London Events This Weekend
from 16 to 18 January
Your complete guide to the best events
🎉 Free London Activities This Weekend
Art
Power and Secrecy: A Research and Representation Lab
A one-day symposium to discuss research and practices of visualising secrecy and power from academic and artistic perspectives.
09:30
2026-01-16
Nature
Bird Survey - The Paddock
Learn to ID local birds and bird songs on our weekly bird survey at The Paddock. Suitable for all levels. Family Friendly.
10:00
2026-01-16
Art
Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan (16-31 Jan)
Explore a collection of almost 2,000 exquisitely hand-crafted items
10:00
2026-01-16
Other
STEEZE FACTORY PRESENTS BIGGER THAN WE
STEEZE FACTORY PRESENTS BIGGER THAN WE
18:00
2026-01-16
Food
AI, Founders, Crypto, NFT, Web3,Sustainability, FinTech Networking
AI, Founders, Crypto, NFT, Web3,Sustainability, FinTech, Data, Investors Networking at SWAY BAR 61 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Business
Energy Transition, Clean Energy, Solar, Wind, Battery Storage Networking
Energy Transition, Renewable Energy Networking Event to Connect with industry professionals in solar, wind, and battery storage
19:00
2026-01-16
Nature
FRIDAY FEELINGS
Kick your weekend off with BOXPARK!
19:00
2026-01-16
Music
Films, Fashion, Acting, Music, Entertainment, Art and Media Networking
Films, Fashion, Acting, Music, Entertainment, Art, Media Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Food
Fund Raising, Investor Relations, Marketing Professionals Networking
Investor Relations, Marketing, Professionals Networking at Sway Bar Holborn, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Nature
ISSA: FRIDAY AFTERWORK
Kick your weekend off with BOXPARK!
19:00
2026-01-16
Food
Investment. Wealth Management, Insurance Professionals Networking
Investment & Wealth Management, Insurance Professionals Networking at Sway Bar Holborn, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Food
Private Equity, VCs, LPs, Family Offices, Property, Investors Networking
Private Equity, VCs, LPs, Family Offices, Property, Investors Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Food
Property Investing, Real Estate Deal making London Networking
Property Investing, Real Estate Deal making London Social Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Food
Singles mixer, Dating, social Drinks Central London Social Networking
Singles' Meetup, Social Networking: Elevate Your Social Life at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00
2026-01-16
Art
Founders Running Club:: London
Global community and weekly events for founders, investors, tech-/creative ppl and startup enthusiasts with10000+ members, across 21 cities
09:30
2026-01-17
Culture
Aizome: Indigo Dyeing Traditions in Ōme
Discover indigo dyeing (aizome) with a talk by Murata Noriyuki, followed by a virtual demonstration and tour of a Kosoen dyeing studio.
13:00
2026-01-17
Music
World Folk Jam in King's Cross
Celebrate global cultures through world folk and traditional music at Maya’s monthly workshop + jam in one of London’s most charming venues
13:30
2026-01-17
Music
COORS PRESENTS: SATURDAY SESSIONS
The ultimate Saturday destination: food, drinks, DJs and more!
16:00
2026-01-17
Other
BOOTCAMP
Lets do this!
19:30
2026-01-17
Art
A Linear Walk between Chingford and Manor Park - Guided Walk
Join Neal Glucksmann0Smith for a winter hike to walk part of the Big Walk starting from Chingford to Wanstead.
10:30
2026-01-18
Nature
SISTERS IN HOUSE
SISTERS IN HOUSE @ BOXPARK SHOREDITCH!
17:00
2026-01-18
Music
AFCON FINAL SCREENING
Catch all the action live at BOXPARK Shoreditch!
19:00
2026-01-18
More Free Events This Weekend
🎵 Musicals This Weekend
Musical
The Lion King
Disney’s award-winning musical has been stunning West End audiences for 25 years.
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Phantom of the Opera
Almost 40 years on, the West End still falls for the Music of the Night
Musical
Les Miserables
Storm the barricades for a Les Mis London ticket.
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Wicked
Defy Gravity with Wicked London, one of the West End's most beloved musicals, witnessed by millions.
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The Book of Mormon
London’s hit musical comedy from the creators of South Park
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Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl's darkly comic musical continues to wow West End audiences.
Musical
MAMMA MIA!
MAMMA MIA! how we can't resist you!
Musical
Back To The Future
Winner of Best New Musical 2022, Back To The Future The Musical is a trip back to 1955!
Musical
Elf The Musical
Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE lead Elf back to the West End this Christmas.
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Hamilton
Hamilton, an American musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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The Snowman
Experience one of the West End’s most magical Christmas treats.
Musical
18+
Magic Mike Live
Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome has everything you could ever want!
Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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The Devil Wears Prada
Elton John's brand new musical The Devil Wears Prada is now playing in the West End.
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Cinderella
You shall go to the ball, with the Hackney Empire!
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Six
Six The Musical reigns at London's Vaudeville Theatre
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Cabaret
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, London. Wilkommen!
Musical
The Choir of Man
The Choir of Man returns to the West End for a drink at the best pub in the world!
Musical
Hadestown
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate
Musical
MJ The Musical
Hurry, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical must end 28 February!
Musical
Abba Voyage
You can dance, you can jive at ABBA's virtual takeover at the incredible ABBA Arena!
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Starlight Express
Get your skates on, Starlight Express is back!
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Titanique
All aboard the Titanique!
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Disney's Hercules
Disney's Hercules will be flexing his muscles at Theatre Royal Drury Lane!
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Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical
Relive the day that music brought the world together with JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical
Musical
Sophie's Surprise Party
We're throwing a big old Christmas party, and you're invited!
Musical
Oliver!
Experience the Olivier Award-winning family musical today!
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Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
This is the greatest show!
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The Producers
It's a disaster, a catastrophe, an outrage!
Musical
Sabrage
A vintage blend of cabaret and French glamour
Musical
OSCAR at The Crown
The dystopian dance musical
More Musical Shows This Weekend
🎭 Theater Shows This Weekend
Play
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?
Play
The Importance of Being Earnest
Olly Alexander & Stephen Fry star in the West End transfer of Wilde's masterpiece
Play
Othello
David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin Fitzgerald star in Shakespeare's blistering tragedy
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Anything that can go wrong will, it's all laughter Galore with The Play That Goes Wrong!
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London...experience the magic for yourself.
Play
Witness for the Prosecution
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.
Play
A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story
Experience a spine-tingling Christmas with Mark Gatiss's A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story!
Play
Wendy and Peter Pan
Wendy and Peter Pan fly back to London!
Play
My Neighbour Totoro
Enter a world of magic and wonder with My Neighbour Totoro - a perfect enchanted adventure
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Stranger Things : The First Shadow
See the world of Stranger Things like never before with STRANGER THINGS: The First Shadow
Play
Stereophonic
The most Tony nominated play in history
Play
Punch
James Graham's critically acclaimed, sold-out show transfers to the West End
Play
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
For the first time ever, a John le Carré novel is brought to life on stage
Play
The Wanderers
The critically acclaimed play makes its UK debut!
Play
Clarkston
Joe Locke makes his West End debut!
Play
The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights
In the land of the free, someone’s getting sliced
Play
Crocodile Fever
A dark and twisted love letter to sisterhood.
Play
Petty Men
The real drama happens backstage...
📅 Events This Weekend
Club
18+
RollerBoogie
Rollernation's Friday night skate.
19:00 – 01:00
2026-01-16
Club
18+
RollerDisco
The Big One! Rollernation's flagship event featuring all the classic disco favourites and hits from the 70's/80's and 90's!
19:00 – 01:00
2026-01-17
Kids
Family Jam Late Session
Rollernation family skate jam returns. Don't forget this event is for Jnrs from the ages of 5-14 and must be accompanied by an adult.
15:00 – 17:30
2026-01-17
Kids
Family Jam Early Session
Rollernation family skate jam returns. Don't forget this event is for Jnrs from the ages of 5-14 and must be accompanied by an adult.
12:00 – 14:30
2026-01-17
Club
18+
Sunday Late Skate
Enjoy great music from the RN DJ's, providing the soundtrack to your Sunday evening.
19:00 – 23:00
2026-01-18
Kids
Open Age Early Session
Our only event open to all ages from 5yrs upwards. Great music from the RN DJ's, providing the soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon.
12:00 – 14:30
2026-01-18
Kids
Open Age Late Session
Our dedicated event for teens! Great music from the RN DJ's, providing the soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon!
15:00 – 17:30
2026-01-18
Club
18+
Fuzion: Drum n Bass & Jungle
Return to E1. Residents rave. 2026.
ALL THINGS DRUM N BASS & JUNGLE.
BIRTHDAY IN JANUARY? GET A FREE TICKET - TEXT "FUZION" TO 07875676028.
23:00 – 05:00
2026-01-16
More Events This Weekend
🎫 London Attraction Tickets
Attraction
The View from The Shard: Entry Ticket
The best views of London are from the viewing platforms of the Shard, with an unrivaled 360° look over the city. Get your View from the Shard tickets today!
Attraction
Kew Gardens: Skip The Line Ticket
Make London sightseeing a literal breath of fresh air with tickets to Kew Gardens. Your Kew Gardens tickets get you into the world's largest botanical gardens, ...
Attraction
The Lion King
Hakuna matata! Disney’s award-winning musical *The Lion King* is now playing at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End.
* Join the journey of young lion cub...
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London: Speedboat Experience by Thames Rockets
Ride a speedboat on the Thames with Thames Rockets. See famous landmarks like the Tower Bridge and the London Eye from the water. Feel the wind as you pass by t...
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Westminster Abbey: Entry Ticket
It wouldn't be a real Royal Wedding without Westminster Abbey, but London's most storied religious building is so much more. Explore the history behind coronati...
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Madame Tussauds London: Entry Ticket
Immerse yourself in the glitzy world of celebrity glamour and get a taste of the good life at the original and best Madame Tussauds in London, the home of famou...
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Tower Bridge: Entry Ticket
Want a unique bird's-eye view of the British capital? A spectacular glass floor is the most significant addition to the Tower Bridge since it first opened in 19...
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Royal Observatory Greenwich: Entry Ticket
Ready to be in two places at once? Stand with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west at London's Royal Observatory in Greenwich.
Your Royal ...
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The National Gallery: Official Highlights Tour
Discover the stories and history of the National Gallery's collection during this tour led by a National Gallery-approved Blue Badge guide. These official guide...
Attraction
London Transport Museum: Entry Ticket
Red buses, black cabs, and the tube. Transport and London are so synonymous with each other that they have their own museum!
Explore London's relationship wi...
Attraction
Arsenal FC: Emirates Stadium Tour
If the red and white of Arsenal is running through your veins, or you're just a football fan with a passion for the beautiful game, take yourself to a Gunner's ...
Attraction
Stamford Bridge: Guided Tour + Chelsea FC Museum Entry
The famous chants of Chelsea's faithful echo around the stands of Stamford Bridge, as the Blues and their passionate fans fill the stadium. Get an authentic mat...
🍺 Pub Crawl
Pub Tour
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the to...
Pub Tour
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
Indulge in four unique, local historic pubs, as you embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Soho, where music, mischief and history, intertwine.
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Pub Tour
Pub Crawl of Central London
Come with us and visit 5 fantastic bars & clubs, as you party in London for a fraction of the normal price, with a crowd of awesome party people!
(Please note ...
Pub Tour
Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London
Join us on a majestic journey through time as we discover four historic, hidden, royal pubs dating back centuries that you would never find alone!
Uncover myst...
🚶 Walking Tours
Walking Tour
Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
Step into the enchanting world of wizardry with our multi award-winning London Walking Tour of Harry Potter movie and book locations.
Awards & Accolades:
-Vi...
Walking Tour
Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) on a 3 hour walking tour.
Then visit Westminster Ab...
Walking Tour
Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London
See one of the world's most intriguing cities through a different point of view, full of spooky visions and sinister apparitions. Search for ghosts and ghouls t...
Walking Tour
London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights
Ready for the best London sightseeing tour? Discover London in one day with over 30 London sights and landmarks in one fascinating sightseeing tour of London.
B...
Walking Tour
Hidden London Walking Tour
An extraordinary walking tour through the nooks and crannies of old London. Journey into the past to discover the overlooked, forgotten, and hidden spots that p...
Walking Tour
Harry Potter London Small Group Walking Tour
On this 2 hour walking tour of Harry Potter film locations you’ll visit 10 sites used in London, learn about how the movies were made, the books by JK Rowling a...
Walking Tour
Secret Walking Tour of Central London
This tour is perfect for Londoner's searching for the unexpected and for tourists looking to dig deeper into London's unique past and present. On this 1.5 hour ...
Walking Tour
The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)
Retrace the steps of the world's most infamous, unidentified serial killer, as we take you back to the Autumn of Terror 1888.
In just 3 months, under the cove...
Walking Tour
The StrummerWalk
What Trenchtown was to Bob Marley Ladbroke Grove was to Joe Strummer and The Clash.
A walking tour taking in the key locations associated with Joe Strummer and ...
Walking Tour
Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London
Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger and guided by a member of the local community in Spitalfields.
R...
Walking Tour
Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner
Discover True London By heading off the tourist trail and spend a Sunday like a Londoner as we stroll through London's best but hidden gems! Learn about the his...
🚌 London Day Trip Adventures
Luxury Experiences
London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers
* Meeting point: 38-51 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0DG (on Bedford Way, just outside the hotel's courtyard, by Bedford Way Bus Stop)
* Date & Time on ...
Architecture
London: Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, and Roman Baths Day Trip
Explore several top highlights around London on this bus day trip from London. Experience the elegance of Windsor Castle, unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge, an...
Outdoor Activities
London: Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford Tour
Enjoy a full day of English heritage visiting the exquisite Windsor Castle, captivating Stonehenge, and the beautiful university city of Oxford. On this day tri...
Day Trips
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
Embark on a full-day guided tour of the English countryside from London. Admire the fairytale houses of the Cotswolds, the historic Oxford University, and the b...
Unesco Sites
From London: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip
Depart London on a full-day tour to explore the southern county of Kent, known as the garden of England. Travel aboard a comfortable coach to admire the White ...
Culture & History
London: Downton Abbey Tour with Highclere, Bampton & Oxford
Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this guided day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous universit...
Day Trips From
Welcome to Paris Day Trip from London via Train
Meet your guide at St Pancras Station, then it's all aboard the high-speed train to Paris. Relax and watch the scenery fly by out your window on your short 2-ho...
Castle & Palace Tours
From London: Day Trip to Edinburgh by Rail with Castle Entry
Welcome and Departure
You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am with your train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train wi...