“In the future, historians will mark the invention of Bitcoin as the moment humanity escaped the monetary trap.” — Saifedean Ammous
A strong week of meetups with 11 spread nicely across the UK & Ireland, including a couple of new and returning events.
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.
🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders: Bristol Freedom Tech on Monday 21st at The Apple Ciderboat, Welshback BS1 4SB from 18:15. Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners.
🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all — OGs to newcomers.
🍺 Oxbit: After having the summer off, Oxbit is back for a new term. You'll find them at David Lloyd, Garsington Rd, Oxford OX4 2JY. From 18:45 on Monday 21st.
Wednesday
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Dolphin Pub in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 23rd of September. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
Thursday
👔 Bitcoin Business Network Quarterly. The Bitcoin Business Network is hosting its next quarterly meetup on Thursday 24th September in London, at Antidote, non-members welcome.
🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The September meetup is on the 24th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.
🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: The Wexford Bitcoin Community meet on the last Thursday of the month. From 19:00 - 21:30, you'll find them at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter's Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.
Friday
☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.
Saturday
🚶♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.
Sunday
🍻 Galway Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Sunday, 27th September at 18:00 in Glynn's Bar Oranmore, H91 PK73. All are welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.
🗓️ Featured Events
🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11
The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London, 10-11 October 2026. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Main conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day workshops.
🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22
The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.
🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23
Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.
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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit Bitcoin Events UK for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon, Ollie & Gemma
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