Speed dating/single mingle events

I’ve been on and off the apps for a few years now, and I feel like it’s time to mix things up. I tried a “Thursday” event once and it was decent, but nothing that really stood out. Lately, I’ve been drawn to the idea of speed dating. There are a few coming up on Eventbrite that caught my eye, but do people actually go to these? Or is it one of those situations where you show up and it’s just a handful of people? I’m tempted to find out but would like some input