Tell Your Story by Listeners Circle in Bengaluru: An Evening of Stories, Conversations and Connection 💬

❤️ About the Event

Everyday experiences often carry extraordinary meaning. A moment of courage, a personal realisation, an unexpected connection or a simple incident that changes the way we see life — every story deserves a space to be heard.

Tell Your Story by Listeners Circle is an intimate storytelling and listening gathering that brings strangers together to share personal experiences, express their thoughts and connect through meaningful conversations. Hosted at Treehouse, Bengaluru, this two-hour experience offers a welcoming environment where people can speak freely and listen to others without fear of judgment.

The idea behind Listeners Circle is simple: share openly, listen deeply and discover the human experiences that connect us. Whether you want to share something personal or simply spend time listening to the stories of others, you are welcome to participate in your own way.

The gathering usually brings together around 10–20 people from different age groups and backgrounds. Stories can range from lighthearted everyday moments to deeply personal reflections. The focus is not on delivering a perfect speech or entertaining an audience, but on sharing genuine experiences and giving others the opportunity to be heard.

Listeners Circle also makes an important distinction: this is neither a therapy group nor a dating event. It is a not-for-profit initiative where strangers come together for conversation and silent listening, in equal parts. The experience is centred on human connection rather than professional counselling, matchmaking or debate.

Since 2018, Listeners Circle has hosted more than 100 gatherings and welcomed over 3,000 listeners and storytellers. Its initiative is built around the belief that sharing experiences and listening with empathy can help people connect and understand one another.

Come as you are. Share your story, listen to someone else's journey and discover the unexpected connections that can emerge when people make time for meaningful conversations.

✨ Why Should You Attend?

Share Freely: Express your experiences, thoughts and personal stories in a welcoming environment without fear of judgment.

Listen Deeply: Discover the value of listening to real, unfiltered human experiences.

Feel Connected: Find common emotions, shared experiences and unexpected connections through other people's stories.

Meet Different People: Be part of a small gathering that usually welcomes 10–20 individuals from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Explore Different Perspectives: Listen to experiences that may challenge your assumptions or help you look at familiar situations differently.

Enjoy Meaningful Conversations: Take a break from routine social interactions and engage in thoughtful human conversations.

A Non-Competitive Environment: There are no storytelling competitions or expectations to deliver a perfect performance. Every genuine story is welcome, within the gathering's participation guidelines.

🗣️ What to Expect at Listeners Circle

A Warm and Intimate Gathering: The usual group size is around 10–20 people, creating an environment where participants can share and listen more personally.

A Variety of Stories: Stories may cover everyday experiences, personal discoveries, moments of courage, travel memories and meaningful life lessons.

Judgment-Free Listening: Participants are encouraged to listen attentively and allow others to express themselves without judgment.

Equal Space for Sharing and Listening: You can share your own experience or simply listen to the stories of other participants.

Unexpected Connections: Someone else's experience may remind you of your own journey or introduce you to a perspective you had never considered.

A Respectful Environment: The gathering welcomes personal stories but does not permit religious or political debates, self-promotion, multi-level marketing (MLM) pitches or hate speech.

🌟 Stories Shared at Previous Gatherings

Listeners Circle has hosted conversations around a wide range of personal experiences. Some examples from earlier gatherings include:

A Near-Death Experience: An entrepreneur from IIT Madras shared how surviving a life-threatening incident completely changed his perspective on life.

The Power of Being Ordinary: A management professional spoke about how embracing his ordinary self helped him discover an extraordinary approach to life.

Standing Up for What's Right: A theatre group founder shared an experience of confronting sexual harassment during a midnight bus journey through a forest.

Rediscovering Love: A woman in her thirties described her journey of finding love again after five years of separation.

A Lesson in Honesty: A traveller recalled a memorable cab ride in Japan that reshaped his understanding of integrity.

These are examples of stories shared at previous gatherings, not a confirmed list of speakers for the upcoming event. The next gathering will offer participants an opportunity to bring their own experiences and listen to new stories.

🌿 About Listeners Circle

Listeners Circle is a not-for-profit initiative that has been creating spaces for meaningful conversations since 2018. With more than 100 gatherings and over 3,000 listeners and storytellers, the initiative brings people together through the simple practices of sharing and listening.

Its purpose is to create an environment where people can express themselves, hear different perspectives and discover common ground through real-life experiences.

The initiative is based on the belief that listening can be just as meaningful as speaking. By giving people space to share without judgment, Listeners Circle encourages connection, understanding and reflection.

🙌 Who Should Attend?

Tell Your Story is suited to people who enjoy meaningful conversations, personal storytelling and listening to different perspectives.

It may particularly appeal to:

Individuals who want to share personal experiences in a welcoming group.

People who enjoy listening to real-life stories.

Those interested in meeting people from different backgrounds.

Individuals looking for genuine conversations beyond everyday small talk.

Anyone curious about human experiences, personal journeys and shared emotions.

You do not need to be a professional storyteller or an experienced public speaker. You can participate by sharing a story or simply listening to others.

Important: This is not a therapy group, counselling session or dating event. It is a gathering centred on conversation and attentive listening.

📍 Event Details

Event Name: Tell Your Story by Listeners Circle

Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Duration: 2 hours

Expected End Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: Treehouse, Bengaluru

Event Format: Storytelling, conversation and listening gathering

Typical Group Size: 10–20 participants

Initiative: Listeners Circle

First Started: 2018

Gatherings Hosted: 100+

Listeners and Storytellers Welcomed: 3,000+

Event Purpose: Sharing personal stories, listening without judgment and building human connections

⚠️ Important Terms and Conditions

Ticket Policy: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once booked.

Internet Handling Fee: An internet handling fee may be charged per ticket. Guests should check the total payable amount before completing payment.

Arrival Time: Attendees are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event for a smooth entry.

Mask Requirement: The supplied terms state that wearing masks at all times is mandatory and that social distancing norms must be followed.

Health Precautions: Guests are requested not to purchase tickets if they are feeling sick.

Ticket Resale: Unlawful resale or attempted unlawful resale of a ticket may result in its seizure or cancellation without a refund or other compensation.

Admission: The organiser reserves the right of admission.

Changes to Terms: The organiser may modify the terms and conditions from time to time at its discretion.

Participation Guidelines: Stories are welcome across a range of subjects, except religious or political debates, self-promotion, MLM activities and hate speech.

Event Nature: Listeners Circle is neither a therapy group nor a dating event. It is a gathering for sharing conversations and listening to personal stories.