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The Short Exchange | Speed Social Event | Meet New Friends

By Linkar

We are back! Meet new people, enjoy meaningful conversations and build lasting friendships in a fun, welcoming atmosphere for IRL connection

Date and time

Location

CUPRA City Garage Manchester

4-6 Saint Ann Street Manchester M2 7LG United Kingdom

Agenda

5:00 PM

Doors open

6:00 PM

Host welcome / Intros

7:00 PM

Speed social begins

8:00 PM

Open networking with a live DJ

Good to know

Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

About this event

Community • Other

🔥 The Short Exchange 🔥

💬 Speed Social Event | 🗓 Friday 12th September | 🕔 6PM – 9PM | 🎧 DJ Afterparty

ARE you ready to level up your social life?

Back by popular demand, The Short Exchange is returning after an incredible first night that brought strangers together and sparked countless new friendships.

The city’s first-ever speed social, think speed dating vibes, but without the romance. This is about real conversations, shared ideas and connecting with amazing people across Manchester.

How it works:You’ll rotate through short, one-to-one chats (timed each way), guided by engaging conversation prompts that break the ice and lead to genuine connections. Expect laughter, inspiration and conversations you’ll remember.

🎶 After the rounds, the vibe continues.Our DJ takes over, drinks flow and you’ll have the perfect chance to keep talking, vibing and building new friendships late into the evening.

💡 Why Join us:•⁠ ⁠Make more friends in one night than most do in a month.•⁠ ⁠Experience conversations that go beyond small talk.•⁠ ⁠Be part of Manchester’s newest movement for real-world connection at the coolest venue in the city.

It's about connecting people IRL!

We believe the best friendships start with a single conversation, so come catch the vibe and see where it takes you.

👉 Tickets are limited. Secure yours now

Presented by www.linkar.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What is The Short Exchange?

A speed-social event where you meet new people through quick, guided one-to-one conversations.

Is it like speed dating?

No, this is all about friendship, networking and genuine conversations.

Do I need to bring anyone?

Nope. Most people come solo, it’s designed to make meeting new people easy.

What happens after the rounds?

The DJ kicks in, drinks flow and you can keep chatting, vibing and building new friendships.

Is it free?

Yes the event is free, refreshments are available at an additional charge.

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Linkar

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Sep 12 · 6:00 PM GMT+1