Upcoming events

As the home of PopUp Painting, we also host dozens and dozens of painting events each month.
Click here to see the full PopUp Painting calendar at The London Art Bar.

Quiz Night
Mar
28

Quiz Night

Join Us for a Quiz Night in Aid of Refuge! 

 Date: Friday, 28 March 2025
 Location: The London Art Bar, 300-302 High Holborn, WC1V 7JH
⏰ Time: Doors open 6:30PM, with the quiz starting 7:30PM

Put your trivia skills to the test and help support Refuge, the UK’s leading domestic violence charity, as I fundraise for my 2025 Hackney Half Marathon attempt!

Gather your friends, bring your A-game, and enjoy an evening of fun, community, and fundraising for a vital cause.

️ Reserve your tickets now and make a difference!

Let’s raise funds, awareness, and glasses for a great cause.

See you there

- Gareth

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Mother's Day Sip & Paint with Cream Tea
Mar
30

Mother's Day Sip & Paint with Cream Tea

Sip and Paint Monet's Water Lilies!

Looking for a creative afternoon out in London? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The London Art Bar in Holborn! This event is inspired by Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies painting. Beautify your canvas with impressionistic brushstrokes, capturing movement, light and colour!

Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun time out or are a budding artist, you'll enjoy creating your own masterpiece.

What's included in your sip and paint event:

  • All art supplies – paint, brushes, canvas and apron provided

  • Step-by-step guidance from a professional artist - or let your creativity lead the way!

  • A themed playlist and upbeat vibes to inspire your artistic flow

  • Please note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of wines, cocktails and treats are available for purchase

  • Your canvas to take home - showcase your finished work with pride!

Whether you're planning a fun thing to do with friends, date ideas or simply want to try something new, this PopUp Painting event promises an afternoon of creativity and fun.

The London Art Bar will be open before your event so you can enjoy pre-event drinks or BYOF - see The London Art Bar drinks menu here.

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place for this unforgettable sip and paint experience in London!

Please see our booking terms and conditions here.

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Mar
21

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP via Meetup or below.

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Mar
1

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP via Meetup or below.

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Feb
21

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP via Meetup or below.

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Feb
1

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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Watch Party: The Traitors Finale
Jan
24

Watch Party: The Traitors Finale

Are you 100% faithful?

We’re hosting a screening of The Traitors finale on Friday, 24 January 2025, and you’re invited to witness all the drama, twists, and betrayals unfold in style.

Come dressed as your best Claudia Winkleman—fringe, eyeliner, and all—for an evening of scheming, suspense, and snacks. Whether you’re a Faithful or secretly a Traitor, one thing’s for sure: this is the event you can’t betray.

Doors will open at 7PM, with the show expected to air around 8:30PM.

Your ticket will include a glass of wine. We’ll have the popcorn out!

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Jan
17

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Jan
4

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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LGBTQ+ meetup
Nov
9

LGBTQ+ meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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LGBTQ+ meetup
Oct
12

LGBTQ+ meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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Biggest Day of Sip & Paint Record Attempt
Oct
5

Biggest Day of Sip & Paint Record Attempt

Join us this October as we attempt something special – the biggest day of sip & paint ever in the UK!

Over the last 11 years we have painted with more than 80,000 people in bars and restaurants across the UK. But on Saturday 5th October we want to set a record! Pick from one of 6 special events we have scheduled for the day at The London Art Bar, and help us make a little bit of fun history.

You won’t just be having a great time – prosecco in one hand, paintbrush in the other – but also supporting the amazing team at Refuge, the UK’s leading domestic violence charity. Refuge support tens of thousands of women and children each year, and we will be donating all profits from these events to support their vital work.

Learn more and book your tickets here

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Scratch Night
Sep
29

Scratch Night

We are delighted to welcome Ella Rowdon and team back to the London Art Bar for our next Scratch Night - an evening designed to give writers, performers and directors a platform to showcase new work.

As an audience member, scratch nights are a chance for you to see new exciting work, to meet the artists and share your feedback! 

For artists, they’re an accessible way for artists to try out new work on stage with the opportunity to get feedback from an audience. Our scratch nights will be an opportunity to network and develop new creative relationships, as we match and match writers, directors and performers together! 

Doors will open at 7PM with the show starting from 7:30PM.

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Art Exhibition: Cruel Summer
Sep
1
to Sep 7

Art Exhibition: Cruel Summer

Couldn't make it to the Venus Rising Showcase on Saturday 31 August? Join us at The London Art Bar throughout the following week to see the amazing art on display.

Drop in to the exhibition:

  • Sunday 1 Sep, 2-6PM

  • Tuesday 3 Sep, 1-4PM (bar service may be limited)

  • Wednesday 4 Sep, 1PM-9PM

  • Thursday 5 Sep, 1-3PM

  • Friday 6 Sep, 1PM-5PM (bar service may be limited)

  • Saturday 7 Sep, 2:30PM-6PM

For further enquiries please contact venusrisinglondon@gmail.com

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Purple Rain (1984) Screening
Jul
28

Purple Rain (1984) Screening

Join us at The London Art Bar in Holborn on July 28th for a special 40th anniversary screening of the iconic 1984 film, Purple Rain!

Doors open at 7 PM, with the movie starting at 7:30 PM.

Celebrate the legacy of Prince, a musical genius whose electrifying performances and groundbreaking artistry have left an indelible mark on the world of music and cinema.

Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of Purple Rain on the big screen and honor the unforgettable talent of Prince.

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Scratch Night
Jun
23

Scratch Night

We are delighted to welcome Ella Rowdon and team back to the London Art Bar for our next Scratch Night - an evening designed to give writers, performers and directors a platform to showcase new work.

As an audience member, scratch nights are a chance for you to see new exciting work, to meet the artists and share your feedback! 

For artists, they’re an accessible way for artists to try out new work on stage with the opportunity to get feedback from an audience. Our scratch nights will be an opportunity to network and develop new creative relationships, as we match and match writers, directors and performers together!

Interested in taking part? Please fill in this form. 

Doors will open at 7PM with the show starting from 7:30PM.

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Pride (2014) screening
Jun
21

Pride (2014) screening

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with us with a special screening of "Pride" (2014) at The London Art Bar in Holborn, just one week before Pride in London takes the city by storm. Join us for an evening of inspiration, laughter, and heartwarming storytelling.

Doors open at 6:30PM, giving you ample time to gather your friends and grab a drink or some confectionary from our bar before the movie starts at 7:30PM. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as we come together to honor the LGBTQ+ community and its rich history of resilience and activism.

Directed by Matthew Warchus and based on true events, "Pride" follows a group of LGBT activists who form an unlikely alliance with a small mining community during the tumultuous era of the miners' strike in 1984. With its uplifting message of solidarity and acceptance, this film is sure to leave a lasting impression on your heart.

Join us as we come together to celebrate love, diversity, and the power of community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something truly special. 

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LGBTQ+ meetup
Jun
1

LGBTQ+ meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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LGBTQ+ meetup
May
4

LGBTQ+ meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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LGBTQ+ meetup
Apr
6

LGBTQ+ meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or viaMeetup

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Scratch Night
Mar
17

Scratch Night

Following the success of our first Scratch Night, we are very excited to welcome Ella Rowdon and team back to the London Art Bar for another fantastic Scratch Night - an evening designed to give writers, performers and directors a platform to showcase new work.

As an audience member, scratch nights are a chance for you to see new exciting work, to meet the artists and share your feedback! 

For artists, they’re an accessible way for artists to try out new work on stage with the opportunity to get feedback from an audience. Our scratch nights will be an opportunity to network and develop new creative relationships, as we match and match writers, directors and performers together! 

Doors will open at 7PM with the show starting from 7:30PM.

Interested in taking part as an actor, writer or director? Fill in Ella’s form here

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Barbie (2023) Screening
Mar
8

Barbie (2023) Screening

Hey Barbie!

Celebrate the strength and wit of women this International Women's Day at The London Art Bar with a special screening of Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' (2023)! Directed by one of Hollywood's leading voices, the film took the world by storm last year with its messages of empowerment and self-discovery - not to mention an amazing soundtrack!

In the spirit of this vibrant cinematic experience, we invite you to dress in your best pink attire or channel the movie's playful aesthetic for a night of sartorial celebration.

But the magic doesn't stop there – we're using this opportunity to make a positive impact in the real world. Throughout March, we will be fundraising for Refuge, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of domestic abuse. Your contributions will help provide essential resources and a lifeline to those in need. Chip in here!

Bring your friends, your passion, and your generous spirit to The London Art Bar for an unforgettable evening. Let's paint the town pink!

Doors will open at 7PM, with the movie starting at 7:30PM.

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LGBTQ+ Meetup
Mar
2

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our monthly meetup hosted by LAB co-founder Gareth.

Our meet-ups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space.

The meet-up will have a very relaxed vibe with background music, and some boardgames scattered about if people fancy playing them.

Please feel free to bring +1s and board games if you would like :)

RSVP below or via Meetup

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Firebird (2021) Screening
Feb
25

Firebird (2021) Screening

Join us at The London Art Bar in Holborn this February for a special screening of 'Firebird' (2021) in celebration of LGBT History Month! This poignant film tells a powerful love story against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

We invite you to not only enjoy this moving cinematic experience but also to be a part of positive change. Throughout the month, we'll be collecting donations to support the Albert Kennedy Trust, an organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness (chip in here!)

Your donations will contribute to creating safer and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, providing them with the support they need to thrive.

So, mark your calendars and come together with friends, allies, and fellow film enthusiasts for an evening of cinematic beauty.
Doors will open at 6:30PM, with the movie beginning at 7PM.

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