London Events on Tuesday 6th January 2026
Things to do on 6 January include seeing Catherine Tate and Julian Clary in the Sleeping Beauty panto at the London Palladium, and seeing the Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate Britain
Theatre shows & Musicals on 6th January
Sleeping Beauty – Christmas panto at the London Palladium See Catherine Tate Julian Clary and Paul Zerdin in the London Palladiums annual Christmas panto
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
Arthur Millers All My Sons – Starring Bryan Cranston Arthur Millers first-ever play is returning to the West End for a strictly-limited run at Wyndhams Theatre
Jack Thornes A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic A heart-warming version of DIckens Christmas tale that takes a fresh look at the plot
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
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Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie
Save up to 57% Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical The story of how Live Aid united the world with songs by U2 David Bowie Queen Madonna and Elton John
Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin 2 Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre 2 Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
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 6th 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
Cecil Beatons Fashionable World at the National Portrait Gallery Enter the glamorous world of fashion photographer Cecil Beaton and explore his lasting impact on style and culture
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
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Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy The UKs largest-ever retrospective of American painter Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy
Theatre Picasso – The Three Dancers at Tate Modern Tate Modern will be celebrating the centenary of Pablo Picassos The Three Dancers
Australian indigenous artist Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern An exhibition of contemporary indigenous art by one of Australias greatest-ever artists Emily Kam Kngwarray
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Family & Kid’s events on 6th 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 6th 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 6th 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 6th January
Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A The UKs first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life of Frances most notorious and fashionable Queen
Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours on 6th 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 6th 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
London Rock N Roll History Minibus Tour A minibus tour through rock n roll history including a visit to The Beatles Abbey Road
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
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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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Sports events on 6th 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 6th January
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Cotswolds Coach Tour from London with 2-Course Lunch Take a trip through the pretty little villages of the Cotswolds and enjoy a 2-course lunch
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
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains