Cool And Quirky Events In London 2026

From the Producers of Stranger Sings, Mulan Rouge and a whole host of critically acclaimed productions, The Unofficial Grease Parody is coming to The Vaults Theatre. Expect intoxicating songs, divine dance numbers and explosive desire.

Term is about to start at Olympus Academy and The Fates have decided to play rough. Grab your tickets to a night of writhing Gods and jiving nymphs for just £50.76.

If your idea of a great night out involves duck pin bowling, Oompah bands and steins bigger than your head, Springfest at The Bermondsey Bierkeller ticks every box.

This delightfully quirky April event transforms London Bridge into a Bavarian wonderland, complete with live brass music, communal tables and authentic Paulaners all night. There's also interactive darts, foosball and shuffleboard. 

Do something a little different with your day at Corner Corner. On an Indoor Vertical Farm Tour, you'll discover how food is grown right here in the city. 

Your expert guides will teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about plant life cycles, crop rotation, biodiversity, sustainable food systems and the journey from seed to harvest. You'll even get the chance to taste what's grown on site. Grab your tickets for just £11.

Looking for a pub crawl that's as laidback as it is legendary? The Big Electric Star Pubs: 18th Birthday Pub Crawl has just what you need.

After picking up your goodie bag packed with crawl essentials and limited edition surprises, you'll set off from The Star of Kings. As you make your way through nine brilliant boozers, you'll dance to DJs and bag super fun freebies.

Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) at the Hippodrome Casino this March. Certified dance music legend Rozalla is in town to share stories from her incredible career - from dominating the dance charts in the 90s to becoming one of the most recognisable voices of the genre.

Host Hayley Palmer will be your guide through this intimate “Audience With” style event, giving you the opportunity to put your questions to Rozalla before the evening's out. Snap up your tickets to a night of music, nostalgia and showbiz stories in the heart of Leicester Square for just £11.

Want to get hands on with an ancient craft? Get down to Molten 1090 for the Glassblowing Tumbler Workshop. 

Your creative journey begins in collaboration with the resident experts to choose your favourite designs, colours and ombre techniques. Next, it's over to you to manipulate, shape and breathe life into molten glass with traditional tools. Tickets to unleash your inner artisan are just £165.

Shared Spirit is a whisky festival with a difference. In the historic St Mary's Primrose Hill, it brings together some of the world's top makers and most innovative distilleries.

Expect DJs playing, cocktails being shaken, street food cooking and up to 100 tasty tipples ready for you to try. Your £46.50 ticket gets you a welcome drink and free tasting glass.

A unique way to explore the city on foot, the official Race Across The World Experience is inspired by the BBC's hit TV show. This outdoor activity requires navigation, puzzle-solving skills and teamwork - suitable for groups of two to eight people.

You'll be given a limited amount of money and will have the opportunity to work for more, important for maintaining your budget. Public transport is banned, and you'll have to reach three checkpoints before finishing the race and hopefully winning a spot on the live leaderboard.