Whats on in Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush January 2026
January 2026
Discover the Best January Events in Shepherd’s Bush & Hammersmith | West London Guide I 2026
January’s long evenings and shorter days can feel challenging, but they also offer the perfect opportunity to embrace the city’s vibrant cultural scene. Whether you’re observing Dry January or simply seeking new experiences, West London is brimming with events to invigorate your evenings.
From live music performances and comedy shows to art exhibitions and pub quizzes, Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith have something to enchant every taste. Wrap up warm, step outside, and discover the unique charm and energy of the neighbourhood – even in the heart of winter.
At Kerr and Co, we’ve curated a selection of the most exciting events in West London for January 2025. Our What’s On in Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith guide highlights the very best ways to make your evenings memorable and immerse yourself in the local cultural scene.
Walking TrailsThames Riverside Walking Trail: Hammersmith to Richmond
Walk - Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: River lock, Syon House, Kew Gardens, Richmond Lock, historic bridges
This scenic walk follows a stretch of the Thames Path National Trail, offering a mix of riverside views, historic landmarks, and charming riverside villages.
Route Overview
Start: Hammersmith Bridge
Begin your walk at Hammersmith Bridge, following the Thames Path along the river. Pass under Barnes Bridge, enjoying riverside scenery and tranquil views.
Chiswick Bridge and Strand-on-the-Green
Continue past Chiswick Bridge and the nearby railway bridge. The trail takes you through the historic Strand-on-the-Green, a picturesque area with riverside houses and pubs, before reaching Kew Bridge.
Kew Gardens & Old Deer Park
From Kew Bridge, the trail runs alongside Kew Gardens and Old Deer Park. Look out for the river islands, such as Brentford Ait, adding to the scenic variety.
Landmarks Along the Way
- Kew Observatory
- Syon House, the historic home of the Duke of Northumberland
- Isleworth Ait, with its riverside pavilion
- Richmond and Richmond Lock
For more information see All Trails Website
Guided walks by Iya - A local Favourite
Hammersmith Radicals: a riverside walk
Distance – 3.2 km/2 miles – 1½ hours
Exploring Hammersmith Riverside’s artistic and activist past, this walk covers a beautiful stretch of the Thames.
Old Oak to White City: a history of 20th century public housing
Distance – 3.6 km/2.9 miles – 2¼ hours
A Walk Exploring White City's Hidden History
Distance – 2.9km/1.8 miles – 2 hours
Learn how Imre Kiralfy, a Hungarian impresario, created a 140-acre pleasure ground for exhibitions, entertainment and the 1908 Olympics. Its name was the Great White City. We’ll also explore the UK’s first public Japanese garden, the memorial to the Olympics and visit Television Centre with its iconic architecture.
For more information and details
New Book History of Askew Road Now and Then
Local Walks in West London and Shepherds Bush
Entertainment for all - Hammersmith
Local Pub QuizesThere are a number of excellant pub quizes in the borough and a great way of getting a few friends and family together and get to know your local community.
Here are just a few that we can reccomend click on the pub mentioned for more detials
Every Tuesday
Princess Victoria W12, 7.30pm
Every Wednesday
The Stonemasons Arms W6, 8pm
Every Thursday
The Cross Keys W6, 8.15pm
The Crown & Sceptre W12, 7.30pm
The Duchess W12, 8pm
Every Sunday
The Distillers W6, 7pm
JAZZ CAFE POSK
Friday 30 January 2026
WAY OUT WEST PRESENTS: HOMAGE TO JAZZ MESSENGERS & FRIENDS!
The Way Out West collective celebrates the music of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and associates, including Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Freddy Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Lee Morgan
A night of superb music for all tastes the group comprises of multi-generational talent, encompasses a wide range of jazz styles including bebop, swing, fusion and free/improvised.
BOOK TICKETS HERE
IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE
Am I Irish Yet? January 8th - 11th
The laugh out loud, totally relatable, sell-out hit show for every Irish kid who grew up with an English accent! From being the ‘Bombing Irish’ of Mrs Thatcher’s era to a reviled ‘Plastic Paddy’ back home in Ireland, New York Times bestselling author Kate Kerrigan hilariously reveals what it takes to finally fit in small town Ireland in her taboo-breaking one-woman show – Am I Irish Yet ?
Freddie White January 17th
Freddie White is a masterful guitar player, singer-songwriter and interpreter of songs who has captivated audiences in Ireland and beyond with his emotive performances. With a career spanning five decades, Freddie continues to be a luminary in the music industry, leaving an indelible mark on those who have the pleasure of experiencing his live shows.
Fr. Bernárd Lynch in Conversation with James Or January 22nd
After nearly 50 years of advocacy, it quickly becomes clear that Fr. Bernárd Lynch’s impact on LGBTQIA+ rights really is the sum of its parts.
Hailing from Ennis and ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in the early 1970s, Bernárd made his way to New York, where he founded the city’s first AIDS ministry as scores of young men lost their lives, and were ostracised for how they’d lived them.
Bernárd joins singer-songwriter James OR at the Irish Cultural Centre for an in-depth chat about his life, achievements, and the work still left to do.
John Montague: A Poet’s Life January 29th
UK Book Launch and public interview with acclaimed biographer, Adrian Frazier.
In the late twentieth century, Irish poetry achieved an historic quality, a golden era to compare with the verse of the Elizabethan and the Romantic periods. A Poet’s Life is the definitive biography of one of the first and foremost poets in this golden generation, John Montague. Inspired by the examples of Yeats and Joyce, he consciously educated himself to play a central role in the self-understanding of his people.
Meadhbh Walsh January 23rd /24th
Meadhbh Walsh is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world. Support: Kevin Laughlin
Lorraine Nash with Liam Ó Maonlaí
St Brigid’s Weekend Celebration January 30th - Febuary
Celebrate St Brigid’s Day Weekend 2026 with a beautiful musical collaboration from Lorraine Nash and Liam Ó Maonlaí at the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith.
Following their acclaimed collaboration on the Hothouse Flowers UK Tour in 2025, these two outstanding Irish artists reunite for a special double-bill performance celebrating the spirit, music, tradition and storytelling of Ireland.
BOOK TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS HERE
Weekly Friday Evening Music Traditional Sessions
Monthly Tea Dances Thursday From 1.30 – 4.30pm every one welcome £5 to attend
EVENTIM APOLLO
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity.
BOOK TICKETS AND INFORMATION ALL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON IN SHEPHERD’S BUSH - Music Culture and
London | O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
January 2026 Fri 16 Jan 19:00
Beyond The Black - RISING HIGH 2026
Sat 17 Jan 19:00
Marcus & Martinus: European Tour 2026
Mon 19 Jan 19:00
Hilary Duff: Small Rooms, Big Nerves
Sat 24 Jan 19:00 The Smyths
Sun 25 Jan 19:00
Melvitto
Fri 30 Jan 19:00
New Purple Celebration: The Music of Prince
Sat 31 Jan 19:00
The Rottys, Jacob Hawley
O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE FOR ALL EVENTS BOOK TICKETS
THE BUSH THEATRE
The Horse of Jenin by Alaa Shehada Until 22 Jan
Holloway Theatre (Bush Theatre's Main Space)
‘The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.’
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the centre of the city for twenty years, symbolising hope and resistance.
Constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada’s own memories, The Horse of Jenin is an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience.
Find out more about the productions and how to book tickets here.
KINDRED STUDIOS
Life Drawing on Mondays & Saturdays
2-hour sessions on Mondays (14.30-16.30) & Saturdays (11.00-13.00) // drop in // free
Unguided sessions : 2 short poses + 1 long. We have boards and easels set-up, just bring your materials of choice (2d or 3D) and arrive 10mins early to help settle in on the 5th floor. We have scheduled a variety of professional models of all shapes.
Qi Gong on Tuesdays
20 mins session on Tuesdays at 12:00 drop-in free
Step away from your focused work and come join a light, 20 mins of flowing movement with other fellow kins on the 3rd floor terrace or 5th floor (weather dependent), to get your circulation and breath moving. No experience needed.
Monthly Artist Support Group with Abbas Zahedi
Following the success of his Tate Modern exhibition Gathering Ground, Abbas has been hosting a monthly support group for collective ecological grief processing. Starting on Thursday 13th of Nov. From then onwards, these sessions will take place for our artists, at Kindred Studios, on the first Thursday of each month and are free. Meet on third floor seating area. Abbas Zahedi, Artist in Residence at Kindred, creates work exploring systems of care, thresholds of experience, and communal spaces for dialogue. He has received major awards including the Stanley Picker Fellowship (2024), Artangel: Making Time (2023), and the Frieze Artist Award (2022).
Movement Workshop: Uncurate yourself
Back in January // Free
Uncensor the creative mind by connecting to your body, each other and the world around you, by following the impulses, images, stories and emotions revealed by the body. Join a fun, explorative, emotional and potentially anarchic one hour taster session with Connection through Movement
Sarah Walton is a movement director, coach and choreographer. Background: Dancer with the Royal Ballet, RADA trained RSC actor. She is currently movement coach at RBO and movement directing/ filmmaking/ choreographing/holding Adventures in PsychoPhysicality Workshops.
Kindred Choir
Every Thursdays 18:00 - 19:00 /Meet at reception for first session / Free
Free your voice and make yourself happy! Open to all artists, run by Mickey Pallant of Portobello Live- Songs range from contemporary pop songs to old school classics. Drop in for just one session, or come every week if you enjoy it. No experience needed- you don’t even need a good voice, just join in!
Artist studio visits
Tuesdays 14:00 - 14:30, during term-time/ Check calendar above for location / Free
Each week, we visit a new studio at Kindred, to hear from one of our resident artists talking about their practice, approach and unique expression. Each artist is expected to participate in introducing their work in this way during a point in the year ahead- these sessions allow our artists to get to know each other but also and exchange and expand understanding of their work.
FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKING
BUSH HALL
Bush Hall hosts everything from up-and-coming musicians, comedy and cabaret shows, wedding receptions, conferences, corporate events to film shoots. Our space boasts high ceilings, beautiful acoustics, much history and many stories. We are a venue quite different from the rest.
For all events and booking
29 FINGERS
Led by ex-U2 guitarist Ivan McCormick & Skunk Anansie singer Erika Richardson, along with a line-up of exceptional musicians and filled with an unstoppable sense of fun, 29 Fingers hit the stage like a lit match thrown into a crate of fireworks - instant ignition and the room erupts into a dazzling, high-energy explosion of music and colour.
Costumes, wigs, props and surprises abound - is that really a fox on bass while a horse plays piano and Elvis swigs tequila from a Mexican hat? You may never quite know what you're looking at...or even where to look, but you'll definitely know what you're hearing - every unforgettable hit you've ever loved to dance and sing along to, played 100% live.
Catch 29 Fingers at Bush Hall on Friday, January 23rd, and experience the phenomenon that's been lighting up parties and festivals across the UK and Europe. Electrifying, unpredictable, and dangerously entertaining - a night out you'll never forget.
Book tickets here
The Bush Tavern
Shepherds Bush latest pub - with live music Friday /Saturday and Resident DJ's on Thursday and Sunday
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