Looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed setting? Speed Friending is a series of short, timed conversations designed to help you connect with lots of different people in one evening. Whether you're hoping to make new friends, expand your social circle, or simply enjoy meeting interesting people, this is an easy and welcoming way to break the ice.
After the speed friending rounds, the evening continues with music, social games, drinks, dancing, and plenty of time to reconnect with the people you met earlier.
Whether you're arriving solo or with friends, the format naturally introduces you to new people throughout the night.
Your Paid Ticket Includes
- Entry to Speed Friending Night
- One complimentary drink
- Guided speed friending rounds
- A full evening of networking and socializing
Event Timeline
20:00 – 20:30 | Check-In
Arrive, collect your complimentary drink, and get ready to meet your fellow guests.
20:30 – 21:30 | Speed Friending
Take part in a series of short, timed conversations, meeting a new person each round.
21:30 onwards | Social Mixer
The structured rounds are over, but the night is just getting started. Stay for music, games, drinks, dancing, and relaxed conversation with old and new friends.
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.
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.
