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, 8 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, 8 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Raoul's, Oxford
Ages 25-38
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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Early Summer Lock & Key Party - Cambridge
Date: Friday, 8 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cambridge Tap, Cambridge
Ages 30-45
Spring is here and our ever popular Lock and Key party is retuning to Cambridge! We are excited to once again bring you the opportunity to meet and network with other singles at the fabulous Cambridge Tap! 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. 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 one of the city's top hotspots! 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. The perfect place to meet people this season! You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £25
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Spring Lock & Key Singles Party - Birmingham
Date: Friday, 8 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: BOX, Birmingham
Ages 30-45
Spring is bringing new connections and we are back in Birmingham for a wonderful night of offline 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, all in the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of BOX UP! 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 BOX UP, one of the city's top hotspots! 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 the city this season. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £20
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 9 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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THE ORIGINAL DATING EARLY SUMMER BOAT PARTY
Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Time: 12:00
Location: The Golden Flame, departing from Temple Pier
Ages 30-45
Due to popular demand, we’ve scheduled an early boat party in May 2026 so you can make the most of London’s beautiful spring 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: £25
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Over 50s Speed Dating Night
Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: REVOLVE - Yotel, London
Ages 50-65
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
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Leeds Speed Dating
Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Leeds
Ages 30-45
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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Swindon Speed Dating
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 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 Milton Keynes
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Slug and Lettuce, Milton Keynes
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed‑dating events to Milton Keynes. A fun, easy going way to meet new people, spark genuine chemistry, and enjoy a night out that feels anything but ordinary. Over a series of relaxed four‑minute mini‑dates, you’ll chat with around 15 to 20 other singles. It’s the perfect amount of time to sense a spark, share a laugh, and decide whether you’d like to keep the conversation going afterward. Once the event wraps up, our secure online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. If the feeling’s mutual, we’ll connect you both so you can plan that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, welcoming 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 Cambridge
Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Lab, Cambridge
Ages 30-45
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, 13 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be At One - New Street, Birmingham
Ages 25-38
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 Bristol
Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Lost & Found, Bristol
Ages 25-38
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 Maidstone
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Mu Mu, Maidstone
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is proud to bring you Speed Dating Maidstone at the unique Mu Mu Experience. You'll meet around 15-20 eligible singles from Maidstone and Kent, for a fun night of short 4 minute dates. Speed dating is a great way to meet a lot of like minded people in one night. It's a fun evening of chatting and getting to know one another over a few drinks. With lots of short introductions, it's simple to find out whether you'd like to see your date again. After the event you'll be able to access our bespoke matching and messaging system. Simply enter who you would like to see again and by the end of the following day you'll find out who you've mutually matched with. This is Maidstone's best speed dating event and your chance to meet a ton of people in one fun night. Book now!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating Brighton
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Brighton Metropole, Brighton
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our signature speed dating experience to Brighton. If you’re looking to meet new people, enjoy a fantastic night out, and sip some of the city’s best drinks, you’ve found the perfect event. Our lively evenings at Brighton Metropole Bar & Terrace, deliver all of that in a setting that’s hard to beat. Brighton Metropole is far from ordinary, it’s a stylish, buzzing venue right by the water, creating an ideal backdrop for a memorable night of dating. Across the evening, you’ll meet a great mix of people through a series of four‑minute dates, giving you just enough time to spark a connection without any awkward lulls. Plus, there’s plenty of opportunity before, during, and after to grab a drink and mingle. After the event, you can log in to our bespoke matching and messaging system to see who you matched with and start lining up those follow‑up dates. If you’re ready to meet loads of new people and enjoy an unforgettable night out, book your spot now!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Clapham
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Blame Gloria, 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 Sugar Cane. 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 Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, Edinburgh
Ages 25-38
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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Speed Dating Preston
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: 1842 Restaurant & Bar, Preston
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating nights to Preston. A lively, laid‑back way to meet new people, spark real connections, and enjoy a memorable evening out. Across a series of relaxed four‑minute mini‑dates, you’ll meet around 15 to 20 other singles. It’s just enough time to feel a spark, share a moment, and decide whether you’d like to continue the conversation beyond the event. After the event, our secure online matching system lets you choose who you’d like to see again. When there’s a mutual match, we’ll put you in touch so you can plan that all‑important next date. Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere, a great mix of guests, and a professionally hosted event 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’ll meet.
Price: £22
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Speed Dating Reading
Date: Thursday, 14 May 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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Speed dating in Plymouth
Date: Thursday, 14 May 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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