Startup events in London

54 upcoming startup events in London: 17 mixers, 13 meetups, 7 summits. Next: Stripe padel club (26 Oct 2026). Dates, venues & RSVP links, updated daily.

The scene right now

London has 50 upcoming startup events scheduled across the calendar, with zero online sessions among them. The local agenda is led by social gatherings, featuring 17 mixers and 11 meetups. Founders can also engage with 7 summits, 5 conferences, 3 pitch nights, and 3 hackathons, along with 2 demo days and 2 general events. Free programming accounts for 22 of the scheduled options, giving founders ample room to network, learn, and test ideas in person.

Recurring series

Several recurring series offer consistent touchpoints for founders across the city. Stripe padel club returns next on 2026-10-26 with two editions planned. Tech Meetup Edinburgh holds its next edition on 2026-10-27, also counting two editions. Both Lychee's Startup Games Night and Founders Meetup London host their next installments on 2026-10-28, with each series running two planned sessions. These ongoing formats provide predictable environments for networking, staying sharp, and meeting fellow operators.

Who runs the events

A varied group of hosts drives activity across the ecosystem. Founder Nation leads the schedule with seven upcoming events, followed by UK Startup Events with five. Informa Group PLC and London Venture Capital Network each host three upcoming gatherings. Additional active organizers include Lychee, The Startup Stroll, and Stripe Startups, with two events each, while STRANGER BUILDS organizes one. Together, these entities maintain a steady stream of gatherings catering to different stages of startup development.

Busiest months

Event activity peaks sharply in late autumn before tapering into the new year. November 2026 is by far the busiest month on the calendar with 26 events scheduled, followed by October 2026 with 11 events and December 2026 with 9. Founders planning further ahead will find much lighter schedules in early 2027, with single events currently noted for January 2027, February 2027, and March 2027.

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Frequently asked

How many startup pitch nights are scheduled in London?
There are 3 pitch nights scheduled on the upcoming calendar.
Are any of the London startup events free to attend?
Yes, 22 of the 50 scheduled events are free.
What specific venues are hosting upcoming gatherings?
Venues include House of Racquet at 22 Tileyard Rd and the Royal Horseguards Hotel, alongside other regional and online locations.
How many demo days and hackathons can founders attend?
The schedule features 3 hackathons and 2 demo days.

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