Speed Dating Events
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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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Spring Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Date: Friday, 15 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Varsity Club, Oxford
Ages 30-45
Spring is bringing new coinnectionsand we are back in Oxford for a wonderful night of offline dating! Feel free to dress up and join us for this special night where you'll meet up to 80 other guests and take part in our ever popular lock & key icebreaker and other introductory activities to ensure you meet a huge number of people. There will also be prizes to be won as you seek out the person holding the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). Each time you find a matching pair you'll be in with a chance to win one of our great prizes. And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way. Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £20
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Spring Lock & Key Party - Manchester
Date: Friday, 15 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Manahatta, Manchester
Ages 30-45
Love is in the air! And Spring brings new connections! We are excited to announce we are back in Manchester with our famous Lock & Key Party to celebrate new beginnings with a bang, once again partnering with Manahatta for a great evening of offline dating. Up to 80 people will join us for this fantastic evening. Featuring our popular lock & key icebreaker you are sure to meet a huge number of people. The best bit? Everyone is single, a similar age and we ensure there's a good male/female ratio in the room. There are prizes to be won as you seek out the person holding the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). Each time you find a matching pair you'll be in with a chance to win one of our great prizes. And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way. Following the party, head to our website to view a list of everyone who attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This party is the perfect place to meet and connect with other singles in the city! You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £20
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 15 May 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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Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 15 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Leaf and Cane Bar, London
Ages 50-65
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue, 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 Blackfriars. 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 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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Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Date: Friday, 15 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Courtyard, Chelmsford
Ages 30-45
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: £20
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Spring Singles Party - Glasgow
Date: Friday, 15 May 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Arta, Glasgow
Ages 30-45
We are super excited to be back in town for our new Spring Singles Party in a NEW VENUE! Following the success of our previous events in 2025, we are happy to once again be giving you the chance to meet and network with up to 80 singles, a fantastic way to meet new people this season! We have an exciting night lined up at the stunning Arta and we would love for you to join us. We'll also have our signature lock and key icebreaker on hand to encourage you to connect with as many singles as possible. For that slight extra motivation we are giving away prizes too! Yes, the more padlocks you unlock, the more chances you have to win one of our fabulous giveaways. You can continue conversations to plan a date with singles post the event. Simply head to our website the following day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Continue the conversations with your matches and get planning your date. Make this month a memorable one and book your ticket now! LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Price: £25
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Lesbian Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: REVOLVE - YOTEL, London
Ages 25-45
*** FREE WELCOME COCKTAIL UPON ARRIVAL *** Introducing speed dating for lesbian living in or around London. We all know the real magic takes place in person, so ditch the phones and meet face-to-face. Expect the most sociable of nights 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 somewhere between 10-15 people at this event. 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.
Price: £20
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 16 May 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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Speed Dating in Cardiff
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 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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Speed Dating in Basingstoke
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Duck and Tipple, Basingstoke
Ages 30-45
Introducing Basingstoke Speed Dating at Duck and Tipple – Our Newest Event! A fresh speed dating experience has arrived in Basingstoke, and it’s happening at Duck and Tipple. This lively, welcoming evening is all about meeting new people in a relaxed, social setting. You’ll have the chance to meet roughly 15-20 other singles, with each mini-date lasting four minutes just enough time to see if there’s a spark while keeping the pace fun and engaging. The following day, you’ll be able to see any mutual matches through our website. From there, you can chat privately and easily arrange your in‑person dates. Duck and Tipple's central Basingstoke location makes it the perfect place to enjoy a drink or continue your night out after the event. As this is a brand‑new addition to our lineup, spaces are limited. Secure your spot now and be one of the first to try Basingstoke Speed Dating!
Price: £22
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Speed dating in Nottingham
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Slug and Lettuce, Nottingham
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to bring our acclaimed speed dating experience to Nottingham – the perfect way to meet new people, make real connections, and enjoy a great night out. You’ll meet around 15–20 like-minded singles over a series of relaxed four-minute dates – just enough time to feel the chemistry, share a laugh, and know whether you’d like to see someone again. After the event, our exclusive online matching system lets you privately select who you’d like to meet again. If the feeling is mutual, we’ll put you in touch so you can arrange that all-important next date. Expect a friendly, sociable atmosphere, a well-balanced crowd, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting people easy, natural, and genuinely enjoyable. Come for the fun. Stay for the connections. You never know who you might meet.
Price: £20
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Speed Dating Portsmouth
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Monarch, Portsmouth
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is delighted to return to Portsmouth, with our signature high‑quality speed dating events. You’ll meet up to 20 other participants and enjoy a series of four‑minute mini‑dates, just enough time to get a feel for each person and decide whether you’d like to meet again. After the event, you’ll be able to log into our online matching system to submit your choices then see who you’ve mutually matched with and reconnect with anyone you’d like to get to know better. We’d love to welcome you to our next Portsmouth speed dating event.
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Glasgow
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Corinthian Club, Glasgow
Ages 30-45
If you're looking to meet new people and have a great night out, then our lively speed dating event held at the Corinthian Club is just the ticket. Sign up and we'll introduce you to a room full of potential dates for four minutes apiece. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again. The following day you'll have access to our matching and messaging system. Simply select the people you like and we'll show you who you mutually matched with. You can then message with your matches to arrange a follow-up date. If you want to meet a bunch of new people and have a fun night out then book now!
Price: £20
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Manchester Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Slug and Lettuce, Manchester
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our signature speed‑dating experience to Manchester. Over the course of the evening, you’ll meet around 15 - 20 new people in a series of four-minute mini dates, just long enough to sense whether there’s a spark worth pursuing. After the event, simply log into our private matching system to see who you’ve connected with and arrange that all important follow‑up date. Our events always draw a fun, friendly crowd, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Price: £22
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Gay Speed Dating Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Manahatta Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Ages 25-45
Introducing speed dating for gay men living in and around Edinburgh. Original Dating knows the real magic takes place in person, so ditch the phones and meet people face-to-face. Enjoy the most sociable of nights out led by the best host in the business. Expect fast, fun introductions - each one lasting just four minutes. Our tried and tested speed dating formula makes meeting people easy and lots of fun. We aim to introduce you to 15 (or so) 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 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 Islington
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Brougham, London
Ages 30-45
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: £20
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Speed Dating in Bath
Date: Thursday, 21 May 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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Speed Dating in Exeter
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Bootlegger, Exeter
Ages 40-55
Introducing Exeter Speed Dating at Bootlegger – A Brand New Addition! We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Exeter 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter Speed Dating!
Price: £25
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Speed Dating in St Albans
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Crown, St Albans
Ages 25-38
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: £20
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Speed Dating in Norwich
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be At One, Norwich
Ages 40-55
Introducing Norwich Speed Dating at Be At One – A Brand New Addition! We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Norwich at Be At One! 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. Be At One is centrally located in Norwich, 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 Norwich Speed Dating!
Price: £25
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