London events in January
Our guide to the best events, festivals, workshops, exhibitions and things to do throughout January 2020 in London
January 2020 in London is going to be a belter. Though the festive season is coming to a close and the days are still as dark and chilly as ever, there's tons of fun stuff happening in London throughout the New Year to enjoy. Whether you want to keep warm by a pub fire, dine out at the best new restaurants, take in the best theatre openings this month, start a new hobby or embrace a healthier lifestyle (bye, mince pies) or welcome in the ‘Year of the Rat’ at London's Chinese New Year celebration, which take place in January, we've got you covered for London in January. January is also the month of the New Year's Day Parade through central London, the London Short Film Festival, the London Art Fair, Winter Lights at Canary Wharf and Burns Night. So what are you waiting for?
Hey, and while you’ve got your diary out, remember that it's never too early to start planning for February either.
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Our January 2020 highlights
Burns Night in London
Raise a wee dram to Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns! From foot-stomping ceilidhs to haggis-fuelled feasts, London's got Burns Night celebrations covered. Take a look at our pick of the best Burns bashes.
Flea at Flat Iron Square
A weekly vintage and makers market with heaps of antiques, clothing, homeware, books, bikes and cameras to search through.
Nam June Paik: The Future is Now
Nam June Paik predicts how technology influences our lives. This Tate show brings together works made across five-decades by the artist credited with inventing video art.
Mary Quant
Go big and go bold at this Mary Quant V&A exhibition. See what fast fashion was like back in the day.
Vault Festival
See live performance, theatre and dozens of comedy shows - from the like of Dane Baptiste, Lazy Susan, Jessica Fostekew, and Desiree Burch - under the arches of Waterloo.
The Chocolate Cocktail Club
Expect a serious sugar rush at this bar serving chocolatey twists on classic cocktails. Sink a chocotini, before glugging on a glass of chocolate wine.
The Big January Giveaway
Head to Carnaby Street to freebies throughout the month. This week, there are High Brow kits from Benefit up for grabs on Thursday and free chicken burgers at Whyte & Brown. Follow @CarnabyLondon for more info.
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