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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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 14 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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Summer Lock & Key - Liverpool
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Kabin at Kabannas, Liverpool
Ages 30-45
Love is in the air and we are back in Liverpool 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
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Friday Night Speed Dating - 20s & 30s event
Date: Friday, 14 August 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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Bournemouth Summer Chemistry Mixer
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: 1812, Bournemouth
Ages 40-55
Looking to meet new people in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth - designed to make meeting like-minded people feel easy, natural and enjoyable. Hosted in the beautiful 1812 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 Bournemouth. Our previous events have sold out, and tickets are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Norwich
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be At One, Norwich
Ages 30-45
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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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 15 August 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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Gay Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 15 August 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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Speed Dating in Cardiff
Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Barbara's Bier Haus, Cardiff
Ages 25-38
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 Brighton
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Brighton Metropole, Brighton
Ages 40-55
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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Speed dating in Nottingham
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 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 Sheffield
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Manahatta, Sheffield
Ages 40-55
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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Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 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 Oxford
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Slug and Lettuce, 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!
Price: £20
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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Bournemouth
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Bournemouth Stable, Birmingham
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating events to Bournemouth. A friendly, relaxed way to meet new people, spark real connections, and enjoy a memorable night out, with pizza included. Across the evening, you’ll meet around 15–20 other singles through a series of easy-going four‑minute dates, just enough time to sense a spark, share a laugh, and see who you’d like to get to know better. At the halfway point, we’ll pause for a break where you can tuck into a selection of pizza, 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 feeling’s mutual, we’ll 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 running smoothly, naturally, and 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 Clapham
Date: Thursday, 20 August 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 Canterbury
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: One Pound Lane, Canterbury
Ages 30-45
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: £20
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Speed Dating in Exeter
Date: Thursday, 20 August 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: £22
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Little Picardy, 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 Little Picardy deliver exactly that. 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 drinks. 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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Manchester Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Slug and Lettuce, Manchester
Ages 30-45
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 Cambridge
Date: Thursday, 20 August 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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