Speed Dating Events
Find Your Perfect Match at Speed Dating Events
Welcome to MySpeedDate - the UK's premier speed dating events platform. We bring together singles for fun, exciting dating events across the country.
Upcoming Speed Dating Events
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Anthologist (panel room), London
Ages 30-45
Introducing Friday night speed dating in The City. This is London's busiest weekly speed dating event. You'll usually meet up to 15-20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at the smartest venue in the area, only a short stroll from Bank station. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend, and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the Square Mile. Join us, and you’ll be amazed at how sociable Londoners can be and wonder why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day, you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now—this event will sell out fast!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Courtyard, Chelmsford
Ages 25-38
Welcome to the busiest speed dating event in Chelmsford. Spend Friday evenings with us at The Courtyard and get the chance to meet other fun and eligible singles from local and the surrounding areas. Speed Dating is a great way to meet up to 15-20 people in one night, consisting of lots of short, 4 minute dates. It's great fun and it's the perfect amount of time to decide if you'd like to see them again. After the event you will have access to our unique matching system and find out who you matched with. You'll be chatting again in no time and be meeting up for another date before you know it.
Price: £18
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Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 50s
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club Oxford St, London
Ages 50-65
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in Central London designed for people in their 50s and 60s. You'll usually meet up to 20 people for dates lasting four minutes each at this unique venue a short stroll from Oxford Circus. Taking part in this event is the ultimate start to your weekend and you're sure to meet a lot of people. This location attracts a fun, crowd of people from across London, not just those working in the square mile. Join us and you’ll be amazed at how sociable Londoners can be and be left wondering why you never tried speed dating sooner. The next day, you'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website. Get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now - this event will sell out fast!
Price: £25
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Kings Arms, London
Ages 30-45
Join us and meet new people at our hugely popular Saturday night speed dating event in Central London. This event takes in the (rather lovely) Undercroft Bar at The Kings Arms in Fitzrovia sells out to capacity week after week. You’ll meet typically 15-20 people during this fun and friendly event. Each date lasts for just four minutes. The perfect length of time to decide if you’d like to see someone again and not too long if you don’t. It’s a simple and exciting way to meet a lot of other singles in one fun night. The next day you'll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. You'll get in touch again via our private messaging system and you'll be meeting again for real dates in no time. The venue is minutes from Oxford Circus Station, a great spot if you want to stay on for drinks or make a night of it. Don't delay, snap up your tickets today.
Price: £22
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Gay Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Revolve - Yotel, London
Ages 25-45
*** FREE WELCOME COCKTAIL UPON ARRIVAL *** Introducing speed dating for gay men living in and around London. Original Dating knows the real magic takes place in person, so ditch the phones and meet people face-to-face. Expect the most sociable of nights out, packed full of fast introductions, each one lasting just four minutes. Our tried and tested speed dating formula makes meeting people easy and lots of fun. Expect to meet 15-20 guys during the speed dating rounds. Make your selections on our website, and the next day you’ll find out who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our private messaging system, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now - this event will sell out fast!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Cardiff
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Barbara's Bier Haus, Cardiff
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to be continuing their quality speed dating events in Cardiff this new year and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of Barbara's Bier Haus. You'll be joined by around 30 people for short dates, each lasting four minutes. Just long enough to decide if you want to see each person again. After the event, you'll have access to our online matching system, where you can find out who you've mutually matched with and get back in touch with the people you want to see again. We hope you can join us for our next speed dating event in Cardiff. We're confident you'll meet someone you'll want to see again, but if you don’t - your next event is free. Book now!
Price: £20
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Guildford Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: All Bar One, Guildford
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our signature speed dating events to Guildford. If you’re looking to meet new people, enjoy a top night out, and sample some of the city’s finest drinks, you’re in exactly the right place. Our lively events at All Bar One deliver all that and then some. All Bar One Guildford isn’t just any venue, it’s a stylish, buzzing spot that sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable dating experience. Across the evening, you’ll rotate through a series of four‑minute dates, long enough to spark a connection, short enough to skip the awkward silences. Plus, there’s plenty of time before, during, and after to grab a drink and chat at your own pace. When the night wraps up, simply log in to our bespoke matching and messaging system to see who you matched with and start planning those all‑important second dates. If you’re ready to meet loads of new people and enjoy a brilliant night out, grab your ticket today!
Price: £22
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Leeds Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Smithfield, Leeds
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is thrilled to bring its signature speed dating events to Leeds, all set within the romantic atmosphere of The Smithfield. You’ll meet up to 20 other guests through a series of four‑minute mini-dates, just enough time to spark a connection and decide who you’d like to see again. Once the event wraps up, you’ll be able to log into our online matching system to discover your mutual matches and reconnect with anyone who caught your eye. We’d love to welcome you to our next Leeds event! Book your place today!
Price: £22
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FriendDating in Manchester
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Manahatta., Manchester
Ages 18-59
FriendDating is coming to Manahatta Manchester, offering a fun, relaxed way to meet new people, grow your social circle, and make genuine new friends. Grab your welcome drink and enjoy a series of relaxed four-minute conversations with every other guest, regardless of gender. It's the perfect amount of time to discover shared interests, have a laugh, and see who you'd like to get to know better. After the event, our secure online matching system lets you select the people you'd like to stay in touch with. If the feeling's mutual, we'll connect you so you can continue the conversation and hopefully build a great new friendship. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a fantastic mix of guests, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting new people feel easy, natural, and completely pressure-free. Come along on your own or with friends, enjoy a great night out at Manahatta Manchester, and leave with the chance to make meaningful new connections. You never know who you might meet!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Birmingham
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be At One - New Street, Birmingham
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is excited to be bringing their quality speed dating events in Birmingham for this summer and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of Be at One. You'll be joined by around 30 people for short dates, each lasting four minutes. Just long enough to decide if you want to see each person again. After the event, you'll have access to our online matching system, where you can find out who you've mutually matched with and get back in touch with the people you want to see again. We hope you can join us for our next speed dating event in Birmingham. We're confident you'll meet someone you'll want to see again, but if you don’t - your next event is free. Book now!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating Harrogate
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Barologist, London
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is excited to bring our signature speed dating events to Harrogate. If you’re looking to meet new people, enjoy a fantastic night out, and sip on expertly crafted cocktails, you’re in exactly the right place. Our vibrant events at The Barologist promise all that and more. The Barologist Harrogate is a stylish, lively cocktail bar that offers the perfect backdrop for a memorable and relaxed dating experience. Throughout the evening, you’ll take part in a series of four‑minute dates, just enough time to spark a connection, without any awkward lulls. There’s also plenty of opportunity to grab a drink and chat before and after the rotations. Once the event finishes, simply log in to our bespoke matching and messaging system to see who you’ve matched with and start planning those exciting second dates. Ready to meet lots of new people and enjoy a brilliant night out? Secure your ticket today!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in St Albans
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Crown, St Albans
Ages 40-55
Original Dating are proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to St Albans and we've found the best bar in town. We've hired the private function room and it's perfect for our events. If you're looking for a fun way to meet new people then join us and around 30 guests for a night filled with short introductions and a few laughs. You won't find a night like this anywhere else in Hertfordshire. With Original Dating you'll have access to our unique online matching system the following day. Simply make your selections for who you'd like to see again. By the end of the day you'll find out who you mutually matched with and it's really that easy. Book now for St Albans' best speed dating event and make yourself a match or three.
Price: £25
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Speed Dating Swansea
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Peppermint Bar, Sheffield
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is delighted to continue hosting our popular speed dating events in Swansea this new year and beyond, set in the lively surroundings of Peppermint Bar. On the night, you’ll meet around 20 like‑minded singles during a series of relaxed four‑minute dates, just the right amount of time to decide who you’d like to see again. After the event, you’ll be able to log into our online matching system to view your mutual matches and reconnect with anyone who caught your interest. We’d love for you to join us at our next Swansea speed dating event. Book now to secure your place!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Islington
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be at One, London
Ages 25-38
If you're looking to meet someone new in Islington, you've come to the right place. Our north London Speed dating events attract people from across the area every time. Expect to meet around 10-15 people for snappy four-minute, face to face dates. The perfect length of time to know if you've got a spark. The next day you’ll find out who you matched with via our unique matching tech. Use our messenger and you’ll be going on real dates before you know it. Book now!
Price: £18
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Speed dating in Plymouth
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Turtle Bay, Plymouth
Ages 40-55
Looking to meet new people and enjoy a brilliant night out? Our lively speed dating event in Plymouth is exactly what you need. Sign up and you’ll be introduced to a room full of potential matches, with four minutes per date, the perfect amount of time to spot a spark and decide if you’d like to take things further. The next day, you’ll get access to our matching and messaging system. Just choose the people you liked, and the system will let you know who felt the same. From there, you can start chatting with your matches and arrange your follow‑up dates. If you’re ready to meet lots of new people and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic new venue, book your place now!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh
Ages 25-38
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Edinburgh. If you're looking to meet new people on a fun night out and enjoy the best cocktails in town, then you've come to the right place! Our lively speed dating events at Manahatta deliver exactly that, and we've hired the private downstairs room with it's own bar. This trendy establishment is not your run of the mill venue and provides our events with an incredible dating experience, with a huge range of handcrafted cocktails. You'll have the chance to meet a lot of people for short 4 minute dates, which is the perfect amount of time. There's also plenty of time before, during and after for a wee drink and a mingle. After the event you'll have access to our bespoke matching and messaging system where you'll be able to stay in touch with anyone you matched with and be lining up those dates before you know it. If you want to meet loads of new people and have a cracking night out book now!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Bath
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Bootlegger, Bath
Ages 30-45
We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Bath at Bootlegger! This fun and friendly evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed, social atmosphere. During the event, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes, long enough to spark a connection, short enough to keep the energy high. It’s a simple, exciting way to see if sparks fly with someone new. The next day, you’ll find out who you mutually matched with via our website. From there, you can reconnect through our private messaging system and arrange your real-life dates in no time. Bootlegger is centrally located in Bath, making it a great spot to stay for drinks or enjoy the evening out. As a brand new addition to our program, spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and be among the first to experience Bath Speed Dating!
Price: £22
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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Bournemouth
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Bournemouth Stable, Birmingham
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating events to Bournemouth. A friendly, relaxed way to meet new people, spark real connections, and enjoy a memorable night out, with pizza included. Across the evening, you’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy-going four‑minute dates, just enough time to sense a spark, share a laugh, and see who you’d like to get to know better. At the halfway point, we’ll pause for a break where you can tuck into a selection of pizza, mingle, and chat with other guests before the dates continue. After the event, our private online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the feeling’s mutual, we’ll connect you so you can arrange that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, sociable atmosphere, a great mix of guests, tasty interval pizza, and professional hosting that keeps everything running smoothly, naturally, and stress‑free. Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you’ll meet.
Price: £35
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Speed Dating Reading
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Cocktail Club, Reading
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed dating events to Reading — a fun, relaxed way to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and enjoy an unforgettable night out. You’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy-going four‑minute dates — just long enough to sense a spark, share a smile, and decide whether you’d like to get to know someone better. Afterwards, our private online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the interest is mutual, our system will connect you so you can arrange that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, sociable atmosphere, a great mix of guests, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting people feel natural, enjoyable, and completely stress‑free. Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you might meet.
Price: £22
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Speed dating Milton Keynes
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Midsummer Tap, Milton Keynes
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed‑dating events to Milton Keynes. A fun, easy going way to meet new people, spark genuine chemistry, and enjoy a night out that feels anything but ordinary. Over a series of relaxed four‑minute mini‑dates, you’ll chat with around 15 to 20 other singles. It’s the perfect amount of time to sense a spark, share a laugh, and decide whether you’d like to keep the conversation going afterward. Once the event wraps up, our secure online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the feeling’s mutual, we’ll connect you both so you can plan that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a great mix of guests, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting people feel natural, enjoyable, and completely stress‑free. Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you might meet.
Price: £22
Browse our full list of events and book your place today!