Mon26Oct
19:30–21:40
Vienna Boys Choir at the National Concert Hall, Taipei
國家音樂廳
The Vienna Boys Choir sings at Taipei's National Concert Hall as part of the Yushan music series.
Picks
Tonight and this week in Taipei nobody on a date
Six upcoming events, soonest first, free ones preferred and a mix of categories. Check the official page before you go.
Wed28Oct
14:00–15:30
Talk: how Taiwan's LGBTQ+ movement got to where it is today
CLASSROOM 1廳
A talk looking back at the history of Taiwan's LGBTQ+ rights movement, part of the 13th Taiwan International Queer Film Festival, in Taipei.
Wed11Nov
19:00–21:10
Night at the Taipei Performing Arts Center: 'Beats to the rooftop'
臺北表演藝術中心
An evening music night at the Taipei Performing Arts Center in Shilin, moving from the stage to the rooftop.
Fri20Nov
19:30–21:00
Play reading in a café: new Taiwanese script “Antwerp”
相信世代 University Café二樓
Part of a festival of staged readings, this session presents a new absurdist script about a lonely man and a world of ants, read by actors in the upstairs room of a café. The intimate setting and talk around new writing make it easy to strike up a conversation with other theatre fans.
Sat21Nov
15:00–16:00
Shilin old streets walking tour with storytelling
臺北表演藝術中心
A guided stroll through the old streets of Shilin, looking beyond the night market at layers of history from Qing-era shophouses to modern daily life. Organised by Taipei Performing Arts Center, it is a short one-hour walk in a small group, so chatting with fellow walkers comes naturally.
Sun22Nov
Free14:00–15:00
Dance Talk: dancing beyond school, free talk at TPAC
臺北表演藝術中心 11樓排練場1
Speakers from different corners of the dance world discuss what happens after dance school: the creative scene, how work meets audiences, and international practice. The official listing shows a price of zero. A rehearsal-room talk like this draws a curious crowd that is easy to talk to afterwards.
Formats
Where you talk without pressure
These formats give you a task or a topic, so you never have to open with small talk. Pages for Taipei:
- Game nights: The game gives your hands something to do and everyone something to talk about. (all cities; nothing for Taipei yet)
- Padel and pickleball: Doubles games where partners rotate, so one session puts you on court with several different people. (all cities; nothing for Taipei yet)
- Walk and talk in Taipei: Walking side by side is easier than sitting face to face.
- Book clubs and silent reading in Taipei: Either you discuss one book, or nobody has to talk at all.
- Library nights: Free, low-key programmes in a place where it is normal to be alone. (all cities; nothing for Taipei yet)
- Answers for Taipei: short answers to common questions about going out alone, with names and dates.
How to go alone
Five steps for your first time
- Start with one hosted event; "Vienna Boys Choir at the National Concert Hall, Taipei" fits.
- Check the details on the official page, since schedules and prices change.
- Turn up a little before the start and mention to the organiser that you came alone.
- Bring one easy opener: ask what brought people here, or whether they have been before. Give yourself a one-hour minimum, then decide.
- Repeat it next week. The second visit is easier because people recognise you; Meet & Mint shows who is going.
Alternatives to dating apps
What actually works, compared
A neutral comparison of five ways to meet people through shared activities. None needs a profile; the last column shows what we list for Taipei.
| Format | Why conversation starts | Works well if you | Typical cost | Commitment | In Taipei now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinners with strangers | A shared table and a host who seats you | Like longer one-to-one conversation | The price of a meal | One evening, often booked ahead | none in our data yet |
| Run clubs | You move at the same pace and talk on the move | Prefer doing something active to small talk | Often free or low cost | Weekly; talking is optional | none in our data yet |
| Language cafés | Everyone is practising, so starting a chat is expected | Want a ready-made reason to talk | Free or the cost of a coffee | Drop-in | none in our data yet |
| Game nights | The game provides the topic and something to do | Enjoy light competition or puzzles | Free or a small table fee | Drop-in, two to three hours | none in our data yet |
| Volunteering | A shared task and a team | Want to meet people with similar values | Free | Regular shifts matter more than one visit | none in our data yet |
Questions people ask
Where do people in Taipei meet without swiping?
Pick an activity rather than a venue. Taipei has 21 listed events (music, learning, culture); start with "Vienna Boys Choir at the National Concert Hall, Taipei" and "Talk: how Taiwan's LGBTQ+ movement got to where it is today" and go twice.
Is it weird to go to an event alone in Taipei?
No. Many of the formats we list, such as language cafés and game nights, are designed for people who arrive alone, and hosts expect newcomers. Tell the host you are new and they will usually introduce you.
Is this a way to find a partner?
No, they are ordinary group activities where nobody is on a date. That is the point: pressure is low, and if a connection happens it grows out of shared interest, not out of a profile.
Does meeting people in Taipei cost money?
Often not. 1 of 21 listed events in Taipei are free (0 within 30 days). Paid formats such as padel sessions or board-game cafés state the price on their page.
I'm new to Taipei and shy. Where do I start?
Pick something where you do things rather than only talk, such as a game night or a guided walk. Commit to one hour. In Meet & Mint you can chat with the group before you arrive, which makes the first minutes easier.
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How it works
Meet & Mint in Taipei: how it works
- Find an event on Come Alone or in the Meet & Mint map and open the official page for the details.
- Join alone in the app: you see how many people are going and can read the group chat.
- Say hello before in the chat, so the first minutes at the venue are with names you know.
- Meet at the event and decide afterwards whether to go again. Nobody is on a date.
Meet & Mint
See who's going, then go together
Meet & Mint shows events and people near you on one map. Join an event alone, chat with the group, meet at the event. Free on iPhone and Android.