Best Events In January 2022

Soak up bottomless fizz and tuck into mouthwatering brunch dishes in one of London's quirkiest locations. Haven't been to this glowing ball pit? Well now's your chance and it's going to be a corker.

It was a box office success, and has songs that know how to work their way into your head, so what if it was a brunch too? That's right, The Greatest Showman has been transformed into a magical brunch experience to remember.

Carrying your alpine dreams over into January is winter pop-up The Curling Club at The Langham, where you can best your friends at the sport in between dunks in fondue and sips of themed cocktails. Grab your finest jumper and head on down.

It's all haggis and cracking ceilidh's this January in the city as Burns Night returns. While a renowned Scottish celebration, London has more than embraced the tradition, bringing the parties that celebrate the renowned poet to a whole other level. Let the fun commence.

Looking for something a bit more competitive? Head to this venue's bottomless brunch events so you can enjoy endless pizzas, beer and fizz, all while crushing your friends at a few rounds of shuffleboard.

Looking to do something in January? Continue the winter festivities at Studio Paradiso, a Manhattan-themed pop-up, which features stunning décor, yummy charcuterie spreads, cheesy fondue and holiday-inspired cocktails.

One of our favourites January events in London, Blame Gloria is brightening up our weekends with its ABBA-themed brunch bash. Gather your bubble, get your flares on and head over to the glamorous Covent Garden bar where bangers, bubbles and games await.

Looking for an amazing winter walk this January? We've got those. But what if we found you the best cosy pubs to end up at too? Yep, we've done the hard work so you just need to do the walking. 

One of the best cocktail experiences in the capital, Alcotraz is a bar for the bucket list. Their collection of prison-themed venues will have you smuggling you own booze past the watchful wardens before some very talented inmates whip them up into a series of delicious drinks for you. 

Spice up your January with a night packed full of incredible live country music, bull riding, and line dancing at Buck N' Bull's Southern Saturdays. If you're feeling hungry they also have southern BBQ food and lots of bourbon.

Inject some Jamaican heat into your winter Sundays with delicious brunch dishes, flowing drinks and the biggest hits in reggae, dancehall and bashment. For just £15 you'll indulge in three courses of Caribbean flavours complete with a bottomless rum punch hour, that's enough to get anyone's temperature rising. 

Enjoy a Boom Cycle class led by founder Hilary Rowland at their Battersea branch, where the party on a bike fitness experience will really take you for a ride. Better yet, when it's all over, you can chow down on healthy food and shop Ernest Leoty active wear.

With non-stop music, The Piano Works Lates are the hottest tickets in town if you're looking for the very best entertainment all night long. Get your dancefloor fix and enjoy festival vibes until 2am at their fancy Farringdon venue.

Not doing dry January? Head to The Five Points Brewing Company for an exciting taproom tour and tasting or you can also check out the Stand Up For Mental Health Comedy Night at The Pembury Tavern for pizzas, pints and a good cause.

Celebrate the queen herself at this Beyoncé Brunch over in Central London. Not only will there be five hours of all of her top hits, from Destiny's Child to solo work, there will also be 60 minutes of bottomless cocktails and a delicious two-course feast. On top of all that? Expect a show from one of the best tribute acts around.

See off the January blues with a trip to this gorgeous East London bolthole where the Gin-House Burlesque team will be in residence to bring you stunning feats of burlesque, circus, cabaret and musical talent.

Ready for some belly laughs to cure the January blues? The Covent Garden Comedy Club features 3 to 4 amazing comedians who will be dishing out the best jokes and commentary for the evening.

Enjoy a memorable 3-course meal with a goal setting workshop from MindFULL founder Lily Silverton. Carve out your path for 2022 after sipping on a welcome cocktail, followed by the tastiest of supper clubs that's been whipped up by Wild By Tart.

Holed away inside Hoxton Cabin on Kingsland Road, you'll find this hidden gem in London's comedy crown. Comedy Cabin's Raw Countdown is giving comedians new and old a challenge. You decide what topic they joke on, so you can watch the gags being written before your very eyes.

Bat away those January blues with a trip to The Vaults for their Mulan Rouge event. This impressive and hilarious show is serving up a queer-tastic blend of burlesque and humour, taking inspiration from the Disney classic and infamous Parisian hotspot. 

For something different in the city, head to this pottery experience for a tour of the studio as well as a lesson on how ceramics are made. Once you know the process, you'll get to fire your own creation so you can take home a special souvenir. 

Whether you're back on the lash or going sober this January, Electric Shuffle's brunch has you sorted. Head to the London fave for an afternoon of pizza, shuffleboard and DJs backed by flowing fizz and juice for the non-drinkers.

One of London's quirkiest brunch events is back to add some extra sparkle to your January afternoons. With a stunning five hours of musical hits form some of the West End's biggest stars, you'll be wined, dined and amazed by this unique experience. 

Swanky jazz destination kindred is serving up all kinds of swingin' and soulful treats this January. The Hammersmith spot introduces the very best unsigned artists to the stage, alongside a stellar live act every Friday. Better yet, there's spoken word and poetry to boot.

Want to help fight crime? Become your friendly neighbourhood hero with Viper Squad at Colab Tavern. Over at this immersive experience, you'll need to stop a gang of dangerous criminals, and the choices you make have a real impact, such as which weapon you choose and what intelligence you gather.

For something a bit different this January, try out the Skuna hot tub experience in Canary Wharf. For over an hour, you and your pals can explore central London's canals while sipping on drinks. Don't forget your swimsuit.

Nothing can cure the January blues quite like a boogie - even if it is just in your seat. Join The Brixton Courtyard for a whole host of feel-good events, from boozy brunches to live DJ nights and New Year's Day specials, all taking place in an outdoors and socially distanced setting.  

Add a little light-hearted fun to your dull and dark January evenings with a night at one of these wonderfully wacky immersive events. Take your pick between bopping along to musical bingo, trying your luck at fast-paced quizzing or singing your heart out with the help of a gospel choir to help you out at Gospeloke.

January is still serving the city a bitter chill, so where to set that aside? At some of London's best fondue locations. So gouda you won't want to miss them, enjoy everything from raclette in Alpine restaurants to gooey cheese in a unique pop-up.

Doing dry January and looking for some teetotal fun? The House of Irene Adler is the immersive experience at Babel Studios that'll have you trying to solve the mystery of a woman's disappearance. Taking place in Kentish Town, this is going to be a test of your problem-solving skills.

Brunching just got cool(er). The almighty London collective, Hip Hop Brunch invite you down to a super secret squirrels location where you'll be fed a mighty, meaty 3 course 'Dirty South' menu of, you guessed it, Americana inspired foods. There'll be bottomless cocktails for an hour and a playlist of only the biggest and baddest classic Hip Hop anthems. 

Shakeeoke is the brand new blowout bash bringing together everything London Cocktail Club loves: cocktail making and singing along to your favourite tunes. Make six cocktails each while belting all the hits, with Pizza Pilgrims grub to chow down on too.

For a fun-filled experience in London, head to Ginger's Big Drag Brunch. You'll get to choose between avo toast and burgers, alongside a delish dessert and endless booze. Expect showstopping performances and cheesy pop tunes to keep the party vibes going.

Looking to cure the January blues? Head to South London at 12^th Knot Comedy Show for a few belly laughs and a whole lot of entertainment from the likes of Darren Harriott, Cally Beaton, Nabil Abdulrashid and Sarah Keyworth.

Put in an order with Cassidy's and you'll be getting more than just dispatch updates. The immersive cocktail delivery company will be getting you involved with their 'smuggling' plans, complete with interactive content.

Got the post-Christmas blues? Well, Shit-faced Showtime is about to cheer you up. Enjoy Dickens' classic tale butchered by a professional and slightly tipsy cast member each night. This you have to see.

Supa Dupa Fly is the place to be for amazing parties in great locations – from your favourite clubs to mansions – whether you're here to see the DJ or are just hip hop and RnB mad, they've got all that and more.

Get out of your January funk with a trip to The Big London Bake. The fun and light-hearted event will see you and your pal heading to a cool marquee where you'll compete against other teams to make a 90-minute masterpiece.

Who said igloos after to go after Christmas? Continue the wintry vibes at this Little Venice Igloo at the Waterway. Along with heaters and your own waiter, you'll also be treated to warming mulled wine and various cocktails.

Over in Greenwich, you can enjoy an exciting tour of Meantime Brewing Company, where you'll get to see workers creating all kinds of delicious craft beers. It would be a tease to explore a brewery without trying the fruits yourself, so you'll of course get a guided tasting of the venues various creations.

Wrap up warm and prepare for a truly memorable trip along the Thames. You'll zip along in a Thames Rocket speedboat past the city's iconic landmark as part of an inspiring guided tour, with a soundtrack of hits blasting and a welcome cocktail for when you return to land. 

Sisters of House are heading to Colours Hoxton at the end of January for a wicked after dark opening party. While in the venue's stylish surrounds, dance away to tunes from Hayley Griffin, Lily Rose, Teresa Jane and Vicki Etherton.

If you fancy spending January sipping cocktails while looking out across London's skyline, the search is over. Sky Garden's gorgeous themed winter pop-up is back, with DJs playing all night long and drinks on offer at ski chalet-style bars.

Ditch the dull outdoors for an immersive VR experience this January with Hyper Reality. These guys will be giving you an exclusive all-access look-in with two hours of riding rollercoasters, exploring new worlds and chasing high scores, with hearty refreshments to fuel the action. 

This four-hour bottomless brunch is sure to get you in the groove this January, as Sumosan Twiga takes you back to Motown funk, disco and soul. Enjoy free-flowing bubbles and cocktails, with tasty treats from Italy to Japan available to chow down on too.