Is it really OK to go to these events alone?
Yes — that's the point. We pick guided walks, talks, language cafés, concerts and workshops where lots of people come on their own and there's a natural moment to talk. Nobody checks whether you came with a friend. The basics still apply: stay in the public event, tell someone where you're going, keep your own way home, and leave if anything feels off.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Come Alone is free, with no account, no login and no name asked — open a city and go. The events are run by other organisers: many of the upcoming ones are free (they carry a mint “Free” badge), some charge or ask you to register on their own page. Prices, times and booking rules can change, so always check the official page before you go.
Who chooses the events?
The Meet & Mint team, from city open data and official agendas published by cities, venues and organisers — right now hundreds of upcoming events in 130+ cities. We summarise each event in our own words and link to its official page, where you'll find the original details and any last-minute changes.
What is Meet & Mint?
Our app for iPhone and Android, Meet & Mint: Events & Friends. Events and people near you on one map, a chat for every event, join alone or with another adult, host your own event, and keep your plans with reminders. The app has its own account; this site doesn't need one.
Are all these events in the app?
Many of them are — events run or verified by our team are marked Meet & Mint Official. If one isn't there, tap “+” to add it and gather a group to go together; the team reviews added events.
Will people see where I am?
Privacy is on by default: the app uses your approximate location unless you choose otherwise, you can hide from the map any time, who's going is hidden by default, and the exact meeting point is shown only to confirmed participants. You can block and report anyone. This site itself has no accounts; when you open an event's official page, that organiser's privacy rules apply.
Can I bring a friend or my kids?
In the app you can join alone, invite another adult, or bring kids when the host welcomes families. If an event is full, there's a waitlist.
I've just moved. Where do I start?
Open one of our New in town guides — Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris, New York, Toulouse, Lyon and Helsinki — for your first month step by step, in your language.
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