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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Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Date: Friday, 10 July 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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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 10 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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Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 50s
Date: Friday, 10 July 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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Summer Lock and Key Party - Cambridge
Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: THE LAB, Cambridge
Ages 30-45
Welcome to the best Summer Singles party in town! We are excited to be returning to Cambridge, once again bringing you the opportunity to meet and network with other singles this summer in the stunning setting of The Lab! 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 way to meet new people this summer! You just need your ticket. Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £25
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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 11 July 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 SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: The Refinery Bankside, London
Ages 30-45
** 150 PEOPLE EXPECTED - BOOK NOW! *** Welcome to the biggest and best party for unattached Londoners. 150+ people will join us for this exciting night of offline summer fun. This super sociable event 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 equal male/female ratio in the room. 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, all in the stunning, spacious surroundings of The Refinery Bankside. 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. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This party is the perfect place to meet people this summer. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.
Price: £20
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Over 40s Speed Dating Night
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: REVOLVE - Yotel, London
Ages 40-55
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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THE ORIGINAL DATING SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY + PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Refinery Bankside, London
Ages 30-45
*** THIS TICKET INCLUDES A PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING EVENT PLUS LOCK & KEY PARTY ENTRY *** PARTY-ONLY TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR £25 ABOUT THE PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING Over 150 people join us for our lock and key parties, but time after time we’re asked to incorporate speed dating into the night and this time we’re doing just that. This ticket includes all the potential that a 150+ person lock and key party brings but with an added hour-long speed dating event before the main party starts. Please note, party-only tickets are also available. Party tickets with speed dating are strictly limited. You’ll arrive at the venue ahead of the main start time. We’ll whisk you around 15 or so seated 4-minute dates to break the ice, face to face. As the speed dating ends, you’ll seamlessly join the lock and key party, but of course, you’ll have had a head start, and who knows, you may have already met someone you want to get to know much better. ABOUT THE LOCK & KEY PARTY Over 150 people will join us for this exciting night of offline summer fun. This super sociable event features our fantastic lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people. The best bit? Everyone is single, similar age and we ensure there's an equal 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, all in the stunning, spacious surroundings of The Refinery Bankside! 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 are 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 summer. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out.
Price: £26
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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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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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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 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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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 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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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
Browse our full list of events and book your place today!