Against the gloom: Reasons to be optimistic about 2026
Schedule
Mon Jan 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
6 Old Queen St | London, EN
About this Event
Post-holiday depression, failed New Year’s resolutions and battered bank balances: January’s Blue Monday has long been branded as the most miserable day of the year. Headlines warn of ongoing war, political turmoil and economic gloom – but could they be mistaken? Join The Spectator and special guests as they defy the doomsters to deliver an optimist’s guide to 2026. Almost three-quarters of people worldwide believe that this year will be better than the last. Are they right?
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors open and bar open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Discussion begins
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Audience Q&A
Where is it happening?
6 Old Queen St, 6 Old Queen Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 28.95 to GBP 39.35



















