January 2026
Past events
1 Mar>
Dance
Hounslow honky-tonk: This bar will get you ready for Nashville with its line dancing lessons
4 Jan>
Christmas
London is getting a new winter funfair – and it's indoors
8 Jan>
Christmas
Skip the tourist tat, there's a new London shop selling souvenirs made by Londoners
4 Jan>
Christmas
The Royal Lancaster's afternoon tea gets a delightful festive makeover
4 Jan>
Theatre
The Snowman returns to the Peacock Theatre
3 Jan>
Culture
A Peter Pan light trail is coming to Hampstead Heath
3 Mar>
Exhibition
The Design Museum launches its Wes Anderson exhibition
4 Jan>
Culture
London's frostiest new bar pop-up comes with martini trees
4 Jan>
Christmas
Leicester Square is getting its very own ice rink this winter
17 Jan>
Culture
Uncover the stories hidden in Secret Maps at the British Library
3 Mar>
Exhibition
Cursed dolls, shrunken heads, and other dark secrets await in this esoteric exhibition
21 Feb>
Exhibition
Celebrate a century of striking photobooth poses with this exhibition
3 Mar>
Exhibition
Discover the artists who shaped modern Nigerian art
17 Jan>
Culture
Kerry James Marshall brings overlooked stories to life in art
3 Mar>
Exhibition
Party like it's 1979 at this new Design Museum exhibition about the legendary Blitz club
25 Jan>
Museum
Step into the world of dinosaurs at Lightroom
24 Jan>
Exhibition
Explore the secret life of wasps at the Grant Museum
4 Jan>
Exhibition
Ahoy, mateys! Visit Greenwich for a swashbuckling showcase of pirate life
30 Jan>
Entertainment
The Friends Experience: The One in London launches in August
3 Mar>
Theatre
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” looks to be a major West End hit
8 Feb>
Concert
2026 guide to Cutty Sark's sea shanty sessions
4 Jan>
Theatre
Where to see The Nutcracker with the kids this weekend
3 Jan>
Sports
Watch the World Darts Championship final on the big screen this weekend
4 Jan>
Entertainment
Monthly sea shanty nights bring historic tea clipper to life
4 Jan>
Musical
The National Youth Orchestra brings 160 teenage musicians to the Barbican
30 Jan>
Food & drink
Fondue for Two at Mama Shelter
10 Jan>
Museum
Laugh it up at a different kind of museum tour
11 Jan>
Expo
Plan your grand 2026 escapade at the Adventure Travel Show
22 Feb>
Market
Second-hand treasures await at the Hackney Flea Market
11 Jan>
Activity
Take a cheeky trip on the Undieground this Sunday
8 Feb>
Activity
Work on your writing at the Vagina Museum
12 Feb>
Restaurant
Novikov's bottomless aperitivo offer is the correct way to start 2026
3 Mar>
Exhibition
The British Museum opens 2026 with a deep dive into Hawaii
17 Jan>
Activity
An ancient orchard tradition returns to south London
17 Jan>
Activity
This free workshop turns recycled cups into glowing art
22 Feb>
Sports
Start your day with yoga and a gong bath at the Natural History Museum
31 Jan>
Festival
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf are celebrating 10 years
31 Jan>
Restaurant
Refuel with Roe's comforting specials while taking in the Canary Wharf Winter Lights
20 Jan>
Restaurant
64 Cheese Pizza: Is this the most insane cheese pull ever?
17 Feb>
Shopping
Discover some of London's best Black-owned brands under one roof
1 Feb>
Festival
LSFF 2026 brings shorts for all seasons back to London
25 Jan>
Sports
London Winter Walk: Walk a marathon in support of charity
8 Feb>
Activity
Build iconic fighter planes with your kids at the RAF Museum
25 Jan>
Restaurant
Where to celebrate Burns Night in London
1 Feb>
Musical
Independent Venue Week takes over London's grassroots music spaces
3 Mar>
Cinema
The best film festivals in London
1 Feb>
Festival
The best music festivals in London
16 Feb>
Food & drink
Le Cordon Bleu London hosts two plant-based cooking demonstrations
1 Mar>
Exhibition
A mobile planetarium is coming to the UK for the first time
31 Jan>
Activity
Turn your weekend walk into a wellness day for your dog
31 Jan>
Theatre