Dating Events in London, Cambridge, Biringham and Brighton - because the apps just aren’t providing
Meeting people in real life is harder than it should be. Gareth Lewis Events runs a portfolio of IRL dating events in London, Cambridge, Birmingham and Brighton. They’re all designed for people who want real connection, not another match that goes nowhere.
Dating events:
Pitch Your Friend — IRL Singles Night
The singles night where your friends take to the stage and make the case for you. Warm, funny, and unlike anything else out there. Running in London, Cambridge, Birmingham and Brighton.Speed Dating for Young Professionals
No endless messaging. No ghosting. Just you, a drink, and a series of real conversations with real people. Running in London.LGBTQ+ Events
Gay & Bi Men's Speed Dating, Sapphic Mixers, and LGBTQ+ Pitch Your Friend - a welcoming space for queer singles in London.
FAQ:
Do I need to come with a friend?
Not at all - many people come solo. For Pitch Your Friend you'll need a friend to pitch, but audience tickets are available for solo attendees too.Where do your events take place?
Events take place across London (at The London Art Bar, Brasserie Blanc on the Southbank, and at a range of Drake & Morgan venues), in Cambridge at The Tivoli, in Birmingham at Box Brindleyplace, and soon in Brighton.Are these events LGBTQ+ inclusive?
All our events are warm and welcoming. We also run dedicated LGBTQ+ specific events. See our LGBTQ+ events page for more.What kind of dating events do you run?
We run a range of IRL dating events across London, Cambridge, Birmingham and Brighton. Our flagship is Pitch Your Friend: a live singles night where friends take to the stage and make the case for their single friend. We also run speed dating for young professionals in London, and a full programme of LGBTQ+ dating events including Gay & Bi Men's Speed Dating, Sapphic Mixers and LGBTQ+ Pitch Your Friend. All designed as a genuine alternative to dating apps.

