London Events on Monday 12th January 2026
Things to do on 12 January include seeing the Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate Britain, and visiting an exhibition about film director Wes Anderson
Theatre shows & Musicals on 12th January
John le Carres The Spy Who Came In From The Cold One of the 20th-centurys greatest spy novels is coming to the West End in the theatrical event of the year
Shakespeares Othello with music by PJ Harvey Homelands David Harewood reprises the role of Othello that he first played at the National Theatre 28 years ago
Mel Brooks The Producers at the Garrick Theatre Mel Brooks Tony Award-winning adaptation of his classic comedy is the coming to the Garrick Theatre
Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
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Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
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Art & Museum exhibitions on 12th January
Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate Britain A landmark exhibition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner and John Constables birth
Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum The first official retrospective on Wes Anderson - one of Hollywoods most original film directors
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 18th year
Surrealist photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain The most extensive retrospective of work by the surrealist photographer ever staged in the UK
Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s at the Design Museum Explore the fashion and music of the legendary Blitz club in Covent Garden where 1980s style began
Theatre Picasso – The Three Dancers at Tate Modern Tate Modern will be celebrating the centenary of Pablo Picassos The Three Dancers
Family & Kid’s events on 12th January
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? An interstellar adventure to Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn in a search for extraterrestrial life
Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds Explore a jungle outer space and the ocean floor filled with treasures from the British Librarys collection
Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls on 12th January
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining on 12th January
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus 2 Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus
Royal & Religious events on 12th January
Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A The UKs first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life of Frances most notorious and fashionable Queen
Day Trip to Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace See the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and Henry VIIIs Tudor palace at Hampton Court
Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours on 12th January
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
Sightseeing walks on 12th January
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
Catch A Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper as you examine the evidence and crack the clues
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
London In One Day – Private & Bespoke Tour Itinerary Hire a personal tour guide to drive you around on a bespoke itinerary you create yourself
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
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City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots
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Sports events on 12th January
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour of Pitch & Changing Rooms 1 See the changing rooms and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and lift a replica FA Cup
Day trips & Coach excursions on 12th January
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
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Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
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