NYC Speed Dating (Manhattan and surrounding areas)

WeekendDating runs relaxed, well organized speed dating NYC events. In about 90 minutes you will meet 8 to 15 people in your age group, chat for 4 to 5 minutes each, and submit your choices at the end. It is simple, low pressure, and we email your matches within 12 to 24 hours. 88 married couples have started here - you could be next!

Most events are at Nosh, Bryant Park Lounge, and other easy to reach NYC spots - an easy walk from Penn Station, Grand Central, and major subway lines (1/2/3, A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, PATH).

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At-a-Glance

Independent research backs the shift toward curated, in person connections: Pew Research and PNAS Stanford (HCMST data portal).

Where: Nosh, Bryant Park Lounge plus select NYC venues
Format: 8 to 15 mini dates, about 4 to 5 minutes each
Who: Age grouped events; like minded singles
Host: Friendly host guides the night
Matches: Emailed within 12 to 24 hours
Virtual: Zoom events also available

Quick Answers

What to wear? Smart casual - neat jeans, button down, nice top or dress.
How many people? Typically 8 to 15 per event.
Do I meet everyone? Yes - structured rotations keep it easy.
Matches: Emailed within 12 to 24 hours (one way matches included).
Proof of age? Checked at check in to keep groups accurate.

Voice Quick Answers

Where can I find speed dating in NYC this weekend?

Right here. Check the schedule for upcoming NYC events near Herald Square and Penn Station, updated weekly.

Is it near me - in Manhattan and easy to get to?

Yes. Most NYC events are a short walk from Penn Station, Grand Central, and major subway lines (1/2/3, A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, PATH).

How long does a speed dating event last?

Plan for about 90 minutes to 2 hours including check in, mini dates, and mingling.

What should I wear?

Smart casual works great: neat jeans, a button down, or a nice top or dress.

How many people will I meet?

Typically 8 to 15 in your age group, with 4 to 5 minute conversations so you meet everyone.

Do you verify age at the door?

Yes. We check ID so each age group stays accurate.

When do I get my matches?

We email matches within 12 to 24 hours. One way matches are included.

Key Questions About NYC Speed Dating

What is speed dating?

Speed dating is an organized social event where singles meet through a series of short conversations. In one night, you meet many potential matches face to face in minutes each.

8 to 15 quick mini dates
4 to 5 minutes per conversation
Matches emailed within 24 hours

How does a NYC speed dating event work?

Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early and check in.
Meet 8 to 15 singles in your age group through mini dates.
Mark your choices on a scorecard.
Matches are emailed to you within 12 to 24 hours.

Why try speed dating in NYC?

Meet many singles in one night.
Avoid the endless swiping of apps.
Age groups verified at the door for accuracy.

Sources and Helpful NYC Links

Looking for other areas? Long Island Singles Events | Westchester Speed Dating | Connecticut Singles Events | Virtual Speed Dating

Date

Ages

Location

Title

Upcoming Events

Fri
Jan
30

Women:	40+

Men:	40+

Manhattan

After Work Social

Fri
Jan
30
2026

After Work Social
Men 40+, Women 40+
Manhattan

Sun
Feb
1

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

NYC

Matchmaking Date Database-Comp

Sun
Feb
1
2026

Matchmaking Date Database-Comp
Men - All, Women - All
NYC

Fri
Feb
6

Women:	48-64

Men:	56-70

Manhattan

NYC Speed Dating

Fri
Feb
6
2026

NYC Speed Dating
Men 56-70, Women 48-64
Manhattan

Fri
Feb
6

Women:	35-49

Men:	35-49

Manhattan

Afrodesiac Speed Dating

Fri
Feb
6
2026

Afrodesiac Speed Dating
Men 35-49, Women 35-49
Manhattan

Sat
Feb
7

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Manhattan

Speed Dating NYC

Sat
Feb
7
2026

Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan

Sat
Feb
7

Women:	25-39

Men:	25-39

Manhattan

JEWISH- NYC Speed dating

Sat
Feb
7
2026

JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 25-39, Women 25-39
Manhattan

Tue
Feb
10

Women:	45-55

Men:	45-55

Manhattan

Gen X Speed Dating

Tue
Feb
10
2026

Gen X Speed Dating
Men 45-55, Women 45-55
Manhattan

Fri
Feb
13

Women:	40-56

Men:	43-57

Manhattan

NYC Speed Dating

Fri
Feb
13
2026

NYC Speed Dating
Men 43-57, Women 40-56
Manhattan

Sat
Feb
14

Women:	25-45

Men:	25-45

Bronx

Bronx Speed Dating

Sat
Feb
14
2026

Bronx Speed Dating
Men 25-45, Women 25-45
Bronx

Fri
Feb
20

Women:	25-31

Men:	N/A

Manhattan

Jewish Bachelor Alert

Fri
Feb
20
2026

Jewish Bachelor Alert
Men N/A, Women 25-31
Manhattan

Fri
Mar
6

Women:	45-59

Men:	48-65

Manhattan

NYC Speed Dating

Fri
Mar
6
2026

NYC Speed Dating
Men 48-65, Women 45-59
Manhattan

Fri
Mar
6

Women:	25-42

Men:	25-42

Manhattan

Teacher/Nurse Speed Dating

Fri
Mar
6
2026

Teacher/Nurse Speed Dating
Men 25-42, Women 25-42
Manhattan

Sat
Mar
7

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Manhattan

Speed Dating NYC

Sat
Mar
7
2026

Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan

Sat
Mar
7

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Manhattan

JEWISH- NYC Speed dating

Sat
Mar
7
2026

JEWISH- NYC Speed dating
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan

Fri
Mar
20

Women:	40-56

Men:	43-57

Manhattan

NYC Speed Dating

Fri
Mar
20
2026

NYC Speed Dating
Men 43-57, Women 40-56
Manhattan

Thu
Mar
26

Women:	Late 30s, 40s, 50s

Men:	Late 30s, 40s, 50s

Nassau

Upscale Singles Mixer

Thu
Mar
26
2026

Upscale Singles Mixer
Men Late 30s, 40s, 50s, Women Late 30s, 40s, 50s
Nassau

Tue
Feb
3

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Online

Online Speed Dating

Tue
Feb
3
2026

Online Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Online

Tue
Feb
10

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40

Online

Jewish Virtual Speed Dating

Tue
Feb
10
2026

Jewish Virtual Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40, Women 30s & 40s
Online

Tue
Feb
17

Women:	37-54

Men:	42-57

Online

Online Speed Dating

Tue
Feb
17
2026

Online Speed Dating
Men 42-57, Women 37-54
Online

Tue
Mar
10

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40

Online

Jewish Virtual Speed Dating

Tue
Mar
10
2026

Jewish Virtual Speed Dating
Men 30s & 40, Women 30s & 40s
Online

Fri
Jan
30

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Nassau

Long Island Comedy

Fri
Jan
30
2026

Long Island Comedy
Men - All, Women - All
Nassau

Sat
Jan
31

Women:	27-43

Men:	27-43

Nassau

Speed Dating Long Island

Sat
Jan
31
2026

Speed Dating Long Island
Men 27-43, Women 27-43
Nassau

Sat
Jan
31

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Manhattan

Jewish Singles NYC Mingle

Sat
Jan
31
2026

Jewish Singles NYC Mingle
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan

Sat
Jan
31

Women:	50s

Men:	50s

Manhattan

Jewish Singles NYC Mingle

Sat
Jan
31
2026

Jewish Singles NYC Mingle
Men 50s, Women 50s
Manhattan

Sat
Feb
7

Women:	45-58

Men:	48-61

Nassau

Long Island Speed Dating

Sat
Feb
7
2026

Long Island Speed Dating
Men 48-61, Women 45-58
Nassau

Fri
Feb
13

Women:	50-63

Men:	53-65

Suffolk

Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63

Fri
Feb
13
2026

Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63
Men 53-65, Women 50-63
Suffolk

Sat
Feb
14

Women:	35-49

Men:	38-52

Nassau

Long Island Speed Dating

Sat
Feb
14
2026

Long Island Speed Dating
Men 38-52, Women 35-49
Nassau

Sat
Feb
14

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Nassau

LI Vday Single Mingle

Sat
Feb
14
2026

LI Vday Single Mingle
Men - All, Women - All
Nassau

Sat
Feb
21

Women:	37-54

Men:	42-57

Nassau

LI Speed Dating

Sat
Feb
21
2026

LI Speed Dating
Men 42-57, Women 37-54
Nassau

Sun
Feb
22

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Suffolk

Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social

Sun
Feb
22
2026

Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social
Men - All, Women - All
Suffolk

Sun
Feb
22

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Suffolk

Pickleball Observe

Sun
Feb
22
2026

Pickleball Observe
Men - All, Women - All
Suffolk

Fri
Feb
27

Women:	56-70

Men:	58-78

Nassau

LI Speed Dating

Fri
Feb
27
2026

LI Speed Dating
Men 58-78, Women 56-70
Nassau

Sat
Feb
28

Women:	27-43

Men:	27-43

Suffolk

Speed Dating Long Island

Sat
Feb
28
2026

Speed Dating Long Island
Men 27-43, Women 27-43
Suffolk

Sat
Mar
7

Women:	45-58

Men:	48-61

Nassau

Long Island Speed Dating

Sat
Mar
7
2026

Long Island Speed Dating
Men 48-61, Women 45-58
Nassau

Fri
Mar
13

Women:	50-63

Men:	53-65

Nassau

Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63

Fri
Mar
13
2026

Long Island Speed Dating- Men ages 53-65, Women 50-63
Men 53-65, Women 50-63
Nassau

Sat
Mar
14

Women:	35-49

Men:	38-52

Nassau

Long Island Speed Dating

Sat
Mar
14
2026

Long Island Speed Dating
Men 38-52, Women 35-49
Nassau

Sat
Mar
21

Women:	37-54

Men:	42-57

Suffolk

LI Speed Dating

Sat
Mar
21
2026

LI Speed Dating
Men 42-57, Women 37-54
Suffolk

Sun
Mar
22

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Nassau

Pickleball Singles Social/Lessons

Sun
Mar
22
2026

Pickleball Singles Social/Lessons
Men - All, Women - All
Nassau

Sun
Mar
22

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Nassau

Pickleball hangout Observe

Sun
Mar
22
2026

Pickleball hangout Observe
Men - All, Women - All
Nassau

Sat
Mar
28

Women:	56-70

Men:	58-78

Nassau

LI Speed Dating

Sat
Mar
28
2026

LI Speed Dating
Men 58-78, Women 56-70
Nassau

Wed
Apr
1

Women:	25-33

Men:	N/A

Nassau

Bachelor Alert-

Wed
Apr
1
2026

Bachelor Alert-
Men N/A, Women 25-33
Nassau

Sun
Apr
26

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Suffolk

Prince of Egypt (Babylon)

Sun
Apr
26
2026

Prince of Egypt (Babylon)
Men - All, Women - All
Suffolk

Sun
Jul
12

Women:	- All

Men:	- All

Suffolk

Beautiful the Musical (Babylon)

Sun
Jul
12
2026

Beautiful the Musical (Babylon)
Men - All, Women - All
Suffolk

Fri
Jan
30

Women:	40+

Men:	40+

Manhattan

After Work Social

Fri
Jan
30
2026

After Work Social
Men 40+, Women 40+
Manhattan

Sat
Jan
31

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Other

Speed Dating Westchester

Sat
Jan
31
2026

Speed Dating Westchester
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Other

Sat
Feb
7

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Manhattan

Speed Dating NYC

Sat
Feb
7
2026

Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan

Thu
Feb
12

Women:	40-54

Men:	43-57

Other

Speed Dating Westchester

Thu
Feb
12
2026

Speed Dating Westchester
Men 43-57, Women 40-54
Other

Thu
Feb
19

Women:	50-65

Men:	56-69

Other

Speed Dating Westchester

Thu
Feb
19
2026

Speed Dating Westchester
Men 56-69, Women 50-65
Other

Fri
Feb
20

Women:	25-31

Men:	N/A

Manhattan

Jewish Bachelor Alert

Fri
Feb
20
2026

Jewish Bachelor Alert
Men N/A, Women 25-31
Manhattan

Sat
Feb
28

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Connecticut

Speed Dating CT Ages 30s & 40s

Sat
Feb
28
2026

Speed Dating CT Ages 30s & 40s
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Connecticut

Sat
Mar
7

Women:	30s & 40s

Men:	30s & 40s

Manhattan

Speed Dating NYC

Sat
Mar
7
2026

Speed Dating NYC
Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s
Manhattan

Wed
Apr
1

Women:	25-33

Men:	N/A

Nassau

Bachelor Alert-

Wed
Apr
1
2026

Bachelor Alert-
Men N/A, Women 25-33
Nassau

NYC Speed Dating (Manhattan and surrounding areas)

At-a-Glance

Quick Answers

Voice Quick Answers

Where can I find speed dating in NYC this weekend?

Is it near me - in Manhattan and easy to get to?

How long does a speed dating event last?

What should I wear?

How many people will I meet?

Do you verify age at the door?

When do I get my matches?

Key Questions About NYC Speed Dating

What is speed dating?

How does a NYC speed dating event work?

Why try speed dating in NYC?

Sources and Helpful NYC Links

Speed Dating Events NYC