About This Event

Come alone, leave with friends Matcha, speed friending, games & delicious food at Matcha Mochi. Meet new people in London! Matcha & Mingle Come alone. Leave with friends. Making new friends in London shouldn't feel awkward. This September, Lagoon is taking over Matcha Mochi, Old Street for an intimate social experience built around matcha, good food, games, laughter and genuine connection.With only 35 spaces available, Match & Mingle is about putting the phones down, getting out of your comfort zone and actually meeting new people. Coming alone? Perfect. In fact, we encourage it. Our Lagoon team will be there from the moment you arrive to welcome you, make introductions and make sure you're not left wondering who to talk to. Break the Ice: We're kicking things off with our Lagoon-style Meet & Match challenge.You'll be moving around the room, finding people who match different prompts and having your first conversations of the day. And because we like a little friendly competition…The first 3 people to complete the challenge get a reward on Lagoon.Then it's time to grab a matcha, coffee or sweet treat and keep chatting with the people you've just met. Please note: Selected tickets include a drink and/or dessert at a discounted price, redeemable at the Matcha Mochi till. Entry Pass holders can still purchase from the full food and drinks menu throughout the event. Speed Friending : Powered by Intelligent Change This is where we take things beyond small talk.Our new Lagoon Speed Friending Series is sponsored by Intelligent Change, using their renowned Get Closer conversation cards to help you build genuine connections. You'll rotate between different people, with prompts starting light and fun before moving into more intentional conversations. No cliques. No forced networking. No awkward small talk.Just real conversations with people you probably wouldn't have met otherwise. Matcha + Delicious Food: Good conversations, deserve good food.We'll have a dedicated Food + Social Break after speed friending, giving you time to purchase something delicious from Matcha Mochi, grab a drink and sit down with someone you've just met. You'll be able to purchase from the café's selection of matcha, coffee, sweet treats and food throughout the event. Even better, Lagoon guests receive 12% off the Matcha Mochi menu during Match & Mingle.Please note: food and drinks are purchased separately and are not included in your Lagoon ticket. Games, Laughs & Lagoon Energy: We'll get everyone involved in Lagoon-style team games designed to get you laughing and interacting with even more people. Expect a little competition, plenty of laughs and probably some unnecessary confidence from somebody's teamBut we're keeping it wholesome: Participation > winning around here. Then We Let You Mingle: Not every minute needs to be planned.You'll have proper time to socialise, grab another drink, take pictures, and join the digital community with the people you've met.Maybe you came knowing nobody, Hopefully, by this point, that's changed. To close will share our appreciation and talk abouts what's coming next for the community in October. The Important Stuff: 📅 Saturday 26th September 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM 📍 Matcha Mochi, Old Street London🔞 21-34 only 🎟️ Only 35 spaces available 🍵 12% off Matcha Mochi's menu 💚 Speed Friending sponsored by Intelligent Change IMPORTANT: All tickets are non-refundable. Come alone. Leave with friends. We can't wait to see you on the 26th!

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