Full of good vibes, January in London is a month like no other as the crisp of winter meets the calm of a year that’s about to begin. In addition, Our Good Vibes Only offer saves you 30% on your stay.
Celebrating all that’s about to come, we know that a great location, personable hosts and good travel routes is all one really needs when in the capital. That and a cultural calendar that spans theatre, art, music, activities and festivals – all worthy of a great metropolis – so this is how London looks in January 2025.
Having opened only last year and now a stalwart in the theatre community Stranger Things The First Shadow – is a must. Written by Kate Tefry it transforms the Duffer Brothers story into a West End play – the Phoenix Theatre on Charing Cross Road has been turned into an immersive and Hawkins-esque experience, by an award winning creative team who have outdone themselves. Time Out describe it as “the very antithesis of a cynical screen-to-stage adaptation” and while set as a prequel, the story pulls a little on season 4 of the Netflix show. Tickets start from £30 and run throughout all of January and well into the year.
Americana Music Week takes place from Jan 20th in Hackney – a who’s who of American talent including everyone’s favourite – last year included Stephen Wilson Jr while countless more descend upon the city to show us some of that American flare. In addition to live performances the week also includes panel discussions, workshops and presentations. The ceremony itself takes place in St John’s Hackney - with the full line up soon to be announced you can find out everything Americana soon.
The new year will see the 22nd London Short Film Festival – which exists to spotlight a multiplicity of filmmakers, visual artists and creatives across intersections and with a commitment to voices you might not have heard yet. Set across 10 days of short film, conversation and curation LSFF present 500 British and international films selected from over 5000 submissions. BAFTA affiliated, winners at LSFF are awarded cash prizes in the annual competition. With dates soon to be announced it kicks off across multiple locations such as the ICA, The Department Store, BFI Southbank, Rio Cinema, The Lexi, The Curzon, Rich Mix, The Space and more. Last years highlights included: “The Space Belongs To Them”, “Everyone Has a Story to Tell” and “Journey To Earth”.
No winter season is complete without Somerset House’s ice rink - Skate. Taking place until Jan 12th especially for you to spin around the neoclassical courtyard with its giant Christmas tree during a daytime skating session or make the most of late-night skates, with DJ soundtracks playing under the stars. Afterwards, warm up with Alpine winter favourites and its Raclette cheese bar extravaganza at Chalet Suisse, or sip on a cocktail or two at the Skate Lounge.
Meanwhile and much closer to home HERE at Outernet's January programme promises KSHMR, Kikuoland and Acid Arab.
So head to London, stay at Chateau Denmark with our promotional Good Vibes Only. You'll also be able to enjoy good times with a great beat in our award winning bar - Thirteen, where as a guest you can save 20% on your final bill.
