Fun Things To Do In Soho

Nestled in the West End, it's a hubbub of theatrical wonderlands, incredible bars and excellent food. You'll certainly find no shortage of activities, the only problem? Filtering through all of them to find the crème de la crème. We've done the legwork for you and rounded up the best things to do in Soho here, ranging from quirky arcade haunts to snazzy cabaret caverns.

Last edited by Izzah Kazi

Last updated on 5th September 2024




BENOIT VIELLEFON LIVE (Orchestra / Hot Club / Trio)

Benoit Viellefon are playing at two of London's most celebrated jazz clubs, Ronnie Scott's and Toulouse Lautrec. You'll enjoy the swinging sounds reminiscent of 1920s Parisian cafes and nightclubs, featuring trumpet, clarinet, guitar, double bass and violin. Whether you're a jazz fiend or looking for fun date night ideas, this is a great shout.

Soho Comedy Factory

@ The Blue Posts on Various dates from Wednesday 11th September 2024

Taking place across venues The Blue Posts and Louche, Soho Comedy Factory is one of the funniest, and most affordable, comedy nights around. Previous acts have appeared on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Mock the Week and more, so you're guaranteed to see some hilarious performers here. Tickets start from just £5 per person, promising two hours of side-splitting routines.

Pop Royal-Tea Bottomless Drag Tea Party

@ Simmons Soho on Saturday 28th September 2024

Pop Royal-Tea Bottomless Drag Tea Party at Simmons Soho is an epic daytime event priced at just £35 a pop. Here, you'll get to revel in 90 minutes of non-stop cocktail teapots and prosecco, spiced up with a side of raucous drag performances to a playlist dedicated to the iconic queens of pop, from Charli XCX to Dua Lipa.

Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour- Silent Disco Walking Tour #SilentTours

@ Marquis Of Granby on Every Saturday

This Drag Queen Disco Diva Walking Tour takes you through the iconic streets of Soho and China Town. Not only will you get to discover famous sites (such as where Cher once had a dodgy kebab that did her dirty), but also the chance to strut and dance your heart out.

Firmdale Hotels

Taking place at Haymarket Hotel and Ham Yard respectively, Firmdale Hotels' floating HIIT classes and rooftop yoga are a great way to enjoy your time in Soho. Better yet? Both these things to do come with brunch to refuel afterwards. 

Archer Street Bars

Make your way over to Archer Street Soho for a bunch of brilliant bottomless brunches. Whether you want an evening filled with musical theatre or have a love for all things Disney, you'll also get to enjoy pizza, fizz and beer.

Mr Fogg's Victorian Gin Tasting & Masterclass

@ Mr Fogg's Hat Tavern & Gin Club on Saturday 14th September 2024 and 9 other Saturdays

In the heart of Soho, there is an eclectic haunt decked out with living room lamps and 19th-century trinkets, and it just so happens to be hosting a fabulous tasting experience. From £75 per person, Mr Fogg's Victorian Gin Sip promises an immersive tasting experience like no other, with a complimentary G&T, two bespoke tipples, a cocktail masterclass and of course, delicious sandwiches, plus so much more. 

Lucky Voice Soho

Pocketful of Sunshine

Warm up those pipes of yours, as it's time to crack on with a bottomless karaoke brunch. Lucky Voice Soho is the ideal spot to let your hair down, toting private rooms so you can sing along with your mates to more than 12,000 different tunes. To fuel you through? Tasty pizzas and unlimited bubbles or cocktails. But if you fancy a more laidback affair, you can hire their exclusive spaces any day of the week.

Escape Hunt London

Found on Oxford Street, Escape Hunt London has you cracking clues and solving puzzles in an immersive space, all while against the clock. Choose between Doctor Who, Aladdin, Atlantis, Alice In Wonderland and more themes besides for your fun session.

The Phoenix Arts Club

Having won Entertainment Club of the Year in the Club Awards, you can be sure that The Phoenix Arts Club promises a great night out. This Soho venue is known for live music, and it hosts a regular lineup of events like musical theatre open mic nights, karaoke sessions, showtune performances and even drag bingo brunches - with some tickets starting from as little as £5 per person.

Fashion & Cinema: The World of Tim Burton with Maria McLintock

@ The Soho Hotel on Sun, 27th Oct 2024 @ 16:30 - 19:30

Get set to explore Fashion & Cinema: The World of Tim Burton with curator Maria McLintock at The Soho Hotel this October. Dive into Tim Burton's iconic collaborations with costume designer Colleen Atwood, followed by a screening of Edward Scissorhands. After the event, head to The Soho Hotel's Refuel for a delicious dinner or drinks. Tickets are £70, including a three-course meal and a drink.

Bongo's Bingo Soho

@ HERE on Saturday 14th September 2024 and 4 other dates

Bongo's Bingo Soho is making sure you can get your fix of mad bingo sessions that take it up a gear from just the game itself. These are whole shows with rave intervals, dance-offs and audience participation via challenges - meaning there are loads of opportunities to grab prizes.

Tickets start at only £16, and of course each event gives you the chance to win prizes that make the price even more of a bargain. Think karaoke machines, giant stuffed toys, Henry Hoovers and more.

The Book of Mormon

@ Prince of Wales Theatre on Various dates from Wednesday 11th September 2024

The Book of Mormon delights, shocks and makes audiences of the Prince of Wales Theatre giggle regularly through the week with its tale of two young Mormon missionaries, Elder Price and Elder Cunningham, as they attempt to spread the word of the Latter Day Saints in a small Ugandan town. Written by the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, alongside Robert Lopez (who composed Disney's Frozen), it's an absolute smash with tickets starting from £25.

Hadestown

@ Lyric Theatre on Various dates from Wednesday 11th September 2024

Taking place at The Lyric Theatre, Hadestown takes you on a journey into the underworld and tells the story of two intertwining love stories, that of Orpheus and Eurydice and King Hades and his wife Persephone. Snap up tickets to the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin now and see why it's the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

@ Piccadilly Theatre on Various dates from Wednesday 11th September 2024

Head on over to The Piccadilly Theatre to catch the stage adaption of Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film coming to life. Tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical start from £25 per person and with a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine; and choreography by Emmy Award® nominee Sonya Tayeh, it's bound to be a glitzy, fantastical time.