Best Events In London 2022
Here at DesignMyNight, we're determined to bring you right up to speed with the latest and greatest happenings. From quirky pop-ups to banging club nights via bar crawls and cabaret; we like to think we have our finger on the pulse of the best events in London, so how about giving our list a try?
Last updated on 24th December 2021
If you're looking to combine your love of Southern cuisine with your burning passion for all things B.I.G, look no further, the Hip Hop Brunch is here to answer all your needs. Serving 3 courses of mouth-watering food and featuring a whole load of classic Hip Hop tracks, you'll have the chance to 'Get Your Freak On', dance the afternoon away and even try your hand at a bit of Hip Hop karaoke.
One of the best things to do on a Saturday afternoon, this Beyoncé Brunch will see you tucking into a two-course lunch and sipping on bottomless cocktails. As for entertainment, expect a fantastic performance from a tribute act of Queen B, as well as five whole hours of non-stop bangers, including Single Ladies, Halo and more.
@ Neosight Headquarters, Bankside Arches, SE1 8BU on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
A must for lovers of quirky cocktails and immersive events, The Grid is a brilliant thing to do in London. What's the gist? You'll work within an escape room format to unscramble an evil AI corp's system and defeat their plan for worldwide domination, while drinking some futuristic cocktails.
@ Chelsea Funhouse on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
One of the city's most high-tech cocktail experiences, head to The Bletchley where your cocktail choices are decided by the decisions you make while on your code-cracking missions.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
This immersive murder mystery experience is inviting you to climb aboard the 'The Murdér Express' as it makes its historic journey. Sip on cocktails and enjoy luxury cuisine courtesy of MasterChef finalist Louisa Ellis, as a series of dramatic events unfold in front of your very own eyes.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
Taking the form of an illicit gambling den in the Wild West, Moonshine Saloon is the immersive pop-up that's feeding you shaken and stirred libations from the bottle of booze you smuggle in as you don Stetsons and shout 'HOWDY' at just about everyone that passes you by.
@ Evans & Peel Detective Agency on Every Saturday
One of the best brunch events in West London, this unique offering from Evans & Peel Detective Agency is taking you back to a bygone era of contraband cocktails and stunning swing sessions. And this time? They're throwing in bottomless food too.
@ Babel Studios on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
One of the best things to do in Kentish Town right now, The House of Irene Adler at Babel Studios is the immersive experience that sees you being thrown into a brilliant murder mystery. Using clues, make your way through this escape room-style activity to see if you can figure out what happened to the missing woman.
@ The Duke of Edinburgh on Fri, 31st Dec 2021 @ 17:00 - 2:00
Promising an off-the-chain 90s themed party, these guys take you backstreet back (alright!) for a hearty chunk of nostalgia and boozy excess. You're encouraged to Be Dope, Be Awesome as you get settled into sharing platters of delicious 90s-inspired grub, washed down with bottomless cocktails for an hour.
@ The Vaults on Various dates from Thursday 30th December 2021
Looking for London's best experiences? The Vaults is serving up a winning combo of incredible food, tasty cocktails and drag-tastic theatre at its Mulan Rouge event. Hit up the Leake Street den where an evening of glitz and glamour awaits.
@ The Chocolate Cocktail Club on Various dates from Tuesday 11th January 2022
We don't know about you, but The Chocolate Cocktail Club is our idea of heaven. After all, they're combining two of our favourite things, resulting in over 20 dessert-like mixes, such as the chocotini. And don't worry about getting peckish, they have plenty of light bites to fill your tum.
@ London Stadium, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2022
In 2022, London Wing Fest is heading to Stratford for a delicious showdown of chicken-cooking talents. Included in your ticket, you'll get to sample succulent wings from 10 different traders, plus wash it down with boozy bevs using your six drinks tokens.
It's probably easiest to think of this as a disco in pub quiz format. Leaving the boring trivia rounds at home, Sounds Familiar digs out clips of all your favourite sing-along anthems and tasks its visitors with remembering the song and the artist. Famous for getting even the most reserved of characters up on the chairs, singing and dancing into the night.
Perfect for any amateur bakers out there, The Big London Bake is a quirky event taking place this summer, revolving around all the yeast-based fun of baking. Guests will be set a number of challenges by the event's talented professionals in order to take the crown. Be sure to try your hardest, it's the yeast you can do.
@ The Candlelight Club on Various dates from Friday 31st December 2021
Who doesn't love a bit of drinking and debauchery? Spend an evening in a 20s-themed speakeasy dancing to live music and watching incredible cabaret act at The Candlelight Club. The spot is embracing the roaring twenties and immersing you in the decadent decade.
@ 56 Leadenhall Street on Friday 7th January 2022 and 3 other Fridays
Created using live actors, immersive 5D effects and incredible VR tech, this new London experience will see you travelling through 24 scenes, set the soundtrack of Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds musical. Come face to face with Martians as you find a way to escape to a new planet.
@ London Shuffle on Various dates from Saturday 15th January 2022
The perfect afternoon activity for those who love a bit of big kid fun, tickets for London Shuffle Clubs' bottomless brunch include your own group play session, along with steaming slices of pizzas and bottomless fizz or beer.
Head down to South Bank this summer where outdoor venue Between The Bridges will be pulling together iconic DJs every weekend throughout the season. Pitch up for the chance to catch Erol Alkan, Norman Jay, Gilles Peterson and Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy keeping the vibes high until late.