Best Events In January 2023
January can test the resolve of even the happiest, most optimistic of souls. New Year's resolutions have been abandoned within days and trousers that were once so comfortable now seem incredibly tight after the Christmas festival of eating. It needn't be all doom and gloom, though! There's a whole catalogue of events going on in this here city to raise your spirits; check out our guide to the best things to do this January in London, from winter walks to brand new immersive experiences.
Last updated on 22nd April 2022
@ The Vaults on Various dates from Thursday 19th May 2022
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.
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.
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.
@ The Piano Works Farringdon on Various dates from Thursday 19th May 2022
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.
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Saturday 21st May 2022
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.
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.
@ 56 Davies Street on Various dates from Thursday 19th May 2022
@ Secret London Location on Saturday 21st May 2022 and 30 other Saturdays
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.
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.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Thursday 19th May 2022
@ Balls Brothers- Austin Friars on Saturday 21st May 2022 and 36 other Saturdays
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.
@ Sumosan Twiga on Every Saturday
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.
@ Brewery & Visitor Center on Various dates from Friday 20th May 2022
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.
@ Comedy Cabin on Saturday 21st May 2022 and 10 other Saturdays
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.