Meet People

If you want to meet new people, choose an in-person class built around shared activity rather than passive learning. Good options include improv, acting, singing, dance, languages, pottery, cooking, writing, art, photography and conversation-based classes. These formats usually give you natural reasons to speak to people without forcing small talk.

If you are going alone, start with a beginner-friendly class, taster session, one-day workshop or short course where most people are also new. Classes with simple group exercises, partner work or shared creative tasks can make it easier to speak to people because the activity gives you something to do together.

Yes. In-person classes can be a good way to make friends in London because you meet people around a shared interest, not just in a social setting. A weekly course is usually better than a one-off class if your goal is friendship, because seeing the same people more than once makes conversation feel more natural.

The best classes for meeting people naturally are usually interactive classes where you practise, make, perform or discuss things with others. Improv, acting, singing, dance, languages, pottery, cooking, writing groups and art classes can all work well because they create shared moments during the class.

Choose a one-off workshop if you want a low-commitment way to try something new. Choose a weekly course if you want a better chance of building familiarity with the same group. For meeting new people, repeated classes often work better because friendships usually form through regular contact rather than one single session.

If you dislike forced networking, choose classes where conversation happens through the activity itself. Improv, pottery, cooking, dance, language conversation, singing, acting and creative workshops can feel easier than networking events because you are focused on learning or making something together.

Beginner classes can be especially good for meeting people because everyone is starting from a similar place. The atmosphere is often more relaxed, and people are usually more open to asking questions, making mistakes and helping each other.

If you want to meet creative people, look at acting, improv, singing, writing, art, photography, pottery, craft, dance and film-related classes. These classes tend to attract adults who want to make things, express themselves or try something outside their normal routine.

If you want conversation without performing, look at language classes, book-related classes, writing workshops, art classes, pottery, cooking, photography walks or discussion-based courses. These can be good options if you want to meet people but do not want to stand up in front of a group.

The Meet New People goal brings together London classes where the format makes it easier to interact with others. This can include group activities, partner exercises, conversation practice, creative workshops, performance classes, hands-on making classes and weekly courses where you are likely to see the same people again.

Learn.London currently lists 2576 classes in London that can help you meet new people. These include Spanish, French, Ballet and Italian from 18 London providers.

Learn.London currently lists classes for meeting new people from 18 London providers, including International House London, City Lit, City Academy, Idea Store Learning and Morley College. Use the provider column in the table to compare adult learning providers, performing arts schools, creative studios, language schools, colleges and workshop organisers by location, price, schedule and class type.

Yes. Learn.London currently lists 1452 evening classes and 439 weekend classes in London that can help you meet new people. Use the day and time columns to find options that fit around work, study or other commitments.

Yes. The table lets you compare classes by price, location, provider, level, type, start date, day, time and duration. Prices currently range from £7.50 to £1899, based on the classes listed on Learn.London.

Start by choosing your level, then narrow the table by class type, day, time, location, price and duration. If meeting people is the main goal, look for beginner-friendly, interactive or weekly classes where you are likely to take part with others rather than only listen.