About us
hey 食飽未 привіт sveika 왔어? cześć здрасьте ahoj שלום Ça va? 今日は hola! We are London's community for expats, travelers, "third culture kids" (TCKs), exchange students and everyone who has an international, multicultural or multilingual story.
Since 2012 we run weekly socials, excursions, discussion groups and cultural activities while fostering a safe, inclusive and civilised atmosphere.
All our events are volunteer-run, so if you'd like to join or help our team, please message our team account. Follow us on Instagram @worldcitizenslondon
We hope that you will make the most out of your time in London and make your journey matter with World Citizens!
Upcoming events
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🌍🍸 World Citizens Friday Social ⭐ Drinks, Chats & International Friends ✨🌙
London Bridge, London, GBMEET & DISCUSS at London's top expat social. What to expect:
- Warm, inclusive and civilised atmosphere
- Safer, brighter, conversation-friendly venues
- No alcohol peer pressure. Drink responsibly.We put women first
Over 80% of women in the UK say that nightlife is unsafe (YouGov Oct 2021 poll), mainly because of some men behaving like predators and alcohol/substance abuse. Most events do very little against that, but we want a complete change - old norms should never be an excuse! World Citizens proactively addresses these concerns and designs events for everyone to enjoy a safe and pleasant evening.WHAT IS WORLD CITIZENS?
London's community for new-in-town, expats, travellers and third culture kids who want to meet in a safe, culturally enriching and thought-provoking space.HOW TO PARTICIPATE
You MUST enter the ticket lottery at https://worldcitizenfridays.eventbrite.co.uk
-Why? For safer, diverse and culturally enriching events. If you didn't get approved in the lottery, come to our other weekly events.
-Where? We change location every week and only reveal it to the lottery winners: The exact address will be emailed from Eventbrite sometime between Thursday and Friday afternoon.
(Do not share the secret venue address with anyone, no matter who asks! Our team takes care of all the communications!)
-What? A mix of informal and structured socialising activities
-When? Every Friday, 7pm until late. Join anytime!
-Cost: Pay for your own meals or drinks
-Hosts: We have a rotating team and the host of each event may vary
To plan your travel in advance, just know that the secret location will be around 5-10 minutes walk from the Meetup map pin!*Our 3 simple event rules*
1. Be respectful and courteous. Any harassment, creepy or abusive behaviours will not be tolerated.
2. Be present and considerate. No phones, interruptions or covert sales.
3. Drink responsibly. Alcohol is no excuse for bad behaviour.
Please also respect any venue rules.
Please contact our team account "TP" if anyone made you feel uneasy at an event or by sending unsolicited messages. We actively identify, remove and report troublemakers to the police.WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, and meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP".DISCLAIMER: We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Despite careful planning and structure this is a private informal activity, so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any form of harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour. We collaborate with the police if needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our admin decisions may not always be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
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🏡🌲 Saturday Social in Hampstead + Walk 🌸 New friends, good vibes & smiles 🌍
The Horseshoe Hampstead, 28 Heath Street, London, GBJoin our Saturday Social at one of Hampstead's most iconic traditional venues for a chance to meet open-minded, international friends in London. Whether you’re new to the city or just want great conversation, World Citizens' café social is the perfect way to ease into your Saturday. After the cafe, we'll walk around to explore the beautiful neighbourhood and its hidden gems.
✨ What to Expect:
• A welcoming table or two at a beautiful traditional cafe/pub.
• Young professionals aged 20s to 30s, students, creatives, internationals.
• Low-pressure, real conversations and occasional hosted discussions - no awkward silence.
• Afterwards: option for a relaxed open tour to explore the area's hidden gems or go for more drinks, food or other activities together!🕑 Time & Place:
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Casual mixing and some guided conversations at
The Horseshoe Hampstead,
28 Heath St,
NW3 6TE
Closest stations: Hampstead (Northern Line)
- 4:00 PM onwards: stay there or walk around exploring the area, drinks and/or dinner later on.🍺 The event is 100% free - please order drinks/snacks throughout the event as it helps us stay welcome at the venue and keep our spot!
🌍 Who It’s For:
• 20s & 30s: young professionals, grad students, creatives, internationals
• Solo newcomers, returning members, and plus-ones are all welcome
We always encourage diverse, inclusive and equal representation at our events ❤️🤝 Why We Do This:
Our café socials are part of the World Citizens community - a 100% non-commercial, volunteer-run group for those who value openness, culture, and real connection. Many regulars first meet here before joining our Friday Socials and other bigger events!💬 New? Nervous? No worries!
We’ve all been new once. Our volunteer hosts are friendly and happy to introduce you. Just come as you are!🔗 Love this vibe? Join us for more:
• 🎉 Friday Night Socials in Central London
• 🎨 Walks, museum visits & cultural outings
See all upcoming events here:
👉 https://www.meetup.com/worldcitizen/events/DISCLAIMER: We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Despite careful planning and structure this is a private informal activity, so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any form of harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour. We collaborate with the police if needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our admin decisions may not always be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
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♀️💕 All Women Friday Soirée at a Riverside Bar 🥂 New friends & good vibes
The Founders Arms, 52 Hopton Street, Bankside, Southwark, London. SE1 9JH, London, GB👯 London's favourite women-only Friday Social - meet fellow friendly women at London's most international, cosmopolitan, open-minded community, right in the heart of the city! This time we're meeting in a lively riverside bar facing St. Paul's and Tate Modern. Get ready for meaningful conversations, positive energy and spontaneous connections!
What to Expect
✨ Friendly women, locals & internationals in their 20s–30s.
🎨 Young professionals, uni students & creative open minds.
💬 Good conversations, warm energy, then music/after-party.
📸 An Instagrammable venue that makes it easy to meet new friends.🍸 We’ll start indoors at a cozy venue next to the map pin for conversations. Arrive early, that’s when the best chats happen! Optional music/after-party activities later on for those who want to continue.
💜 We're 100% free & volunteer-run, built for real connection.
⏰ Timing: Arrive anytime from 7:30 PM. Most people stay until 11PM, then depending on the vibe and the crowd we head for after-party activities!
📍 Location: A reserved space in a historic cozy venue in the Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden area - check map details on the day.
Nearest stations: Embankment, Leicester Square
💬 Follow us on Instagram: @worldcitizenslondon🧭 Three Simple Guidelines
- Be respectful of everyone, including space and boundaries.
- Come with a friendly, open attitude.
- Don’t arrive intoxicated - this is a chill and respectful crowd.
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🙋♀️ Want to Help or Get Involved?
We’re always looking for warm, welcoming people to help greet newcomers and grow this special community.
📩 Ask the host or message "TP" if you’d like to get involved.🌟 Explore More
Love this vibe? We also run:- Saturday Café in Kensington/Chelsea ☕ - perfect for deeper chats over coffee
- Walks, museum visits & more - to discover London together!
Keep an eye on our main World Citizens events page for what’s coming up next.
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DISCLAIMER: We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
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