From daring cabaret and side‑splitting drag shows to soulful jazz nights and open mic nights, Phoenix Arts Club in London brings the bold, the brilliant and the downright fabulous together under one legendary roof. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite live entertainment events lighting up this iconic London venue throughout the year — plus a few insider stories about the famous faces spotted in its glittering crowd.
Phoenix Arts Club: drag, cabaret, karaoke 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 sway to the warmth of “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” another might groove to the irresistible energy of “Never Too Much”—or unfold in a night devoted entirely to Sinatra and Armstrong. No two nights are ever the same—just pure jazz or soul, forever in motion.
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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.
Gotta Sing! Open mic
Gotta Sing! is London’s longest-running musical theatre open mic night at Phoenix Arts Club, where you can belt out tunes with a West End musical director backing you up in front of a live crowd of newcomers, pros and musical superfans. It takes place on selected Wednesdays and Thursdays every month and doors open at 7:15pm (singing kicks off at 8pm). To perform, you must buy your tickets in advance and email the sheet music to the venue ahead of time.
Celebrities 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
