London Events in January 2026
Things to do in 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 in January
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
Save up to 32% The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
Save up to 45% 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
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Save up to 48% Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
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Save up to 36% Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Great prices Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
Sale prices Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
Exclusive prices Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
Save up to 29% Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
Summer event Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
Exclusive prices Titanique The Musical – with the songs of Celine Dion The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling
Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
Save up to 48% Clueless at Trafalgar Theatre – With music by KT Tunstall A romantic comedy based on the cult classic 1990s movie with music by pop singer KT Tunstall
The Choir Of Man - with a real working bar on-stage Enjoy a lock-in at this musical homage to the pub complete with an on-stage bar
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
Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie
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
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
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
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
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
Sleeping Beauty – Christmas panto at the London Palladium See Catherine Tate Julian Clary and Paul Zerdin in the London Palladiums annual Christmas panto
Music concerts & Comedy in January
Louis CK: Ridiculous – Three nights at the Eventim Apollo The controversial American comic is back on the road with his new stand-up show Ridiculous
The Stars of Stand-Up at the Big Belly Comedy Club See some big name comedians off the telly at the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club on Southbank
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions in January
Evelyn De Morgan: The Modern Painter in Victorian London See two newly restored artworks by one of the most remarkable artists of the Victorian period
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
The Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum Discover how food and food production is changing to help us better protect the environment
Theatre Picasso – The Three Dancers at Tate Modern Tate Modern will be celebrating the centenary of Pablo Picassos The Three Dancers
Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy The UKs largest-ever retrospective of American painter Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy
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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Surrealist photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain The most extensive retrospective of work by the surrealist photographer ever staged in the UK
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
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 18th year
Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum The first official retrospective on Wes Anderson - one of Hollywoods most original film directors
Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate Britain A landmark exhibition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner and John Constables birth
Family & Kid’s events in January
Peppa Pigs Big Family Show at the Theatre Royal Haymarket Peppa Pig is helping Mummy and Daddy Pig with a makeover to welcome a new arrival to the family
Raymond Briggs The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre The stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs much-loved childrens book returns to the Peacock
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
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
Immersive events in January
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
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 in January
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
London Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Tasting Experience Visit four of Londons finest gin palaces and sample some in the company of an expert guide
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining in January
Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing
Vintage Bus Tour with River Cruise + Fish & Chips Sightseeing tour on a vintage bus with a boat tour and fish and chips in a London pub
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus
Vintage Bus & Sightseeing Boat + Harrods Cream Tea Ride an open-top sightseeing bus and boat followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Exotic East End – Immersive Food Tour around Brick Lane Enjoy a Beigel Bake an Asian Samosa and Indian sweet treats on this East End food tour
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Classical Music, Ballets & Operas in January
New Years Extravaganza by Candlelight at St Martin-in-the-Fields See in the New Year with this beautiful candlelit concert performed by the Festive Orchestra of London
Beethoven Sonatas by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Enjoy some of Beethovens best-loved sonatas performed on a Steinway concert grand piano
Beethoven Piano Trios by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear the Somerset Piano Trio playing some Beethoven by candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand
Vivaldis Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear Vivaldis Four Seasons performed in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary-le-Strand
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear soprano Susan Parkes and the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform some opera by candlelight
Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear Warren Mailley-Smith perform a Piano Concerto by Beethoven with the Piccadilly Sinfonietta
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Beethovens Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear Beethovens masterpiece in the atmospheric setting of St Mary-le-Strand bathed in candlelight
Royal & Religious events in January
Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A The UKs first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life of Frances most notorious and fashionable Queen
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
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 in January
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network
Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs
Sightseeing walks in January
City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
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
London In A Day – Westminster Abbey Tower of London & River Cruise Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capitals most famous sights
London In One Day – Private & Bespoke Tour Itinerary Hire a personal tour guide to drive you around on a bespoke itinerary you create yourself
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
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The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
London Rock N Roll History Minibus Tour A minibus tour through rock n roll history including a visit to The Beatles Abbey Road
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
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
Gangster London – Walking tour with actor Vas Blackwood Explore Londons criminal underworld with the actor from Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour around Southwark Explore the dark streets around London Bridge and hear some spooky ghost stories
Sports events in January
Arsenal Premier League games at Emirates Stadium Watch the Gunners play a Premier League match at Arsenals Emirates Stadium
Fulham Premier League games at Craven Cottage Watch Fulham play a Premier League home fixture at Craven Cottage Stadium
West Ham Premier League games at London Stadium Watch West Ham United play a Premier League home game at London Stadium
Chelsea Premier League games at Stamford Bridge Watch Chelsea play a Premier League home fixture at Stamford Bridge
Spurs Premier League games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Watch Spurs play a Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour of Pitch & Changing Rooms See the changing rooms and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and lift a replica FA Cup
Day trips & Coach excursions in January
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
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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
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey
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