Speed Dating NYC - Meet Up to 15 Singles in One Night

Speed Dating NYC is the best way to meet new singles in Manhattan. In about 90 minutes, you'll enjoy 8-15 mini-dates, each lasting about 5 minutes. No awkward approaches or struggling on how to get into or out of conversations, just fun, relaxed introductions in a comfortable setting.

• Event Format: 5-minute rotations with up to 15 singles
• Location: Nosh, Bryant Park Lounge + other NYC venues
• Since 2003: Over 88 married couples and counting
• Virtual Options: Zoom events available

Our WeekendDating.com events make meeting someone new easy, exciting, and fun. We host singles events in NYC and the surrounding tri-state area, plus occasional virtual events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose WeekendDating?

Founded in 2003 by Jay, WeekendDating was created to offer singles a better way to meet people-on the weekends, not during hectic weekdays. We believe dating should be easy, fun, and pressure free.

Event Highlights

Here is what makes our NYC speed dating events stand out:

• No awkward entrances to/from conversations.  Everyone is here for the same reason.
• Carefully planned rotations ensure you meet everyone
• Experienced hosts guide the experience smoothly
• Virtual events bring the magic of dating to your living room

How to Join an Event

1. Choose your preferred date & location from the event list
2. Arrive 15-30 minutes early for check-in and mingling
3. Enjoy 4-5-minute mini-dates with up to 15 people
4. Submit your matches and get results the next day, usually the same night.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to a NYC speed dating event?

Dress to impress, but stay comfortable. Most people go with smart casual neat jeans, button-downs, or a nice top or dress. You never get a second chance to make a first impression!

How soon do I get my matches after the event?

We will ll email your matches within 24 hours. Just make sure you mark your choices before the deadline after the event.

How many people will I meet?

You'll meet approximately 10 to 15 singles in your age group, each for about 5 minutes. It's fast-paced and fun!

Do I have to talk to everyone?

Nope! While most attendees talk to everyone, you're not required to interact with anyone you're not comfortable with. We promote a relaxed, no-pressure vibe.

Is there a host at the event?

Yes, every event has a friendly host to explain everything and guide you through the evening. You will be in good hands!

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FIND AN EVENT:   FIND AN EVENT: All Events Singles Social Jewish All Locations Long Island New York City Connecticut Tri-State Date Ages Location Title Upcoming Events Sat Oct 17 Women:   40+ Men:   40+ Manhattan Cocktails and Connections Sat Oct 17 2026 Cocktails and Connections Men 40+, Women 40+ Manhattan Tue Oct 20 Women:    - All Men:    - All NYC Jewish Matchmaking Database Tue Oct 20 2026 Jewish Matchmaking Database Men - All, Women - All NYC Tue Oct 20 Women:    - All Men:    - All Manhattan Matchmaking Database Tue Oct 20 2026 Matchmaking Database Men - All, Women - All Manhattan Fri Oct 23 Women:   40-56 Men:   43-57 Manhattan NYC Speed Dating Fri Oct 23 2026 NYC Speed Dating Men 43-57, Women 40-56 Manhattan Fri Nov 13 Women:   45-59 Men:   48-65 Manhattan NYC Speed Dating Fri Nov 13 2026 NYC Speed Dating Men 48-65, Women 45-59 Manhattan Sat Nov 14 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Manhattan Speed Dating NYC Sat Nov 14 2026 Speed Dating NYC Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Manhattan Sat Nov 14 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Manhattan JEWISH- NYC Speed dating Sat Nov 14 2026 JEWISH- NYC Speed dating Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Manhattan Sun Nov 15 Women:   25-36 Men:   N/A Manhattan Bachelor Alert-NYC Sun Nov 15 2026 Bachelor Alert-NYC Men N/A, Women 25-36 Manhattan Sun Nov 15 Women:   N/A Men:   N/A NYC Jewish Bachelorette Alert Sun Nov 15 2026 Jewish Bachelorette Alert Men N/A, Women N/A NYC Thu Nov 19 Women:   45-59 Men:   48-64 Manhattan JEWISH NYC Speed dating Thu Nov 19 2026 JEWISH NYC Speed dating Men 48-64, Women 45-59 Manhattan Fri Nov 20 Women:   40-56 Men:   43-57 Manhattan NYC Speed Dating Fri Nov 20 2026 NYC Speed Dating Men 43-57, Women 40-56 Manhattan Tue Oct 13 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40 Online Jewish Virtual Speed Dating Tue Oct 13 2026 Jewish Virtual Speed Dating Men 30s & 40, Women 30s & 40s Online Tue Oct 20 Women:   37-54 Men:   42-57 Online Online Speed Dating Tue Oct 20 2026 Online Speed Dating Men 42-57, Women 37-54 Online Tue Nov 3 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Online Online Speed Dating Tue Nov 3 2026 Online Speed Dating Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Online Tue Nov 10 Women:   27-43 Men:   27-43 Online Jewish Virtual Speed Dating Tue Nov 10 2026 Jewish Virtual Speed Dating Men 27-43, Women 27-43 Online Tue Nov 17 Women:   37-54 Men:   42-57 Online Online Speed Dating Tue Nov 17 2026 Online Speed Dating Men 42-57, Women 37-54 Online Tue Nov 24 Women:   35-54 Men:   38-55 Online Jewish Virtual Speed Dating Tue Nov 24 2026 Jewish Virtual Speed Dating Men 38-55, Women 35-54 Online Wed Oct 14 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Singles w/ Aging Parents- Seminar Wed Oct 14 2026 Singles w/ Aging Parents- Seminar Men - All, Women - All Nassau Fri Oct 16 Women:   52-66 Men:   56-70 Queens Queens Speed Dating Fri Oct 16 2026 Queens Speed Dating Men 56-70, Women 52-66 Queens Sat Oct 17 Women:   35-49 Men:   38-52 Nassau Long Island Speed Dating Sat Oct 17 2026 Long Island Speed Dating Men 38-52, Women 35-49 Nassau Sat Oct 24 Women:   45-58 Men:   48-61 Nassau Long Island Speed Dating Sat Oct 24 2026 Long Island Speed Dating Men 48-61, Women 45-58 Nassau Sun Oct 25 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social Sun Oct 25 2026 Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social Men - All, Women - All Nassau Sun Oct 25 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Pickleball Observe Sun Oct 25 2026 Pickleball Observe Men - All, Women - All Nassau Fri Oct 30 Women:   40-54 Men:   43-55 Nassau LI Speed Dating Fri Oct 30 2026 LI Speed Dating Men 43-55, Women 40-54 Nassau Sat Oct 31 Women:   56-70 Men:   58-78 Nassau LI Speed Dating Sat Oct 31 2026 LI Speed Dating Men 58-78, Women 56-70 Nassau Fri Nov 6 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Queens Queens Speed Dating Fri Nov 6 2026 Queens Speed Dating Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Queens Sat Nov 7 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Long Island Comedy Sat Nov 7 2026 Long Island Comedy Men - All, Women - All Nassau Sat Nov 14 Women:   50-63 Men:   53-65 Nassau LI Speed Dating Sat Nov 14 2026 LI Speed Dating Men 53-65, Women 50-63 Nassau Fri Nov 20 Women:   45-58 Men:   48-61 Nassau Long Island Speed Dating Fri Nov 20 2026 Long Island Speed Dating Men 48-61, Women 45-58 Nassau Sat Nov 21 Women:   52-66 Men:   56-70 Suffolk LI Speed Dating Sat Nov 21 2026 LI Speed Dating Men 56-70, Women 52-66 Suffolk Sat Nov 21 Women:   35-49 Men:   38-52 Nassau Long Island Speed Dating Sat Nov 21 2026 Long Island Speed Dating Men 38-52, Women 35-49 Nassau Sun Nov 22 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social Sun Nov 22 2026 Pickleball Singles Clinic/Social Men - All, Women - All Nassau Sun Nov 22 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Pickleball Observe Sun Nov 22 2026 Pickleball Observe Men - All, Women - All Nassau Sat Nov 28 Women:   56-70 Men:   58-78 Nassau LI Speed Dating Sat Nov 28 2026 LI Speed Dating Men 58-78, Women 56-70 Nassau Sat Nov 28 Women:   40-54 Men:   43-55 Nassau LI Speed Dating Sat Nov 28 2026 LI Speed Dating Men 43-55, Women 40-54 Nassau Mon Dec 14 Women:    - All Men:    - All Other 4 Night Caribbean Getaway Mon Dec 14 2026 4 Night Caribbean Getaway Men - All, Women - All Other Wed Oct 14 Women:    - All Men:    - All Nassau Singles w/ Aging Parents- Seminar Wed Oct 14 2026 Singles w/ Aging Parents- Seminar Men - All, Women - All Nassau Wed Oct 14 Women:   50-66 Men:   56-70 Other Speed Dating Westchester Wed Oct 14 2026 Speed Dating Westchester Men 56-70, Women 50-66 Other Sat Oct 17 Women:   40+ Men:   40+ Manhattan Cocktails and Connections Sat Oct 17 2026 Cocktails and Connections Men 40+, Women 40+ Manhattan Sat Oct 24 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Other Speed Dating Ages 30s & 40s Sat Oct 24 2026 Speed Dating Ages 30s & 40s Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Other Thu Nov 12 Women:   40-54 Men:   43-57 Other Speed Dating Westchester Thu Nov 12 2026 Speed Dating Westchester Men 43-57, Women 40-54 Other Sat Nov 14 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Manhattan Speed Dating NYC Sat Nov 14 2026 Speed Dating NYC Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Manhattan Sun Nov 15 Women:   N/A Men:   N/A NYC Jewish Bachelorette Alert Sun Nov 15 2026 Jewish Bachelorette Alert Men N/A, Women N/A NYC Thu Nov 19 Women:   50-65 Men:   56-69 Other Speed Dating Westchester Thu Nov 19 2026 Speed Dating Westchester Men 56-69, Women 50-65 Other Sat Nov 21 Women:   30s & 40s Men:   30s & 40s Connecticut Speed Dating CT Ages 30s & 40s Sat Nov 21 2026 Speed Dating CT Ages 30s & 40s Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s Connecticut