Events Tailored to Your Group

We look at the shared interests across your group — based on what everyone selected in the questionnaire — and choose activities that make sense for your specific mix of people. An arty group might get an azulejo painting session; a sporty group might get a hike or padel. No two Circles are the same.

We organise two events per month throughout the four months your Circle runs. That's eight shared experiences in total — enough for friendships to genuinely form. Events are usually spread across the month so availability conflicts are less likely.

Joining The Circle is completely free. For each event, every person pays their own entry. Costs vary depending on the activity — a picnic in the park might be free, while a pottery workshop might cost €25–40. We always communicate the cost in advance so there are no surprises.

Life happens. Let your group know in advance and we'll make note of it. Missing one event won't affect your place in the Circle — your group continues and you're included in all future events. We do ask for reasonable commitment though: attending most events is what makes the friendships work.

Each Circle has between 5 and 8 people. This size is intentional: small enough to feel intimate and build real familiarity, large enough to have varied conversation and absorb the occasional absence without the group feeling depleted.

We currently run Circles in Lisbon and Porto. Events take place in accessible city-centre locations or just outside the city when the activity calls for it (like a hike). When you apply, you'll tell us your city — and we'll only match you with people nearby.

Absolutely. After the first few events, groups often start naturally organising their own activities between the curated ones. We love it when that happens — it's a sign the friendships are real. You can always suggest ideas and we'll take them into account when planning future events.

To celebrate your journey, we organize a "Circle Graduation" after your eight events. We are currently exploring the idea of helping groups organize a weekend getaway together to mark the occasion and solidify the bonds you've built. After that, you keep the friendships — that's the whole point. If you want to expand your social network further, you can apply to join a new Circle while remaining in touch with your original group.