Sydney · New South Wales
Dating Events in Sydney
Sick of swiping? Date My Mate runs friend-powered dating events across Sydney — a fresh alternative to speed dating where your mates pitch you to a room full of singles, then everyone mingles over drinks. No apps, no swiping.
Upcoming events
Be the date. Pitch a mate. Or just mingle.
Date My Mate @
The Beresford Hotel
Pitch spots
- Women:
- 4 left
- Men:
- 5 left
- Diverse:
- 2 left
Mingle spots
- Women:
- 6 left
- Men:
- 27 left
- Diverse:
- 6 left
- Date
- · 6:00 pm
- Location
- Sydney · Surry Hills
- Age range
- Ages 25–45-ish
Date My Mate @
The Chippo Hotel
Pitch spots
- Women:
- 10 left
- Men:
- 10 left
Mingle spots
- Women:
- 30 left
- Men:
- 30 left
- Date
- · 6:00 pm
- Location
- Sydney · Chippendale
- Age range
- Ages 22–38-ish
Date My Mate @
The Greenwood Hotel
Pitch spots
- Women:
- 10 left
- Men:
- 10 left
Mingle spots
- Women:
- 15 left
- Men:
- 15 left
- Date
- · 6:00 pm
- Location
- Sydney · North Sydney
- Age range
- Ages 25–40-ish
Date My Mate @
Dee Why Bowls Club
Pitch spots
- Women:
- 9 left
- Men:
- 10 left
Mingle spots
- Women:
- 23 left
- Men:
- 26 left
- Date
- · 6:00 pm
- Location
- Sydney · Northern Beaches
- Age range
- Ages 35–50-ish
How our Sydney dating events work
A livelier alternative to speed dating and singles nights — no apps, no swiping, just a great night out.
A mate builds the pitch
They put together a short slide deck about why their single mate is a catch. Line one up for a friend, or get a mate to do yours.
The pitch goes on stage
Mates take the mic at a Date My Mate night and pitch their single to a room full of people.
Everyone mingles
No swiping, no algorithms. Meeting IRL. Just go up and say “Hi, I liked your pitch!”
Dating events in Sydney — FAQ
Where do singles meet in Sydney?
At Date My Mate. We run friend-powered dating events at pubs around Sydney — including the CBD, Surry Hills, North Sydney — where a mate pitches their single friend to the room, then everyone mingles. No apps, no swiping.
How do dating events work at Date My Mate?
Half the night is the pitches — mates take the mic and pitch their single friend to the room with a short slide deck. The other half is the mingle, where the whole room gets to know each other over drinks. Come to pitch a mate, get pitched, or just watch and mingle.
Is this speed dating?
No — it's a friendlier alternative to speed dating. There are no timed rotations and no forced one-on-ones. Your mates do the introductions on stage, then you meet people naturally during the social half. No swiping, no algorithms.
Get on the list
Whether you want to pitch a friend, get pitched, or have a venue — we want to hear from you.