From rooftop brunches and live DJ nights to theatre, comedy, exhibitions and creative workshops, Waterloo is packed with things to do this January. Whether you’re looking for a midweek pick-me-up, a cultural night out or a fun way to spend your weekend, there’s something for everyone happening across the area.
Take a look at what’s coming up and start planning!
Gimme Gimme Gimme – Abba Inspired Brunch | Multiple dates
A rooftop brunch with all the fun and energy of an ABBA theme.
Location: Circe’s Rooftop
Time: 12:30pm
THAT Irish Brunch | Multiple dates
Trad vibes, singalongs and good energy at Molly Mcs, every Saturday.
Location: Molly Mcs
Time: 1:00pm
Museum of Austerity | Multiple dates
Experience powerful mixed-reality exploration of Austerity Britain.
Location: Young Vic
Time: 2:30pm-8:15pm
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo | Multiple dates
A thought-provoking stage production about life, death and identity.
Location: Young Vic
Time: 7:30pm
DJ Nights | Multiple dates
Live DJ sets at Vaulty Towers. Expect dancefloor energy that builds as the night unfolds, and current and classic hits that never get old!
Location: Vaulty Towers
Time: 8pm
A Very Vaultsy Pub Quiz | Multiple dates
Looking for things to do on a Monday? Then join us our Very Vaultsy Pub Quiz, hosted by the stupendous Amy Beesting
Location: The Vaults
Time: 7:30pm
Sketch + Speed Date | Multiple dates
a night where quick sketches meet quick connections! Whether you’re after a muse, a situationship, or just a fabulous night out, this is speed dating with an arty twist.
Location: Vaulty Towers
Time: 7:30pm
Beginner’s Throwing Thursday | 15 & 23 January
A one-off workshop to learn the very basics of throwing. You’ll have a go at the potter’s wheel and make some simple thrown forms. The workshop is 2.5 hours long.
Location: Mug Gang
Time: 6:30pm
Exhibition: A Life in Tapestry | 20 January
Visit this creative showcase at Morley College.
Location: Morley College
Time: 10am
Waterloo Local History Society: Annual Local History Pub Quiz | 20 January
A Local History Society focused on the area of Waterloo and North Lambeth. We research, record and inform interested individuals about the past and how it can inform the present and the future.
Location: The Three Stags
Time: 7:15pm
John | Multiple dates
Creative event at The Glitch.
Location: The Glitch
Time: 8:30pm
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | 23 January
Classical music with bubbles at 1901 Arts Club.
Location: 1901 Arts Club
Time: 6:30pm
ARCADIA – A Play by Tom Stoppard | Multiple dates
Experience a classic at The Old Vic.
Location: The Old Vic
Time: 7pm
Robert Preston: Make Of This What You Will (WIP) | 24 January
Robert Preston has developed the ability to pretend to be other people through accents, clothing and general command of his environment. The audience will reap the rewards of this and ultimately will enjoy the experience.
Location: The Glitch
Time: 8:30pm
IWM Presents: The Zone of Interest | 25 January
Screening ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film will be followed by a discussion between IWM’s Head of Public History, James Bulgin, who was content lead for IWM London’s Holocaust Galleries, and Professor Barry Langford, who has researched and written on the depiction of the Holocaust in television and on film.
Location: Imperial War Museum
Time: 1:30pm
Penny Lecture: Tapestry at Work with William Jefferies | 27 January
Join Morley Gallery for a special illustrated talk by artist and master weaver William Jefferies, exploring the fascinating history and function of tapestry in architecture and interiors.
Location: Morley College
Time: 5pm
Webinar: Local Action, Lasting Impact – Delivering a community-led circular | 28 January
Online webinar on community impact.
Location: Online
Time: 11:30am
HIDDEN JAZZ CLUB | 30 January
Jazz night at The Vaults Theatre. The Hidden Jazz Club is back to The Vaults, where their soulful, free-flowing shows feel right at home. Expect close-up performances, unforgettable musical moments, and a uniquely atmospheric night of live jazz. Whether you’re a dedicated jazz fan or simply curious to explore something new, Hidden Jazz Club at The Vaults is an unmissable night out.
Location: The Vaults Theatre
Time: 8pm
Cowgirl Country Brunch | 31 January
Country-themed brunch at Tonight Josephine.Saddle up babes it’s about to get wild with Josephine’s Cowgirl Country Brunch! Grab your cowgirl boots and buckle up for the hottest rootin’ tootin’ hoedown this side of Mississippi!
Location: Tonight Josephine
Time: 4pm
