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 Chelmsford
Date: Friday, 7 August 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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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 7 August 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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Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 50s
Date: Friday, 7 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club West End, 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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Leeds Summer Chemistry Mixer
Date: Friday, 7 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Dirty Martini, Leeds
Ages 40-55
Looking to meet new people in Leeds without the pressure of awkward speed dating or forced small talk? Chemistry is our popular quarterly singles night for over 40s, after taking of in London and we’re now bringing this brilliant event to Leeds - designed to make meeting like-minded people feel easy, natural and enjoyable. Hosted in the beautiful Dirty Martini Private Lounge, this relaxed evening brings together singles over 40 who are ready for real conversation over drinks in a friendly, welcoming setting right in the heart of the City. Our hosts will be there to help the evening flow, using simple, effective icebreakers to get conversations started and make sure everyone has the chance to meet plenty of people. No cringe-worthy games, no pressure, and no standing around wondering who to talk to next - just a sociable night in a lovely venue with people who are there for the same reason you are. After the event, you can log in to our website to view the profiles of everyone who attended. Select the people you liked, and our matching system will let you know shortly afterwards if the feeling was mutual. From there, you can continue the conversation privately and, hopefully, start planning your next date. Chemistry is a brilliant way to expand your social circle, enjoy a great night out and make genuine connections in Leeds. Our previous events have sold out, and tickets are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Price: £20
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Lesbian Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 8 August 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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THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Time: 12:00
Location: The Golden Flame, London
Ages 30-55
Due to popular demand, we’ve scheduled a summer boat party in August 2026 so you can make the most of London’s beautiful Summer days! With longer daylight hours, plenty of sunshine, and stunning views of the city, this is the perfect time to enjoy a unique experience while cruising down the Thames. We’re bringing together up to 240 singles for an unforgettable afternoon aboard the Golden Flame. With a guaranteed 50:50 male-to-female ratio, it’s the ultimate opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed and lively atmosphere. This three-hour daytime cruise is all about connection and fun, starting with our popular lock and key icebreaker. This playful activity ensures you’ll meet loads of people as you search for the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). The Golden Flame's spacious sun deck is the perfect place to soak up the sunshine, sip on a refreshing drink from the bar, and take in breathtaking views of the city. So why not get on the Love Boat? Join us for an afternoon of mingling, laughter, and new connections. You’re sure to meet some amazing people and create memories you’ll never forget!
Price: £30
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Leaf and Cane Bar, London
Ages 30-45
Join us and meet new people at our hugely popular Saturday night speed dating event in London. This event takes place in the (rather lovely) Leaf & Cane, and 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 Blackfriars 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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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Cardiff
Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Cardiff Stable, Cardiff
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating events to Cardiff, a friendly, relaxed way to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and enjoy a memorable night out with pizza included. Over the course of the evening, you’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy‑going four‑minute dates. It’s just enough time to sense a spark, share a laugh, and decide who you’d like to get to know better. Halfway through the event, we’ll pause for a short interval where you can enjoy a selection of pizza, mingle with other guests, and chat before the dates continue. After the event, our private online matching system allows you to choose who you’d like to see again. If the interest is mutual, we’ll connect you so you can plan that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, sociable atmosphere, a great mix of guests, delicious 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 Southampton
Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton
Ages 40-55
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, 11 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon
Ages 30-45
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 Harrogate
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Barologist, London
Ages 30-45
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 Bristol
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Lost & Found, Bristol
Ages 40-55
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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Guildford Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 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 Birmingham
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 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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Leeds Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Leeds
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring its signature speed dating events to Leeds, all set within the romantic atmosphere of Banyan. 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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Speed Dating in St Albans
Date: Thursday, 13 August 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 Islington
Date: Thursday, 13 August 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, 13 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Cocktail Club, Reading
Ages 30-45
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 in Bath
Date: Thursday, 13 August 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: £22
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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Winchester
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Winchester Stable, Winchester
Ages 40-55
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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