Fun Things To Do In London

We know, our capital can be a bit overwhelming. The bright shiny lights, the huge buildings, the pressing crowds and rush hour crushes; it's hard to decide where to go among all the bustle. Well, you're in luck, because we're here with a guide to the most fun things to do in London, from weird events to wonderful activities.

Last updated on 6th December 2023




Hidden Jazz Club

Hidden Jazz Club is the ideal place for adults to have fun in London, as the sultry pop-up jazz club brings the sexy sounds of local live musicians to the stage. Plus, when the event has been frequented by famous artists and Grammy winners, you know it's got to be good.

Ballie Ballerson London

Ballie Ballerson is the place for ballpit antics, bottomless pizza brunches and plenty of flowing cocktails. If that wasn't enough, then also know the venue is always on-hand to offer up the very best themed events come different seasons or holidays.

Bounce

Bounce's venues in Farringdon and on Old Street are a real winner for those after fun things to do across the city. From bottomless brunches flaunting ping pong galore and drag-inspired antics to themed parties, these haunts are sure to add a little pizzazz to London plans.

Tonight Josephine

Looking for fun things to do in London? Whether you're in Clapham or Waterloo, there's plenty of fun to be had. Step inside one of these neon-let hubs, where you'll be able to let loose to entertainment-fuelled events, with themes from Beyonce to Harry Styles.

Flight Club

If you're short of activities and fancy something to keep you busy as you swill spirits, make your way over to Flight Club. This cool darts bar boasts a digital scoring system, games to be played and social brunches.

Soul Supper Immersive Dining Experience 2023 - LONDON EMBANKMENT

@ Proud Embankment on Sunday 21st January 2024 and 3 other Sundays

Get dressed up to the nines and spend your night getting down to music from the likes of Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Jackson 5, thanks to Soul Supper Immersive Dining Experience at Proud Embankment. Tickets include a glass of fizz on arrival, followed by two courses of gourmet cuisine.

SUPA DUPA FLY

Renowned about town for hosting some of the biggest hip hop and RnB nights out, Supa Dupa Fly's events are not to be missed. Whether you fancy brilliant bottomless brunches, late-night bashes or full-blown festivals in Greece, they've got what you need.

Glitter & Titter Cabaret

Glitter & Titter Cabaret offer up some of the most fun shows in London. From hilarious stand-up comedy to sensual burlesque, fabulous drag and other variety acts, this place has a little something of everything, alongside food and drinks from the hosting Albany bar.

Neverland London

When planning shenanigans, make a trip to Fulham's Beach Club in Neverland. Offering seasonal pop-ups, this summery one features everything from private huts and pergolas to bottomless brunches and Bondi-themed soirees.

Lucky Voice Karaoke - Venues in London

Lucky Voice has proven time and again that it is one of the most fun places around. Providing strong cocktails, a dressing up box and a soundproofed room, this place is letting you sing your heart out with all your mates.

Immersive Gamebox

From experiences based on hit Netflix series Squid Game to becoming a spy or blasting off on a spaceship, Immersive Gamebox is one of the most fun activities in London. Team up with your pals in a private room, don your visor and use your body's movements to complete these adventures.

Peckham Levels

Peckham Levels are coming in hot on the first Thursday of every month. Check out Trouble In The Night, which features bassist Tagara, drummer Jaega, producer and multi-instrumentalist Leif Maine and saxophonist Caspar Sutton Jones.

Proud

Proud Cabaret will never fail to amaze you with its incredible lineup of live entertainment, whether it's an outrageous, sexy twist on West Side Story or an award-winning Bollywood-inspired immersive experience. And did we mention the fabulous fine dining menu?

Bar Elba

On the hunt for rooftop happenings? Let Bar Elba be your first point of call. Taking up a stunning perch in Central London, this sun-soaked bar promises everything from weekend bottomless brunches right through to suppertime sessions.

Film And Fizz with Curzon

Luxurious hotel One Aldwych has teamed up with Curzon to bring you a bunch of Film and Fizz events. Snap up tickets to enjoy screenings of movies like Oppenheimer, There's Something About Mary and more while in their slick cinema room, complete with a three-course meal and glass of Champagne.

The Reggae Brunch

Get over to a secret London location, where the Reggae Brunch will be kicking off with a whole afternoon of delicious food, unlimited rum cocktails and the very best music. Think reggae, soca, calypso and bashment from some excellent DJs.

Party n Paint

If you love painting and booze, then this is the night for you. Party N Paint let's you bring out your creative side with an evening of making art while sipping on prosecco, vodka shots and cocktails. Plus, all the sounds of 90s bangers are going on around you.

Live Band Karaoke

Join this night of live band karaoke for the ultimate knees up and evening out. The night will be taking over venues in Peckham and Central London to offer some of the city's most high-energy events.

Sky Garden

Get to one of the city's most iconic rooftops to enjoy sublime views and live music. Tickets to Sky Garden's events take a place on our list of fun things to do in London for couples, including a drink on arrival and a truly unique night, complete with a DJ or band. Otherwise, there's sunrise tables for brekkie too.

Paint a Pic London

Fans of all thing artsy or those of you wanting to tap into your creative side, we've got the event for you. Taking place in a variety of locations across London, Paint a Pic is hosted by a talented professional who will help you to gain some skills and create your own masterpiece.

The Four Thieves

A hubbub of all things fun and games, The Four Thieves is the ultimate adult playground. Not only does it host a range of brilliant events, from karaoke nights to themed brunches, but it's also home to remote-controlled car tracks, ping pong tables and VR.

Blingo - Hip Hop Bingo

Live your best life with some hip hop bingo at Blingo. Join the potty-mouthed pensioner Grandma Flash, alongside her 87-year-old DJ and part-time lover, Harry Spelvin, for some non-stop games, dance offs or a few lip sync battles. Need we say more?

The Big Bakes

The Big London Bake is a food event that will challenge the city's amateur bakers in new and exciting ways. You'll take part in a number of testing challenges in pairs... Will you whisk past your opponents?

YO!

On the hunt for fun activities in London? YO!'s Sushi School is not to be missed. You'll be guided on how to make a scrumptious selection of Japanese bites, from sashimi through to crunchy Cali rolls. And to top it all off, you'll enjoy a drink and a few nibbles too.

StreetHunt Games

Fancy yourself a bit of an amateur detective? Put those skills to the test with StreetHunt's murder mystery-style game, which combines a scavenger hunt with cracking clues. You'll be racing around London, enjoying some of the city's best streets at the same time.

House Of Burlesque

Every Saturday, House of Burlesque will take over Madame Jojo's for a saucy evening of brilliant speakeasy-style cabaret. With top quality acts, a happy hour between 6pm and 7pm, alongside the option to dance the night away after the show, this event promises a great evening.

Skylight

For fun events in London, Skylight is the creme de la creme of things to do in the city. From rooftop cocktail masterclasses to drag bottomless brunches and all the rugby World Cup action, you'll surely be pleased at this epic summer spot.

DRINK & PLAY: The Hunt for The Smoking Caterpillar - Comedy escape room + immersive theatre experience

@ Ninth Life on Saturday 27th January 2024 and 2 other Saturdays

Fun things to do in London this weekend don't get any better than a trip down the rabbit hole. With a ticket to The Hunt For The Smoking Caterpillar, you'll do just that, taking on this immersive theatre experience and comedy escape room in an alternative Wonderland.

The Common Room: Wizarding Afternoon Tea

@ Cutter & Squidge on Various dates from Sunday 10th December 2023

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Seeking fun London events? Venture to Soho's Cutter and Squidge for The Common Room: Wizarding Afternoon Tea Experience. Get stuck into the world of magic as you take in the vintage wallpaper and eclectic furniture, before guzzling mystical drinks or eating classic treats.

The Exhibit

From guided life drawing classes and free weeknight comedy events to drag bashes or epic bottomless brunches, The Exhibit has got you covered. Venture to the Balham beauty and prepare for a fun afternoon or evening.

TANTRA SOUND CLUB

Looking for fun activities in the city? Then make your way to Tantra Sound Club on Warren Street for workshops and sound healing experiences. Their meditative events will relieve stress through a series of soundscapes, singing bowls and vibration therapy.

Bounce Battersea

A playful ping pong hub in the iconic Battersea Power Station, Bounce Battersea is equipped with 17 tables, the latest in tech and frolics like shuffleboard, Wonderball and beer pong starting at only £6pp. Perfect for family-friendly fun or a boogie with close friends, they've got a tasty menu and cocktail bar to keep you going all night.

Dabbers Bingo

Dabbers have a totally unique brand of hilarious bingo that they bring to venues across the city. Alongside their standard sessions, they'll be upping the game come the weekend by throwing bottomless brunch into the mix.

Breakin‘ Escape Rooms

Fun activities in London for groups don't get much better than Breakin' Escape Rooms. The cool destination has seven different scenarios to choose between, including pulling off heists, scheming against Davy Jones, and fighting the forces of darkness as witches or wizards.

The Winter Martini Garden

@ 4th Floor, Ham Yard Hotel on Various dates from Sunday 10th December 2023

Fun and wintery things to do are topped off by the return of this Martini Garden at Ham Yard Hotel. Expect the pop-up to give you two delish concoctions in collaboration with Sipsmith for buying a ticket - one will be the welcome paloma-inspired serve, and the other is chosen by an interactive quiz.

That's Drag Bingo!

Get ready for a night of dabbing and lip-syncing with That's Drag Bingo, a brilliant wallet-friendly event at The Red Lion in Barnet. Priced from just £2, the evening will have you letting loose as you enjoy performances from your hosts Orange Gina, Ariel Bold and Magik.

The London Cabaret Club

You can always rely on The London Cabaret Club if you're in need of something fun to do in London. Not only will you get to catch a plethora of top-notch performers taking the stage, but there are also themed events, including burlesque and dining experiences to boot.

Zebrano London Soho

Zebrano London Soho is a clandestine cocktail bar that's keeping us entertained with an epic roster of fabulous events. The Drag Brunchettes feature high-energy performances and bottomless bellinis, though you can also find comedy nights, pub quizzes and so much more here.

plonk

One of the city's best crazy golf experiences is bringing made courses and all kinds of fun. Plonk has taken over venues from London Fields to Forest Hill, fronting hilarious putting challenges and cocktail bars to boot.

Rouges 70's & 80's Disco and Funk

Rivoli Ballroom are serving up some of London's best events. Check out one of their Rouges disco and funk parties, where your group will be bopping to classics from the 70s and 80s within an impressive Grade II-listed venue.

Barrio Bars

Bored of regular trips to the boozer? Head to Barrio Bars across the city for their top-notch array of events, from bottomless bingo brunches to throwback karaoke. They also have a crackin' menu filled with fresh street food and cocktails galore.

Hyper Reality

If you're after fun things to do in London with teenagers or older, then immersive cyberpunk venue Hyper Reality is just the thing. Think zombie games or roller coaster simulation in the arena, followed by drinks at the lounge, which also features a range of retro consoles and board games.

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events London

Spend your Saturday eating, drinking and celebrating the queen of pop at this Lady Gaga-inspired bottomless brunch. Proud Embankment will be joined by the world's number one impersonator and a number of fierce drag queens, alongside 90 minutes of bottomless booze.

Merchant House

Home to innovative and award-winning cocktails, it's no wonder why Merchant House is a top spot for those who like a good ol' tipple. Let loose or have a little fun at its range of boozy masterclasses or head to The Brig, its bookable spot that happens to be London's smallest bar.

The 90's Brunch

Pay homage to one of the greatest eras at The 90s Brunch, which is hosting a wicked Halloween special on the 4th of November. Get ready for a mouthwatering two-course meal, one hour of bottomless booze and non-stop hits that'll get you up and dancing.

Hip Hop Brunch LDN

Leave all your inhibitions at the door and dive head first into all the fun on offer at the Hip Hop Brunch. Guests will first be treated to 3 courses of Southern food, before enjoying fun rounds of karaoke and all your favourite urban acts.