Wake The Tiger is bringing its immersive world to London with Absurd City, a huge new attraction at Westfield London. Opening this October, the experience invites visitors to step into a surreal parallel world filled with immersive art, interactive installations, hidden spaces and curious characters. Here’s everything we know so far about what to expect and how to visit.
Everything you need to know about Absurd City by Wake The Tiger in London
- 📍 Where: Westfield London (Shepherd’s Bush), Ariel Way, W12 7GF
- 🚇 Nearest Tube: Wood Lane (Circle and Hammersmith & City) and White City (Central)
- 📅 When: The official opening date is 15 October 2026
- 🎟️ Tickets: On sale now
- ⏱️ Visit duration: Allow up to 2 hours to enjoy the experience
- 👥 Best for: Families, art lovers and fans of immersive experiences
What is Absurd City by Wake The Tiger?
Created by the team behind Boomtown Fair and the award-winning Wake The Tiger Amazement Park® in Bristol, Absurd City is a brand-new self-guided immersive experience opening in London Thursday 15 October 2026.
Step through a portal into a surreal parallel world where things don't quite work the way you'd expect. Here, visitors become "Daytrippers", exploring a sprawling city filled with curious characters, hidden stories, secret passageways and interactive installations. While many of Absurd City's secrets are still under wraps, we do know that five distinct districts are waiting to be discovered – and there's no place for "do not touch" signs here.
Want a glimpse inside? Take a look at Wake The Tiger's first look at Absurd City below.
What can visitors expect?
Covering more than 80,000 square feet, Absurd City will become Europe's largest immersive art experience when it opens this October. Visitors can explore five themed districts filled with interactive artwork, hidden routes, tactile installations and unfolding stories designed to encourage exploration.
Allow at least three hours to make your way through the experience at your own pace.
Is Wake The Tiger suitable for families?
Absurd City welcomes children of all ages, although parents should be aware that the experience features dark areas, atmospheric lighting and immersive sound effects.
Children aged 13 and over can visit without an adult, while under-13s need to stay with someone aged 18 or over throughout their visit.
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Where is Wake The Tiger's Absurd City?
Absurd City is located inside Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush, taking over an 80,000 sq ft space.
If you're planning your visit, make sure you're heading to Westfield London in west London, rather than Westfield Stratford City in east London.
How to get there:
- Tube – The nearest stations are Wood Lane (Circle and Hammersmith & City), White City (Central) and Shepherd's Bush (Central and Overground)
- Bus – You can catch the following buses which stop nearby: 31, 49, 72, 94, 148, 207, 237, 260, 272, 283, 295 and C1
- Biking – Hire a Santander Cycles bike and head to Westfield London. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Westfield Library, Ariel Way.
What else is there to do nearby?
Westfield London is a destination in its own right, so it's easy to turn your visit to Absurd City into a full day out. Refuel at one of the shopping centre's many restaurants and cafés, browse hundreds of high street and designer stores, or catch the latest blockbuster at the Vue cinema.