What weβre about
We are a bunch of open-minded and insatiably curious humans who love bringing people together in fun and meaningful ways. π
We're all about hosting playful out-of-the-box social experiences that foster curiosity, creativity and authentic human connection,! π
Our most popular event series, F*ck the Small Talk, has traveled the world from Berlin, London, Mexico City, Malta to even Iceland - and has finally landed in Edinburgh! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Also, if you have any cool event ideas, we would love to hear them! π
ποΈ Sign up here: epicllama.typeform.com/ftstedinburgh ποΈ
F*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, Melbourne, London, Lisbon, to Mexico City, and is now in Edinburgh for it's first season! π
π¦ WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
FTST is a one-of-a-kind social experience where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. Itβs also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!
Join us for an afternoon of games, talks, and connections with friends you havenβt met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Edinburgh every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. π
π HOW DOES IT WORK?
We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. Youβll never have to speak in public if you donβt want to.
πΉ HOW TO JOIN?
Take 2 minutes to fill out our formπ
We like to keep our events cozy, so we usually invite a group of 25-30 people. If you're invited, you'll receive a special link via our ticketing platform, Luma, where you can register and secure your spot. ποΈ
𧧠HOW MUCH IS IT?
The cost to attend is Β£13-15 and includes the following:
β° 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
ππ½ Access to the Llamas in Edinburgh Community on WhatsApp
π₯ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
π Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world
(π« also includes those annoying ticket fees!)
π³ WHERE IS IT?
We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location to ticket holders 24 hours before. This edition will take place in Leith.
π WHAT THEY SAY
π£ βGreat way to connect with people in a more meaningful way. Get to the heart of the matter, dive straight into what really counts!β - Matthias
π£ βF*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.β - Monika
π£ βI loved F*ck the Small Talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!β - Brenda
π£ "Itβs a wonderful experience, itβs like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe youβll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara
π€ FAQ
β’ What's the age range?
Most people who come to our events are between 24 and 38 years old.
β’ Can I come alone?
Of course, we encourage it :)
β’ Can I be late?
Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.
β’ I signed up but never got an invite. Why?
We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 25-30 people. Please try again next time if do not receive an invite - no hard feelings π
β’ Why do you charge?
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. β₯οΈ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! π However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you canβt afford it send us a message!
β’ Can I bring my pet llama?
100% yes, any well-behaved pets are highly encouraged as long as you can still focus on connecting with the humans around you! Especially llamas. Please confirm with us beforehand.
β’ Can I get a refund if I can't make it?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds with less than 48 hours' notice. However, feel free to pass on your ticket to a friend [and let us know]!
πΎπ€π’π ππͺπ§ππ€πͺπ¨, π‘πππ«π ππ€π£π£πππ©ππ. β¨
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
π ββοΈπ±This event is a no-phone experience. π ββοΈπ±
We started in Berlin back in 2019 and there are now chapters in Medellin, Lisbon, and London! πΊοΈ
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- π F*ck the Small Talk #3: LeithEdinburgh, Edinburgh
ποΈ Sign up here: epicllama.typeform.com/ftstedinburgh ποΈ
F*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, Melbourne, London, Lisbon, to Mexico City, and is now in Edinburgh for it's first season! π
π¦ WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
FTST is a one-of-a-kind social experience where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. Itβs also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!
Join us for an afternoon of games, talks, and connections with friends you havenβt met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Edinburgh every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. π
π HOW DOES IT WORK?
We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. Youβll never have to speak in public if you donβt want to.
πΉ HOW TO JOIN?
Take 2 minutes to fill out our formπ
We like to keep our events cozy, so we usually invite a group of 25-30 people. If you're invited, you'll receive a special link via our ticketing platform, Luma, where you can register and secure your spot. ποΈ
𧧠HOW MUCH IS IT?
The cost to attend is Β£13-15 and includes the following:
β° 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
ππ½ Access to the Llamas in Edinburgh Community on WhatsApp
π₯ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
π Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world
(π« also includes those annoying ticket fees!)π³ WHERE IS IT?
We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location to ticket holders 24 hours before. This edition will take place in Leith.
π WHAT THEY SAY
π£ βGreat way to connect with people in a more meaningful way. Get to the heart of the matter, dive straight into what really counts!β - Matthias
π£ βF*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.β - Monika
π£ βI loved F*ck the Small Talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!β - Brenda
π£ "Itβs a wonderful experience, itβs like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe youβll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara
π€ FAQ
β’ What's the age range?
Most people who come to our events are between 24 and 38 years old.β’ Can I come alone?
Of course, we encourage it :)β’ Can I be late?
Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.β’ I signed up but never got an invite. Why?
We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 25-30 people. Please try again next time if do not receive an invite - no hard feelings πβ’ Why do you charge?
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. β₯οΈ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! π However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you canβt afford it send us a message!β’ Can I bring my pet llama?
100% yes, any well-behaved pets are highly encouraged as long as you can still focus on connecting with the humans around you! Especially llamas. Please confirm with us beforehand.β’ Can I get a refund if I can't make it?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds with less than 48 hours' notice. However, feel free to pass on your ticket to a friend [and let us know]!
πΎπ€π’π ππͺπ§ππ€πͺπ¨, π‘πππ«π ππ€π£π£πππ©ππ. β¨
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
π ββοΈπ±This event is a no-phone experience. π ββοΈπ±
We started in Berlin back in 2019 and there are now chapters in Medellin, Lisbon, and London! πΊοΈ
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