Five London Events to Kick Off 2026 Properly

It may be a few days away but we’re already looking ahead beyond the New year into events happening around London in early 2026. Here’s five you should attend

Friday 9 January

FREE RAVE

Brixton Jamm

10pm–4am

A free rave with Jungle and DnB legends? Turn up nice and early for this one as it’s going to hit full capacity!

Room 1 brings jungle pressure and heritage.

Potential Badboy b2b Jamie Rodigan

DJ Remarc

DJ SS

Nicky Blackmarket

Devious D

DJ Skyz

With mic duties and vocals from:

Ragga Twins

Tempto

JNR Dangerous

MC Blacka

Bossa

CD

Room 2 leans into newer energy and connections.

Simms & Friends

Silva Snipa

Simms b2b VXRGO

Fez The Kid

Melly

Oldskool legends and fast rising new stars of the scene under one roof!

Saturday 24 January

Coco Bryce b2b Sully

b2b Tim Reaper

b2b Dwarde

w/ Blackeye MC

Village Underground

This one is for the heads who dig futuristic, forward facing sounds from the Hardcore Continuum

 

Saturday 31 January

Sterling x 23 Degrees

Club 360

11pm–4am

Silva Bumpa

Oldboy b2b Mance

Saidah

Daisy

UK Garage is alive and well, contrary to what you may have heards. These absolute dons will prove it, you just need to turn up!

Thursday 6 February

Mala: In Session

Outernet

Mala

3-hour set

Coki

’03–’08 set

Skeptical b2b J:Kenzo

Tim Reaper b2b Mantra

Soa420

Sgt Pokes

SP:MC

The London Underground is calling you. Grime, Dubstep, Bass, maybe even some Jungle unless Tim decides to showcase his broader musical tastes alongside Mantra.

Friday 27 February

Eastenderz

Drumsheds

East End Dubs b2b Hot Since 82

Kolter

Jamback b2b Laidlaw

Cristina Lazic

Plus a second room still to be announced.

Minimal Deep Tech chunkers from some of the best to do it. The one and only Kolter, all the way from Cologne, will be spinning the platters so you can expect some quality House music for those who like to jack to the groove!

2026 is shaping up nicely before it’s even begun! Going to any of these?

Tix and info for all of the above at Resident Advisor.