London Weekend Guide: January 10-11, 2026 Events & Activities

The London weekend of January 10-11, 2026, presents a vibrant array of activities, from immersive cultural experiences to unique entertainment and educational opportunities. A highlight for wanderlusters is the Adventure Travel Show at the Business Design Centre, featuring 125 organisations and high-profile speakers like Simon Reeve, perfect for planning high-adrenaline or off-the-beaten-track expeditions. For film and theatre enthusiasts, Bertha DocHouse screens “Becoming Victoria Wood,” delving into the comedian’s private life, while the Royal Albert Hall hosts Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO,” a family-friendly spectacle bringing the bug world to life with acrobatics.

This weekend also marks the last chance for several popular seasonal attractions. Visitors can enjoy the final performances of the legendary Palladium Panto’s “Sleeping Beauty,” starring Catherine Tate and Julian Clary, or take a last spin on the ice at “Skate at Somerset House.” Exhibitions abound, including the free “Holding Time” at Lauderdale House, celebrating nature’s quiet moments, and “Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World” at the National Portrait Gallery, closing on January 11. The British Museum offers “Mumbai + London,” a free display of ancient sculptures.

Saturday’s events include the closing performances of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Noël Coward Theatre, and the New Comedian Of The Year Final at Leicester Square Theatre. Music lovers can catch “I Puritani” broadcast live at Barbican Cinema or “28 Days Later” with a live orchestra at Eventim Apollo. Sunday brings the “Giant London Flea” to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for vintage and antique treasures, and the annual “No Trousers Tube Ride” for the daring. Educational walks cover “Roman London” and the historical “Botany Bay” convict story. Many events, like “Craft & Chill” at London Museum Docklands and “Wonderful Wildlife” at Sydenham Hill Wood, offer free, family-friendly engagement. The sheer diversity ensures there’s something for every interest, though prompt planning is advised for time-sensitive events.

(Source: https://londonist.com/london/weekend/things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend-10-11-january-2026)