With the rising popularity of immersive events, exhibitions and experiences, London’s art and events scene is bigger and better than ever. We’re no longer mere observers but active participants.

Whether you enjoy recapturing the nostalgia of noughties television or want to experience art in a fresh and different way, here are some of the new immersive experiences to try in the city.

The FRIENDS™ Experience

You can now recreate and live the lives of some of our favourite noughties pals in this nostalgia-packed immersive experience. So, get your cameras at the ready so you can capture some of the TV show’s iconic scenes such as dancing in front of the fountain, having a look through the famous purple door at Rachel and Monica’s apartment, playing foosball at Joey and Chandler’s apartment and taking a selfie on the orange sofa in Central Perk.

ExCeL London, Waterfront; Tickets from £20 

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer

Through impressive large-scale projection in the new space, Lightroom, David Hockney takes us on a personal journey through sixty years of his art. You can expect vast walls and a brilliant sound system to enable visitors to fully immerse themselves in the world through Hockney’s eyes.

In September, Yuja Wang, the globally acclaimed classical pianist, will take over the space for seven intimate gigs, performing a collection of pieces inspired by her musical response to Hockney’s art.

12 Lewis Cubitt Square, N1C 4DY; Tickets from £25

Supperclub Tube

Ever wondered what having a sit-down dinner on the tube would feel like? Well, wonder no further because you can now do just that. This supper club team promises to take you on a six-course food journey from Mexico to Patagonia using a Victoria Line tube carriage that’s been transformed into an immersive and intriguing dining space.

Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, E17 8AX; Tickets are £67 per person

The Great Murder Mystery

If you love a classic murder mystery, why not get involved with one? The Great Murder Mystery invites the audience to take a chilling dining journey with Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, a cast of suspicious characters and the case of The Hound Of The Baskervilles.

The Lost Estate, W14 9LP; Tickets from £149.50 per person

Paradox Museum London

This museum’s mission? To reduce the number of boring hours in our lives. It does this by creating experiences that confuse the mind and trick the eye but most importantly, ignite your curiosity and leave you thinking about it long after you’ve exited through the doors. Be prepared to believe anything and everything.

90 Brompton Rd, SW3 1JJ; Tickets from £18.50

Dopamine Land

This interactive museum is all about channelling the limitless imagination of your inner child into reality through a selection of rooms meant to immerse yourself in your happy emotions. In the Galaxy of Lights and Lucid Dreams rooms, you can enjoy infinite lights, colours and reflections while in the Sunset Beach and Step & Sound rooms, you can express your creativity and joy.

85 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LD; Tickets from £13

PULSE: Beyond Delight

This media and art exhibition takes you on a journey into the heart of Seoul, capturing the city’s energy without setting foot on a flight to South Korea. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking installations that not only showcase Seoul’s landscapes but also unveil the authentic stories and spiritual resonance at the core of many of its residents’ lives.

Borough Yards; Tickets from £15

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