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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Over 40s Speed Dating Night
Date: Saturday, 3 October 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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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 3 October 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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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Cardiff
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 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 Tooting
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 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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Speed Dating Harrogate
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 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 Worcester
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: All Bar One, London
Ages 30-45
Original Dating is excited to bring our signature style of speed dating to Worcester. Throughout the evening, you’ll meet around 15 - 20 people in a series of four minute mini dates, just the right amount of time to discover whether there’s a spark worth exploring. Once the event wraps up, you’ll be able to log into our exclusive online matching system to see who you’ve matched with and arrange that all important next date. Our events always attract a lively, friendly crowd, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Price: £22
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Leeds Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 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 Cheltenham
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Turtle Bay, Cheltenham
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating nights to Cheltenham, a relaxed, sociable way to meet new people, make genuine connections, and enjoy a great night out. During the evening, you’ll take part in a series of easy‑going four‑minute mini dates, meeting around 15–20 other singles. It’s the perfect amount of time to see if there’s a spark and decide whether you’d like to continue the conversation after the event. Once the night wraps up, our secure online matching system lets you select who you’d like to see again. If there’s a mutual match, we’ll connect you so you can plan that all‑important next date. You can expect a welcoming atmosphere, a friendly mix of guests, and a professionally hosted event designed to make meeting new people feel natural, fun, and completely pressure‑free. Come for the experience. Stay for the connections. You never know who you’ll meet.
Price: £22
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SpeedFriending in Manchester
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Manahatta., Manchester
Ages 28-38
SpeedFriending is coming to Manahatta Manchester, offering a fun, relaxed way to meet new people, grow your social circle, and make genuine new friends. Grab your welcome drink and enjoy a series of relaxed four-minute conversations with every other guest, regardless of gender. It's the perfect amount of time to discover shared interests, have a laugh, and see who you'd like to get to know better. After the event, our secure online matching system lets you select the people you'd like to stay in touch with. If the feeling's mutual, we'll connect you so you can continue the conversation and hopefully build a great new friendship. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a fantastic mix of guests, and a professionally hosted evening designed to make meeting new people feel easy, natural, and completely pressure-free. Come along on your own or with friends, enjoy a great night out at Manahatta Manchester, and leave with the chance to make meaningful new connections. You never know who you might meet!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating Bracknell
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Musica, London
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is thrilled to bring our speed dating events to Bracknell, 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 Liverpool
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Mean Eyed Cat Bar, Liverpool
Ages 30-45
If you’re looking to meet new people and enjoy a fantastic night out, our upbeat speed dating event at Mean Eyed Cat Bar is the perfect place to start. Mean Eyed Cat Bar is a lively Deep South-inspired dive bar with a fun, rock 'n' roll atmosphere, great drinks, free pizza with drink purchase before 9pm, and its famous "Roll the Dice" game where you could win your round for free. It's the perfect relaxed and sociable venue to meet new people. Once you sign up, you’ll rotate through a room full of potential matches, spending four minutes with each person, just long enough to feel a spark and decide who you’d like to get to know better. The following day, you’ll receive access to our matching and messaging system. Select the people who caught your interest, see where the feeling is mutual, and start chatting with your matches to plan that all important second date. If you’re ready for a fun filled evening in a great new venue, grab your spot today!
Price: £22
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Speed Dating in Sevenoaks
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Oak Tavern, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks
Ages 40-55
Original Dating is proud to bring our unique brand of speed dating to Sevenoaks. 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! Oak Tavern is perfect for meeting a ton of new people. You'll be able to get to know up to 20 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: £22
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Speed Dating in Exeter
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Bootlegger, Exeter
Ages 30-45
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 Glasgow
Date: Thursday, 8 October 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
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Speed dating Milton Keynes
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Midsummer Tap, 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 Edinburgh
Date: Thursday, 8 October 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 St Albans
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Crown, St Albans
Ages 30-45
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, 8 October 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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Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 9 October 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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Autumn Singles Party - Glasgow
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Arta, Glasgow
Ages 40-55
We are super excited to be back in town for our new Autumn Singles Party not to be missed! Following the success of our previous events in 2025, we are happy to once again be giving you the chance to meet and network with up to 80 singles, a fantastic way to meet new people this season! We have an exciting night lined up at the stunning Arta and we would love for you to join us. We'll also have our signature lock and key icebreaker on hand to encourage you to connect with as many singles as possible. For that slight extra motivation we are giving away prizes too! Yes, the more padlocks you unlock, the more chances you have to win one of our fabulous giveaways. That's not all! We are also excited to introduce something completely new - Original Dating's brand-new singles party experience: VibeChecker! Where you can choose to answer a series of fun, "Would You Rather" questions with each person you meet - live, face-to-face. And Vibechecker will instantly show if you vibe or not! The clever part is based on science and Vibechecker keeps track of your answers, building a little picture of your personality as you go and you will be introduced to those most compatible by the end fo the night. It's a lot of fun, a great icebreaker, and you'll end up meeting loads of people and sparking some brilliant conversations. You can continue conversations to plan a date with singles post the event. Simply 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. Continue the conversations with your matches and get planning your date! Make this month a memorable one and book your ticket now! LIMITED AVAILABILTY!
Price: £20
Browse our full list of events and book your place today!