London Events on Thursday 22nd January 2026
Things to do on 22 Jan include seeing the Turner& Constable exhibition at Tate Britain, and visiting an exhibition about film director Wes Anderson
Theatre shows & Musicals
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
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
Family & Kid’s events
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
Immersive VR Experiences
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Bus, Boat & Train Tours
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
Sightseeing walks
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
City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots
Day Trips & Excursions
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Things to do in London on 22 January – Queen Victoria died on this day in 1901 after a record reign of sixty-three years and seven months. Why not go to Kensington Palace and see where she lived as a young princess? You might like to visit the impressive Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace as well.