What weโre about
We are a bunch of open-minded and insatiably curious humans who love bringing people together in fun and meaningful ways. ๐
We're all about hosting playful out-of-the-box social experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and authentic human connection! ๐
Our most popular event series, F*ck the Small Talk, has traveled the world - from Berlin, London, Buenos Aires, and Edinburgh to Malta, Iceland, and now finally Istanbul! ๐น๐ท
Our events are carefully designed and hosted by awesome and friendly facilitators. Youโll never have to worry about awkward intros. #introvertswelcome
Come curious, leave connected! ๐
See you soon :)
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See all- ๐ F*ck the Small Talk: Istanbul #1Needs location
๐๏ธ Sign up here to grab your ticket ๐๏ธ
F*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, Melbourne, London, Lisbon, to Buenos Aires, and is now in Istanbul for the first season! ๐
๐ฆ WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
FTST is an out-of-the-box social experience where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. Itโs 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 games, talks, and connections with friends you havenโt met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Istanbul every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. ๐
๐ 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. You'll be guided by an experienced host who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. ๐ญ
๐น HOW TO JOIN?
Take 1 minute to sign up ๐Our events are limited to 30 handpicked guests to ensure a cozy atmosphere. Confirm your spot on the link above to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform)
NOTE: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will โค๏ธ)
Sold out or can't make it? Drop us your email and we'll keep you in the loop for the next one! ๐
๐งง HOW MUCH IS IT?
The cost to attend is TRY 500 (early bird) or TRY 600 (general), and includes the following:
โฐ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
๐๐ฝ Access to the Llamas in Istanbul WhatsApp community
๐ฅ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
๐ Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world
(๐ซ also includes those annoying ticket fees!)๐ณ WHERE IS IT?
We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location upon confirmation.
๐ WHAT THEY SAY
๐ฃ โThis is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.โ - Sonya
๐ฃ โF*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.โ - Monika
๐ฃ "Itโs a wonderful experience, itโs 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 youโll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara
Read our 130+ Google reviews here ๐
๐ค FAQ
โข Can I come alone?
Of course, we encourage it :)โข Can I be late?
Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.โข 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 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings ๐โข Why do you charge?
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. โฅ๏ธ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! ๐ However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you canโt afford it send us a message!โข Is this a networking or dating event?
Nope! Think of us as the anti-networking and anti-speed dating event. Thereโs no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. Itโs all about authentic connectionโno business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesnโt mean it canโt happenโitโs just not the intention!)๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ค๐ช๐จ, ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐. โจ
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
๐ โโ๏ธ๐ฑThis event is a no-phone experience. ๐ โโ๏ธ๐ฑWe started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'Where are you from?' multiple times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in 11 cities including Medellin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and London! ๐บ๏ธ
