Remember when being 25 sounded old? Well, here we are.
Yabangee's 25 & Up Meetup Mixer is a social night bringing together İstanbul's grown-up crowd for an evening of meeting new people, making connections, and enjoying some good old-fashioned socializing. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, make new friends, or simply spend a night with people who remember a world before smartphones, you're in the right place.
We'll kick things off with a series of fun networking games designed to get people talking, mixing, and meeting beyond their usual circles. No awkward business cards or elevator pitches, just easy activities that make starting conversations with strangers a little more natural.
After the games, the evening opens up into a relaxed social mixer with music, drinks, dancing, and plenty of time to keep conversations going. Expect some millennial nostalgia in the soundtrack, but don't worry, you don't need to remember dial-up internet to enjoy yourself.
Come solo or bring friends. Either way, we'll make sure there are plenty of opportunities to meet someone new.
Your Paid Ticket Includes
- Entry to 25 & Up Meetup Mixer
- One complimentary drink
- Guided networking games and icebreakers
- A full evening of socializing, music, and dancing
Event Timeline
20:00 – 20:30 | Check-In
Arrive, collect your complimentary drink, and settle in before we get things started.
20:30 – 21:30 | Networking Games
Time to mix things up. We'll guide you through a series of fun, low-pressure games and activities designed to get everyone talking and help you meet people from around the room.
21:30 onwards | Meetup Mixer
The games are over, but the night isn't. Stick around for music, drinks, dancing, and relaxed conversation with the people you've met, plus all the ones you haven't yet.
Who's It For?
This one's for the 25 & up crowd!
Whether you're 25, 35, 45, or somewhere beyond, the idea is simple: bring together adults who want to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a social night outside their usual circles.
Unlike most of our events, this one has a minimum age requirement of 25. So if you're a university student wondering why you can't come, congratulations, you've finally found something you're too young for.
Whether you're new to İstanbul, have lived here for years, are Turkish or international, everyone aged 25 and over is welcome. You don't need to come with a group, know anyone beforehand, or be particularly good at small talk.
Gender Balance
To create the best possible experience, we aim to maintain a balanced gender ratio throughout the event. As a result, ticket availability may change over time. If a ticket category sells out, additional tickets may be released later as registrations in other categories restore the balance. If your preferred ticket isn't currently available, we recommend checking back again soon.
About Yabangee Base
Yabangee Base is the home of Yabangee, an independent community platform that has spent over a decade helping people connect in İstanbul. Designed as an affordable, welcoming space, it hosts everything from pub quizzes and live music to language exchanges, workshops, board game nights, and community gatherings. Whether you're new to the city, a long-time resident, Turkish or international, Yabangee Base exists to make meeting people feel a little easier.
