Meet like minded singles aged 30–55 at a warm, hosted speed dating experience with a unique Latin American twist in the heart of Manchester.

Meet differently. Meet with ALMA.

ALMA is a fresh take on speed dating, inspired by the warmth, energy and welcoming spirit of Latin America.

Combining thoughtful hosting, engaging conversation starters and a vibrant Latin American atmosphere, every part of the experience has been carefully designed to help you relax, enjoy yourself and meet new people in a comfortable and welcoming setting.

Your Evening at a Glance

1. FIRST CONNECTION

Welcome, meet the hosts and break the ice with fun conversation starters.

A relaxed beginning to connect, mingle and feel the vibe before the speed dating begins.

2. SPEED DATING

Meet different people, share conversations and discover what you have in common.

Let the conversation flow naturally and see where it leads.

3. NEXT DATE

Did you feel a connection? ❤️

Take it to the next step with the possibility of booking your exclusive ALMA First Date Experience.

Event Details

🗓️ Wednesday 26 August 2026

🕖 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM

Doors open at 7:15 PM · Experience begins at 7:30 PM

📍 Maracas, 100 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5DW

Who Is This Event For?

ALMA is designed for singles aged 30–50 who are interested in meeting new people in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

Whether you're trying speed dating for the first time or simply looking for an experience that's different from dating apps, you'll be in great company.

Dress to Connect

Wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable — something you'd happily wear on a memorable first date.

Please avoid sportswear, gym wear, football shirts and flip flops.

The Venue

Our launch event takes place at Maracas, an authentic Latin American restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Manchester.

Known for its vibrant atmosphere, colourful surroundings, Latin American flavours and handcrafted cocktails, it's the perfect setting to relax, meet new people and enjoy an evening that feels refreshingly different.

Whether you order your favourite drink in English or Spanish, you'll be welcomed into an atmosphere designed to help conversations flow naturally and make everyone feel at ease.

Why ALMA?

At ALMA, we believe meeting new people should feel relaxed, enjoyable and memorable.

We've reimagined the traditional speed dating experience by combining thoughtful hosting, engaging conversation starters and the warmth and welcoming spirit of Latin America.

The result is an evening designed to help you relax, enjoy the moment and meet new people in a setting that feels natural from the very beginning.

Whether you leave with a match, a new connection or simply having enjoyed a fantastic evening, we hope you'll leave feeling that meeting new people can be enjoyable, relaxed and something worth doing again.

Every great connection starts somewhere.

We hope yours starts at ALMA. ❤️

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