When to join
Use your join link at 8:58pm. The event starts at 9pm sharp - don't be late, the door closes.
What happens first
You'll land in the main room where Hugo, your host, is already live. You can see him but your camera is off. No mic, no pressure. Just watch and listen while he walks everyone through what's about to happen.
Then the dates begin
You'll meet three people, one at a time. Each date is 60 seconds. When you're paired up, a question appears on screen - something like "Holidays: plan everything or go with the flow?" You both tap your answer and instantly see what the other person chose.
Nothing to prepare. Nothing to think of. Just your gut reaction.
Between dates
You come back to the main room. Hugo explains what's coming next. You say whether you liked them and whether you'd want to match. That's it.
The reveal
After three dates Hugo wraps up. Mutual matches are revealed and you get their number.
The whole thing takes under 8 minutes.
FAQ
How long is it and how many people do I meet?
You meet three people, one at a time. Each date is 60 seconds. The whole event takes under 8 minutes.
Do I video call with people in the join link?
No - the join link takes you to the main room where the host is. You can see them, but your camera is off. The one-on-one video dates happen automatically during the event. You don't need to call anyone or find anyone yourself.
Do I need to set preferences or filters?
No. We handle the matching. There's no long profile to fill in - that's intentional. Hugo is designed around the idea that you can't know if you'll like someone until you actually meet them. We just need your age and gender.
What's the age range?
London singles in their 20s and early 30s.
Will I get my join link before the event?
Yes - it's in your confirmation email. We'll also resend it on the day so it's easy to find. Keep an eye on your inbox.
I signed up on a whim - what actually is Hugo?
Fair. Hugo is a live weekly event where you go on three 60-second video dates from your phone. A host runs the whole thing - you just show up. No app, no profile, no swiping. The idea is simple: you can't tell if you'll actually like someone from a photo and a bio. Hugo lets you find out in 60 seconds, from your sofa, before committing to a real date.
