Houseparty is hosting a 3-day long online event to entertain you during lockdown

Houseparty shot to fame earlier this year when governments across the globe announced a lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak. Now, the popular video calling app is expanding its functionality and hosting a three-day long online event to keep its users entertained amid the lockdown.

The three-day long online festival called “In the House” will begin on May 15 and go on till May 17 during which time over 40 celebrities will perform various tasks such as sing songs, workout, cook and dance.

The list of celebrities Zooey Deschanel, Keegan Michael Key, Tinashe, Chvrches, Miguel, Katy Perry, Robin Arzon, Kerri Verna, Jeremy Fall, Jalaiah, Terry Crews, Roy Choi, Derek Hough, Alicia Keys, Chef Mike, The Shoe Surgeon, Jen Atkin, Aquaria, Westside Gunn, Addison Rae, David Blaine, Ralph Garman, Jose Andres, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Bad Bunny, Christina Tosi, Craig Robinson, Justin Willman, Dua Lipa, DaBaby, Gabi Butler, Conrad Rocha, Cam Newton, Snoop Dogg, Lindsey Harrod, Idina Menzel, Marissa Mullen, Dr Woo, JB Smoove, 2 ChainZ Neil Patrick Harris, John Legend and Doja Cat.

According to a report by TechCrunch, to join a session users need to open the app when the show is airing. Users will get information about a show that is about to go on air via a poster that will appear within the app 30 minutes prior to each broadcast. On subscribing to an event, users will get a push notification when the show starts.

The good news is that users can watch these shows again 12 hours after they first aired, after which they will be lost forever.

Furthermore, the report notes that unlike other live events, its In the House show is meant to be watched with friends. Users can join a group video call as usual and then tune into the live content option to watch a show together.