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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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 24 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 - 30s & 40s event
Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club West End, London
Ages 30-45
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in Central London designed for people in their 30s and 40s. 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: £22
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Summer Singles Lock & Key Party - Oxford
Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Varsity Club, Oxford
Ages 30-45
The Summer of love is here and we are back in Oxford 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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Speed Dating in Chelmsford
Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Courtyard, Chelmsford
Ages 25-38
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: £18
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Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party
Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Happenstance (Lounge Bar), London
Ages 40-55
Join us for our very popular monthly over-forties party in The City, Chemistry. You’ll meet other singles over drinks. Aided and abetted by our effective icebreakers that always kick the evening into gear fast. There are no terrible corporate awayday games, but we use icebreakers to ensure everyone gets to meet and speak to as many people as possible. They really work well. Hosted in the gorgeous Happenstance (Lounge Bar) you'll be well looked after throughout the night. After the event, simply head to our website to the profiles of everyone who attended. Select the people you liked, and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with shortly afterwards. Continue the conversations with your matches and get planning your next date. It's a great way to connect whilst keeping your contact information private. Chemistry is the perfect event to expand your social circle and meet likeminded people in London. Tickets are limited and all previous events have sold out. Book your ticket now. You’ll be in for a great night out.
Price: £30
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Gay Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 25 July 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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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 25 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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Speed dating in Nottingham
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Pitcher & Piano, Nottingham
Ages 40-55
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 Basingstoke
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Duck and Tipple, Basingstoke
Ages 30-45
Introducing Basingstoke Speed Dating at Duck and Tipple – Our Newest Event! A fresh speed dating experience has arrived in Basingstoke, and it’s happening at Duck and Tipple. This lively, welcoming evening is all about meeting new people in a relaxed, social setting. You’ll have the chance to meet roughly 15-20 other singles, with each mini-date lasting four minutes just enough time to see if there’s a spark while keeping the pace fun and engaging. The following day, you’ll be able to see any mutual matches through our website. From there, you can chat privately and easily arrange your in‑person dates. Duck and Tipple's central Basingstoke location makes it the perfect place to enjoy a drink or continue your night out after the event. As this is a brand‑new addition to our lineup, spaces are limited. Secure your spot now and be one of the first to try Basingstoke Speed Dating!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Derby
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Bistrot Pierre, Derby
Ages 40-55
Speed dating in Derby is a fun and easy way to meet new people whilst having an awesome and sociable night out. Join this event and you'll meet around 15 people for a series of short speed dates which last around 4 minutes each - the perfect length of time to decide if you want to see someone again for a proper date in future. After the event you'll have access to our unique online matching system. Use it to find out who you mutually matched with and to message people to arrange a proper date in future. Original Dating events are guaranteed - We're sure you'll meet people you want to see again but if you don't your next event is free.
Price: £20
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Speed Dating in Islington
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Be at One, London
Ages 25-38
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: £18
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Guildford Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 30 July 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 St Albans
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Crown, St Albans
Ages 40-55
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: £25
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Speed Dating in Glasgow
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: ARTA, Glasgow
Ages 25-38
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: £18
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Speed Dating in Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Manahatta EDINBURGH, 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 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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Friday Night Speed Dating - Over 40s
Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Cocktail Club West End, London
Ages 40-55
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in Central London designed for people in their 40s and 50s. 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: £22
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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 31 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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Over 50s Speed Dating Night
Date: Saturday, 1 August 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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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 1 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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Speed Dating in Tooting
Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Wheatsheaf, London
Ages 40-55
Who said meeting new people had to be hard work, it's easy when you go Speed Dating in Tooting. At our brand new venue, The Wheatsheaf, you'll not only have a fun night out but you can expect to meet around 15 dates at this South London institution. With everything from real ales to an impressive wine list, you'll be spoilt for choice and lots of 4-minute dates won't leave you short of a match or two by the end of the night either. You'll have full access to our bespoke matching system the following day to make sure you can keep in touch with anyone you matched with. It really is the easiest way to meet people in person and you'll have a blast - book now!
Price: £22
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