5 amazing things to do in London this weekend
New openings, amazing art, live theatre and a sprinkling of David Bowie: here are 5 of the best things to do in London this weekend
January is finally drawing to a close this weekend, earmarking the moment that thousands of Londoners will head to the pub to celebrate the end of Dry January. If that’s you, you’re in luck, as the top 50 gastro pubs have just been unveiled.
Elsewhere there is a fabulous vintage fair, an afternoon tea celebrating one of the British all-time greats and some incredible live theatre. Strap in: here are the best things to do this weekend.
5 amazing things to do in London this weekend
American Psycho returns to the Almeida
More than a decade after it was first staged here, the riotous American Psycho musical returns to the Almeida stage, serving up heaps of satire and more than a little murder with a generous garnish of neon lighting and some wickedly funny songs. The first must-see play of 2026?
Shop vintage at this fabulous fair
The Chelsea Town Hall plays host to the Frock Me! Vintage fair this Sunday, where dozens of exhibitors will tout clothing, accessories, jewellery and homeware. There will be coffee, tea and cakes, with somewhere to sit and relax and watch the chaos, if rummaging through pieces by some of the great designers gets tiring. Items range from the late 1800s to the present day. 11am – 5.30pm, Sunday
Try a David Bowie afternoon tea
The Starman retired his legendary alter ego Ziggy Stardust with a farewell concert at the Café Royal, and ten years following his death, the hotel is paying homage with a themed afternoon tea. Sandwiches celebrate his career, such as The Berlin Years, with beef pastrami, gherkin and sweet mustard, and patisserie like the Midnight Orange cake with a chocolate éclair and chocolate orange caramel are designed to reflect outfits he wore. Dress fashionably. All weekend.
Go to a comedy night
The Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green is hosting Laugh Factory, a comedy night celebrating talent represented by Black Comedy UK, “responsible for introducing and launching the careers of many well known household names” like Richard Blackwood, Mo the Comedian and Judy Love. From 7.30pm.
And into next week: see free art at nighttime
Art After Dark runs from 3 – 10 February and features free arts and culture events across the capital. They range from a DJ set at The National Gallery to large-scale public artworks like Rise and Shine, a tower of disco lightboxes in Piccadilly Circus. Go to artoflondon.co.uk
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