Dry January Festival 2026

Throughout January, there are 120+ (and counting) plus events designed to help people stay social, meet new people, and have fun without alcohol being at the centre.

The events take place in a mix of spaces. Some are held in pubs, others in art studios, pottery studio, venues and even outdoors. They include hikes, art classes, charity shop crawls, pottery, speed friending, and lots more. People are not forced to avoid alcohol at these events and can have a drink if they choose. The aim is simply to encourage people to socialise sober, or at least without alcohol being the main focus.