ABOUT UK Venue Openings 2026

The UK’s entertainment and hospitality sectors are preparing for one of their most exciting years to date, with major new venues opening throughout 2026 in London, Manchester, Leeds and North Yorkshire. The year will introduce a wide variety of new restaurants, bars, nightclubs, music venues and theatres, contributing to tourism growth, nightlife revival and city-centre regeneration across the country.

Below is a simple overview of the key UK venue openings for 2026.

Restaurants and Bars

Forza Wine Soho – Soho, London – Opening February 2026
Forza Wine Soho will offer Italian-inspired small plates, natural wines and a relaxed dining atmosphere. It is expected to become one of Soho’s most notable new venues in 2026.

In Lamentation – Boston Spa, North Yorkshire – Opening early 2026
An intimate 16-seat restaurant offering experimental tasting menus. This venue is expected to attract national attention and appeal to fine-dining enthusiasts.

Kiji – Mayfair, London – Opening 2026
Kiji introduces an elevated Korean dining experience to Mayfair, combining premium ingredients with modern barbecue and Asian cuisine.

Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch Restaurant – The Mall, London – Opening 2026
Part of the Admiralty Arch redevelopment, this new flagship restaurant from Waldorf Astoria will offer luxury dining in a historic London location.

Dishoom Leeds – Vicar Lane, Leeds – Opening 2026
Dishoom expands into Leeds with its popular Bombay-style café concept and is expected to become one of the city’s busiest dining destinations.

Clubs, Music Venues and Nightlife

Sankeys Reopening – Manchester City Centre – 30–31 January 2026
After almost a decade, Sankeys returns to Manchester. Its reopening weekend is expected to create a major impact on the city’s nightlife scene.

Sankeys Saturdays – Manchester – Starting 7 February 2026
A new weekly residency featuring house, techno and DJ-led events, strengthening Manchester’s club culture.

British Airways ARC – Olympia London, Kensington – Opening 2026
A new 3,800-capacity venue forming part of the Olympia redevelopment. ARC will host concerts, cultural festivals and large-scale events.

Printworks Press Halls – Rotherhithe, London – Reopening 2026
Printworks returns in a redesigned format while keeping the industrial character of the original venue. It will continue to serve as a landmark space for electronic music and immersive events.

Theatres and Entertainment Venues

New Olympia Theatre – Kensington, London – Opening from 2026
A major performing arts and events venue opening in phases as part of the Olympia redevelopment. It will host concerts, productions and cultural events.

Why These Openings Matter

The 2026 launches will support tourism growth, boost city-centre economies, expand hospitality and entertainment offerings, create new jobs and contribute to the cultural regeneration of major UK cities. With a wide mix of dining, nightlife and entertainment venues opening, 2026 promises to deliver a new wave of exciting destinations for residents and visitors alike.