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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Speed Dating in Southampton
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton
Ages 30-45
If you’re hoping to meet new people and enjoy a brilliant night out, our lively speed dating event at the brand new Monarch cocktail bar is exactly what you need. Sign up and you’ll be introduced to a room full of potential matches, with four minutes per date just enough time to feel a spark and decide whether you’d like to see someone again. The next day, you’ll get access to our matching and messaging system. Simply choose the people you liked, and we’ll show you where the interest is mutual. From there, you can chat with your matches and arrange that all‑important follow‑up date. If you’re ready to meet new people and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening in a fantastic new venue, secure your spot now!
Price: £22
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Swindon Speed Dating
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon
Ages 40-55
Experience the excitement of Original Dating’s signature speed dating events as they arrive in Swindon. You’ll meet up to 20 like‑minded singles through a series of fun, four‑minute mini‑dates, just the right amount of time to spark a connection and decide who you’d love to meet again. After the event, simply log into our online matching system to see who you’ve matched with and reconnect with anyone who stood out. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our next Swindon event. Reserve your spot today!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating Portsmouth
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 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 Nottingham
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 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
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Speed Dating in Islington
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be at One, London
Ages 40-55
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 Reading
Date: Thursday, 16 July 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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Manchester Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 16 July 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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Speed Dating in Glasgow
Date: Thursday, 16 July 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
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Speed dating in Plymouth
Date: Thursday, 16 July 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, 16 July 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: £20
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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Winchester
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Winchester Stable, Winchester
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating events to Winchester. A friendly, relaxed way to meet new people, spark real connections, and enjoy a pizza filled memorable night out. Across the evening, 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 laugh, and see who you’d like to get to know better. At the halfway point, we’ll take a short interval where you can grab some pizza out of a selection, 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 interest is mutual, the system will 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 smooth, natural, and completely 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 in Bath
Date: Thursday, 16 July 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 St Albans
Date: Thursday, 16 July 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
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Summer Lock & Key Party - Manchester
Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Manahatta, Manchester
Ages 30-45
Love is in the air and the summer vibes are here! We are excited to announce we are back in Manchester with our famous Lock & Key Party to celebrate finding love this summer, 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 - 20s & 30s event
Date: Friday, 17 July 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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Speed Dating in Oxford
Date: Friday, 17 July 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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Summer Lock & Key Party Cardiff
Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Peppermint Bar, Cardiff
Ages 30-45
Original Dating are back in town bringing our Famous Lock and Key Singles Party back to Cardiff this summer, once again partnering with The Peppermint Bar for an exciting evening of offline dating. Over 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. 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, all in the stunning surroundings of The Peppermint Bar, one of the city's top hotspots in the heart of Cardiff. 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. This party is the perfect place to meet people in 2026!. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Norwich
Date: Friday, 17 July 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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Summer Singles Party - Glasgow
Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Arta, Glasgow
Ages 30-45
We are super excited to be back in town for our Summer Singles Party not to be missed! 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. That's not all! We are also excited to introduce something completely new - Original Dating's brand-new singles party experience: VibeChecker! Where you can choose to answer a series of fun, "Would You Rather" questions with each person you meet - live, face-to-face. And Vibechecker will instantly show if you vibe or not! The clever part is based on science and Vibechecker keeps track of your answers, building a little picture of your personality as you go and you will be introduced to those most compatible by the end fo the night. It's a lot of fun, a great icebreaker, and you'll end up meeting loads of people and sparking some brilliant conversations. 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 AVAILABILTY!
Price: £20
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 17 July 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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