Every Thursday 7PM
For anyone who just arrived
You don’t need to know anyone.
You just need to show up.
Not dating. Not networking. Not a language class.
Just a room full of people who also came to meet someone new.
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Four cities, one easy night
Choose your city!
Weekly socials in Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf & Hamburg — same flags, same friendly faces, new people every week.
New in Bonn
Bonn is live — every Thursday from 19:00
After a packed premiere night, Bonn is now weekly: one friendly room, flag stickers, and conversations that start themselves.
4 Years Anniversary · Cologne
June 26: Four years of strangers becoming friends.
Meet people from 19:00 at Goldfinger, then dance across two floors until 04:00 — 90s, 2000s & open-air terrace.
No reservation. No group needed. Just come.
So… how does it work?
Show up whenever you like — most people arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in. If you can, stay a while… you’ll thank us later 😎
Grab your
Boarding Card
Your ticket for the night — first drink and language flags included.
Stick on your
language flags
They show what you speak and what you’re learning. Sounds random — it’s the easiest icebreaker we’ve ever found.
Join any
conversation
The flags do the heavy lifting for that first hello — especially if you came alone.
Where strangers become friends!
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Stephen Daniel
★★★★★
“Melting Pot is the main reason I have friends in Cologne at all. I started coming at the end of July 2023 knowing barely anyone. Over 9 months I made amazing friends from all over the world.”
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Amanda Winnerstig
★★★★★
“New to Cologne and without friends? That was me too. Then I came to Melting Pot and now I have many friends here. One girl I met there is now my best friend in Cologne.”
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Eléa Dies
★★★★★
“Very safe for people who come alone too. The people are very welcoming and you quickly feel included in lots of conversations!”
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Ricardo Monteiro
★★★★★
“You get sticker flags you can put on your chest which say what languages you speak. Works as a great ice breaker when approaching people you don’t know.”
More than a night out
New in town? Not for long.
Wanting to meet people is the easy part. Finding a place where it actually happens — that’s why we exist.
Before boarding
- You’re new in town
- You want to meet people
- But going out alone feels hard
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After takeoff
- You walk in and feel welcome
- Conversations start themselves
- Your weekends start filling up
Quick answers
Good to know before your first night
You can talk to one person or ten.
Stay for 30 minutes or the whole evening.
You choose your pace.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Most people do.
The whole night is designed to make arriving alone feel completely normal.
Is this a dating event?
No. It’s a social night, not a singles night.
People come to meet new people, practise languages, and find their crowd — everyone at their own pace.
Do I need to register?
No. You can just show up.
If it’s your first time, grab the weekly details so you know where to go and when to arrive.
What does it cost?
A small entry that includes your first drink and your language flags.
Exact details are on each city page.
Do I need perfect English or German?
No. Whatever language you speak is enough.
Many guests speak several languages, and many are learning German too.
What is the best time to arrive?
For the best experience, arrive between 19:30 and 20:30.
That’s when meeting people is easiest — before it gets busy and loud.
Is it only for internationals?
No. Locals, internationals, expats, students, travellers and German learners are all welcome. Come for 30 minutes if you’re unsure — no pressure.
What do the language flags mean?
Your top flag shows your native language. The others show languages you speak or want to practise, so people know how to start talking to you.
We’re all here to have a good time
🌈 Everyone belongs here!
No matter your language, background, or story — you belong here. Our team makes sure everyone feels welcome from the first hello.
See the vibe before you join…
4 Years Anniversary · Cologne
4 Years Anniversary Party Köln