Rainbow Social Melbourne

Name: 4th Birthday UBQ Takeover - Ticketed!!
Start: 2025-11-08T07:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-11-08T12:00:00.000Z
Location: UBQ Upstairs Fitzroy

4.7•412 ratings

Melbourne, AU

2,261 members · Public group

What we’re about

Rainbow Social Melbourne is exactly that. An LGBTQIA+ social group in Melbourne. I get numbers from Meet up, instagram and Facebook.

We meet for drinks, trivia, walks, wine tours, picnics, hikes, bingo, dinners and more. The main purpose is for our community to re-connect but also supporting our queer venues.

I’m Steven, creator, founder and host of Rainbow Social. I’ll always be in rainbow shirt to welcome, greet, include and get you connected. There are also people who help me in rainbow shirt.

The 3cs, commitment, consistency and courage. Of course it can be uncomfortable, scary and nervous to come along to something new but that is part of being human!

I want you to not only connect but really make friends. However, to do this you need to attend events as often and consistent as you can. The events are there!

It can be scary and nervous coming for the first time but I’m always there to welcome you! Other ways to come along is bring a friend. Meet up with me one on one or go to venue before hand.

Having some base questions can also help.

We are always creating a safe space as best as possible. A safe space means you feel welcomed, connected and included. Doing this by greeting you when you walk in, connect you with the right people by asking a few simple questions at the start and them directing you to the right people. However, it’s also up to you to engage best you can.

If nervous, anxious or unsure. Reach out and can always do a coffee or walk before hand.

It’s a gay community specific but it’s open to anyone 18+. All welcome.
Remember consistency is key to building friendships/relationships. We also welcome straight, questioning, asexual, poly and more. For the community, by the community.

Featured event

Sun, Oct 19 · 3:00 PM AEDT

Speed friending + Karaoke (all welcome)! Free!!50 coming

UBQ Upstairs Fitzroy, 97 Smith Street, Fitzroy, AU

🎉 Rainbow Social Melbourne @ UBQ

I AM back to host with Oscar! Can’t wait to see you all!

This time a new structure. Want to really make quick connection, know they are right for you and actually feel connected? Thought so!

Join our new structured event, speed friending, a way to connect with like minded people, quickly, whilst supported a queer venue!

Location: UBQ – 95–97 Smith Street, Fitzroy, VIC
Hosted by: Rainbow Social Melbourne – a vibrant LGBTQIA+ community group that’s all about connection, inclusion, and fun
Welcoming hosts in rainbow shirts to help you mingle

***You are welcome to come and go anytime!!

Date & Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Speed friending: 3:30PM – 6pm - Doors open 3pm
How it works + looks - match you with people in your suburbs and hobbies/interests as these are important ways to connect.
3:00pm - Doors open
3:45pm - Round 1 (Suburbs)
4:00pm - Break/mix and mingle
4:20pm - Round 2 (Hobbies/interests #1)
4:45pm - Break/mix and mingle
5:10/5:5:15pm - Round 3 (Hobbies/interests #2)
5:45pm - Food

** By the end you'll feel deeply connected!

Karaoke Kickoff: From 6:30PM onward - ALL welcomed!
Nibbles provided to keep the energy up
Happy hour from 6-9 PM to keep spirits high
Karaoke to unleash your inner diva 🎤

Whether you're new to the scene or a regular, this is a great chance to meet people, make friends, and belt out a few tunes. If you’re feeling a little shy, the Rainbow Social crew is known for making everyone feel at home