Nessa Salon Of The Unruly returns in 2026
Rooted in the bohemian spirit of Soho and inspired by the artistic salons of Vanessa Bell, Salon of the Unruly is back at the Nessa bar. A celebration of British culture and creativity, showcasing up-and-coming local artists and musical talent.
In September – October 2025 we collaborated with Campari to turn Thursday nights into something worth talking about. For eight weeks only, we hosted Nessa’s Negroni Lounge – a series where music, cocktails, and Soho’s restless energy collide. Bringing together British artists, DJs, and three exclusive British‑inspired Negronis, created with Campari and crafted by our bar team. Alongside the Lounge, we hosted a series of complimentary, intimate Negroni masterclasses and artist-led workshops, in partnership with Campari.
This creative collaborative series continues in 2026. Swing by from 8pm on the last Thursday of every month, settle in with a cocktail, and let the night unfold – intimate, unruly, and distinctly Nessa. Familiar, but with a twist; much like Nessa herself.
THE LINE UP
29 January
Nessa plays host to a night where art, conversation, and music intertwine. In collaboration with
Nimi, a social club with a mission to spark one million new friendships – we’re bringing their celebrated
Secret Salon series to Soho. Expect informal fireside chats, spontaneous Q&As, and the chance to meet the artists shaping culture right now.
Multidisciplinary artist
Alina R.J. shares stories from her time in the Arctic, exploring the body as a site of memory, spirit, and deep listening.
DJ Callum Harrison, the man behind Soho’s most whispered-about sets will be on the decks from 7pm with a soundtrack of ambient house to ease you in.
26 February
With inclusion at its heart,
Hope93 Gallery is connecting communities using art. The spotlight is on emotionally charged paintings by London-based RCA graduate
Ana Benavides, a dialogue between the inner self and the canvas – an act of release, reconnection, and transformation. Rooted in intuitive mark-making and bodily gestures, her paintings are imbued with energetic and spiritual intensity.
West London hero,
DJ Demi Abiola shares his music that nourishes the soul. Signature sounds seeped in London soul, hip hop and house music.
27 March
Hosted in collaboration with
Cramer St Gallery, the evening shines a light on artist
Leevar Spies, whose work explores form, movement and the quiet tension between control and release. Expect open dialogue, thoughtful exchange, and the kind of creative cross-pollination Soho has always done best.
As the room shifts from talk to tempo,
Ashtrés of London DJ School takes to the decks. With 15 years across London’s nightlife, fresh from Miami tour, Ashtrés blends R&B, Hip Hop, House and UKG.
COULD YOU BE OUR NEXT ARTIST?
Are you an up-and-coming artist? Do you know a talented artist in need of their moment in the spotlight? If so, we’d love to hear from you, we’re here to support local artists with Nessa’s Salon of the Unruly. To find out more, drop us an email.
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