Happy New Year, London! 2025 was a cracking year for our ol’ town. It gave us the Paddington musical, a new instalment of Bridget Jones and the inaugural SXSW London.
But now it’s the start of a brave new year. Struggling to feel enthusiastic about 2026 amid the freezing temperatures and joyless health kicks that January usually entails? We get it, but we’re here to convince you that there’s absolutely loads of fun stuff to look forward to in the coming twelve months.
From blockbuster exhibitions and some thoroughly exciting new museums to major festival appearances, venue makeovers and big West End debuts, 2026 is already looking very promising indeed for our beloved London town.
So forget the crash diets and Dry January; if there’s any resolution worth making at the start of another year, it’s a commitment to get out there and make the most of our fabulous city, starting with our list of the 26 best things to do in the capital in 2026.
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