🪁 F*ck the Small Talk: Istanbul #4

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​After traveling around the world from Berlin to London to Buenos Aires to Malta to Mexico City, we have finally arrived in Istanbul for the first time ever! 🇹🇷

📦 WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?

​​F*ck the Small Talk is an out-of-the-box social experience where strangers come together for an evening of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also just a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!

​​Join us for games, talks, and connections with friends you haven’t met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you have been in Istanbul every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. 🙌

📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?

We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people).

We'll have our awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. (You’ll never have to speak in public if you don’t want) You'll be guided by an experienced host who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. 🍭 (introverts, you'll love it too ❤️)

​🧧 WHAT'S INCLUDED?

⏰ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities👥 A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible🧀 Light snacks🙌🏽 Access to the post-event WhatsApp group💛 Supporting our mission to slowly eliminate small talk around the world🎫 Also includes those pesky ticket fees!

🕹 HOW TO JOIN?

Our events are limited to 30 guests to ensure a cozy atmosphere (more than that is a party!) We do our best to curate events with similar ages and a healthy gender balance! Request to join above and we'll give you an answer in less than 48 hours! Our events tend to sell out (for real, they always do) so if you didn't get in make sure to try again next time!PS. You won't get charged until we accept your ticket! 🎟️

📍 WHERE IS IT?

We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. The exact location will be revealed once we confirm your spot!🎟️ Check out the neighbourhood at the bottom of this page. (you'll see a map)

💛 WHAT THEY SAY

​🗣 “This is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.” - Sonya

​🗣 “I loved F*ck the small talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!” - Brenda

​🗣 “Lively, interesting, introspective, completely open and no judgment. Everyone that joined was ready for great conversation and helped with different perspectives. So much fun! I can't wait for the next one! “ - Yaz

🗣 "it’s a wonderful experience, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara

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👋 MEET YOUR HOST

I’m Ecem, and I started hosting in 2025 because I’ve always believed the right room changes everything. My style is simple: high energy, sharp humor, and creating spaces where everyone feels genuinely included.

I host mostly on Istanbul’s Anatolian side because I loooove it. Bringing people together for conversations that feel natural, not performative.

I’m fueled by R&B, sitcom comfort, sunset light, and spontaneous day-drinks. If you like warmth, depth, and playful energy, you’ll probably feel right at home.

🤓 QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE

‣ Can I come alone?Of course, in fact, we encourage it! 99% of people do.

‣ Can I be late?Please don't. We start 15 min after the official start. Late arrivals tend to disrupt the flow of the event.

‣ Is this a dating or networking event?Not at all! No business cards, no awkward 1-minute speed rounds (ok maybe one) —just real, meaningful conversations with some friends you haven't met yet. (this doesn't mean crushes or business relationships can't happen, it's just not the intention 🙌)‣ Can I get a refund if I can't make it?Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another event date if you cannot attend with a notice of less than 5 days notice. However, feel free to pass on your ticket to a friend, provided they also sign up on Luma :)

​𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙. ✨

​*30 spots available *​*Location is only revealed to ticket holders! **Age guide: most guests are between 25-40 years old (only for reference, it is by no means a limit! 💃)

​🙅‍♀️📱This event is a no-phone experience. Keep them tucked in your pocket 🙅‍♀️📱

’F*ck the Small Talk’ is part of the EPIC LLAMA Universe. 🌍🦙 We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection. We're on a mission to make boring brilliant! Join us in Mexico City, London, Lisbon, Malta, Edinburgh, Buenos Aires, and beyond. 😍

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