Fun Events In London 2026

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By Scarlett Welch Junior Editor, DesignMyNight Food, drink and events expert with 4 years in editorial and Media & Journalism MA. Last updated on 30th March 2026

Here's the great thing about London: there are new, exciting events popping up all over the city every week, and we've got them all here for you. When you're bored of your standard routine and are looking to freshen things up, just check in with this shortlist of the most fun events in London for some inspiration. From secret parties to quirky pop-ups, comedy nights to supper clubs, we're always updating this guide to fun London events.




Sky Garden

Searching for a whole lot of fun events, complete with an amazing view? Sky Garden is the highest public garden in the city, looking out over London from 35 floors up. There's a whole lot going on here, from Pilates and yoga sessions to music nights, complete with live bands and DJs.

Whether you visit at sunrise, sunset or after dark, this is a truly beautiful destination. Plus, there are multiple bars and restaurants on-site, offering tasty food and drink to keep you fuelled.

Silent Sounds Boat Party

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 11th April 2026 and 5 other Saturdays

Silent Sounds is the ultimate way to party in London. Board The Dutch Master, a double-decked boat hosting a silent disco as it cruises the Thames. With stunning views of landmarks like Tower Bridge and Big Ben, it's an unforgettable night out starting at just £27 per person.

Dance the night away with three music channels catering to all tastes, or pause for a drink at one of the two onboard bars while soaking in the cityscape. Want more? Keep the party alive at Ballie Ballerson, London's famous ball pit cocktail bar, with free guest list entry for select ticket packages.

SUPA DUPA FLY x R'n'B LDN

Supa Dupa Fly is throwing a whole host of exciting events across the city. Whether you fancy a wicked rooftop party in Brixton, a bottomless Beyonce brunches or late-night dancing to all your favourite hip hop tunes, they've got your weekend plans covered.

LONDON WING FEST 2026

@ London Stadium, on Friday 24th July 2026 and 2 other dates

Want to go big this summer? London Wing Fest 2026 is the kind of all-in event that hits every note: mouthwatering wings from £1.50, axe throwing, live music, beer and bourbon bars, splash zones, and fiery eating contests.

Tickets start from £25, and with everything from street performers to food battles, it's easily one of the most entertaining events London has to offer this July.

Hip Hop Brunch™

Saturday afternoons have never been so fun! If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy all the best that Hip Hop has to offer, be sure to check out the Hip Hop Brunch. Delivering great Southern-inspired dishes and celebrating the work of Hip Hop's many legendary artists, this isn't your typical afternoon brunch experience. If you think you've got what it takes to rock the mic, why not try your hand at Hip Hop Karaoke? It's a great way to show off your lyric-spitting skills. 

Garage Brunch™

Join the Garage Brunch for a meal like no other, where you'll be treated to two delicious courses, an hour of bottomless cocktails and great music, before the coolest MC hosts get everyone involved in great games for the ultimate afternoon party.

Dabbers Social Bingo

Looking for a fun and energetic night out in London? Dabbers Bingo is reinventing the classic game of bingo with a modern twist, offering a night of thrills, music, comedy, and endless entertainment.

This vibrant venue in the City hosts everything from Pick N Mix Bingo to Comedy Bawlers Bingo, where you can enjoy hilarious hosts, live performances, and fantastic prizes. Whether you're a bingo pro or a first-timer, you're in for an unforgettable experience. Add delicious food and drinks to the mix, and you've got a great time. 

Bounce

With fun at the centre of everything, Bounce is the best place to let loose with pals. Whether you're popping in for a drag-themed brunch touting live entertainment or to challenge your friends to a few rounds of ping pong, the Old Street and Farringdon venues are sure to impress.

Lil' Nashville

Looking for all the fun of the USA without a flight? Get on over to Lil' Nashville for creative cocktails, comforting Southern cooking and all kinds of epic event.

Its regular Big Nash Bash packs in line dancing, live music and brilliant BBQ. Tickets to join the fun start from just £27.50.

Hijingo

Want to experience a futuristic twist on a classic game? Then head to Hijingo, a unique Tokyo-inspired venue in Shoreditch that offers a unique take on bingo. Expect stadium-grade lighting, high-energy music and live performers, with huge screens all over the room.

They host bottomless brunches on weekends, complete with fun rounds of bingo and 90 minutes of unlimited beer or prosecco, with a tasty dish, for £49 per person. Plus, there are late-night sessions where you can enjoy two-for-one cocktails.

Electric Star Pubs 18th Birthday Pub Crawl

@ The Star of Kings on Sat, 18th Apr 2026 @ 12:00 - 1:00

Electric Star Pubs is turning 18 and celebrating the only way it knows how - with a legendary, laidback pub crawl. You'll make your way through nine brilliant boozers, from The Star of Kings to The Heathcote & Star.

Every stop gives you something special, from freebies and drinks deals to DJs and dancing. Tickets start from just £5.50 and include a goodie bag packed with treats.

The 90's Brunch™

The 90s Brunch celebrates all the best aspects and creations of one of Britain's most characterful decades. Serving guests a selection of tasty dishes, the event revolves around hilarious 90s costumes, huge party songs - think Destiny's Child and Vanilla Ice - and a few carefree lip-sync battles. Grab your mates, head down and prepare yourself for one of the most fun day events in London. 

The Rosemary Branch Theatre

In a city like London, you can never be bored. Especially with The Rosemary Branch Theatre around. This is a friendly Islington gastropub with an excellent array of award-winning performances on throughout the week, from live music and improv to cabaret and workshops.

Little Nan's

Situated in Deptford, Little Nan's is a great shout for those after a quirky bottomless brunch, complete with sharing platters and endless booze. You can also get stuck into an afternoon tea where you'll get to enjoy homemade cakes and loose leaf tea.

Fengzhen Supper Club

Fengzhen Supper Club is coming to My Home to serve up a fantastic ten course feast. Expect incredible fusions of Chinese and southeast Asian flavours, from beef baos with spicy chilli sauce to prawn grapefruit salad.

It's BYOB, so you can quaff your favourite tipple as you dine on delicious dishes. Grab your tickets to tuck in from just £70.20.

Exhibit

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

Keeping an eye on those pursestrings but still keen to get out and about? Allow us to introduce The Exhibit. A hub for eating, drinking and socialising in Balham, take advantage of dinner and a movie tickets for just £19.95. Your ticket offers one plate from their large menu before you head to their boutique cinema, where you'll relax into leather sofas and enjoy a film in a unique setting.

The Big Bakes

The Big London Bake is a fun event taking place this summer that will see Londoners take part in a handful of baking challenges. You will be split into teams of two, before taking part in a challenge in an attempt to win the coveted first-place prize. Do you have what it takes to choux away your opposition?

The Reggae Brunch

Sing, dance, drink and chow down on some of the best jerk in London. Catered by renowned kings of Caribbean cuisine, the Reggae Brunch brings rum punch, tasty food and an all-day brunch party with some of the best vibes in London.

StreetHunt Games

When it comes to fun outdoor activities in London, StreetHunt Games really is top of the ladder. Fusing murder mystery and scavenger hunt elements, it offers a self-guided experience where you can discover the capital's quirkiest locations.

The Slow Jams Bottomless Brunch (Old Queens Head)

@ The Old Queens Head on Every Saturday

The Slow Jams Bottomless Brunch has got the lot. We're talking 90s and 00s RnB bangers, sensational NYC-style pizza and a steady stream of bottomless booze.

As you make your way through 90 minutes of prosecco, mimosas and rum punch, you can get down to the tunes of Aaliyah, Nelly, Ashanti, Usher and Destiny's Child. Tickets to this day of non-stop nostalgia are just £27.50.

House of Burlesque...SPEAKEASY

@ QT at The Middle Eight Hotel on Every Saturday

Beneath the streets of the iconic West End lies London's most fun secret. At the House of Burlesque Speakeasy, you can expect flying feathers, swinging stockings and plenty of gin-soaked fun.

The burlesque queen herself, Tempest Rose, has all kinds of fabulousness in store. We're talking fan-dancing divas, tantalising tassel-twirlers, cabaret glitterati and everything in between.

Black Market Knees-Up

@ Cahoots on Saturday 4th April 2026 and 32 other Saturdays

An immersive experience set in a 1940s drinking den, the Black Market Knees-Up takes place at Cahoots in Soho every Saturday. Keep your lips zipped as you enter a world of illicit cocktails, underground gambling and live entertainment, led by an escaped prisoner show master.

Choose from a wide range of drinks, disguised as everything from pots of tea to bottles of arsenic, to be enjoyed alongside rationed snacks. Expect a theatrical ambiance, with a 40s-style pub quiz and games, and you can even opt for bottomless drinks too.

Big Top 90's VS 00's Brunch

@ Trapeze on Saturday 4th April 2026 and 82 other Saturdays

Dust off your denim jacket, pop on your choker and don your bucket hat for an afternoon of non-stop nostalgia. As you get to grips with mouthwatering burgers and 90 minutes of bottomless booze, the resident ringmaster will oversee all kinds of epic entertainment.

Expect live singalongs, lip sync battles, conga lines, dance offs and all the biggest hits from the last two decades. If you're like Aerosmith and “don't wanna miss a thing”, grab your tickets from just £43.94.

London Boat Party ORIGINAL

@ A central London Pier on Various dates from Saturday 4th April 2026

Having been sailing down the river for over 50 years, Thames Boat Cruises are hosting London's original boat party every single Friday and Saturday, costing just £33 per person. Your ticket includes a four-hour cruise with a top DJ playing dancefloor fillers throughout, in addition to a licensed bar serving drinks at pub prices. There will be a light buffet to tuck into as well, and if you fancy keeping the party going then you're guaranteed free entry to a nightclub afterwards.

Live Band Karaoke

Channel your inner diva at this fun event in South and Central London. Live Band Karaoke will have you singing your favourite tunes with the backing of a full live band, giving you the full pop star fantasy in an inclusive setting.  

Fiddle Paradiddle's Pop-Up Ceilidh

Taking place in Balham and London Bridge, Fiddle Paradiddle's Pop-Up Ceilidh is coming up trumps for fun events. While listening to live tunes from a cracking nu-folk band, you can throw yourself into the dancefloor throng and enjoy a whisky drink to boot.

Cowgirls & Cocktails Bottomless Brunch

@ The Star In Shoreditch on Saturday 4th April 2026 and 37 other Saturdays

If you're a fan of country music, then head to the Cowgirls & Cocktails Bottomless Brunch at The Star in Shoreditch. This takes place every single Saturday afternoon, promising line dancing, musical bingo, karaoke and a live DJ playing all your favourite tunes.

As if that wasn't enough, you'll also get 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, lager and select cocktails, alongside a tasty burger of your choice.

Floating Hot Tub Tour of London's Docklands

@ Skuna Boats on Every Wednesday

As far as social experiences go, this floating hot tub tour of London's Docklands by Skuna Boats strikes a balance between novelty and ease. 

You'll share the boat with a small group, creating a naturally sociable environment without the pressure of organised activities. The warm water, gentle movement and steady commentary make it accessible even for those new to London's waterways, while the setting (and bubbly) keeps things light and engaging. 

Electric Shuffle

Looking for fun things to do in London? Not only is Electric Shuffle bringing you their signature games, but the quirky hangout is also teaming that with live tunes, flowing fizz and sustenance in the form of paddle pizzas.

Tonight Josephine

From burlesque balls and bottomless brunches to some of the booziest afternoon teas in London, Tonight Josephine is back with a bang this spring and they're set to bring you some suitably bonkers things to do.

Ballie Ballerson London

Discounts available on certain events

There's nothing quite as fun as diving into a ball pit – and Ballie Ballerson's bottomless brunch will prove just that. Taking place in Shoreditch, the brunch is all sorts of delicious, and when you're done with their pizza - have a go at diving head first into the balls.

Flight Club

Social darts... and drinking? Have you been living under a rock dear one? The Flight Club are doing brunch, and they're doing it big. This promises to be like no other brunch party because even eating breakfast at your standard local and winging a few darts at a board doesn't come close to this weekend of prosecco fuelled pizza partying in Shoreditch, Bloomsbury, Victoria, and Islington. 

SHARED SPIRIT - LONDON WHISKY FESTIVAL

@ St Mary's Primrose Hill on Sat, 6th Jun 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Shared Spirit is a whisky festival with a twist. Proudly breaking from the traditional, it serves up to 100 whiskies from around the world with the vibes of a summer festival.

Expect live DJs, discovery sessions, sensational street food, bold flavour profiles and creative cocktails. Grab your tickets to taste your way around St Mary's Primrose Hill for just £46.50.

Rouges 70's & 80's Disco and Funk

Find your flairs and dig out your dancing shoes for Rouges 70's & 80's Disco and Funk nights. London's stunning Rivoli Ballroom comes alive with old school glamour, soul and non-stop nostalgia.

With DJ Kobayashi behind the decks, you'll groove to the sounds that defined the decades all the way through to the early hours. Tickets to this epic night out start from just £17.60.

Reztron

For a heavy douse of nostalgia, head on over to Reztron's events. These guys are purveyors of retro games, showcasing some of the best ones from the 80s and 90s. Whether you fancy a bottomless brunch or a fun-filled social, make sure to check out what they've got going on.

The Chocolate Cocktail Club

From Tuesday to Saturday, you can sip on delicious chocolate-based mixes over at The Chocolate Cocktail Club. The Farringdon watering hole will be a haven of quirky creations, with drinks such as the Caramel King and Strawberry Dreams on offer. You can tuck into afternoon teas here for £25 per person, complete with finger sandwiches and homemade sweet treats, as well as taking part in cocktail masterclasses.

Old Skool Bingo

Taking place at venues in Clapham, Shoreditch and on Oxford Street, Old Skool Bingo is a nostalgic night out that's packed full of fun. It promises non-stop RnB and pop hits from the 90s and early 2000s, played by a live DJ.

Dance the night away as you get stuck into quirky rounds of bingo, for the chance to win some cracking prizes. Plus, there are plenty of surprises thrown in long the way.

Burlock

From drinks tastings complete with live music to carnival-inspired brunches and bottomless wings, there are plenty of fun things to do get stuck into at Burlock. This rum room is also known for its range of bottles and cocktails, so expect some boozy affairs too.

Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - London

Raucous fun from the first minute, Sounds Familiar is more of a rowdy disco than a pub quiz. There's no need for sneaky Wikipedia checks on your smartphone here, your task is to identify the name and artist of famous songs instead. You'll be up on the tables, dancing and belting out the tunes in no time at all.

The Benoit Viellefon Hot Club

For fans of live music, check out The Benoit Viellefon Hot Club. Led by a master musician and featuring everything from talented guitarists to violin virtuosos, this promises to be a fantastic performance of swing music. You can even get involved in swing dancing here too.

His shows are inspired by the infamous cafes and nightclubs of 1920s and 30s Paris, with some American jazz influences too. Nab tickets from just £15 per person, guaranteeing hours of entertainment.

Avora: A New-World Cocktail Experience

@ Roscorp Laboratories on Various dates from Tuesday 31st March 2026

Created by the team behind Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon, Avora is a magical immersive experience that allows you to explore a whole new world. The magical land is filled with luminous woodlands, and you can expect a mesmerising shift between day and night as you journey through this brilliant set design. 

Don your custom jumpsuits and get ready for a mission, beginning with a briefing at Roscorp Laboratory. Take part in all kinds of scientific challenges and tasks as a group, while sipping three carefully curatedcocktails included in your ticket price.

XT Events - Soul Supper Immersive Dining Experience

Looking to mix things up for your next night on the tiles? Venues in Soho, Mayfair, Waterloo and beyond will be taken over for a magical evening of Motown when Soul Supper Immersive Dining Experience rolls into town.

There's also an option to add on a delicious two-course American-style feast along with a glass of fizz and a night of non-stop hits, with tickets costing as little as £24.95 per person.

Rhum Tavern Kraken

You've tried pottery making, cocktail mixing and screen printing, now it's time to build new worlds. At the Rhum Tavern and Kraken Rum Living Relic Terrarium Masterclass you can do just that.

As you sip your way through signature cocktails, you'll build your very own self-sustaining ecosystem inside an authentic Kraken Rum bottle. Just £55 gets all you all the tools, materials and guidance you need, plus your one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.

Albert's Schloss - Soho

Guinness on draft and 2 other offers

Albert's Schloss Soho is ideal if you're after fun (and free) events to head to. They've got live performances every day of the week, meaning you'll never be short of entertainment. Book a bar or restaurant table to tuck into alpine food and German beers or twists of classic cocktails, all while you views acts on the bier palace's stage. Think everything from request-based pianists to wild cabaret, and the haus band playing popular tunes while being joined by DJs and promenading dancers.

BAM Brunch

BAM Karaoke Box brings a whole new vibe to your weekend plans with BAM Brunch every Saturday at 2pm. Featuring a special brunch menu with one main dish and bottomless potato tots, this event guarantees a fun-filled afternoon.

Enjoy themed live entertainment, DJs, and private karaoke in a buzzing atmosphere - perfect for letting loose with friends. Whether you're in the mood for singing or dancing, BAM Brunch is an experience like no other that will turn your Saturday into a celebration.