🎶🌟 Riverside Friday Social feat. Eurovision Special + celebrity guest ✨
Details
✨ Featuring a celebrity guest from the Eurovision 2026 winning country and other exciting names ✨ our exclusive summer pop-up social is packed with global weekend energy. To celebrate the winning delegation, we are also hosting a live behind-the-scenes social media shoot themed around Eurovision.
Want to meet friendly people, unwind after a busy week, and connect with curious minds from around the world in a relaxed setting? You’ve come to the right place! Our Friday Socials are the warm, conversation-friendly alternative to the typical night out. Whether you're new to London or have been here for years, you're very welcome!
💬 What to Expect
- An elegant venue that makes it easy to meet new people
- Friendly, international guests (mostly 20s–30s) who value openness and curiosity
- Thoughtful conversation, warm energy, and possibly an after-party if the mood is right
We typically host 60–80 people each week, and many attendees return regularly!
⏰ Timing: Arrive anytime from 6:30 PM. Most people stay until 11PM or head to the after-party! Details...
• 6:30pm - 7pm: arrive, get drinks, mingle 🍸
• 7pm - 8:30pm: meet our special/celebrity guests, Eurovision themed games, optional photoshoot 👑
• 8:30pm - 10:30pm: mix & mingle 🥂
• 10pm onwards: optional after-party 💃
📍 Location: The Oyster Shed, 1 Angel Ln, EC4R 3AB
(closest stations: Monument/Bank, Cannon Street, London Bridge)
✅ Who It's For
- You're new to London or simply want to expand your circle.
- You enjoy thoughtful, informal conversation.
- You want a social space that isn’t dominated by loud music or heavy drinking (though drinks are optional!).
We proudly encourage diversity at our events!
🧭 Three Simple Guidelines
- Be respectful of everyone and their space and boundaries.
- Come with a friendly, open attitude.
- Enjoy without judgment.
🙋♀️ Want to Help or Get Involved?
We’re always looking for warm, welcoming people to help greet newcomers and grow this special community.
📩 Ask the host or message "TP" if you’d like to get involved.
🌟 Explore More
Love this vibe? We also run:
- Saturday Café in Chelsea ☕ - perfect for deeper chats over coffee
- Walks, museum visits & more - to discover London together!
Keep an eye on our main World Citizens events page for what’s coming up next.
DISCLAIMER: We are a 100% volunteer-run team gathering in our personal time. Though we have high standards, all our activities are private and informal, so we are not liable for any damage or inconvenience, nor subject to any service expectations. However, we put a lot of care into maintaining a safe atmosphere and good energy: we vet and approve participants at our own discretion, prioritising trust, good vibes, and community alignment. We have zero tolerance for harassment and disruptive or predatory behaviour. Disregarding our team and processes may result in being declined or removed. We take photos and videos to steward our community, as well as stock photos from sites like Unsplash and Pexels, in line with GDPR. While our processes aren't perfect, we ask that you respect them while you participate and discuss any concerns with us privately and respectfully. By attending, you understand, agree with, and respect all terms of this disclaimer and any other instructions by our team.