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, 10 April 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 40s Friday Night Speed Dating
Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Balfour at St Barts, London
Ages 40-55
Introducing Friday night speed dating at our brand new venue in the City, 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 Farringdon. 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 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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Speed Dating in Oxford
Date: Friday, 10 April 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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Saturday Night Speed Dating - 30s & 40s
Date: Saturday, 11 April 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 SPRING FLING - LOCK & KEY PARTY
Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: The Refinery, London
Ages 30-45
Over 250+ people will join us for this super sociable Spring party in the heart of London. Featuring our fantastic lock & key icebreaker and a totally equal male to female ratio you are sure to meet and speak to a huge number of people and have a fab night out. The best bit? Everyone is single, a similar age and there to meet people in the spacious surroundings of the Happenstance. There's prizes to be won as you seek out the person with the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). Work the room, meet people, try your locks and key and when you find a matching pair you could be in for a prize. It's hilarious and a lot of fun. The fun doesn't stop here. Following the lock & key icebreaker, we'll be setting the mood with a live DJ and plenty of opportunities to dance the night away. Post event, simply choose the people you liked and our matching system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This really is the perfect place to meet people this Spring. You just need your ticket! Book now, we will sell out fast.
Price: £25
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Speed dating in Plymouth
Date: Saturday, 11 April 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: £11
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Gay Speed Dating
Date: Saturday, 11 April 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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THE SPRING FLING - LOCK & KEY PARTY - PLUS PRE-PARTY SPEED DATING
Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
Time: 17:45
Location: The Refinery, 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 200 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 200+ person lock and key party brings but with it 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 250+ people will join us for this super sociable Spring party in the heart of London. Featuring our fantastic lock & key icebreaker and a totally equal male-to-female ratio you are sure to meet and speak to a huge number of people and have a fab night out. The best bit? Everyone is single, similar age and there to meet people in the spacious surroundings of The Happenstance. There are prizes to be won as you seek out the person with the key that matches your lock (or vice versa). Work the room, meet people, try your locks and key and when you find a matching pair you could be in for a prize. It's hilarious and a lot of fun. The fun doesn't stop here. Following the lock & key icebreaker, we'll be setting the mood with a live DJ and plenty of opportunities to dance the night away. Post-event, simply choose the people you liked and our matching system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you. This really is the perfect place to meet people this Spring. You just need your ticket! Book now, we will sell out fast.
Price: £31
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Leeds Speed Dating
Date: Tuesday, 14 April 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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Swindon Speed Dating
Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Mackenzie's Bar and Kitchen, Swindon
Ages 30-45
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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Pizza Lovers Speed Dating Winchester
Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: The Winchester Stable, Winchester
Ages 30-49
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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Vegan & Vegetarian Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday, 15 April 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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Manchester Speed Dating
Date: Thursday, 16 April 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, 16 April 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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Speed dating in Nottingham
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Slug and Lettuce, 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: £22
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Speed Dating in Oxford
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: The Varsity Club, Oxford
Ages 40-55
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: £25
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Spring Singles Party - Bristol
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Lost & Found, Bristol
Ages 30-45
Welcome to the best Singles Party in town this Spring! We are excited to announce our famous singles party will be returning to Bristol, this time with a NEW VENUE Lost & Found for an exciting evening 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. 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 Lost & Found, 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. You just need your ticket! Book now, this will sell out!
Price: £20
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Speed Dating Brighton
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Brighton Metropole, Brighton
Ages 30-45
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 Maidstone
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Mu Mu, Maidstone
Ages 40-55
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 in Southampton
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 18:30
Location: Monarch Cocktail Bar, Southampton
Ages 40-55
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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