Speed Social Event | The Short Exchange | Meet New Friends | Live DJ

Manchester’s original speed social returns. Meet new friends, enjoy a live DJ afterparty!

📍 Be At One, Manchester
📅 Friday 13th November 2026
🕡 Doors open at 6:30pm. Speed social begins at 7pm.
🎟 Free tickets. Limited spaces.

Back for more conversations and connections
The Short Exchange is back at Be At One for another evening of meeting new people and making connections across Manchester.
Whether you’re new to the city, looking to expand your social circle or simply fancy a different kind of Friday night, this is an easy way to get talking. Come on your own or bring a friend. We’ll help you settle in and get the conversations started.

How it works
You’ll take part in a series of short, timed, one-to-one conversations, rotating between people throughout the session. We’ll provide prompts to help break the ice, so you can relax, share a few stories and discover what you have in common.
Think speed-dating energy, with the focus on friendship and social connection.

Just bring yourself and a little curiosity. You'll have prompt cards if you so wish.
Once the rounds finish, stay for the live DJ afterparty. Catch up with someone you clicked with, continue a conversation or enjoy the music and atmosphere.

Earn rewards with Linkar
Use the free Linkar app to connect with people you meet and earn Linkar Points, known as LP. Explore the app to see the rewards currently available and how to redeem your points.
Download before you arrive so you’re ready to take part from your first connection.
👉 https://linkar.co.uk

Your Friday night starts with a conversation
A room full of new faces, a little structure to make introductions easier, and plenty of time to see where the evening takes you.

Tickets are free, but spaces are limited. Reserve yours and join us at Be At One Manchester,