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 - Leeds
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Dirty Martini, Leeds
Ages 30-45
Love is in the air in Leeds for our fabulous Singles Lock & Key Party at a NEW LOCATION! We are excited to be bringing our famous events to the city this Spring, taking over Dirty Martini, and get you having some fun with in real life dating. Up to 80 people will join us for this ultimate singles night which features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you 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. Join us as we take over Dirty Martini with an evening of cocktails, conversations, fun games and some flirting. There's 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, in a hotspot in the city. Following the party.. head 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. This party is the perfect place to meet people this Spring. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.
Price: £20
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 22 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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Speed Dating in Oxford
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Raoul's, Oxford
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Oxford. Expect to meet around 15-20 people over the course of evening for short dates lasting four minutes each. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again. After the event you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with and be arranging that all important next date. Our events attract a fun crowd and we hope you can join us too. We guarantee you'll meet people you want to see again at this event, so if you don't - your next event is free.
Price: £20
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Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club West End, London
Ages 25-38
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in Central London designed for people in their 20s and 30s. 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: £20
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Gay Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 23 May 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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Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London
Ages 40-55
Join us for our very popular monthly over-forties party in The City, Chemistry. You’ll meet other singles over drinks. Aided and abetted by our effective icebreakers that always kick the evening into gear fast. There are no terrible corporate awayday games, but we use icebreakers to ensure everyone gets to meet and speak to as many people as possible. They really work well. Hosted in the gorgeous Happenstance (Lounge Bar) you'll be well looked after throughout the night. After the event, simply head to our website to the profiles of everyone who attended. Select the people you liked, and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with shortly afterwards. Continue the conversations with your matches and get planning your next date. It's a great way to connect whilst keeping your contact information private. Chemistry is the perfect event to expand your social circle and meet likeminded people in London. Tickets are limited and all previous events have sold out. Book your ticket now. You’ll be in for a great night out.
Price: £30
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 23 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 Sheffield
Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Manahatta, Sheffield
Ages 30-45
Introducing Sheffield Speed Dating at Manahatta – Our Newest Event! A brand new speed dating night has arrived in Sheffield, and it’s taking place at the vibrant Manahatta. This friendly, social evening is designed to help you meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You’ll meet around 15–20 other singles, with each mini date lasting four minutes, just long enough to sense a spark while keeping the evening lively and fast paced. The next day, you can log in to our website to see any mutual matches. From there, you’ll be able to chat privately and easily arrange your in person dates. Manahatta's central location makes it an ideal spot to enjoy a drink or continue your night out once the event wraps up. As this is a brand‑new addition to our lineup, spaces are limited. Reserve your place now and be among the first to experience Sheffield Speed Dating
Price: £22
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Speed Dating Brighton
Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Brighton Music hall, Brighton
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to bring our signature style of speed dating to Brighton. If you’re keen to meet new people, enjoy a brilliant night out, and sip some of the city’s best drinks, you’re in the right place. Our upbeat events at Brighton Music Hall offers all of that and more. Brighton Music Hall isn’t your average venue, it’s a stylish, vibrant spot by the water, that sets the perfect scene for an unforgettable dating experience. Throughout the evening, you’ll meet plenty of new faces during a series of four‑minute dates, just long enough to spark interest without any awkward pauses. And of course, there’s ample time before, during, and after to grab a drink and have a good chat. Once the event wraps up, you’ll be able to log in to our bespoke matching and messaging system to see who you matched with and start planning those follow‑up dates. If you’re ready to meet loads of new people and enjoy a cracking night out, grab your ticket now!
Price: £22
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Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: 3 Locks, London
Ages 30-45
The food choices we make say a lot about us. By bringing vegans and veggies together at this special dating event we know that everyone shares something in common and that's a great place to start with dating. At worst, a great conversation starter and at best, your dietary preferences could bring someone special into your life! You'll meet around 15 members of the opposite sex for dates lasting 4 minutes. There's plenty of time for drinks and there's a break halfway through. After the event, you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with. Simply use our messenger to get back in touch with your mutual matches. Meet other like-minded Londoners. Book now, tickets tend to sell out fast!
Price: £18
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Speed dating in Bristol
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Lost & Found, 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
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Speed Dating in Cambridge
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Lab, Cambridge
Ages 25-38
Original Dating is excited to be continuing their quality speed dating events back in Cambridge for this summer and beyond in the fantastic surroundings of The Lab. 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 Cambridge. 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 Birmingham
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 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
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Speed Dating in Canterbury
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: One Pound Lane, Canterbury
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to One Pound Lane, Canterbury. Are you looking to meet fun professionals? Then look no further, we've hired the best bar in town for the best speed dating events for miles around. You won't find a better night than this! Our private space is perfect for meeting a ton of new people. You'll be able to get to know 15 other singles on lots of short 4 minute dates. Our social events make meeting people easy and they're great fun too. After you've met everyone there's plenty of time to catch up some more, with those that caught your eye. The following day you'll have access to our exclusive match system before finding out who you've mutually matched with. Book now for a great dating experience.
Price: £25
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Newcastle Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Slug and Lettuce, Newcastle upon Tyne
Ages 40-55
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
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Guildford Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 28 May 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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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh
Ages 40-55
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: £25
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Speed Dating in Clapham
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Hannah Battersea, London
Ages 30-45
You’re not asking for much. You want to meet someone cool, fun, and nice. We might just be able to help. Join us and around 30 others for a night of South West London’s finest speed dating at Hannah Battersea. This event is designed for people in their 30s and 40s and attracts singletons from across the area. You'll find out who you mutually matched with on our website the next day. Get in touch with your matches the next day, and you'll be meeting for real dates in no time. Sign up now.
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Oxford
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Varsity Club, Oxford
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Oxford. Expect to meet around 15-20 people throughout the evening for short dates lasting four minutes each. The perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again. After the event, you'll have access to our unique online matching system to find out who you've matched with and arrange that all-important next date. Our events attract a fun crowd and we hope you can join us too. We guarantee you'll meet people you want to see again at this event, but if you don't - your next event is free.
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Date: Friday, 29 May 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
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