Cannot import .ics file into Outlook (new) app

Victoria, could you explain in more detail what you mean by the workaround you describe below? By "download it as a Google event/file," is this something you do in New Outlook (the app), and if so, how? Add to Google Calendar in what way, what are the steps? If you have time, screenshots would be amazingly helpful. Thanks in advance!

If you're account is synced with Gmail, download it as a Google event/file, add it to your Gmail calander and it will sync to your New Outlook.

I have the exact same problem and I also couldn't find a reasonable solution. If you're account is synced with Gmail, download it as a Google event/file, add it to your Gmail calander and it will sync to your New Outlook. I hope this helps.

Exactly, there the select a calendar drop down is grayed out. Been this way for week. So frustrating. I go to Google Calendar and import it there and it syncs with Outlook

I did the exact same steps as you have pictured in the Desktop and Web app. Both said import was successful, but the appointment does not show up on the calendar. Yes, both desktop and web were closed and re-opened but still no appointment to drive a reminder.

At this point, I have to manually add the appointment which is basically reverting functionality back to Outlook 2000. Is anyone from Microsoft monitoring this community thread?

I have tried all of these tips, using the new (Jan 2024) Outlook for Mac, and have had no success adding my google calendar. Dragging and dropping the .ics file initially seems to work, but when I select "import" I get the following error message: "Sorry we couldn't import some of your file(s). Please try again later." I have tried again multiple times across two days.

I WAS able to add it in the browser and iPhone app versions, it's just the new Outlook for Mac that is still unable to add it.

Thanks in advance for any tips!