Single in the City: Where to find love in Cape Town this September

Meetable brings like-minded people together through curated dining experiences – think great food, better conversations, and who knows... maybe the dinner-table candles won’t be the only flickering flame.

What to expect:

• Join and quiz: First, become a Meetable member and take a short quiz. This helps them get to know you and match you with dinner guests who share your interests.
• Leave the planning to them: Once you’re matched, just show up! They handle all the details.
• Connect and enjoy: Have meaningful conversations, meet new people, and most importantly, have fun.

Event details:

• Date: 2 September and every Tuesday after that
• Time: Dinners begin at 7 pm
• Location: The confirmed venue and table details are sent approximately 24 hours before the dinner via email and WhatsApp.
• Age: 21 to 60 years
• Price: R200 experience fee per person, which includes access to the Meetable After-Dinner Event (payable online in advance). Food and drinks to be settled individually with the venue.

For many, cooking is a true love language – and let’s be honest, who could say no to a delicious, homemade meal? If you’ve ever dreamed of living your MasterChef fantasy, this date night is calling your name. Cue That’s Amore by Dean Martin!

Guests will step into a cosy, candlelit kitchen and roll, fold, and laugh their way through making fresh ravioli from scratch. Hosted by Thursday in collaboration with Italy At Your Door, this hands-on experience offers a blend of culinary creativity and romantic connection.

What to expect:

• 20 men and 20 women. One delicious opportunity to connect.
• A long, shared dinner table (because the best conversations happen over good food)
• A hands-on ravioli-making masterclass

Event details:

• Date: 18 September
• Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
• Location: Soet Studio, a Food Jams Venue | 30 Fairview Ave, Woodstock
• Age: 18+
• Price: Tickets are R600 per person and can be purchased here

Time Out Tip: Cooking’s more fun with a glass in hand! Bring your favourite bottle to sip as you stir.

If you're in the Southern Suburbs, head to the Lime Tree Café in Bergvliet for a social gathering specially designed for adults with Autisim, organised by Autopia Social Events. Whether you're an extrovert, introvert, or somewhere in between, this is a welcoming environment where everyone can feel at ease.

While not a dating event, it's a great way to meet new people – whether you're hoping to build friendships or spark romantic connections.

What to expect:

• A complimentary beverage on arrival
• A neurodivergent-friendly atmosphere
• Open to all neurodivergent individuals, along with friends, family, and allies.
• Great conversation and a chance to connect

Event details:

• Date: 6 September
• Time: 10 am to 12 pm
• Location: Lime Tree Café, Bergvliet
• Age Restriction: 18+
• Tickets: R180. Click here to purchase

One of Cape Town’s many charms is how effortlessly it brings people together; not just at typical dating spots, but in everyday experiences and unexpected places. If you’re someone who loves to move, groove, and let your hair down, Time Out Market Cape Town is hosting an afternoon of Argentinian tango. The best part? You might just meet someone who shares your passion for dance, and maybe even discover your forever partner on and off the dancefloor.

What to expect:

• Join tango instructor Ina for a lively and free beginner’s tango class.
• After the lesson, keep the energy going as DJ Nicholas spins great tunes to set the mood through 7:30 pm.

Event details:

• Date: 14 September
• Time: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
• Location: Time Out Market Studio (upstairs)
• Price: Free! To reserve a spot, click here.

Curated Connections is hosting its first-ever Christian only speed dating event, offering a meaningful opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who share your values and faith.

Come with your questions, your answers, and an open heart – you never know who God might put in your path.

What to expect:

• Each ticket includes a welcome drink to help break the ice, along with delicious pizza to enjoy between meaningful conversations.
• The evening is smoothly facilitated to help conversations flow naturally – no awkward moments, just genuine connection and good company.

Event details:

• Date: 17 September
• Time: 6:30 pm
• Location: La Parada, Kloof Street
• Age: 27 to 39 years
• Price: Tickets are R490 and can be purchased here.

Established in 2023, Halaal Speed Dating offers a respectful and faith-aligned space for single Muslim men and women to meet potential spouses. All interactions take place in the presence of a female participant’s mahram (chaperone). This is permissible in Islam, provided the intention is marriage.

What to expect:

• Meet up to 60 potential matches in one session
• Faith-centred guidance to support your journey
• A safe, respectful, and Halaal environment, in full accordance with Islamic principles.

Event details:

• Date: 20 September
• Time: Session 1: 11 am (ages 36-50) | Session 2: 5 pm (ages 20-35)
• Venue: The Venue Aspired, Country Manor, Schaapkraal
• Ticket Price: R200 per person

Cape Town’s hottest live dating show UNHINGED: The Talking Stage returns, where four bold singles compete through hilarious challenges, spicy questions, and unpredictable games; all to win the heart of the mysterious Contestant X.

What to expect:

• Non-stop laughs and high-stakes romance
• A front-row seat to a stranger’s potential love story
• A night out like no other

Event details:

• Date: 27 September
• Time: 8 pm to 10 pm
• Location: The Outlore Base | 80 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre
• Age Restriction: 18+
• Tickets: R50 to R170 and can be purchased here

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