Speed Dating & Singles Events Across the UK
2,722 upcoming speed dating & singles events in 24 towns and cities
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 2,722 upcoming speed dating & singles events across the UK, spanning 24 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 24 of 2722 events
FREEChat and choose
📍 Uppermill Library
FREEWelcome Quiz Social
📍 Lounge above the Eagle Bistro Restaurant
South Dublin Pride Speed Dating for Gay Men
📍 Carriglea Ind Est
Friday | SINGLES Hide and Seek | London
📍 Bat & Ball Covent Garden
From £25.00
COOKING CLASS, EVERYONE SINGLE | LONDON, OXFORD STREET, FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
📍 Jamie Oliver Cookery School, Oxford Street
£46.00
Indian Professionals in London Singles Event for All Age Group 30s-50s
📍 Mint Leaf London
£4.32 - £8.06
Date Night & Plaits - Waterlooville - 18-9-2026
📍 Mini Town - Role Play & Cafe - Waterlooville
£30.00
Singles Irish Whiskey Tasting Evening | Age 30 - 48 | Dublin City
📍 J. T. Pim's
€36.37 - €41.73
FREEGetSocial Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends (20s–40s) 🍹
📍 Slug & Lettuce - George Street Edinburgh
Lavender Socials Mix & Mingle - Come as your 'Type'
📍 Cake or Dice
£5.04
30s & 40s Singles Night at Harry's Newcastle| Love at First Sign
📍 Harry's Bar Newcastle
£20.00
Date Smith - Singles Mingle @ Nook Cafe Plymouth
📍 Nook Houseplants
£12.00 - £24.00
SOLD OUTSingle Christians UK - Essex Event
Sold out at source
Friday | TGIF Singles Only | Battersea
📍 The Alchemist Battersea
From £12.00
Dinner With Strangers | Singles Dinner in London
📍 Kensington Thai Terrace
£22.38
Speed Dating for Men (Ages 25+)
📍 The Black Sheep
€22.42
Friday Night Speed Dating @ The Black Tap (Ages 30-55)
📍 The Black Tap
From £20.00
Friday Night Speed Dating in London | Ages 30-45
📍 The Cocktail Club (4 Great Portland Street)
Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Ages 23-38
📍 Ark Manchester
From £15.00
Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Ages 43-58
📍 Ark Manchester
From £15.00
Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Ages 33-48
📍 Ark Manchester
From £15.00
Speed Dating Ages 30's & 40's Birmingham Be At One
📍 Be At One - Birmingham
From £19.99
Speed Dating Singles Birmingham Ages 30's and 40's Be At One Cocktail Bar
📍 Be At One - Birmingham
£11.53 - £22.37
Belfast GAY Speed Dating (Ages 30- 48)
📍 Haymarket Belfast
€32.24
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed dating & singles events are on in the UK?
There are currently 2720+ upcoming speed dating & singles events listed across 24 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most speed dating & singles events happening?
The most active places for speed dating & singles events right now are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, Cambridge. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free speed dating & singles events?
Yes — several of the current speed dating & singles listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for speed dating & singles events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
Speed Dating & Singles Events in the UK — Your Complete Guide
Speed dating events in the UK offer a fun, fast-paced and entirely pressure-free way to meet new people. At a typical speed dating night, you spend 3–5 minutes chatting one-to-one with a series of singles before rotating to the next person — at the end of the evening, you mark your matches and the organiser connects you with anyone who matched you back.
Speed dating nights in the UK are held in bars, restaurants and private event venues across the city, making them feel like a social night out rather than a formal search for romance. Events are usually organised by age group (20s, 30s, 40s and 50s are common brackets) and sometimes by profession or interest, so you're meeting people at a similar life stage.
Whether you're newly single, returning to dating after a long-term relationship, or simply tired of swiping on apps, the UK speed dating events are a refreshing alternative. Most events attract between 20 and 40 attendees, so you're guaranteed a lively evening with plenty of variety. Many organisers also offer a free drink on arrival and a relaxed mingling period after the formal rounds.
How to make the most of a speed dating night in the UK: arrive a few minutes early to settle in, prepare a handful of light conversation starters (hobbies, favourite restaurants, recent travel), and remember that not every conversation needs to lead to a match — it's a social event first and a dating one second. Tickets typically cost £15–£30 and can be booked directly through the event listings on this page.