Daytime Events In London

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Writer, DesignMyNight Food, drink and events writer with a decade of experience covering the UK hospitality scene. Has written for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 20th May 2026

Not everything has to be about partying until the early hours of the morning and while London's nightlife industry has never been better, sometimes you just can't wait. There are so many different things to do in London before the sun goes down, from bottomless brunches to quirky activities and immersive experiences. If you're feeling a bit bored, check out this list of daytime events in London and have fun 24/7 in the big smoke.




Hip Hop Brunch™

If you're looking for a wonderfully bizarre way to spend your Saturday afternoons, be sure to check out the Hip Hop Brunch. The winning combination of delicious, Southern-inspired food and some of the best hip hop tunes from across the decades will leave you feeling fresh and full of swagger. 

Silent Sounds Boat Party

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 13th June 2026 and 3 other Saturdays

Fancy spending your afternoon seeing the sights from a new angle? Then check out the Silent Sounds Boat Party, which takes you down the Thames while you boogie to silent disco tunes pumped through your headphones.

You'll get to see some of the city's most iconic landmarks along the way, while sipping drinks from a bar on each deck to keep the drinks flowing, with tickets starting from just £27 per person. Plus, you can even head to a brilliant afterparty at Ballie Ballerson once you're back on dry land.

Electric Shuffle

Is the weekend really complete without brunch? We certainly don't think so. Get your boozy fix with flowing prosecco and paddle pizzas at Electric Shuffle, as the hotspot brings you live DJs, dancefloors and digital shuffleboard in all its glory for one banging daytime event.

The Big Bakes

Fancy yourself something of a cake connoisseur? Head over to The Big Bakes where this quirky daytime event is letting you battle it out with your friends to secure the crown. All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided, and each month sees a fun new theme.

art'otel London Battersea Power Station

Looking for the perfect way to start your day? Then check out what's on at art'otel London Battersea Power Station. This stunning venue can be found on top of the iconic building, offering amazing views of the city from their rooftop terrace, complete with its own pool.

In the mornings, they host a number of welcoming fitness classes, from sunrise yoga to aqua aerobics and even a mix of yoga and Pilates on a paddleboard. Plus, you can enjoy a delicious pastry and coffee afterwards.

Race Across The World Experience

One of the best ways to explore the city, the Race Across The World Experience is inspired by the BBC's hit TV show. This day out will put your navigation, budgeting and puzzle-solving skills to the test, promising lots of unique obstacles and challenges along the way.

You'll be given a limited amount of money and will have the opportunity to work for more, just like on the programme. The race is completed on foot, with three checkpoints to make your way to before finishing the race and maybe even winning a spot on the live leaderboard.

Garage Brunch™

Get your afternoon drink on at this awesome London daytime event. Sit down to a two-course meal and bottomless cocktails, but be prepared to dance in your seat throughout the experience as the Garage Brunch MCs bring you some of the nation's best classic garage tracks.

The 90's Brunch™

The 90s Brunch brings an off-the-chain retro-inspired daytime event to London. Taking guests way backstreet back (alright!) to this glorious decade, the event is made up of classic tunes, delicious platters of nostalgic food and an hour of bottomless cocktails.

Ibiza Anthems Brunch

Want to get in some dancing during the daytime? Pop over to Haugen to spice up your weekend with their Ibiza Anthems Brunch. Tuck into a two-course meal with the option to add an additional hour of bottomless prosecco. Then hit the floor as a fire lineup of DJs spins island-inspired tracks. 

Sip & Paint at The Purple Owl - Hosted by The Pure Social

@ The Purple Owl on Sun, 5th Jul 2026 @ 15:00 - 17:00

Sip & Paint at The Purple Owl is the perfect opportunity to unwind, get creative and meet new people. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply looking to try something new, you'll make a masterpiece to take home. 

Expect great convo, top vibes and a cracking soundtrack along the way. Tickets are just £27.50 and include a welcome drink to sip as you paint.

See Your City

Experience London in a whole new light with one of these excellent city walking tours. From getting up close and personal with Harry Potter shoot locations, to sampling some of the finest cheese purveyors in town, it's a great day out for locals and tourists alike. 

Black Market Knees-Up

@ Cahoots on Saturday 30th May 2026 and 24 other Saturdays

A unique immersive experience that will transport you back to the 1940s, Cahoots' Black Market Knees-Up is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Make sure to keep your lips zipped, as you enter a dimly-lit underground station that doubles as an illicit cocktail bar.

Expect live, theatrical entertainment throughout, including a 40s-style pub quiz and all sorts of other games. You can also enjoy cocktails disguised as household items and tasty rationed snacks, with the option to add on bottomless drinks too.

Fabulous Brunch Events

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events in London are giving you exactly what you need for a great afternoon. Expect bottomless brunches (think Britney, buff bingo, and drag brunches), along with free-flowing booze and scrumptious scran.

BucketRace Scavenger Hunts

Looking for something fun to do in London? Get involved in the Bucket Race, where the aim of the game is to complete all the challenged and score the most points. Working in teams, you'll need to do things like play video games, hail a black cab and start a party on a bus.

Gosnells Of London

With two locations - a Bermondsey taproom and a meadery in Peckham - Gosnells Of London has plenty on the cards for daytime happenings. Think tours, tastings, brewing sessions and more, all with gallons of mead at their heart.

Ma Petite Jamaica

Found in both Camden and Shoreditch, Ma Petite Jamaica is absolutely killing it with its Jamaican brunches and bottomless booze. Scoff down three courses of Caribbean delights, washed down with as many drinks as you want for two whole hours.

Brunch For 2

Ideal for a daytime date or a boozy catchup with a friend, Angélique's, Amelies, Maltby Street, Clemence and Cecelia's Wine House are hosting a decadent brunch for two every weekend. Share a cheese and charcuterie platter full of continental treats, as well as caviar, chocolate truffles and two glasses of Champagne for £53 each, or for £75 you can add on bottomless prosecco too.

BOUGIE DRAG EVENTS LTD

Daytime events don't get much better than the Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch at Salsa! Temple. Their fabulous hosts will be holding catwalk contests and lip syncing battles, with DJ sets and guest performances from stars of RuPaul's Drag Race UK along the way, while butlers in the buff serve you free-flowing drinks and tasty dishes.

DRAGBUS London

Looking to see more of the city in a unique way? Drag Bus will take you round all the biggest sights, on board a double decker bus that's packed full of entertainment. This two-hour tour is hosted by a fabulous drag queen, with multiple time slots available.

Expect non-stop music and dancing, as well as bold live entertainment and lots of interactive games. You'll be welcomed with a glass of prosecco, with more drinks available to pre-order too.

Flight Club

Everyone gets bored in the day trying to negotiate when it's acceptable to crack a drink out. There's none of that at Flight Club now they bring you their very own brunch sessions across the weekend, think of it as a pizza party fuelled by prosecco and some serious darts throwing.

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH AT TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD

Make the most of your Saturday afternoon by heading over to La Fiesta Bottomless Brunch from Tequila Mockingbird Charing Cross and Wimbledon. Not only will there be free-flowing drinks and tasty pizza, but also all kinds of entertainment. Think burlesque dancing, limbo and pinatas.

Breakfast at Larch & Access to Sky Garden

@ Larch on Various dates from Wednesday 27th May 2026

Kickstart your day with Breakfast at Larch & Access to Sky Garden, offering a mouthwatering spread featuring all your AM favourites like fresh focaccia, avo on toast, and caponata shakshuka for just £23.50. And that's not all – after you've filled up on those breakfast goodies, you get the VIP treatment with fast-track access to the stunning Sky Garden, where you can soak in epic 360 views of London.

If you're an early bird, go for the Sunrise at Sky Garden experience instead. It's sure to impress someone special.

What's The Motive

On the hunt for fun daytime events in London this summer? What's The Motive have a whole host of unmissable events that are sure to get you grooving. From day parties to boozy brunches, check out what unique concepts they have in store.

Whats on at Kibele

Make your way to Great Portland Street, where vibrant Turkish restaurant Kibele is hosting bottomless brunches every Saturday and Sunday, with prices starting from as little as £19.90 per person. You and your pals can tuck into cheese platters, marinated olives, egg dishes, bread and pastries designed to share, with 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco or cocktails for £10 or £15 extra.

ESCUCHA: ROAST & RAVE

@ Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel on Sunday 31st May 2026

Why wait 'til it's dark to party like you're in Ibiza? ESCUCHA brings big Balearic vibes to its monthly residency at the Karma Sanctum Hotel Soho. From the brilliant brains of Ibiza legends Jo Mills and Charlie Chester, the concept here is simple - a delicious roast lunch paired with feel-good music.

Expect a sensational Sunday roast soundtracked by some of the White Island's top residents and guest DJs. When the food arrives, it's nothing short of fantastic, with two courses cooked up by three-time Michelin-starred chef Garry Hollihead.

Bottomless Brunch

@ Kaze Lounge on Saturday 6th June 2026 and 9 other Saturdays

Looking to party long before the sun goes down? Get on over to Greenwich's hottest bottomless brunch at Kaze Lounge.

Expect an afternoon of pure vibes with DJs spinning the very best R&B, afrobeats and afro house for three fun-filled hours. Fuel for your dancing feet comes in the form of 90 minutes unlimited cocktails, prosecco, beers or mocktails, plus a choice of delicious pan-Asian dishes. Grab your tickets from just £39.

Lets Get Anchored

Let's Get Anchored boat parties are making sure you can get your fix of your favourite guilty pleasure genres and artists across their fun daytime events. Cast off from Blackfriars or Tower Millennium Pier, dancing to live tributes and DJs onboard while you cruise down the Thames.

Think themes like 90s, country, 'emo', and drum and bass, alongside artist events ranging from Harry Styles to ABBA and more.

AIM Escape

Keep it quirky with this daytime experience which offers players an unparalleled combination of immersion and technology to create a unique escape room. With four different themed games to choose from, you'll be amazed by the problem-solving and challenges you'll face. 

Little Nan's

Located in Deptford, Little Nan's is a grand shout for bottomless brunches and afternoon teas. Enjoy wolfing down scrumptious eats such as fish finger sarnies and disco fries, alongside endless booze. Plus, there will be 90s anthems playing in the background.

Carwash Daytime Disco: Sunset Sessions

@ Core Bar, London on Every Saturday

Join the glitter-fuelled fun at Carwash Daytime Disco: Sunset Sessions, a retro-themed party hosted by Carwash at Core Bar in the heart of the City, with tickets starting at just £10. From 5pm to 10pm, expect a vibrant mix of funk and soul classics, roller performers, glitter stations and themed giveaways in a dazzling disco setting.

With a dress code that celebrates sequins, flares and wigs, it's the perfect choice for birthdays, hen parties or simply dancing before dark. Open to guests aged 25 and over, with a special welcome for the over-30 crowd, this event promises sparkle, nostalgia and serious feel-good vibes.