Hot Events List 2017

One of the best summer events in London is coming in the form of the Spirit of Tiki Festival. Expect the finest mixologists to whack you up something special using only the finest rum while you soak up the tiki culture. Statues, hula dancing, street food and tiki tunes make this one spectacular night out.

From the same folks as Hot Gin Roof, Juniper Manor is throwing you into a delicious gin world. Head to their secret location for a decadent evening of white and black dress, gin cocktails and nibbles as well as a few surprises along the way.

Want to listen to some of the best music in London 100ft in the air? Head to the Roof Gardens as they host Reverb in their beautiful gardens, blending great live music, laugh out loud comedy, beautiful cocktails, outdoor games and mouth-watering BBQ food to create one of the best events of the summer.

Project Mayhem is asking you to come with them on a ride of epic proportions. This immersive theatrical performance will take you to Central London’s notorious party neighbourhoods, where you’ll be given a location, a password and a set of instructions. Are you ready to take the ride of the summer?

Gin is having a bit moment and where better to drink it than at the cute and quirky Social Pantry Cafe, especially as they're putting on a four-course gin dinner. The cafe will be teaming up with Hayman's Gin to create a seasonal menu that includes matching gin cocktails.

The Big London Bake is a food event in London that will challenge the city's amateur bakers in new and exciting ways. Inspired by one of the most popular shows in Britain, guests will be set a number of challenges by the event's talented professionals in order to find out who is London's true star baker. Immortality is only a scone's throw away; don't crumble under the pressure.

Legendary in the pop-up cinema game, Nomad Cinema brings classic movies and new releases to Londn's most idyllic outdoor settings. This June, the company is hosting a number of great film screenings across the capital. Sit back in a deck chair, grab an ice cold drink and experience the silver screen like never before. 

This isn’t an escape room like you’ve experienced before. Enter the mysterious lair of Poppa Plock, where you’ll be guided by his outrageous ventriloquist dummy and demented dolls. Solve the mysteries and you might just not be trapped in the wind-up world forever.

There’s a reason Shoreditch has the reputation it does, and it’s because of pop-ups like the Last Days of Shoreditch. Combining excellent food stalls, great music and lots of art, good (and delicious) times await within this quirky pop-up.

Head to a secret London location to experience a drinking event like no other. Pitch Black plunges you into complete darkness as you slurp your way through cocktails and wines, helping you discover the complexities of the flavours.

Get yourself down to Overdough for all the pizza loving fun you could want. Following two massive parties, they are launching their third one packed with unlimited pizza, bottomless cocktails, lights, music, acts and even hip-hop karaoke.

Ale Tales is the only festival in the UK dedicated to Belgian Beer, so if you love ales, you’ll love this event. Discover the country’s unique beer tastings by drinking your way through 20 authentic Belgian craft breweries. If you need to line your stomach, there’s loads of Belgian specialty food available, from Belgian fries to meatballs and cheese croquettes.

From Mozart through to Beethoven, the proms on The Roof Gardens are bringing the best of classical music to Kensington. Join the West London venue and the Royal College of Music for August evenings of live music set throughout gorgeous landscaped gardens.

Add a big slap of glitter, glamour and fabulousness to your brunch as secret club Dr Kluger's Olde Town Tavern hosts Strictly Come Drag Queen. The hot London event sees drag queens go head to head with lip syncing, routines and a spin off interactive game. Add in bottomless booze and brunch goodies from The Breakfast Club and you've got  a serious contender for the best event in London.

Dress up as a Victorian and navigate the streets of Old Fashioned London at this brilliant immersive supper club. London Dungeons are tempting you with the seven sins, along with cocktails, love potions, hearty dishes and plenty of fun surprises.

When it comes to brunch in London, there is no shortage of choice but one topping our hot events list 2017 is 'Overpoured' Sunday Cruise. Head over to Hackney-favourite CRATE Brewery to jump aboard Alfred LeRoy as it drifts along the River Lee all while playing some seriously chilled tunes and serving cocktails and a scrummy brunch.

The Candlelight Club is one of London's most popular events and it's not hard to see why. Held across secret locations, the evening is a 1920s affair with live swing bands, a swanky dinner and inventive cocktails; put on your fanciest trilby or flapper dress and get ready to party like it's the Prohibition.

Two greats are joining forces to create one of London's best upcoming events; a silent disco and a boat cruise. Pootle down the Thames taking in the city's most beautiful sights, from Big Ben to Tower Bridge, all while partying to a brilliant soundtrack.

From Dalston down to Catford, Little Nan's has been brightening up our London weekends with its quirky retro theme and stellar cocktail list. With six venues to choose from, the bar isn't all mad interiors and cracking tunes, they also host eccentric events - try the afternoon tea for award-winning cakes and teacup tipples.

After a massively successful Christmas run, the London Shuffle Club is back, offering even more rounds of the fun game that has taken the capital by storm. Get a group of people together and play the newest fad of 2017, all while sipping on delicious cocktails, eating pizza and listening to the best disco tunes.

Hold onto your hats, chaps as The Chap Olympiad returns to what's on listings for summer 2017. A summer party like no other, The Chap Olympiad is a culmination of all things Great British: step into your Sunday finery and play bouts of croquet while working your way through an utterly delicious picnic hamper - toodle pip and all that. 

Turn up the heat on your summer in London as Neverland comes to the city with beachside vibes and lots of fun. Promising to be one of summer's best, the pop-up will include a white sand beach, beach huts, BYOB, street food and giant day beds to lounge on.

It's the zombie apocalypse and you've got one hour to make it out alive. Trapped in a Room with a Zombie is the high-intensity and fast-paced escape room game which involves escaping from a live chained zombie, the only problem is his chain is getting longer and longer...

For a truly unforgettable night out in London this summer, join Jay Gatsby for a secret party that's certain to leave a lasting impact on you. The night is certain to draw in London's most famous faces, and so it's only appropriate that guests all dress in their finest 1920s attire. Sip on a delicate cocktail, dance a jive with Daisy and watch the amazing live jazz band show off their talents on stage.

Disco Yoga is one of the more unusual upcoming events in London as it literally does what it says on the tin. Taking the fitness aspects of yoga and adding some huge disco tunes, the fun workout class is an uplifting way to workout in Shoreditch.

Get swept away in a tale of forbidden love as The Vaults brings to life The Beauty and the Beast. Join the historic venue this winter as they feast you on three delicious courses, unlimited booze and heap on the entertainment and fun.

Swap a sweaty club for summer's hottest event as Brixton Beach returns with an even bigger line-up than last year. The amazing pop-up is transforming South London into a sand-filled haven; gorge on London's hottest street-food names, slurp delicious cocktails and dance the night away to a serious line-up of DJs.

Directed by Sam Mendes and written by Jez Butterworth, The Ferryman is one of the best events in London for 2017. Having sold out in just 24 hours when it was originally staged, the play returns to The Royal Court Theatre this summer to tell the story of a Northern Irish family whose lives are about to change forever.

The Prohibition is returning to Bourne and Hollingsworth this September and promises another night of rip-roaring, heady 1920s fun. From Charleston dances through to live bands and gambling tables, the party is one hot ticket for 2017.

Gin-House Burlesque is putting old-school glamour back into cabaret and burlesque as their performers channel the spirit of Parisian performers and American greats. Taking place in a secret Shoreditch members club, this is a top choice for things to do in London.

Laughing in the face of convention and really challenging norms this year, Pop Up Opera is an experimental project that looks to flip opera on its head. The group will be hosting two different plays through out the year - Il Matrimonio Segreto from the late 18th century and the well-known story of Hansel & Gretel - with each performance taking place in the most unusual setting the team can find. Trust us, this event has to make it onto your hot list for 2017.

The famous Tempest Rose and her House of Burlesque are embarking on a new venture this summer, combining their passion for all-things cabaret with modern technology. This innovative event will look to highlight how old routines and new trends can actually work well together. Featuring performances by some of London's most iconic performers, this innovative night will take place throughout the summer at the Underbelly Festival on London's Southbank.

Make dull London weekends a thing of the past as Showtime Cabaret puts on one hell of a show at Cafe de Paris. Head to the grand venue to watch aerial artists, showgirls and burlesque stars throw a sexy show before you party until 3am.

Known for turning classic novels and famous books into thrilling supper clubs, the team at the Literary Club return to London, hosting a Wind In The Willows themed feast this August. The team have worked tirelessly to create a British menu that both showcases great seasonal ingredients and makes references to the characters and settings found in the book. Relax, enjoy some wonderful food and relive some of your favourite childhood tales.

With cabaret, burlesque, an awesome line-up of DJs, and pool parties, Wonderland is celebrating 10 years of fun with a special summer event. Join the collective as they take over a secret location for a weekend of shenanigans.

Sushisamba and Duck & Waffle are joining forces this July, hosting arguably London's biggest brunch session. This quirky brunch takes place in the middle of the city - at the top of one of London's tallest buildings - and will offer guests two irresistible brunch menus. If that wasn't enough, things kick up a notch after the food has been cleared, when the DJs take over. 

Drop the salt and lime, Tequila and Mezcal Fest is helping you celebrate the spirit properly this October. With a mariachi band, an art exhibition and a traditional Aztec ceremony, the event will be a huge celebration which also includes street food and plenty of spirits.

Craft Beer has stepped into the spotlight for 2017 and Bermondsey Microbrewery Craft Beer Tasting Experience is topping our list of hot events for 2017. The event takes you to not one but four breweries, shows you behind the scenes and most importantly doles out the tasters - all in the name of learning of course.