What weβre about
We're a bunch of open-minded and insatiably curious humans who love bringing people together in fun and meaningful ways. π
We are big fans of play, empathetic listening, and authentic sharing. We host creative, fun, and out-of-the-box social experiences that foster creativity, curiosity, and most importantly, connection! π
Also, if you have any cool event ideas, we would love to hear them! π
Our signature event series, F*ck the Small Talk, has traveled the world from Berlin to London to Mexico City to Medellin to Lisbon to even Iceland - and has now finally landed in Zurich! π¨π
Oh, and we also love llamas. π¦
Upcoming events (1)
See all- π€ΈββοΈ F*ck the Small Talk #5ZΓΌrich, ZΓΌrich
ποΈ Sign up here to grab your ticket ποΈ
FTST has traveled the world from Berlin to Melbourne, London, Lisbon, Mexico City, to Iceland, and is now back in Zurich for 2nd year in a row! π¨π
π¦ 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. Itβs 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 havenβt met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Zurich every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. ππ 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. π
πΉ HOW TO JOIN?
Our 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)
π£ We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will β€οΈ)
𧧠HOW MUCH IS IT?
The cost to attend is 23-25 CHF and includes the following:
π°οΈ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
π₯ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
π Supporting our mission to slowly eliminate small talk around the world
π« Also includes those pesky ticket fees!If you aren't able to afford this just send us a message and weβll figure something out. Student/low-income tickets available. π
π³ WHERE IS IT?
We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location to ticket holders 24 hours before the event.π WHAT THEY SAY
π£ βThis is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.β - Sonya
π£ βI loved F*ck the small talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!β - Brenda
π£ "itβs a wonderful experience, itβs 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 youβll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other"- Sara
π£ βF*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.β - Matthias
Read our 130+ Google reviews here π
π€ FAQ
β’ Can I come alone?
Of course, in fact, we encourage it!β’ Can I be late?
Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.β’ 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 25 people. We believe this is a good number to ensure an awesome experience, and weβve learned that itβs easier to build connections with smaller groups! Please try again next time if do not receive an invite - no hard feelings πβ’ Why do you charge?
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. β₯οΈ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! ππΎπ€π’π ππͺπ§ππ€πͺπ¨, π‘πππ«π ππ€π£π£πππ©ππ. β¨
* Age guide 25 - 42ish* (age guide is only a reference, never a limit π)
* Only 30 spots availableπΎπ€π’π ππͺπ§ππ€πͺπ¨, π‘πππ«π ππ€π£π£πππ©ππ. β¨
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
π ββοΈπ±This event is a no-phone experience. π ββοΈπ±
We 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 15 cities including Medellin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and London! πΊοΈ
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