Immersive/Interactive Shows
Phantom Peak - Jonacon (Spring 2025)
Phantom Peak is a fully immersive, open world experience - a living, breathing town where mystery lurks around every corner. Think of it as part escape room, part immersive theatre, part real-life videogame. You’ll meet mysterious strangers, uncover secret plots of rebellion, and find out what exactly happened to the old Mayor (coincidental accident, or cold-blimped murder?!)
During your visit to the town, you'll meet the inhabitants of Phantom Peak; some diehard loyalists to JONACO, some less enthusiastically so. Such is the price of PROGRESS! Through interacting with them, you'll discover hidden secrets and clues that will help you to navigate the world! Full of secretive quests and quirky characters, you experience the world through a custom-made made web-app (no downloads necessary!) that guides your adventure through man-made canals and a vast, split-level old town.
📍 Canada Water
💰 From £42.00
🕒 14th February 2025 - 11th May 2025
🎟️ Book via phantompeak.com
Bridge Command
Have you ever dreamed of commanding your own Starship? As the bridge crew of your own vessel, you will boldly go where no immersive theatre audience has gone before.
Fusing gaming technology with theatrical performance, Bridge Command offers a variety of scenarios designed to keep the whole team fully engaged. Designed for groups of between three and six people, our fully interactive starship set will respond to your commands, and carry you beyond the final frontier. It is your job to make it so.
You will be given a uniform and be part of a crew. Your ship is a complex organism that will require maintenance, you will meet a variety of characters played by live actors, and your missions will involve an array of challenges. More specifically, each officer’s station has a different set of tasks to complete. Helm officers fly the ship, engineering officers keep it running, and so on.
📍 Vauxhall
💰 From £40.00
🕒 Until 30th September 2025
🎟️ Book via bridgecommand.space
The Magician's Table
The Magician’s Table invites guests to join friends and family from across the globe at the wake of the Great Dieter Roterberg, as they celebrate the life of this famed carnival owner, magician and renowned collector of curios. Led by his beloved widow, guests will be given exclusive access into Roterberg’s private performance space and workshop. A privilege reserved only for his trusted circle, this intimate space is filled with mementos from his legendary adventures, archives from his carnival acts and, of course, his stage and tables.
Once seated, guests will be drawn into the final plans made by Roterberg for one last night of wonder where hopefully, with the help of his friends, family and protégés, the trick that had eluded him throughout his life will finally be completed.
📍 London Bridge
💰 From £35.00
🕒 Until 31st July 2025
🎟️ Book via magicianstablelive.com
Minecraft Experience: Villager REscue
In this action-packed experience, visitors will enter seven Minecraft rooms and help rescue the village under siege from a zombie attack. Taking on the role of heroes, they must work to rescue the villagers and gather the essential ingredients to cure them before time runs out. Armed with only your wit and a handheld Orb, known as the Orb of Interaction, players will embark on an epic journey through breathtaking biomes in search of the resources needed to craft a life-saving potion.
Visitors begin their 45-minute journey by entering the forest. Guided by two unique characters—Tobin and Dayo—they will learn to use the Orb of Interaction, a glowing interactive handheld device which guides the user from room to room. Moving into the village, they will receive their quest and embark on a rescue mission with a team of fellow Minecrafters. Minecrafters can gush over pandas and dolphins as well as face skeletons, spiders, and – of course – creepers.
📍 Canada Water
💰 From £20.00
🕒 4th April - 29th June 2025
🎟️ Book via minecraftexperience.com
Sabrage
Presented by Strut & Fret and Menier Chocolate Factory, the world première of SABRAGE is taking London by storm at Lafayette in King’s Cross.
SABRAGE is not just a show – it’s an extravagant evening of intoxicating allure and riotous edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Featuring the finest circus and acrobatic talent from across the globe, expect high-octane spectacle, titillating humour, vintage glamour – and more than a few surprises.
Book now for a night to remember.
📍 Kings Cross
💰 From £25.75
🕒 Until 6th July 2025
🎟️ Book via sabrageshow.co.uk
JURY GAMES
You have been summoned for a new kind of trial. You and your fellow jurors must review the evidence, speak to the accused, and come to a conclusion. Is he guilty or not guilty? And is there more to this case than meets the eye?
Harry Briggs has been charged with arson, manslaughter, and murder. He admits the arson, but has pled Not Guilty to manslaughter and murder. Under the Justice Act 2021, it is your job as a jury not only to look at the evidence, but also to interrogate the Defendant yourselves.
Can you determine what happened on the night in question? Jury Duty players are invited to join other players at a central London office location to take part in a new form of jury service.
📍 Aldgate
💰 From £41.85
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via jurygames.com
You Me Bum Bum Train
You Me Bum Bum Train is a surreal, exhilarating, euphoric and mind-bending participatory experience that sends its audience, or ‘Passengers’, through a dream-like carousel of scenes, fantasies, and, in some cases, life-altering experiences.
Loved by hundreds of thousands, yet shrouded in near-total secrecy, since 2004, YMBBT has completely redefined what it means to be part of an audience.
For their last show in 2015, tickets were more in demand than Glastonbury, with over 120,000 people applying for tickets in the first minute of release.
📍 Covent Garden
💰 From £99.99
🕒 Until 23rd May 2025
🎟️ Win 2x tickets via the YMBBT War Child ballot here.
Gameshow Spectacular - An Immersive Gameshow Experience
Step into the spotlight for an unforgettable night with Gameshow Spectacular! Hosted by off beat Las Vegas resident Dominic Blarke, this immersive theatre experience brings all the fun, comedy, and thrill of classic game shows to life. Prepare to be part of the action as the audience transforms into contestants, tackling hilariously unpredictable games, quirky challenges, and jaw-dropping surprises.
With lively humour, interactive performances, and the spirit of a retro TV game show, Gameshow Spectacular offers a night like no other. Perfect for groups, date nights, or anyone looking to break their routine with some pure, unfiltered fun. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique experience that promises laughs, prizes, and memories to last a lifetime.
📍 Old Street
💰 From £10.00
🕒 25th April, 15th May, 6th and 7th June 2025
🎟️ Book via designmynight.com
Race Across The World: The Experience
This high-stakes experience will offer players the chance to live out their Race Across the World dreams by navigating the streets of London, working as a team, outwitting their competitors, and unlocking hidden secrets of the city in an unforgettable race to the finish line!
Just like in the show, Race Across The World: The Experience requires strategy, teamwork, and quick-thinking, as players will be given a budget to manage as they race through the city. This budget can be spent on valuable clues to help navigate the next leg of the journey, giving players the freedom to decide how daring they want to be.
It's a high-stakes race against the clock, where every decision counts, and influences the race, but beware each clue comes at a cost. Players will be scored based on their time and how much budget they have left, with their final score ranked on a live leaderboard throughout the day and week.
📍 Central London
💰 From £25.00
🕒 13th May 2025 - Onwards
🎟️ Sign up for pre-sale at raceacrosstheworldexperience.com
Phantom Peak - The Burning Blimp Festival (Summer 2025)
Phantom Peak is a fully immersive, open world experience - a living, breathing town where mystery lurks around every corner. Think of it as part escape room, part immersive theatre, part real-life videogame. You’ll meet mysterious strangers, uncover secret plots of rebellion, and find out what exactly happened to the old Mayor (coincidental accident, or cold-blimped murder?!)
During your visit to the town, you'll meet the inhabitants of Phantom Peak; some diehard loyalists to JONACO, some less enthusiastically so. Such is the price of PROGRESS! Through interacting with them, you'll discover hidden secrets and clues that will help you to navigate the world! Full of secretive quests and quirky characters, you experience the world through a custom-made made web-app (no downloads necessary!) that guides your adventure through man-made canals and a vast, split-level old town.
📍 Canada Water
💰 From £35.00
🕒 23rd May 2025 - Onwards
🎟️ Book via phantompeak.com
STOREHOUSe by Sage & JEster
Step inside STOREHOUSE, a bold new immersive theatre experience that will leave you questioning everything you think you know about truth and trust.
Hidden within a vast warehouse – once the paper store of Britain’s most influential newspapers, you’ll uncover a sprawling, ever-shifting archive. Now used by an underground collective to house all the digital information ever shared – every news story, message, and meme is being meticulously stored in a quest for a higher collective wisdom.
But as narratives begin to clash and compete, and with their last remaining founder fading fast, a successor is desperately needed. Someone must decide what’s preserved, what’s rewritten and what’s destroyed…
Are you ready to take a stand?
📍 Deptford
💰 From £27.50
🕒 4th June - 20th September 2025
🎟️ Book via sageandjester.com
Squid Game: The Experience
You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life.
Battle through five intense games inspired by the show: crack the code in Memory Steps, aim sharp in Marbles, survive a blind tug-of-war in the Rope Game, dash past Young-hee in Red Light Green Light, and fight to claim your seat in the Chair Game. But remember—the game shows no mercy.
And there's more! Unwind at our Korean-inspired Night Market with soju-infused cocktails, exclusive merchandise, and iconic photo ops to capture your victory.
Are you ready to play?
📍 Immerse LDN, Excel Centre
💰 From £34.10
🕒 Spring 2025
🎟️ Sign up to presale via squidgameexperience.com
Voidspace Live 2025
Voidspace Live is a festival of interactive arts, bringing together interactive literature, performance and games under one roof.
On 7-8 June 2025 we will be returning to Theatre Deli in London, and this time we will be inviting you to spend a whole weekend in the void. You can expect the same eclectic mix of games, performances and workshops, and a few extra special surprises thrown into the mix.
Lineup includes Seth Kriebel and Zoe Bouras, Jury Games, Emily Carding and Deadweight Theatre.
📍 Aldgate
💰 From £55.00
🕒 7-8th June 2025
🎟️ Book via voidspacezine.com
The Traitors: Live Experience
You’ve watched the treachery unfold on screen - now it’s your turn to play in real life.
In this thrilling game, you’ll complete iconic missions, navigate mind games at The Round Table and test your strategy skills in a battle of deceit and loyalty.
Will you emerge a victorious Faithful or stand tall a triumphant Traitor?
Just remember, even your closest ally could be your most dangerous enemy….
📍 Covent Garden
💰 From £27.50
🕒 1st July - 2nd November 2025
🎟️ Book via thetraitorslive.co.uk
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical
Get ready for those summer nights!
This August, a brand-new production from Secret Cinema is coming to London: an epic summer festival that blurs the line between screen and reality. Step into the world of Rydell High and witness Grease unfold before your very eyes. Sing, dance and join Danny, Sandy, the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies as you become part of the iconic world. Featuring live music, summer fairground and classic American diner-inspired food and drink.
📍 Battersea Park
💰 From TBC
🕒 1st August - 7th September 2025
🎟️ Book via greasetheimmersivemoviemusical.com
THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE
Help Paddington and the Brown Family prepare for a very special occasion; the Marmalade Day Festival. Just like Paddington, you’ll begin your adventure in the hustle and bustle of Paddington Station where you’ll meet the friendly Station Master and hop aboard our full-sized train carriage – make sure you aren’t late! Journey through the sights and sounds of London, all the way to the Brown’s house at No. 32 Windsor Gardens. Step inside the Brown’s famous tree adorned hallway and explore multiple rooms in their home, then venture beyond as you’re transported to the magical jungle of Peru – all to help Paddington prepare for the biggest party Windsor Gardens has ever seen! Finish by celebrating the Marmalade Day Festival at Windsor Gardens with Paddington and his friends where you’ll dance to vibrant calypso music, play fairground games and eat & drink festival treats – most importantly you can try Paddington’s favourite Marmalade sandwich!
📍 Waterloo
💰 From £34.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via paddingtonbearexperience.com
THE CRYSTAL MAZE: LIVE EXPERIENCE
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is 75 minutes of frantic, frenetic, silly team fun that’s open to those everybody aged 9 and over.
Your goal is to get as much time in The Crystal Dome and score as many points as you can.
You and your friends run around four different zones – Industrial, Futuristic, Medieval and Aztec. In each zone, test your skills, solve mysteries and face mental and physical challenges.
All of these are against the clock, naturally. The more challenges you complete successfully, the more Crystals you win and the more time you’ll have for the final test in … drumroll… The Crystal Dome.
📍 Piccadilly Circus
💰 From £62.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via the-crystal-maze.com
DINING/COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES
The MURDÉR EXPRESS - IMMERSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE
The Murdér Express is a 2hr experience like no other that combines a comedy theatre show, a delicious meal and some of the best cocktails in town, all set in a 1920's themed venue; Pedley Street Station & onboard The Murdér Express.
Step into the enchanting world of 1920’s East London to have your taste buds and tummy tickled by our delicious menu and our comedic murder mystery. Our unique immersive food experience will have you savouring a unique 3-course bespoke menu crafted for your journey by our highly acclaimed Chef Partner, Two Star Michelin Chef, Niall Keating. We also offer handcrafted cocktails at our stylish bar whilst unravelling a gripping murder mystery.
The Murdér Express is where gastronomy meets entertainment. Buckle up for a memorable immersive experience with unique twists and turns.
📍 Bethnal Green
💰 From £74.50
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via themurderexpress.com
READ OUR GUIDE TO LONDON'S BEST IMMERSIVE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES HERE 🍸
AVORA: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH COCKTAILS
Avora is a first of its kind cocktail adventure where guests can discover a brand-new world engulfed in mystery and wonder, brought to life through awe-inspiring theatrical sets, unique cocktails and a cast of talented actors.
Step through the newly discovered gateway into the magical world of Avora! Meet with locals and explore the world to discover three extraordinary cocktails you will enjoy. Watch in awe as the world turns from day to night, and witness the mysterious and magical beauty of the lush new land.
Be prepared, things are not what they seem, and you will have to make a decision on the fate of the world! Will you look to exploit it or will you help protect Avora!
📍 Hoxton
💰 From £40.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via avora-experience.co.uk
ALCOTRAZ - IMMERSIVE PRISON COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE
From your very own orange jumpsuit upon entrance to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz venues are more than just themed cocktail bars, they combine the very best of immersive theatre with a world-class cocktail experience.
When convicted to Alcotraz, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by notorious bootleggers from inside the joint to smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! Alcotraz creates a range of tailored cocktails every night based on the liquor you bring and your tastes.
Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, the crooked Guards are on your side and have a system for hiding contraband. Just make sure The Warden doesn’t catch you.
📍 Hoxton
💰 From £39.99
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via alcotraz.co.uk
MOONSHINE SALOON - IMMERSIVE WILD WEST COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE
Howdy, y’all! Behind the swinging doors of the Moonshine Saloon, new outlaws can rub shoulders with the locals, try their luck at cards or dice games and enjoy a barrel load of illicit drinks.
Just be sure to keep yourself quiet if the Sheriff is in town and asks any questions… he’s come close to catching Cassidy before! Moonshine Saloon is an immersive cocktail experience that gives guests the chance to unleash their inner outlaw by bringing Moonshine (liquor) to join Clyde Cassidy's infamous Moonshine Empire.
Guests will be transported to an unseen world of the American Wild West whilst enjoying personalised cocktails by a team of expert mixologists.
📍 Aldgate
💰 From £39.99
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via moonshinesaloon.com
VIRTUAL REALITY/ART IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
JEFF WAYNE'S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS - THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience combines immersive theatre, virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms and cutting-edge technology, all set to Jeff Wayne's iconic score; giving audiences the chance to live through the Martian invasion of 1898.
With a maximum of 12 people per performance, journey through 24 extraordinary interactive scenes in a breath-taking 1 hour 50 minute experience in The City of London.
Live actors and detailed sets make you feel like it’s really happening and you’re part of the story.
You’ll meet a cast of 17 characters played by 12 live actors and a mix of holograms, projections and virtual reality. Talk and interact with the live cast and get up close to some of your favourite characters from the story.
📍 Aldgate
💰 From £45.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Step into Ancient Egypt like never before at Tutankhamun - The Immersive Exhibition in London! A stunning hi-tech production featuring an 8m high 360-degree video mapping room, a world premiere Hologram of the full mummification process, a VR and AR walk through of the Valley of the Kings, not to mention two treasure rooms full of original artefacts, replicas and curated Egyptian historical displays.
This limited 14-week run in London is not to be missed, an exceptional day out for fans of culture, technology, history, school groups, families and those interested in being immersed in a huge experiential and unique production.
📍 Excel London
💰 From £20.00
🕒 28th March - 29th June 2025
🎟️ Book via tutankhamunexperience.com
ELVIS EVOLUTION
ELVIS EVOLUTION is a brand new experience from Layered Reality™, the UK's leading immersive specialists, celebrating the life of Elvis Presley. Combining cutting-edge technology, heart-pounding music, live musicians and mind-blowing multimedia, ELVIS EVOLUTION lets you relive the King's iconic moments.
Taking place at the Immerse LDN site at London Excel Waterfront, Elvis Evolution is a high-energy, high-tech homage that promises to be an unforgettable night where you will walk in Elvis’ blue suede shoes. A night for lifelong fans and newcomers alike, Elvis Evolution lets you experience Elvis, like never before.
📍 Excel London
💰 From £75.00
🕒 18th July 2025 - Onwards
🎟️ Book via elvisevolution.com
FRAMELESS
Throughout the centuries, artists have captured the complexity of our world with paint. They have filled canvases with astonishing landscapes, alternate realities, sublime colour and ultimate purity – seeking to express the very essence of humanity.
Today, technology allows us to get closer to these masterpieces than ever before. Step beyond the frame and be immersed in the astonishing worlds these artists have created. Travel through time and space to experience every brushstroke with all your senses. Frameless is redefining the experiential immersive art world.
Situated in Marble Arch, we are the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK. Frameless features four galleries and showcases some of the world’s greatest works of art presented in ways never seen before.
📍 Marble Arch
💰 From £26.10
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via frameless.com
BUBBLE PLANET: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
In this multi-sensory experience, visitors will travel through fantastical landscapes and into imaginary metaverses filled with unique optical illusions and photo opportunities.
Upon entering this otherworldly planet, guests will be able to leave real-life at the door and embark on a journey that inspires them to reconnect with their emotions and bodily sensations, making astonishing discoveries along the way. The combination of colours, lasers, lights and bubbles, together with 360-degree projection technology and a unique virtual reality experience invites guests of all ages into a dream-like, escapist experience in the midst of the busy city.
📍 Wembley Park
💰 From £19.90
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via feverup.com
VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting?
Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century.
Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show.
This impactful experience has already thrilled visitors in Naples, Italy, Brussels, Belgium, and the UK. Become completely immersed in the works of art around you, and feel the shift in reality as you dive deep into the world created by Van Gogh's brush strokes.
📍 Shoreditch
💰 From £15.90
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via feverup.com
IMMERSIVE AT HOME EXPERIENCES
Isklander Trilogy - Swamp
A thrilling online game for 1 to 6 players. Play solo or team up with friends. Log on and solve the mystery.
The Isklander games unfold as a thrilling, chronological story, so we recommend starting with Part 1: Plymouth Point to experience the full mystery from the very beginning. Playing the trilogy in order will reveal the overarching conspiracy and lead to an unforgettable cinematic finale.
However, if you prefer to jump in at any point, each game stands on its own as a gripping, immersive adventure - so choose the experience that excites you the most.
Part 1: Plymouth Point - a missing person hunt
Part 2: The Mermaid’s Tongue - an art heist with deadly consequences
Part 3: The Kindling Hour - a high-stakes corporate espionage thriller
📍 At Home
💰 From £35.00 per part, per group (up to 6 people)
🕒 Until 26th April
🎟️ Book via isklander.com
Lennox Mutual - Candle House Collective
Book a phone session with one of Lennox Mutual’s live representatives and dive into a
labyrinth of mystery, adventure, and connection.
When your 20 minute session ends, book another to pick up where you left off, enjoying an increasingly personalized experience every time you return. Lennox Mutual is here to remember you.
Lennox Mutual combines theater, gaming, meditation, psychotherapy, and live music
into a sprawling imaginary world for you to explore. Every choice you make has
consequences, and no two experiences are the same.
Uncover the secrets, join the online community, and change the world on the other end of the line.
📍 At Home
💰 From $20.00 (£14.99)
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via candlehousecollective.com
Watchers - 36 Inch Penguin
We are currently interviewing for the role of a "Watcher" at Vita Strategic Services - an exclusive, Private Healthcare, Security and Fire Prevention Service Provider. Here at VSS we utilise a cutting edge AI system to evaluate and respond to situations through a network of cameras and microphones. A "Watcher" provides occasional support to this system, giving valuable human input on the rare occasions that the AI encounters an incident it is unfamiliar with.
All candidates are required to undergo the recruitment process in pairs - we find that a competitive edge helps to focus the minds of prospective "Watchers".
You will both need to make choices based on what you hear.
Remember, It's a simple job... as long as you adhere to the VSS charter at all times.
📍 At Home
💰 From £10.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via 36inchpenguin.com
Outside of London
The Key of Dreams
A luxury overnight immersive experience.
You have been invited to the Treowen manor, by its owner, Wyn, as researchers from the illustrious Friends of Miskatonic University. Strange things have been happening in the house. People who were not invited live there including Randolph Carter, who can not leave, or dream; Dee, an historiographer with occult knowledge and their own agenda and the mysterious collectors.
This FMU expedition seeks to investigate the history of the house, its inhabitants and to understand what is happening. Throughout the house, there are strange objects which belonged to previous inhabitants, sections of diaries, letters, reports, maps, photographs and paintings that weave a web of story to be unpicked.
📍 Monmouth, Wales
💰 From £400.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via thekeyofdreams.co.uk
The PAC-MAN Live Experience
Step into gaming history as you become the legendary yellow Chomper in this groundbreaking immersive attraction.
It's the arcade classic you know and love, reimagined at human scale with you at the centre of the action. Compete against friends, evade the ghosts, and experience firsthand what it's like to be gaming's most iconic character.
Go head-to-head with your fellow players as you chomp your way through different mazes, levels, and bonus rounds exclusive to the LIVE experience.
State of the art technology transforms the space around you into a life-sized arcade adventure. As you enter the maze arena, you become PAC-MAN – dodging Ghosts, snatching POWER PELLETS, and hunting high scores in a fully immersive world.
📍 Castlefield, Manchester
💰 From £26.00
🕒 Ongoing
🎟️ Book via pacmanlive.co.uk
