. ✨ Oxford professionals and postgrads, 22+

🎟️ Tickets Free. Just RSVP on so we can plan for numbers.

FAQs — Is it really free? Yes. No catch. Just RSVP. — Do I need to know anyone? No. That's literally why IRL exists. — Can I bring a friend? Of course. Bring five. — What's the afterparty? Optional move to a nearby club from 10:30 PM. Details closer to the date.
IRL exists because you showed up. Now come celebrate it.

— IRL Oxford (follow @irloxford on Instagram)