TL;DR
- Hidden Events lists public Luma events, including those not featured on Luma’s discover page.
- About 75.8% of events are hidden, making Hidden Events a strong Luma alternative.
- Austin stands out with a hidden share of 91.4%.
- Tech and Startup events are well represented, with 108 and 539 tracked.
- Tools like the event checker and add-event page help organizers and attendees find and list events.
Hidden Events flips the script on event discovery. You might think Luma’s discover page shows everything, but it skips many public events. Hidden Events pulls in all Luma events across many cities, including those hidden from the discover page. That means you get a wider view, especially if you’re searching for tech, networking, or startup gatherings.
What makes Hidden Events a strong Luma alternative?
Hidden Events lets you see public Luma events that aren’t featured on Luma’s discover page, with 75.8% of all events hidden from that main feed. If you’re relying on Luma’s discover page, you’re missing many options. Hidden Events brings together 3273 events across all cities, including 2480 that aren’t featured. So you get a broader selection for networking, tech, and startup events. The site is free, requires no login, and updates every four hours. If you’re an organizer, you can add your Luma calendar on the add-event page and see your events go live in about ten minutes. For attendees, the event checker tool helps you spot which events are hidden. The difference is clear: Hidden Events surfaces what Luma’s discover page leaves out, giving you more ways to connect and discover.
How does the hidden event share differ between cities?
The hidden share varies across cities, with Austin showing 91.4% hidden events and Lisbon at 51.4%. That means in Austin, almost every public event is not featured on Luma’s discover page, while Lisbon’s share is much lower. Sydney and Miami also have high hidden shares, at 90.8% and 90.5%. Across all ranked cities, 67.9% is the median hidden share, and 23 cities have at least half their events hidden. If you’re in Austin, Sydney, or Miami, browsing Hidden Events is essential to see what’s really happening. You can also check San Francisco events or Seattle events for local options. The hidden share tells you where to look for gatherings that aren’t promoted on Luma’s main feed.
| City | Hidden share (%) |
|---|---|
| Austin | 91.4% |
| Sydney | 90.8% |
| Miami | 90.5% |
| Lisbon | 51.4% |
If you’re curious about your city, the city events widget can show upcoming events right on your site. And for weekend plans, San Francisco this weekend and Seattle this weekend help you spot hidden options.
Key takeaway: Austin has the highest hidden share, 91.4%.
Which event categories are often hidden on Luma?
Startup events have a hidden share of 83.7%, while Tech sits at 65.7%. That matters if you’re looking for founder meetups or startup networking. Across all cities, Hidden Events tracks 539 startup events, 108 tech events, and 1305 networking events. The “Other” category has 394 events, and 84.5% of those are hidden. If you’re searching for startup or tech gatherings, Hidden Events gives you access to events that Luma’s discover page doesn’t promote. For more tips, check our guide to finding hidden events and San Francisco tech events to see what’s happening locally.
| Category | Events | Hidden share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 539 | 83.7% |
| Tech | 108 | 65.7% |
| Networking | 1305 | 75.2% |
| Other | 394 | 84.5% |
If you want to know why certain events are hidden, our guide to why luma events are hidden breaks it down.
How does Hidden Events stack up against Eventbrite and other platforms?
Hidden Events isn’t a ticketing platform like Eventbrite. It focuses on public Luma events, including those not featured on Luma’s discover page. Eventbrite, Meetup, and Partiful are separate platforms with their own communities. If you’re comparing Luma to Eventbrite, Hidden Events helps you find Luma events that are public but not easy to spot. For a deeper comparison, read our guide to luma vs meetup vs eventbrite. And if you’re looking for support or documentation, the Luma help center is the place to go.
Hidden Events makes it easy to find events that slip past Luma’s discover page, especially in cities with high hidden shares. Eventbrite is a different beast, but if you’re after Luma events, Hidden Events is your go-to.
What tools does Hidden Events offer for organizers and attendees?
Hidden Events gives you several ways to find and list events. Organizers can use the add-event page to submit their Luma calendar, and events show up live in about ten minutes. Attendees can paste a Luma link into the event checker to see if it’s hidden. The city events widget lets you embed upcoming events for your city on your own site. For weekend plans, Austin this weekend and Boston this weekend offer local options. And if you’re curious about high-signal tech meetups, our guide to spotting a high-signal tech meetup can help you pick wisely.
Hidden Events isn’t affiliated with Luma, but it tracks public events across many cities, giving you more ways to discover and participate. The tools are free, and you don’t need to log in.
Ready to see what’s happening in your city? Browse all the Luma events we track and spot the hidden ones for yourself.
About the author. Himanshu Saleria, Founder, Hidden Events. I love meeting people. I’ve been attending events, hosting them, and picking up patterns along the way for what makes a gathering worth showing up to. Hidden Events surfaces what I’ve been finding. Himanshu Saleria on LinkedIn