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

  • Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 17 April 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

  • Speed Dating in Chelmsford

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Courtyard, Chelmsford

    Ages 40-55

    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: £25

  • Over 50s Friday Night Speed Dating

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Balfour at St Barts, 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 Farringdon. 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

  • Spring Lock & Key Singles Party - Newcastle

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Manahatta, Newcastle

    Ages 30-45

    Love is in the air, Spring is bringing new connections and we are back in Newcastle 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 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

  • Speed Dating Doncaster

    Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Highfield Coffee Social, Doncaster

    Ages 30-45

    Love coffee or something a little stronger, then why not checkout Doncaster's newest speed dating event! Original Dating is thrilled to continue bringing our top‑quality speed dating events to Doncaster, all set in the brilliant atmosphere of Highfield Coffee Social. From coffee to alcohol, they do it all! You’ll meet up to 20 like‑minded people through a series of fun, four‑minute dates, just the right amount of time to know whether you’d like to see someone again. Once the event wraps up, you’ll get access to our online matching system, where you can discover who you’ve mutually matched with and reconnect with anyone who caught your eye. We’d love to welcome you to our next Doncaster event. We’re confident you’ll meet someone you want to see again. Coming straight from work or just fancy a pre-date bite to eat. This fab venue has you covered! The option to arrive early to eat some delicious food is here. Please see the venues pre-order link https://www.wixforms.com/f/7434184143346336768. Please note the purchase of food is separate from our company and pricings. Book now!

    Price: £22

  • Over 40s Speed Dating Night

    Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: REVOLVE - Yotel, London

    Ages 40-55

    Saturday nights are made for speed dating, and this event is one of London's busiest. Expect to meet 12-25 people for dates lasting four minutes. We've found this to be the perfect length of time to decide if you’d like to see someone again and - crucially - not too long if you don’t! Expect a night of fun, friendly introductions over drinks. Attend on your own or with friends - it's a great night either way. The next day, you'll find out who you matched with via our website. Get in contact with matches via our messaging system, and you'll be meeting again for real dates in no time. Our venue, Yotel London City, is moments from Farringdon Station (Elizabeth Line). It’s a great spot if you want to make a night of it, as the bars and clubs of Central London are close at hand.

    Price: £22

  • Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s

    Date: Saturday, 18 April 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

  • Speed Dating in Cardiff

    Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

    Time: 19:00

    Location: Barbara's Bier Haus, Cardiff

    Ages 30-44

    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

  • Speed Dating in Birmingham

    Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Be At One - New Street, Birmingham

    Ages 30-45

    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

  • Speed dating in Nottingham

    Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Pitcher & Piano, 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

  • Speed dating in Bristol

    Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: The Cocktail Club - Corn Street, Bristol

    Ages 30-45

    Original Dating is excited to be continuing their quality speed dating events in Bristol for this new year and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of Lost & Found. 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 Bristol. 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

  • Speed Dating in Richmond

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Bootlegger, London

    Ages 30-45

    We’re excited to bring a brand new speed dating event to Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond Speed Dating!

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Islington

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 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

  • Speed Dating in Glasgow

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: ARTA, 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 Arta, Glasgow 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

  • Newcastle Speed Dating

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Slug and Lettuce, Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 30-45

    If you’re looking to meet new people and enjoy a great night out, our lively speed dating event at Slug and Lettuce Newcastle is the perfect place to begin. After signing up, you’ll move through the room meeting a series of potential matches, spending four minutes with each, just enough time to feel a spark and decide who you’d like to explore further. Then after the event you’ll gain access to our matching and messaging system. Choose the people who caught your attention, see where the interest is mutual, and start chatting to plan that all important second date. If you’re ready for a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic venue, now’s the time to secure your spot.

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating Plymouth

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:30

    Location: Seco Lounge, Plymouth

    Ages 35-55

    We’re excited to launch a brand‑new speed dating event in Plymouth. This fun, welcoming evening is designed to help you meet other singles in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Over the course of the night, you’ll meet around 15–20 people, with each date lasting just four minutes — long enough to feel a spark, but short enough to keep the pace lively. It’s a simple, exciting way to meet someone new. Following the event, you’ll discover your mutual matches through our website. From there, you can reconnect using our private messaging system and arrange your real‑life dates with ease. Plymouth's location makes it a great place to continue the night with a drink or enjoy the local nightlife. As a brand‑new addition to our events lineup, spaces are limited — so grab your tickets now and be one of the first to experience Plymouth Speed Dating!

    Price: £22

  • Speed Dating in Edinburgh

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh

    Ages 30-45

    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

  • Speed Dating in Exeter

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Bootlegger, Exeter

    Ages 30-45

    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: £22

  • Speed Dating in Bath

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Bootlegger, Bath

    Ages 40-55

    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: £25

  • Speed Dating in St Albans

    Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

    Time: 18:00

    Location: The Crown, St Albans

    Ages 30-45

    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

Browse our full list of events and book your place today!