Inside 'offline clubs' where youth ditch screen time: Would you try this rising digital detox trend?

Background Image: Participants take part in a digital detox evening of the Offline Club in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong). Inset on Left bottom: A man using his mobile phone walks past a sign for the Offline Club in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, where participants take part in a digital detox evening. Credit: (AP Photo/Peter Dejong

As digital fatigue grows, young people in Amsterdam are turning to ‘Offline Club’ events to disconnect from their phones and reconnect through screen-free activities. These gatherings reflect a wider shift toward more mindful and meaningful social experiences. In this podcast, we explore why this trend is gaining popularity and what it reveals about changing attitudes toward technology and social media.

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Published 13 April 2026 6:20pm

Updated 21 April 2026 4:25pm

By Angelica Waite, Associated Press

Presented by Nabeel Hasan

Source: SBS

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As digital fatigue grows, young people in Amsterdam are turning to ‘Offline Club’ events to disconnect from their phones and reconnect through screen-free activities. These gatherings reflect a wider shift toward more mindful and meaningful social experiences. In this podcast, we explore why this trend is gaining popularity and what it reveals about changing attitudes toward technology and social media.

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