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🌏 Sydney New in Town
New to Sydney? You're in the right place.
Moving to a new city is exciting—but building a new social circle can be one of the biggest challenges.
Whether you've recently moved to Sydney, relocated for work or study, or simply don't know many people yet, our community is here to help you feel at home.
Through professionally hosted social events, you'll meet other newcomers, locals, and like-minded people in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where making friends feels easy and natural.
✨ What You'll Experience
🤝 Meet friendly people who are also looking to build new friendships.
🌇 Explore Sydney through rooftop bars, brunches, hidden gems, walks, cultural experiences, and unique social events.
💬 Enjoy hosted activities and conversation formats that make meeting new people comfortable—no awkward introductions.
🙋 Most members come on their own, so you'll never feel out of place.
🍹 Stay afterwards and continue chatting with your new connections.
Whether you've been here for a week or a year, there's always room to meet new people and create lasting friendships.
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped people build meaningful friendships through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities around the world.
Come solo. Leave with new friends. ❤️
Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in -
https://fastfriends.co.uk/
I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community!
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Make new friends | Fast Friends (21-40/Happy Hour)
Shark Hotel, Shark Hotel 127 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, AUMaking new friends in Sydney doesn't have to be awkward.
Whether you're new to the city or simply looking to expand your social circle, Fast Friends makes meeting people easy, relaxed and genuinely enjoyable.
Meet 15–25 like-minded people through fun, guided conversations—then stay afterwards for drinks with the people you connected with most.
🎟 Tickets
Book online and save: https://syd29thaug.eventbrite.co.uk🎫 Early Bird – A$5
🎫 Regular – A$10
🎫 On the Door – A$15 (cash, payable to your host, Shelly)
Booking in advance helps us reserve the right amount of space and create the best possible experience for everyone.We've reserved a quieter space at Shark Hotel exclusively for our group, making it easier to enjoy meaningful conversations away from the busy bar. Most guests come on their own, so you'll feel welcome from the moment you arrive.
🕖 Evening Flow
7:00 PM – Welcome & Drinks
Meet your host, Shelly, grab a drink and settle in. If you're attending alone, don't worry—most people do! We'll make introductions and help everyone feel comfortable.
7:30 PM – Fast Friends
Meet a variety of new people through a series of short, guided conversations designed to help you go beyond small talk and make genuine connections.
From 8:30 PM – Drinks & Mingling
The guided conversations finish, but the evening doesn't. Stay afterwards to continue chatting with your favourite new connections.❤️ Why You'll Love It
✔ Meet 15–25 new people in one evening.
✔ Friendly hosts who make introductions and ensure everyone feels welcome.
✔ Most guests attend solo.
✔ Reserved quieter space that's perfect for conversation.
✔ Relaxed pub atmosphere with great food and drinks.
✔ Friendship-focused—not a dating event.👋 Who Is This For?
✅ Ladies & Gents aged 21–40
✅ New to Sydney or long-time locals.
✅ Solo attendees are especially welcome.
✅ Anyone looking to build genuine friendships and expand their social circle.
Members from our other Sydney Meetup groups also join our events, so attendance is often higher than the RSVP count shown on this page.🌟 Why We Use Tickets
Your ticket helps us reserve dedicated space, support our local hosts, and create a welcoming, well-organised event where everyone has the opportunity to connect.🌍 About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped people build meaningful friendships through professionally hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Come solo. Leave with new friends. ❤️2 attendees
Fast Friends + Abba's Back Party Party | 21–45 | Welcome Drink
The Harbour View Hotel, 18 Lower Fort Street, Sydney, AULooking to meet new people but don't want the awkwardness of walking into a party not knowing anyone?
Fast Friends gives you a fun, hosted way to meet lots of people through themed conversation rounds — helping you break the ice, make new connections and find people to enjoy the evening with.
Then stay on for ABBA's Back LIVE, enjoy your FREE welcome drink and continue the evening with the new friends you've just met.
🎟 Book online and save: https://sydney12thsept.eventbrite.co.uk
Early Bird – A$5 per person
Regular Ticket – A$10 per person
Cash at meetup – A$15 per person
If you haven't purchased your ticket in advance, you can pay A$15 cash when you meet Nina at the venue.Booking ahead helps us plan the right group size and reserve enough space to create the best experience for everyone.
❤️ Why You'll Love It
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening.
💬 Themed conversation rounds give you interesting things to talk about, making it much easier to connect than simply approaching a stranger.
🔄 Meet different people throughout the session instead of spending the whole evening talking to just one person.
🎤 A friendly host guides the experience, keeps the rounds moving and helps with introductions.
🥂 Enjoy a FREE welcome drink during the party.
👋 Come solo or with a friend — either way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet others.
🎶 Stay for ABBA's Back LIVE and enjoy the party with the people you've just met.📅 Schedule
6:00 PM – Arrive & meet your host
Please arrive at 6:00 PM to get the full Fast Friends experience.
You'll meet your host, get settled, enjoy your FREE welcome drink and meet the other attendees.
The hosted experience starts at 6:00 PM, so arriving late means missing some of the conversation rounds and introductions.6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Fast Friends ❤️
This is the main part of the evening.
For 90 minutes, you'll take part in our hosted, themed conversation rounds.
You'll move between different people and different conversations, giving you plenty of opportunities to meet and connect with people you might not otherwise have spoken to.7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Continue socialising with your host
At 7:30 PM, ABBA's Back LIVE begins, but our host remains with the group for another 30 minutes.
This gives everyone extra time to continue conversations, make introductions and settle into the party together.8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – ABBA's Back + socialising 🎶
At 8:00 PM, the hosted Fast Friends experience officially finishes and our host will leave.
You are very welcome to stay until 9:00 PM.
Enjoy ABBA's Back LIVE, dance, grab a drink and continue chatting with the new friends you've made.
The final hour is unhosted, so you can enjoy the party at your own pace.🌟 First Time?
Perfect! Many people come on their own, and lots of attendees are joining Fast Friends for the first time.
You don't need to know anyone beforehand.Our host will guide the conversation rounds and help make introductions, creating a relaxed environment where meeting people feels natural rather than forced.
Members from our other 7 Sydney Meetup communities also attend many of our events, helping create a larger and more diverse social group.
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide, helping thousands of people build genuine friendships.
Come for Fast Friends. Meet new people. Then enjoy ABBA's Back together. ❤️
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