Let’s explore social events in London, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across London, UK. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in London
Tuesday Badminton Session @East Ham Leisure Center 324 Barking Road E6 2RT
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: East Ham Leisure Center
✅Tuesday Badminton
✅Advance and Expert Levels Only
✅Yonex Aerosensa AS30 Shuttles
✅ Two Courts (12 Players Max)
✅Every Tuesday
✅20:00 to 22:00
✅2:00 Hours Session
✅£10 Advance Payment
✅ East Ham Leisure Center
324 Barking Rd, London E6 2RT
✅We welcome individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, cultures, regions, origins, religions ,colours, social classes, economic statuses, heights, appeara(…)
Filmmakers Social: Shoot the Breeze
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: The Castle Cinema
An informal monthly evening for filmmakers to meet filmmakers.
Relaxed conversation – building a welcoming community – a friendly social scene.
The Castle Cinema – cafe/bar.
64 – 66 Brooksby’s Walk, London E9 6DA
First Wednesday of the month.
7pm-9pm.(…)
Free Urban Meditation & Buddhism Retreat in Bethnal Green, London and Online
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The London Buddhist Centre
Join us for a **free urban retreat** in the heart of **Bethnal Green, London** and **online**, designed for those interested in **mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings**. This retreat offers a peaceful environment to explore meditation practices, learn about Buddhism, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, everyone is welcome. The retreat wil(…)
Meetup #10
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: 100 Liverpool St
Hello hello everyone! Thanks to all who attended the last meet up on Data & AI – The product Perspective. It was a full house and hope you all enjoyed the slightly different panel discussion style. This time we are back to the norm… 2 fantastic speakers from more of an engineering focus. 25-30 minute talks followed by an open Q&A. Drinks, networking and of course tons of pizza.. Look forward to (…)
Mandarin Chinese & English Exchange Group – Free Event in Marylebone
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Jackalope
Improve your Mandarin and English while making new friends!
Join us at the [Jackalope](https://jackalopelondon.com/) in Marylebone – appropriately situated above a Chinese restaurant, [Liu Xiao Mian](https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/).
Pop down for noodles or stay outside in the lovely mews, but whatever you do, come ready to chat, make great new connections, and push your language learning forward (…)
Friendly Chess in Russell Square
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Russell Square Cafe
Join us for a laid-back lunchtime of friendly chess in the charming surroundings of Russell Square, Bloomsbury. Whether you’re new in town and looking to meet new people, a seasoned chess player craving some social games, or live/work/study nearby, all are welcome.
Chess sets are available to borrow, and there’s optional food/drinks from the nearby cafe. Looking forward to meeting you there!(…)
London.JS at Civo Tech Junction on Tues 3rd Sept 2024 with Flagsmith & Orkes 🔥
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Civo Tech Junction
Join **London.JS** on **Tuesday 3rd September** from **6pm** hosted at Civo Tech Junction, Shoreditch & sponsored by **Flagsmith** and **Orkes** 🔥
📣 Register now to avoid disappointment as **London.JS** access is limited and spaces fill fast!
Doors open at 6:00pm, **London.JS** starts at 6:30pm, ends 9pm.
Address – Civo Tech Junction, 32-37 Cowper Street, London
Map – [https://maps.app.goo.gl(…)
Board Games night at Rocket Van
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Rocketvan Removal & Delivery
\*\* FREE EVENT \*\* Board games night with Russ.
The bar will be open to 11pm serving all the usual beers, cocktails, wines and toasties. It’s still 2 cocktails for £12 all evening too!
The hand made toasted sandwiches are delicious and everyone who had one has commented on just how good they are.
Calling all gaming enthusiasts to join us for a night of socializing, eating, drinking, and of cour(…)
September’s Organised Fun
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Jamboree
**Tickets available now**
[Buy Ticket Here](https://www.wegottickets.com/event/629455)
The next Organised Fun: A Neurodivergent Cabaret will be…
on **Weds** **4th September** at @jamboreevenue Kings Cross!
7:30pm til 11:30pm.
Jamboree has a food hatch serving delights from Arepetoire:
[Menu]( https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/695-2/)
**Line-up:**
(Images on [Insta](https://instagram.com/organis(…)
London Language Exchange in the Park
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Victoria park
Language Exchange In The Park
Join GoSoLocal as we facilitate our first ever (very exciting 🤗) language exchange.
Visit one of London’s most beautiful parks, Victoria Park, where we’ll get some fresh air, see some amazing sites, grab a coffee and practise our English speaking!
We’ll meet at 10:30 at the Bonner Gate entrance to Victoria Park on Sewardstone Road, E2 9JW.
The nearest stations ar(…)
Not just any old Macmillan Coffee Morning!!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Dumont (Private Dinning Room and Lounge)
Join Nadio, Claire and our host, Anthony, for a morning of coffee, cake and glorious views to the Houses of Parliament and beyond.
Please feel free to bring a little something to accompany the coffees provided. Recipes for the more adventerous are available on the Macmillan website!
Charity donations are very welcome (ideally cash).
**_Looking forward to seeing you there!
Nadio, Claire and Anth(…)
Cloud Native Media #17 – How will AI impact TV and Radio?
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Arqiva
Will AI and Machine Learning take over our TV and Radio? What kind of impact might they have? Could they help us create more and better content and attract new audiences? Could they help advertisers?
Cloud Native Media will be in London and live on YouTube for #17 on Wednesday September 4th for a special pre-IBC night of AI exploration with two speakers bringing a business, rather than academic, p(…)
The Spawn London (Beginner Friendly Game) – Social Deduction on a Cosmic Scale
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Fullers Ale & Pie House at the Mad Hatter Hotel
“Humanity’s insatiable appetite to colonise reached far into the stars, but they learned the hard way that some stones should remain unturned. Whilst aggressively terraforming Spawn home worlds, humanity stirred the ancient species out of their slumber and incurred their rage in a cataclysmic event.
Now conflict dances across the cosmos as the Spawn seek violent retribution by assimilating themse(…)
Run & Beer @ Canary Wharf 🏃🏼🍻
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: E14 4AE
Join us at 7pm on Tuesday evening for a great trail run around Clapham. We’ll meet at The Falcon Pub (just look for the big group of runners in brightly coloured tops!), and one of the Committee members will assign you a buddy. We’ll then head out on the trail and find the marks in chalk to guide us on the run, and help us get back to the pub. The runs are usually 7-8km but there are shortcut opti(…)
BLACK ON THE SQUARE
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Trafalgar Square
Please come and join us at this amazing event which was held for the first time last year.
It’s the celebration of Black culture and creativity, at this **FREE event**, brought to you by the Mayor of London.
This flagship event highlights high quality Black culture and creativity, being a celebration for the whole city, and for the people and communities who contribute to the capital’s creativit(…)
London Hypnosis Hub monthly meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Nell of Old Drury
Welcome to the London Hypnosis Hub monthly meet.
If you are interested in, or involved in:
Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy
Street Hypnosis
Stage Hypnosis
NLP
Then this is a great opportunity to meet and network with those with an interest in the above, as well as experienced professionals.
You can practice your hypnosis skills, be hypnotised or observe, just as you please. (Please note: we do not do(…)
Tech Tuesday Drinks
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: the folly 41 Gracechurch St, London EC3V 0BT
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMING: If you are a technologist, involved in IT transformation or just curious about the world of software and the Internet, join us on our new series of Tech Tuesdays for drinks.
There will be no sales pitches, Powerpoint decks or business plans, just like minded people gathering together to discuss the next big thing in tech.
Event cost: There is no fee for attending. Howe(…)
Property Investing & Real Estate Investing Strategies
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Simul Place
Join us at the South West London Property Investment Community for an interactive Networking meetup on Property Investing and Property Investing Strategies. Our speakers will cover topics such as analyzing market trends, property sourcing, Buy 2 Let, Buy Refurb Refinance, financing options, and maximizing returns on your investments. You’ll have the opportunity to Network with like-minded individu(…)
Tuesday badminton (6.30pm-10pm) 4 courts at Mossbourne Community Academy
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney Downs
Hi,
Welcome to our midweek session of Superboys.
The session is scheduled as our new midweek session . We will play for 3.5 hours between 6.30pm and 10pm at Mossbourne Community Academy E5 8JY. The nearest station is Hackney Down or Hackney Central on the overground.
It is £12 per person for 3.5 hours. We play with quality feather shuttlecocks. RSVP is now open on meetup. Once RSVP, please make(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in London is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in London on Timeout.com, Visitlondon.com, or Designmynight.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In London, UK
Virgin Active’s Club Crawl
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Virgin Active
You’ve heard of a pub crawl, but what about a club crawl? We’re back, taking the nation’s favourite and giving it a fitness spin.
14th AFRICA-UK BUSINESS, TRADE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London
Get ready for the ultimate networking opportunity between Africa and the UK at the 14th Africa-UK Trade & Investment Summit 2024!
14th UK-Africa Business Summit in partnership with UCUK Annual Convention.
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London
We are delighted to invite you to the 14th Annual UK-Africa Investment Summit, with a special focus on East Africa.
A Day with Barbara O’Neill in London, Porchester Hall
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Porchester Hall
Spend a day learning from Barbara O’Neill and explore God’s Plan for the Mind & Hormone Health.
LAC | Surviving the polycrisis
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: London Business School, Sussex Place
Do we need to change, transform or replace our economic system?
Three Dimensions of a Complete Life: Martin Luther King for this moment
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Cathedral
Senator Revd Raphael Warnock will reflect on Martin Luther King’s historic sermon at St Paul’s Cathedral and what he has to say to us today.
The History of Witchcraft and Feminism with Dr Jennifer Farrell
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Juju’s Bar and Stage
Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch. Followed by Q&A.
Invertebrate Study Day
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Natural History Museum
Utilise the LNHS library and NHM microscope facilities to identify your invertebrate specimens with support from experienced recorders.
Totally Thames, Footsteps with Jason Sandy, 7th Sept 2024, Mill. Bridge
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: (North side)
Join us on the foreshore to learn about the artefacts of the Thames and London…
Word In Your Ear: David Hepworth in conversation w/ Mark Ellen – Piccadilly
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Waterstones Piccadilly
Join David Hepworth and Mark Ellen for a live episode of their hit music podcast, Word In Your Ear, discussing Hope I Get Old Before I Die.
Classic Filled Pasta Class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Eataly
Buongiorno! Welcome to La Scuola di Eataly
The 15 Minute City with Carlos Moreno
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Temple Bar
This event is now Sold Out. Please register on the waiting list and we will contact you should a space become available.
The Practical Applications of Mindfulness
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Rigpa
We are delighted to welcome Venerable Sean Price back to the Rigpa London Centre to teach on The Practical Applications of Mindfulness.
Time Together: A Service of Reflection for Those Affected by Suicide
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: St Martin-in-the-Fields
‘Time Together’ is a non-religious service of music, words and a space for reflection for those affected by suicide.
Business and Networking Event at Eight Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Eight Members Club
Another epic and memorable Business and Networking event of London Connector!
Punjabi Summer Speed Dating & After Party
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Sway Bar
We’re back for another epic night of Speed Dating, Mingling and After Party.
Doppelgänger: Fine Wines and Apparitions
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Theatre of Wine
Wine Tasting
Video Game Voice Over Masterclass
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Spotlight
These events will take place at Spotlight. Non-Spotlight members are welcome to purchase tickets too.
ODSC Europe 2024 – London – Open Data Science Conference
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: 1 Shortlands
Register now to lay down foundational skills and fast-track your career. Don’t miss out on this amazing offer!
Audiobook Narration Masterclass
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Spotlight
These events will take place at Spotlight. Non-Spotlight members are welcome to purchase tickets too.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Stand-Up Comedy Show FREE for InterNations, Normal Price £11
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS ON THE LINK BELOW USING THE DICOUNT CODE CODE: INTERNATION100
http://centralsmirk.com/current-events/the-dugout-belushis-london-bridge/
WITHOUT BOOKD TICKETS YOU CANNOT ENTER FOR FREE!
Central Smirk Presents: Stand-Up Comedy Show at The Dugout.
Join us for a night of laughter as Central Smirk presents a stand-up comedy show at The Dugout below Belushi’s London Bridge. Fe
InterNations London Night Out Official Event @ Patch St Pauls
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Patch St Paul’s
We are proud to organise another amazing night out in the heart of London, in St Pauls Area, for drinks and coversations followed up by DJ music party later on.
✨IMPORTANT✨
– Please arrived before 22:30 for guaranteed venue entrance!
– Bring ID driving licence or passport. ID Photos are not accepted
– We ONLY accept CASH at the door! Venue takes cards
– Dress to impress
✨Benefits:
+ FREE DRI
InterNations London Official Event in Covent Garden
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Sway Bar
We invite you to our next Official Socializing Event in the heart of London. This weekend we are up for an extra portion of socializing at our central-London venue, Sway at Covent Garden.
Join us for a night of chatting and socializing with friends old and new. We start mingling at Bar & Kitchen Room from 18:30 on with drinks and socializing and later, after 22:00 downstairs in Club Room for some
InterNations London Official Live Music in Soho
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: O’Neill’s (Flamingo Room – 2nd Floor)
It is truly a hidden gem of London. Suited on the 2nd floor in a Flamingos Room with a stage for live music, beautiful bar, terrace, and reserved private area where we can mingle and enjoy the night together.
Do come on time at 18:00 and no later than 8pm for socialing as later the area will be fully packed with live performance band playing awesome live music. Don’t forget to bring your dancing