From daring cabaret productions to hilarious drag shows, intimate jazz concerts and more, Phoenix Arts Club in London brings together the bold, the brilliant and the downright fabulous together under one storied roof. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our fav events going down at this arts club in London throughout the year — as well as the inside scoop on some famous faces who’ve been spotted there.
Phoenix Arts Club: Drag, cabaret and jazz in London
The Jazz Room
The walls practically hum with history at The Jazz Room. Every show is a time capsule where genres like jazz and soul each get their moment to shine. World-class musicians breathe new life into the classics through bold improvisations and unforgettable solos. It’s like a living love letter to the music. One evening might swing with the warmth of “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” while another pulses with the raw energy of “Never Too Much”. No two nights are ever the same—just pure jazz or soul, forever in motion.
🎷Read more about The Jazz Room in London here.
A Night of Theatrics! London Cabaret Show
On selected Fridays and Sundays throughout the year, Phoenix Arts Club hosts A Night of Theatrics! London Cabaret Show. It’s a two-hour cabaret and variety show featuring comedy, burlesque and even aerial acts. On Fridays, there’s an early show (doors 5pm, show 5:30pm) and an evening show (doors 7:45pm, show 8:30pm), while Sundays offer doors at 6:45pm and show at 7:30pm.
Throughout the year, the venue also hosts seasonal cabaret specials for Halloween, Christmas and more, including: “A Terrifying Night in Soho Halloween Cabaret”, “All I Want for Christmas is Cabaret” and “NYE Cabaret Spectacular”.
Dragaoke, Drag Bingo Brunch and Drag Race watch parties
Phoenix Arts Club is one of the top destinations for drag shows in London. The club hosts Drag Race UK watch parties that include DJ sets, special guest appearances and themed cocktails, and entry starts at just £5.
Hosted every Saturday afternoon, Drag Bingo Brunch is a 90-minute bottomless brunch bingo extravaganza featuring drag performances and grand prizes. The event normally takes place on Saturdays at 1:30pm and tickets usually start at £16.50.
Dragaoke is hosted by drag royalty Adam All & Apple Derrieres and takes place every Tuesday from 10:30pm ’til late. Some audience members are invited to belt out iconic pop hits, sport campy costumes and even get on stage for a diva dance off.
Which A-Listers have been spotted at Phoenix Arts Club?
Whether performing on stage or sneaking through the side door to watch a show, here’s a list of some celebrities who’ve made an appearance at Phoenix Arts Club in London over the years:
- Sir Ian McKellen
- Lady Gaga
- Ed Sheeran
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Jude Law
- Danny DeVito
- Orlando Bloom
- Rupert Everett