WHERE TO BE: JANUARY – MARCH 2026
Here’s your guide to the best nights out this winter.
JANUARY
January 17th: Craig Richards & Nicolas Lutz (All Night Long) @ fabric
fabric’s resident goes back-to-back with the German selector for an extended journey through house and techno. This is what the club does best.
January 30th: Novelist Birthday @ fabric
Grime takes over Room One with Novelist, Grandmixxer, Manga Saint Hilare, Killa P, and more. A celebration of London’s homegrown sound.
Late January onwards: Corsica Studios Closing Series
Three months of hand-picked events celebrating everyone who’s shaped Corsica over 24 years. Expect the unexpected. These will sell out.
FEBRUARY
February 1st: Gaffe Launch Party
The new South London venue officially opens with Hodge, Danielle, and Parris.
February 1st: Channel One Sound System @ Village Underground
One of the world’s most influential sound systems brings heavy roots and dub to Shoreditch.
February 6th: NTO @ fabric
The French melodic techno producer headlines, supported by Laolu, Stereoclip (live), and more.
February 7-9th: fabric Continuum
The extended weekend marathon returns with Ellen Allien, Adriana Lopez, Daria Kolosova, Fadi Mohem, and more across three days.
February 13th: FABRICLIVE x A.M.C
The drum and bass powerhouse brings Jade Venom, MNDSCP, Mob Tactics, Bryan Gee, and a stacked line up. Expect energy levels through the roof.
February 19th: Take Off 16+ Valentines Rave @ Ministry of Sound
For the younger crowd (get them hooked while they’re young!) a rare under-18s rave at Ministry. All the production, minus the booze (and MDMA hopefully).
February 21st: Anjunadeep @ fabric
The progressive house and melodic techno label takes over.
February 28th: Frantic Timeless @ Ministry of Sound
Four rooms of trance and hard house. If you remember the glory days of trance, this is your night.
MARCH
March (TBC): Corsica Studios Final Weekend
The last ever nights at Corsica before the refurbishment begins. Dates and lineups TBA but expect these to be emotional, legendary, and absolutely unmissable. This is history.
March 19th: Youngr @ fabric
The multi-instrumentalist known for his one-take covers brings his live electronic sound to Farringdon.
March 21st: DJ Tennis & Red Axes (All Night Long) @ fabric
Two of the most interesting selectors in electronic music go back-to-back. Expect the unexpected across house, disco, techno, and beyond.
March 28-30th: fabric Weekend
Bobby. Craig Richards, DJ Masda, DJ Nobu, and Gabrielle Kwarteng headline another extended session.
Throughout Q1: Half Baked x Art of Dark
The veteran night continues its residency at Bar 90 in Hackney Wick. Jane Fitz, Voigtmann, and more across three rooms. Kitchen open for when you need refuelling.
Throughout Q1: Night Tales Free Parties
The Hackney venue runs free Sunday afternoon sessions from 3pm – rolling house and deep disco under the railway arches. Free before 4pm. Hard to argue with that.
THE TAKEAWAY
Yes, London nightlife is facing its biggest crisis in decades. Yes, we’ve lost venues that meant everything to us. Yes, the economics are brutal and the political support is non-existent, if not actively hostile.
But the dance floors that remain are fighting for survival, and the best way to support them is to show up. Buy tickets in advance. Tell your friends. Go on a Tuesday when it’s quiet. Spend money at the bar. Leave positive reviews. Follow them on social media. Vote for parties that take nightlife seriously.
The people running these venues can’t be doing it for the money – there isn’t any. They’re doing it because they believe in what happens when strangers come together on a dance floor at 3am. In community. In shared experience. In the magic of pounding bass frequencies and frenetic bodies moving in sync.
That’s worth protecting.
See you on the dancefloor (and leave your phone in your pocket you tw@!)
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