London Events on Thursday 15th January 2026
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EmailThings to do on 15 Jan include seeing the Turner& Constable exhibition at Tate Britain, and visiting an exhibition about film director Wes Anderson
Theatre shows & Musicals on 15th January
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
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Art & Museum exhibitions on 15th 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
Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy The UKs largest-ever retrospective of American painter Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy
Family & Kid’s events on 15th January
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
Immersive events on 15th January
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls on 15th January
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
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 15th January
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Royal & Religious events on 15th January
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 15th January
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
Sightseeing walks on 15th January
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
Beatles Walking Tour – In the Footsteps of the Fab Four Walk across the Abbey Road crossing and see where the band played their final gig on the roof
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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Day trips & Coach excursions on 15th January
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
Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Things to do in London on 15 January – The British Museum first opened its doors on this day in 1759. It was in a totally different building back then – not the huge museum that we have today – and consisted chiefly of Sir Hans Sloane’s “cabinet of curiosities” and 17,000 manuscripts from George II’s library.