About us
Welcome to Zurich New in Town Social! 🇨🇭
New to Zurich? You don't have to build your social life alone.
Moving to a new city is exciting—but it can also be challenging. Whether you've just arrived, have been here for a while, or simply want to meet new people, our community is here to help you feel at home.
Our mission is simple:
To help people build genuine friendships through fun, relaxed, professionally hosted social events.
Because every great friendship starts with one conversation.
🌍 Who is this group for?
Whether you're:
✈️ New to Zurich
🌎 An expat
🇨🇭 A local looking to expand your social circle
💼 A professional
🎓 An international student
🤝 Or simply looking for genuine friendships...
...you'll be warmly welcomed.
Most of our members come on their own, so if you're attending solo, you're in great company.
✨ What makes us different?
Walking into a room full of strangers can feel intimidating.
That's why every event is hosted by a friendly organiser who welcomes everyone, makes introductions, and helps conversations flow naturally.
You'll never feel like you're joining a group where everyone already knows each other.
Each event is designed to help you meet new people in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
❤️ Friendship First
We're a friendship-focused community.
Our events are about meeting interesting people, expanding your social circle, and creating meaningful connections.
Whether you're looking for new friends, weekend plans, travel companions, or simply good conversations, you'll find a welcoming community here.
🌍 About Fast Friends
Our events are part of the Fast Friends community, which has been connecting people for over 10 years across 30+ cities worldwide.
We've helped hundreds of thousands of people make new friends through professionally hosted social events. �
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We can't wait to welcome you.
Your next friendship could begin at your very first event. 💙
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!
Upcoming events
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🎨Terrible Art Night + Fast Friends | Draw. Chat. Make Friends. | 25–45
RIVINGTON, Prime Tower, Hardstrasse 201, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, ZH, CHEver wanted to meet new people without the awkwardness of walking into a room full of strangers?
This time, we’re making it a little more fun.Join us for a special Terrible Art Night + Fast Friends, where you’ll draw the person you’re talking to, chat while you draw, switch partners and meet someone completely new.
And don’t worry about your artistic ability.
The worse the portrait, the better. 🎨😂With only 30 spots available, this is a small, interactive evening designed to help you meet people naturally — with a fun activity taking the pressure off starting conversations.
🎟️ ONLY 30 SPOTS - Online: CHF 10
👉 Book your spot here: https://zurich10thoct.eventbrite.co.uk
We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place.
Cash at the Meetup: CHF 15 — only if spots are still available.
⚠️ Meetup RSVP does not guarantee a place. Your spot is confirmed once your ticket is purchased.🎨 HOW IT WORKS
You’ll go through 6 Fast Friends rounds, meeting someone new each time.
✏️ 7 minutes — Draw your partner
💬 Chat while you draw using a fun conversation prompt
🔄 Switch — meet someone new and start again
By the end, you’ll have met six different people, had six easy conversation starters and created some wonderfully terrible portraits.📸 8:15–8:30 PM — MASTERPIECE TIME
The six rounds are done — now it’s time to reveal the masterpieces. 😂
Take photos, compare your terrible portraits, get some group/table photos and enjoy the moment.
You’ll also get to keep a portrait as a fun memory from the evening.🍹 8:30–9:00 PM — MIX & MINGLE
The structured rounds are finished, so now you can relax, grab a drink and spend more time with the people you enjoyed meeting.
No more rotations. No pressure.
You’ve already met them — now choose who you’d like to keep talking to.❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
✅ Fun activity that makes starting conversations easy
✅ Most guests attend solo
✅ Drawing materials provided
✅ Professionally hosted Fast Friends experience
✅ Conversation prompts included
✅ Time afterwards to mingle and reconnect
✅ Friendship and social event — not a dating eventCome solo. We’ll give you something to talk about.
You bring the terrible drawing. 😂30 spots. Six new people. One very questionable portrait.
Book your spot before we’re full. 🤝2 attendees
Past events
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