Tired of living the single life? Switch up your game with dating apps and events in Singapore!
Dating in Singapore is tough – which explains why there are heaps of websites, apps, matchmaking agencies and events to help you find romantic prospects. Can’t get out of your comfort zone? Dating apps in Singapore may be your answer! Been swiping your heart out to no avail? Take part in a speed dating session or perhaps RSVP to a fun singles’ event at a romantic restaurant. Even if you don’t find The One, you could make a new friend or two.
Best dating events in Singapore
1. Why Date My Friend: A dating pitch show
Ever wanted to participate in one of those game shows you always see on TV? Now you can, with the added dating twist! Put your single friends in the spotlight at this Powerpoint show. If you’re interested to saboh (lovingly sabotage) your friend, sign up as a presenter and wait to see if you get shortlisted before prepping a presentation of five slides and a five-minute pitch. Or if you just love to watch the chaos unfold, buy a ticket to be in the audience!
Great for: Men and women of all ages
When: Hosted monthly, next event on 18 March 2025
Why Date My Friend, register online
2. Singlepore: Fun and low-pressure dating
Created by an English woman who was sick of the mundanity of dating apps in Singapore, this TikTok-famous dating event is probably one of the places to be to meet new people. You’re invited to mingle in groups and find new friends while answering an AI-backed questionnaire before you discover your best match of the night. The waitlist can get busy (so busy, it crashed the website the first time), so be sure to keep an eye out for its next event so you can snap up a spot.
Great for: Men and women aged 25 to 40
When: Irregular schedule, get updates via the waitlist
Singlepore, register online
3. Meet Me In The Middle: Themed dating mixers
Hosted monthly at one of the coolest wine bars in Singapore, Meet Me In The Middle isn’t just for the singletons out there. This collab effort by Middle Child Wine Bar and The Glass Hut brings people together monthly in a similar pitch-your-friend format to showcase eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. The night typically starts with an introduction and ice breaker activities before going into the friend pitches and then, breaking into a free and easy chit chat session.
Great for: Men and women of all ages
When: Hosted monthly
Meet Me In The Middle, Middle Child Wine Bar, 200 Middle Road, Singapore 188980
4. Socially: Social event in groups of six
Have you ever considered going on a group dinner date with a handful of people you’ve never met before? The concept seemed daunting to us until we discovered Socially. The dinner with strangers concept is still fresh in Singapore, but when you see how fun each session is, you’ll want to dive in immediately. Seats are personalised so you’ll be sat together with people of similar interests. Sharing stories over delicious food and drinks? Sounds perfect to us.
Great for: Men and women of all ages
When: Hosted monthly
Socially, register online
5. Assemblee Club: Dating experiences with AI matches
Goodbye apps, hello, old fashioned dating. Assemblee Club is known for its Not A Dating Event experiences where AI is used to find your perfect match amongst a group of singles. With your match, you’ll do activities like making tiramisu, learn how to make cocktails, or just mingle and have fun with other pairs. While this may not be a proper dating event per se, you’re promised a curated experience with good company. And who knows, you might find your prince (or princess) charming in the mix.
Great for: Men and women aged 26 to 40
When: Irregular schedule, next event on 15 February 2025 and 22 February 2025
Assemblee Club, register online
6. Match and Mingle
A GBQ-exclusive dating event in Singapore? Surprising, but yes it does exist. Match and Mingle aims to bring people of like-minded values and interests to one space to converse in a safe environment. If you’re someone who struggles to keep the conversation flowing, never fear! There are curated icebreakers and activities planned so you’ll always have something to say.
Great for: Men, aged 21 to 30
When: Irregular schedule, next event on 8 February 2025 and 22 February 2025
Match and Mingle, register online
7. Minute Mingle
Wanna give speed dating a go? Keep your eyes peeled for the next Minute Mingle event that brings together single millennials for a night of fun chatter. Sessions are kept in small groups in order to make sure you have ample time to chat with everyone there. Simply register your interest and wait for an email (as participants are selected carefully) before making your arrangements to attend.
Great for: Men and women above 21
When: Hosted monthly
Minute Mingle, register online
8. Singles Running Club
Think of this group as a Bumble meets Strava situation. For anyone sick of the swiping, get your health and your dating life back in tip top shape with the Singles Running Club. Typical gatherings start off with a 5km run before you get to mingle at an after-run party or even a gathering in an ice bath. It’s a dream group for anyone who loves to run or is training for an upcoming marathon in Singapore.
Great for: Men and women of all ages
When: Hosted monthly, next event on 14 February 2025
Singles Running Club, register online
Best dating apps and websites in Singapore
9. TanTan Tribe: Get help spotting red flags
Do you tend to put on those rose coloured glasses and ignore red flags being waved right in front of you? Well, this app helps you identify them way quicker! Homegrown right here in Singapore, TanTan Tribe is all about meaningful and healthy connections. Besides helping you keep a lookout for red flags, the app will connect you with compatible profiles so you don’t waste your time dating a person who has all your dealbreakers.
TanTan Tribe, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
10. Kopi Date: Curated and guided coffee date
On its website, Kopi Date makes it clear that it’s neither a matchmaking service or a dating app in Singapore. But if you need a little nudge (or push) to put yourself out there, this social platform is here to help. The startup assists in building connections between individuals through a two-step process. After registering a profile, simply sit and wait for Kopi Date to make arrangements before you get onboarded. The team curates your potential matches, and off you go on a “kopi date”. Consider it a back-to-basics dating style for the modern world.
Kopi Date, register online, membership fee of $45 for ladies and $50 for men
11. Lunch Actually: Discreet matches for high-powered professionals
First dates are nerve-wracking, we get it. That’s why Lunch Actually is perfect for time-starved lonely hearts. Its dating consultants and coaches will work with you to create a tailor-made program for love based on your values, goals and lifestyle. Matches are pre-screened and handpicked, with follow-ups after dates so you know how you’re doing. Plus, everything’s kept confidential for your privacy. You’ll be in good hands as these matchmakers are pros at helping others find love (they’ve been doing it for years now).
Lunch Actually, available online, membership fees vary
12. Hinge: Dating app built on a Nobel-Prize-winning algorithm
Hinge is designed with one goal in mind: to help you find your true love so you can get off its platform ASAP. This minimalistic dating app in Singapore lets your personality, virtues and interests shine through. Instead of swiping right to match, potential prospects leave a comment on the parts of your profile they find most interesting. That way, you can choose if you want to begin a conversation with them. Hinge even uses algorithms to suggest ‘most compatible’ matches – these help you land dates with a higher rate of success.
Hinge, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
13. Bumble: Women-centered dating app
Who run the world? Girls! And this female-centric app knows it. Think of Bumble as the less superficial sister of Tinder where women get the upper hand for every match. Women get 24 hours to start a chat and their partner has 24 hours to reply. So you can dodge those obnoxious pick-up lines and make the first move. Just create your profile, upload your best pics, connect to IG or even Spotify, and start meeting new people. You can also start video chats on the app, hide your profile whenever you want to and make use of features like top filters and super swipe to enhance your dating experience.
Bumble, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
14. Coffee Meets Bagel: For anyone looking for a serious relationship
If you’re over the whole swiping shebang, Coffee Meets Bagel is one of those “intellectual” dating apps that use algorithms to set you up with a suitable partner. Matches are based on your preference and personality type, and you get to pass or connect with profiles that come your way each day. This works great for hopeless romantics seeking more meaningful connections, as opposed to Tinder’s casual flings.
Coffee Meets Bagel, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
15. Paktor: Asian-centric dating app
Singapore’s answer to Tinder, Paktor (which means “dating” in Hokkien) came about when its founder was unceremoniously thrust into the dating world once again and struggled to look for a fuss-free matchmaking service. Swipe according to your preference and check out features like the voice bio function, where you can record a 15-second intro, and the random chat, which lets you strike up a convo with anyone who’s online at the moment.
Paktor, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
16. Tinder: A good ol’ classic
Tinder may be the millennial dating app of the century, but it’s also known for its hook-up culture. One of the first apps to jumpstart the swiping culture, Tinder allows you to dodge matchmaking algorithms by swiping right or left based on someone’s looks and bio. While most guys and gals are straightforward about wanting a hook-up, an actual friendship or love, don’t be disheartened if you get loads of matches but no daytime dates. There are plenty of other fishes in the sea. Or, you can always go all out with premium paid features like unlimited likes, rewind for you to undo your last “like”, and profile boosting to get more attention.
Tinder, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
17. Happn: A GPS-based app
Fancy someone you bumped into on the street? Or that cutie who takes the same train as you in the morning, but you’re too shy to start a chat with? Using your phone’s GPS to track your location, Happn connects users who have crossed paths. Once you like their profile (secretly) and the attraction is mutual, you’ll both be notified of the match. What sets this apart from other dating options is the FlashNote feature where you can message someone before you get a “crush”.
Happn, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
18. Grindr: For same-sex male couples
Sorry, ladies – this is strictly for the boys. Using your phone’s location, this geo-social networking app picks up fellow Grindr males in your area. It’s a good start if you’re looking to come out of the closet and meet folks of the same persuasion. You can filter your search to weed out red flags, chat and share private pics, star your faves (while blocking others) and easily send your location for meet-ups.
Grindr, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
19. OkCupid: One of the largest international dating apps
OkCupid is one of the largest international dating sites in the world. The free online platform uses algorithms and formulas to match you up with a prospective partner based on interests and passions. However, you can also pay to upgrade to premium for features like advanced filters. So pop in your profile, set your preferences, sit back and let Cupid work his magic!
OkCupid, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
20. eHarmony: Serious commitments only
Fun fact: eHarmony was the first dating platform to leverage algorithms to help individuals find matches. We’re not surprised that it’s one of the most trusted dating sites around. The website even claims that someone finds love through its platform every 14 minutes. We also love that you get to fill in a compatibility quiz once you join. This provides you with an in-depth look at similarities between you and other individuals.
eHarmony, available to download on App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android)
21. Meetup: Join interest groups to find your person
You might be familiar with Meetup.com, which is home to interest groups for everything under the sun – and that includes singles. Here, you get the opportunity to mingle in groups with locals, expats, young adults, single parents… you name it, they have it. You can also join groups that cater to different religions, hobbies and age groups. And it’s not limited to dating in Singapore. So if you’re looking for something more specific than swiping on random profiles, hop on to the site to join a group of your fancy.
Meetup, available online
With dating apps and events in Singapore, you can confidently take your first time in finding your one true person.
