London is about to get a new reason to gather, compete, and celebrate. Launching in Spring 2026, Gameshow LIVE! arrives in Central London as the world’s first fully live, interactive game show experience and it’s designed for a new era of competitive socialising.

This Burns Night, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bringing a taste of Scotland to London with a series of celebrations across the capital. Taking place throughout Burns Night weekend and the week leading up to Sunday 25 January 2026, events will unfold at The Connaught, Hawksmoor St Pancras, and The Sun Tavern, each offering its own take on whisky, food and festivity.

On Sunday 25th January 2026, East London cocktail bar The Sun Tavern will raise a glass to Scotland with a one day only Burns Night collaboration alongside ABERFELDY. The special event invites Londoners to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns through an exclusive cocktail menu, complimentary haggis canapés and an evening of whisky led revelry.

Greenwich Peninsula will welcome the Lunar New Year in style on Saturday 21 February 2026, hosting celebrations for the Year of the Horse. Taking place from 12pm to 5pm.

Taking place on Thursday 22 January 2026 at the Southbank Centre, Cunard and Letters Live present a special one night collaboration celebrating the enduring art of letter writing, inspired by life at sea.

For London theatregoers craving something out of the ordinary, Riverside Studios’ immersive take on  The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy  offers an evening of playful escapism. From the moment you step inside, the venue reshapes itself around you, bars become alien outposts, corridors morph into interstellar passageways, and the boundary between audience and performance gently disappears. It’s a production that doesn’t simply ask you to watch; it invites you to jump on board and journey...

London transforms at this time of year, bursting with twinkling light displays and magical activities for children and families to enjoy. From enchanting Christmas markets to festive museum adventures, theatre shows, Santa’s grottos, and so much more. We’ve put together a list of our favourite festive spots and experiences across London, perfect for keeping the kids entertained and creating unforgettable memories with the whole family.

Lee Kum Kee is inviting guests to step inside The House of Noodles to celebrate the launch of Lee Kum Kee’s brand-new noodle range on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December. Taking place at Outernet, one of the UK’s most vibrant and visited cultural destinations, this immersive pop-up blends taste, sound, play and visual spectacle to showcase noodles like you’ve never seen them before. And of course, guests can enjoy freshly cooked bowls of noodles perfectly paired with Lee Kum Kee’s signature sauce

Kitchen at Holmes is bringing the soul of the Alps straight to Marylebone as its Baker Street terrace is transformed into a warm alpine escape. This cosy hideaway invites you to step off the busy street and into a mountain inspired world of comforting dishes, Jameson Black Barrel whiskey cocktails and, tucked away above the restaurant, a newly refurbished rooftop cinema playing festive favourites under the night sky.

The Christmas Pop-Up Crisis shop returns to Savile Row, for one week from Monday 8th December to Saturday 13th December. This year’s edition brings an exciting mix of celebrity donations and luxury fashion, with items from Emma Corrin, Naomie Harris, Louis Partridge, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, David Gandy and Jarvis Cocker, all available to buy in support of Crisis, the national homelessness charity.

This winter, The Alpine Lodge at Vicinity returns to the riverside with its most atmospheric season yet, bringing ski-chalet charm and après-ski spirit to one of London’s most iconic locations. Set beneath the soaring arches of Tower Bridge, the terrace at Vicinity has once again been transformed into a cosy alpine hideaway, offering Londoners a festive escape without leaving the city.

The festive season has arrived, swirling in with all its sparkle, warmth, and excitement. It’s the time for Christmas parties, magical winter experiences, and indulging in seasonal delights,  from buttery mince pies to cups of aromatic, spiced mulled wine. To help you embrace every magical moment, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite festive spots across London to visit.

London's favourite winter tradition is back. Ice Rink Canary Wharf returns to Canada Square Park for 17 weeks of skating, open now and running until Sunday 22 February 2026. Skate across 875 square metres of pristine ice beneath the twinkling lights of Canary Wharf's iconic skyline.

Leicester Square has its first-ever ice rink, and it’s ready for you this festive season! Underbelly has brought the magic to the heart of London’s West End with sparkling lights, music, and plenty of winter vibes.

Running until the 4th January, Winter at Greenwich Peninsula has arrived at Peninsula Square, offering a festive winter experience with fun for the whole family. Sparkling with festive charm and family friendly fun, the pop up is filled with food and drink from seasonal stalls, set to the backdrop of twinkling lights. A Winter Carousel with beautifully hand-painted horses adds an extra hit of Christmassy fun, as well as a Teddy Bear Telephone Game, with the chance to win a cuddly prize.