The Expats Club Zurich (SWISS welcome) (11000+ expats)
Meet New Friends. Skip the Awkwardness.

Looking to expand your social circle?

Unlike a typical social where people often stick with those they already know, Fast Friends makes meeting new people easy. Our friendly host guides a series of fun, fast-paced conversations, so you'll meet lots of people in one evening—without the awkward introductions.

🎉 Please note that attendees come from across our five Zurich Meetup communities, so the number attending is often higher than shown on this page.

Most guests come on their own, so if you're coming solo, you'll be in great company.
Come solo. Leave with new friends.

🚆 Conveniently located inside Zurich Main Station (Bahnhofplatz 15), TIME Lounge is easy to reach from anywhere in the city.

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Ticket Prices
Early Bird: CHF 5
Regular: CHF 10
Cash at the Meetup: CHF 15 to our host Neo (please bring exact change)

**✨ Your Evening Includes**
🤝 Hosted Fast Friends conversation rounds
🎯 Fun themed conversation rounds based on shared interests
💬 A special Beyond Small Talk round with thought-provoking questions
🍹 Time afterwards to relax, continue chatting, and enjoy food or drinks together

Event Flow
🕖 7:00 PM – Welcome & Mingling
Meet your host, grab a drink, and settle in. If you're arriving on your own, don't worry—our host will introduce you to other guests before we begin.
🤝 7:30 PM – Fast Friends
Meet a new person every few minutes through fun, guided one-on-one conversations. It's the easiest way to meet lots of people in a relaxed atmosphere.
**🎯 Shared Interest Rounds**
Throughout the evening, we'll mix in themed rounds based on topics like travel, food, hobbies, weekend adventures, or books—making it even easier to discover common interests.
**💬 Beyond Small Talk**
One special round features thoughtful questions that go beyond the usual introductions and lead to more memorable conversations.
🍽️ 8:30 PM Onwards – Stay & Socialise
The structured part of the evening ends, but the conversations don't. Stay for dinner or drinks, reconnect with the people you enjoyed meeting most, and continue building new friendships.

Why People Love Fast Friends
✔ Meet 15–20 new people in one evening
✔ No awkward introductions or cliques
✔ Hosted by a friendly organiser who makes everyone feel welcome
✔ Fun conversation themes that make connecting easy
✔ Perfect if you're coming on your own—most people do
✔ Relaxed atmosphere focused on friendship, not dating

Good to Know
This event is for ladies and gentlemen aged 25–45.

Fast Friends is not speed dating. Our focus is on helping people build friendships and meaningful social connections in a relaxed setting. While friendships can naturally develop into something more, that's not the purpose of the event.

Members from our other Zurich Meetup groups may also attend, creating an even more vibrant evening.

Why We Use Tickets
Your ticket helps us create a better experience by supporting our hosts, organising suitable venues, managing group sizes, and creating a welcoming, well-organised event.

About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped thousands of people connect across 30+ cities through welcoming, well-organised social events.
Come for the experience. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new friends.