English chat in Bologna (Global Chatter)

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About us

English Chat in Bologna is Bologna’s largest international community, bringing together locals and people from all over the world through free weekly events that celebrate languages, cultures, and human connection. What started as a small idea has grown into a landmark social movement in the city — and beyond.
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🗓 Every Wednesday – Our Flagship Event
📍 Scuderie

Every Wednesday night, hundreds of people gather in the heart of Bologna for what has become the city’s biggest recurring international meetup.
Our weekly format rotates between:

🌐 Language Exchange
🎤 Karaoke Night
🕺 Just Dance
🎲 Board Games & Social Games

It’s relaxed, welcoming, and designed so anyone can join — whether you want to practice a language, meet new friends, or just enjoy a fun night out.
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🎉 Monthly Community Parties – Go Big
Once a month, we scale up with large community parties, making English chat in Bologna one of the largest international social gatherings in Europe:

🎶 Live music & DJs
🎙 Open mic & performances
🍹 Food, drinks & themed nights

These events bring together our full community in one space — vibrant, diverse, and unforgettable.
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🎯 Activities All Week Long
Beyond Wednesdays, our activity managers run additional meetups, including:
💃 Salsa & dance sessions
🏓 Ping pong & foosball
🥾 Hikes, walks & casual hangouts

There’s always something happening — and always new people arriving.
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🌈 Who We Are
We’re students, professionals, creatives, expats, Erasmus students, digital nomads, and locals. Different backgrounds, cultures, and languages — one shared space.

👉 Biggest international community in Bologna
👉 One of Europe’s largest weekly international social events
👉 Always free. Always inclusive. Always people-first.
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📸 Follow us on Instagram to see the energy, the people, and the moments that make Global Chatter what it is.

Come alone or with friends — at Global Chatter, you’ll never feel like a stranger.