Speed Dating Manchester Upcoming Events
With over 20 years experience in the dating events scene, Fastlove Speed Dating has perfected the art of connecting people.
- Fastlove is the top choice for busy singles
- 20+ years as dating event professionals
- No sign-up + rapid 48/h results service
- Meet and mingle with other highly eligible singles in Manchester
Date
Meet up to 25 singles in one night
Rate
Tick who you’d like to meet again
Match
Matches via email within 48 hours
Speed Dating in Manchester
Looking for speed dating in Manchester? Fastlove Speed Dating hosts friendly and relaxed singles events in Manchester, giving you the opportunity to meet and chat with several local singles face-to-face in one evening. Our events are designed for people who want to meet potential dates in real life, without relying entirely on dating apps and online messaging.
With over 20 years of experience organising dating events, Fastlove is one of the UK's longest-established speed dating companies. Our Manchester speed dating events are welcoming, well-organised and designed to make meeting new people feel natural, whether you're trying speed dating for the first time or you're already familiar with singles events.
How Does Speed Dating in Manchester Work?
At a typical Fastlove speed dating event in Manchester, you'll have around 3-5 minutes to talk to each person before moving on to the next date. This gives you enough time to discover a little about someone's personality, interests and conversation style without the pressure of spending an entire evening with someone you've only just met.
You'll meet several singles during the event, giving you the chance to decide who you'd like to get to know better. At the end of the evening, you can indicate which people you'd like to see again. If the interest is mutual, we'll let you know about your match, allowing you to continue the conversation after the event.
Manchester Singles Events for Different Age Groups
Fastlove hosts Manchester speed dating events for a range of age groups, making it easier to meet singles who are within a similar age range and at a similar stage of life. Current Manchester events include age groups such as 21-35, 30-45 and 40-55.
Whether you're looking for speed dating in Manchester in your 20s and 30s, dating events for singles in their 30s and 40s, or over 50s dating in Manchester, Fastlove offers events for a wide range of ages. Age ranges can vary between events, so check the individual Manchester event listing for the latest details.
Why Try Speed Dating in Manchester?
Manchester is a busy and sociable city, but finding the time and opportunity to meet new people can still be difficult. Speed dating provides a straightforward way to meet several potential dates during a single evening, without spending weeks exchanging messages before meeting in person.
Meeting someone face-to-face also gives you the opportunity to experience things that are difficult to judge from a dating profile, such as conversation, personality, humour and natural chemistry. A few minutes of real conversation can tell you much more about whether you enjoy someone's company than a series of online messages.
Speed dating is also a social experience. Even if you don't find a romantic connection on the night, you can enjoy an evening out, meet new people and have interesting conversations with other Manchester singles.
Meet Manchester Singles in Real Life
Online dating can make it easy to start a conversation, but it can also mean spending a lot of time messaging someone before discovering whether you actually click in person. Fastlove speed dating takes a different approach by bringing local singles together for a series of short, face-to-face conversations.
There's no requirement to continue talking to anyone you don't feel a connection with. Simply enjoy each conversation, see who you naturally get along with and decide afterwards who you'd like to meet again.
Over 20 Years of Speed Dating Experience
Fastlove Speed Dating has been organising dating events for over 20 years. Our experience helps us create events that are structured enough to keep the evening running smoothly while still providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Our hosts guide you through the evening, explain how everything works and help make sure everyone gets the opportunity to meet the other singles attending. The aim is simple: make it easier to meet new people, enjoy good conversations and potentially find a genuine connection.
A Friendly, No-Pressure Way to Meet People
You don't need to be an experienced speed dater to attend a Fastlove event. Whether you're new to dating, returning to dating after a break or simply looking for a different way to meet people, our Manchester events provide a straightforward way to meet singles face-to-face.
Arrive, meet the other singles, enjoy a series of short dates and see who you click with. There's no obligation and no pressure to find “the one” on the night. It's simply an opportunity to meet real people and see where the conversations lead.
If you're looking for singles events in Manchester, browse our upcoming Manchester speed dating events to find an age group, date and venue that suits you.
Didsbury
Wed 21st Oct
Age Group: 35-55
G Casino
(Event starts at 7:30 PM)
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Male Tickets
£17Available -
Female Tickets
£17Available -
Double
£25Available
Didsbury
Wed 21st Oct
Age Group: 50-65
G Casino
(Event starts at 7:30 PM)
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Male Tickets
£17Available -
Female Tickets
£17Available -
Double
£25Available
Manchester
Tue 27th Oct
Age Group: 23-38
Manchester
Tue 27th Oct
Age Group: 23-38
Manchester
Tue 27th Oct
Age Group: 33-48
Manchester
Tue 27th Oct
Age Group: 33-48
Salford
Wed 28th Oct
Age Group: 21-40
The Alchemist (Med...
(Event starts at 7:30 PM)
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Male Tickets
£17Available -
Female Tickets
£17Available -
Double
£25Available
Salford
Wed 28th Oct
Age Group: 35-55
The Alchemist (Med...
(Event starts at 7:30 PM)
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Male Tickets
£17Available -
Female Tickets
£17Available -
Double
£25Available
Our Current Venues in Manchester
Incorporating a fantastic restaurant and stylish bar, Didsbury's premier casino provides a suitably glamorous setting for our speed dating events.
Parrswood Entertainment Centre
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 5PG
Open since 1995, Via is the ‘grande dame’ of the world-famous Canal Street. Combining a bar, a club and a restaurant, this iconic venue provides the perfect setting for our gay and lesbian events.
28-30 Canal Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M1 3EZ
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Right in the heart of Media City, the stylish and elegant Alchemist provides a vibrant setting for our events.
The Bund , The Quays
MediaCityUK
Salford
M50 3AB
This spectacular Vegas-style casino contains two of the best bars in Manchester and the infamous James Martin restaurant. They have several great spaces providing a stylish setting for our Manchester events.
Great Northern Warehouse
2 Watson Street
Manchester
M3 4LP
Located in the heart of Cheshire's famous Alderley Edge, the Bubble Room provides a friendly and stylish setting for our events.
45-47 London Road
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7JT
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Situated in the heart of Manchester's busy Deansgate, this venue provides a well-appointed location for our events.
64-66 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2EN
Situated in the centre of Preston, this stylish edition of the national bar / restaurant chain provides a perfect setting for our events.
144-146 Church Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 3AB
Preparing for a Speed Dating Manchester Event
The Fastlove Speed Dating community is made up of friendly, open-minded individuals who are looking for new connections. Whether you're new to the city or just looking to expand your social circle, you'll find a welcoming group of people at a Fastlove event, and besides that, you may just find your soulmate!
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your experience:
- Choose an outfit that makes you feel like you; relaxed and laid-back or confident and feel attractive so you naturally get to make your good first impressions.
- Be open-minded: Fastlove Speed Dating Manchester is an opportunity to meet people you wouldn't normally cross paths with, so be open to the idea of meeting someone new and different.
- Be yourself: It's important to be authentic and let your personality shine. Don't try to be someone you're not, as this will only lead to disappointment.
- Ask questions: Speed dating is a two-way conversation, so come prepared with a few questions in mind to ask your dates, this will help keep the conversation flowing and give you a better sense of who they are.
- Be a good listener: Pay attention to what your date is saying and show genuine interest in getting to know them.
- Follow up: If you have a mutual connection with someone, follow up with them after the event. This shows that you're interested and gives you a chance to continue the conversation.
- See our complete FAQ section here