Visitors to London will be spoilt for choice in 2026, with the upcoming calendar packed with a plethora of unmissable events across different genres.
Without further ado, read on as we highlight five must-visit events taking place in the United Kingdom’s capital city over the next 12 months.
EAG Expo – ExCel London – January 13-15
The EAG Expo in early January is an expansive showcase of the latest innovations in the gaming, entertainment and attractions sectors.
The London Casino & Gaming Show and Social Immersive Entertainment Expo are staged under one roof during a hugely informative three-day event.
The operators of the highest payout online casino platforms have the opportunity to showcase their latest creations to a captive audience.
Technology specialists and development companies can also network with other industry professionals, forging invaluable links they can leverage in the future.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown – OVO Arena Wembley – January 16
WWE Friday Night SmackDown in London is a highly anticipated wrestling extravaganza, featuring a stacked line-up of some of the best superstars in the business.
The event, which marks the return of WWE TV to the Ovo Arena Wembley for the first time in ten years, is guaranteed to generate plenty of highlight reel moments.
Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn and Jade Cargill are amongst the standout names scheduled to strut their stuff in front of thousands of wrestling fans.
The London event is part of the WWE’s latest tour of Europe, which also has stops in Berlin, Dusseldorf and Belfast across the SmackDown and Raw brands.
Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover – Southbank Centre – February 5
Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover will celebrate 500 years of classical music favourites, including a few familiar movie soundtracks.
The event kicks off at the Royal Festival Hall, where the London Philharmonic Orchestra will take you on a journey from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony to music from the Lord of the Rings films.
Visitors can then check out other performances across different stages, with each orchestra playing a 20-minute set on repeat throughout the evening.
The Royal Festival Hall hosts the grand finale – a barnstorming performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra, which includes music from Star Wars and The Planets
NFL International Games – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium & Wembley Stadium – October (dates TBC)
Some of the best teams in American Football will battle for crucial regular-season victories at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium in October.
The fixtures have become a staple part of the annual sporting calendar in the UK, and tickets are a highly sought-after commodity when they go on sale.
The NFL’s International Games are the headline act of an ambitious initiative which has inspired more than 100,000 youngsters in the UK to play the sport.
Jacksonville Jaguars will be one of the teams heading to London in 2026. The other teams will be confirmed when the NFL fixtures are announced in May.
PDC World Darts Championship – Alexandra Palace – December (dates TBC)
The PDC World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace in Haringey is an integral part of the festive sporting calendar in the UK.
The tournament was extended to 128 players for the latest edition in a bid to better reflect the growing global popularity of darts.
Teenager Luke Littler has been the man to beat in the sport since he burst onto the scene, and he will be amongst the favourites to win the title.
Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Josh Rock and Gerwen Price are other players who have a genuine chance of lifting the prestigious trophy.
