Monday Men – live circle

Live men's circle
April to June 2026, twice a month

After a long stretch without a space for regular, in-person circles, we're finally able to offer a new, live men's circle in Berlin.

Many of you have asked for this over the past couple of years — a chance to meet face to face, sit together and talk in real time.

The Monday Men circle offers a chance for that. From April through June we meet every two weeks, for two hours on a Monday evening. A closed group, with a maximum of eight participants, to encourage familiarity, trust and continuity.

All the dates are: April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 8 & 22

There's a cost involved, which has been kept as low as possible, and it's only for the use of the room we'll have. A total 40 € from each man covers all six sessions for all three months. You can attend as many sessions as you like.

After the first three months, the group can choose what comes next. There could be a summer break, or the group may decide to continue.

This could be useful for you if you'd like to...

• Connect in person with other men in Berlin
• Build real-life bonds, especially if you’re new to the city or to the Berlin Men’s Group
• Explore ideas and challenges that matter to you
• Look more closely at your experiences and how you express them
• Experience a low-pressure introduction to men’s work

What we'll do...
For those who already know the online men’s circles, some parts of this format may feel familiar.

As in the online format, the sessions always include:

• Welcome – greeting and orientation from the host
• Opening round – describing briefly what things are like for you
• Sharing round – expanding on your thoughts, speaking freely
• Deepening round – a chance to offer each other questions
• Open discussion – explore what emerges together
• Closing round – share what you take away from the session

In addition, the live format allows for a few extra elements:

• Partnered conversation
• A topic of the week, chosen by the group
• A little movement, such as stretching or short breaks to move around and reset attention

As always - no prior experience neccessary, no preparation needed. Just walk in and grab a seat.

About me, the host...
I’m Hans. I've been co-organising the Berlin Men's Group with Peter and the others for five years now. In that time I've become a certified systemic counsellor, specialised in supporting men.

For these circles my style will be practical and down-to-earth. I help hold the structure, keep things on track, and support the group so that each man can explore what matters to him in his own way.

I'll be aiming for a space where men can speak honestly, listen to each other, and look at important things without it feeling heavy or complicated.

If you’re curious but not sure if this feels right for you at the moment, you’re welcome to send me a message here on Meetup or email request@zigmal.org. You can ask me anything you like.

This group is being logistically supported by BMG partner project Zigmal e.V., a volunteer association that focuses on strengthening men through social connection and free counselling.