Nova London: Gay Networking Night in Soho

About

An international social and networking evening for gay men who are new to London, or keen to widen their circle. New city. New people. Your community starts here. Moving to a new city is exciting. Building a social circle from scratch is the hard part. Work is busy, the flat is sorted, and the weekends are still quiet. NOVA brings gay men together every Wednesday in London for a relaxed evening where meeting people is easy. We handle the introductions, so all you need to do is turn up. WHAT HAPPENS 19:00 Arrive, collect your name badge and your welcome drink 19:30 A quick hello from your NOVA host (five minutes, promise) 19:45 The 3 Connections Challenge: a card with three people to find in the room, such as someone from another country or someone in a completely different industry. Short group rotations help you get started. 20:15 Open networking, with your host introducing people all evening 21:30 Community close. Swap Instagrams and LinkedIns and join the NOVA London community chat. 22:00 Finish Every week has a new theme and fresh prompts, so the evening feels different each time you come back. WHO IT'S FOR Gay men aged 18+ who are new to London, relocating for work, studying, visiting, working remotely, or already living here and ready to grow their network. Locals who enjoy welcoming newcomers are very welcome too. The crowd is deliberately international. WHAT TO EXPECT Relaxed networking in a reserved area of G-A-Y Bar A guided conversation game that makes the first hello easy An international crowd A welcome drink included with every ticket Music at a level where you can actually talk New friends and useful contacts No speeches, no slides, no pressure COMING ALONE? PERFECT. Most people are here to meet someone new. Tell us at check-in that it's your first NOVA and your host will personally introduce you to a few people within minutes. THE VENUE G-A-Y Bar, 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 4UR. Nearest stations: Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. NOVA has a reserved area from 19:00 to 22:00. GOOD TO KNOW 18+ only. Photo ID may be requested at the door. Your ticket includes one welcome drink (soft drinks available). Photos are taken for NOVA's social channels. Prefer to stay out of shot? Pick up a no-photo sticker at check-in and our photographer will leave you out. NOVA is a space for friendship, community and professional connection. Respect and consent are expected from everyone, and anyone making guests uncomfortable will be asked to leave. Refunds up to 7 days before the event. Plans changed? Transfer to another Wednesday up to 24 hours before. Meet people. Build connections. Find your community.New city. New people. Your community starts here. Moving to a new city is exciting. Building a social circle from scratch is the hard part. Work is busy, the flat is sorted, and the weekends are still quiet. NOVA brings gay men together every Wednesday in London for a relaxed evening where meeting people is easy. We handle the introductions, so all you need to do is turn up. WHAT HAPPENS 19:00 Arrive, collect your name badge and your welcome drink 19:30 A quick hello from your NOVA host (five minutes, promise) 19:45 The 3 Connections Challenge: a card with three people to find in the room, such as someone from another country or someone in a completely different industry. Short group rotations help you get started. 20:15 Open networking, with your host introducing people all evening 21:30 Community close. Swap Instagrams and LinkedIns and join the NOVA London community chat. 22:00 Finish Every week has a new theme and fresh prompts, so the evening feels different each time you come back. WHO IT'S FOR Gay men aged 18+ who are new to London, relocating for work, studying, visiting, working remotely, or already living here and ready to grow their network. Locals who enjoy welcoming newcomers are very welcome too. The crowd is deliberately international. WHAT TO EXPECT Relaxed networking in a reserved area of G-A-Y Bar A guided conversation game that makes the first hello easy An international crowd A welcome drink included with every ticket Music at a level where you can actually talk New friends and useful contacts No speeches, no slides, no pressure COMING ALONE? PERFECT. Most people are here to meet someone new. Tell us at check-in that it's your first NOVA and your host will personally introduce you to a few people within minutes. THE VENUE G-A-Y Bar, 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 4UR. Nearest stations: Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. NOVA has a reserved area from 19:00 to 22:00. GOOD TO KNOW 18+ only. Photo ID may be requested at the door. Your ticket includes one welcome drink (soft drinks available). Photos are taken for NOVA's social channels. Prefer to stay out of shot? Pick up a no-photo sticker at check-in and our photographer will leave you out. NOVA is a space for friendship, community and professional connection. Respect and consent are expected from everyone, and anyone making guests uncomfortable will be asked to leave. Refunds up to 7 days before the event. Plans changed? Transfer to another Wednesday up to 24 hours before. Meet people. Build connections. Find your community.