February is technically the final month of winter, so congratulations: you’ve pretty much survived another one in London. To make it go by faster, you’ll always have London’s jam-packed schedule of events and things to do to make you forget about the chilly settings.
Though we’ll never stop loving this city, February is also a month particularly steeped in romance, so there’s also that to look forward to. It just so happens to be the shortest month, too(despite an extra day thrown in for good measure this leap year), so you damn better make the most of it by doing aaaaaallll the things on this list. That’s right, every single one. Here are the best things to do in February 2024.
1) Ring in the Lunar New Year from London
February 10 marks the ‘Year of the Dragon’ (the only mythical animal out of 12 in the Chinese zodiac) and in London you’ll find the largest Lunar New Year celebrations anywhere outside of Asia! There’s lots to do on the day and in the leadup, much of which involves lots of eating and lots of drinking… it’s a rollicking old celebration, after all. Here are some of the ways you can ring in the Lunar New Year from London.
🚢 Lunar New Year at the National Maritime Museum (February 3): go on then… I will celebrate from a UNESCO-listed borough by way of a free day full of performances, workshops, talks and stands.
😋 Eight-course tasting menu at Daddy Bao Tooting (February 11): an innovative feast is on the cards at this lovely neighbourhood Taiwanese restaurant.
🎉 Witness traditional performances at The Brunswick in Bloomsbury (February 8): a set of free acts will commence at 4:30pm, which includes Chinese lion performances, stilt walkers and much more. Plus, you’ll be able to dine on some delightful Asian Street food!
🪩Dance at a Science Museum Silent Disco (February 1): there’s really no substitute for dancing when it’s New Year celebration time. Crack those headphones out and get down with it at the Science Museum’s late session celebrating Lunar New Year.
See all of our top recommendations for celebrating Lunar New Year from London here.
2) See a transformed ‘Bamboo Garden’ at the Somerset House Courtyard
You might have spent the whole of January pining for your holidays later in the year. If it’s gone into overdrive, then a way to scratch the itch and calm yourself down could lie right here. Somerset House’s Courtyard is being transformed into a beautiful bamboo garden by Hong Kong-based artist Zheng Bo. The artwork as a whole is titled ‘Bamboo as Method 格竹’, and uses over 300 pieces of locally-sourced bamboo to create a space for Londoners to contemplate.
It comes as part of the annual Somerset House series that showcases contemporary international artists with work that speaks to both sustainability and ecology. Visitors are encouraged to sketch Zheng Bo’s work on biodegradable paper, which can then be composted into the soil to fertilise the garden. Participants can also scan a QR code on site to hear them speak about the work and guide them through the activity to make for a more intimate experience with the artist.
Read more about Zheng Bo: Bamboo As Method here.
3) Get smitten with these brilliant London Valentine’s Day activities
Romance ain’t dead everywhere in London, and there are plenty of ways to ensure you aren’t receiving a raised eyebrow and/or death stare on the morning of the 14th when you’re expected to lay out your plan for the evening. Yes, you won’t forget, because here’s your reminder! Rumour has it that Cupid is paying a visit to London town in February, so it might be about time to start planning where you and your significant other are spending February 14. Here are a few tips:
🍸 Winter Martini Pop-Up at Ham Yard Hotel: Valentine-themed cocktails and seafood platters? That’s amoré.
🍷Dalloway Terrace’s Winemaker Dinner: twinkling lights and faux fur blankets are always going to make for a dreamy evening.
🍰 Gift your partner a sweet treat from Hummingbird: this never fails to go down well, right? Especially with the lovely colourful offerings you can find here.
🎯 Enjoy some friendly competition: an activity date never goes amiss, so get down to somewhere like Fairgame, essentially a playground for adults, with your significant other!
🎥 Catch a flick at a gorgeous London cinema: there are plenty of these around, and a whole abundance of great movies out now (it’s award-season after all!). Get inspired here.
💘 Have a romantic stroll around the city: Walking is underrated, guys. You could be pacing around Hyde Park or taking the scenic route to your local takeaway, and it can still be a meaningful moment. Plus, it gets that step count over the line before an evening of wine and boxsets.
Check out our Valentine’s Day guide for more suggestions right here.
4) Pick a romantic restaurant for a meal out
Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, another special occasion, or just… because; London is a treasure trove for dim-lit and romantic restaurants. Here are a few that will have you reading from the I Believe In A Thing Called Love hymn sheet by the time you walk about.
🌸 Clos Maggiore: Boasting a glass roof and flowery décor, this Covent Garden screams love is in the air louder than most.
🤩 Bob Bob Ricard: Press for Champagne buttons? Yeah, this place knows what’s up. Gold-laden interiors, too.
💞 Bleeding Heart: Farringdon’s fine French bistro that offers over 450 kinds of wine should be near the summit of your lists this month.
✨ Delamina EAST: A fine array of Mediterranean dishes can be found at this cosy Spitalfields restaurant.
View more of London’s most romantic restaurants here.
5) Attend an event for LGBT+ History Month
February marks LGBT+ History Month, and there are plenty of educational, celebrational, and essential events taking place across London over the entire month.
🖼️ Attend a free Queer tour at the National Portrait Gallery: drop in on February 16 to join drag artist Timberlina on an irreverent tour of the gallery, which includes a focus on Thomas Stewart’s 1792 portrait of the Chevalier d’Eon, which is the earliest painted portrait of a trans person in their collection!
🎤 Blackstage Talks: Breaking Moulds: an event held to discuss issues within the pole-dancing industry and how to improve as a community, with guest speakers including Beanie The Jet and Cutie Whippingham. Find out more and book here[/trackLink]!
🏳️🌈 Go to an LGBTQ+ Bloomsbury History Tour: a tour that takes you through 300 years of history from an iconic bookshop to an 18th-century queer space to the ‘Victorians who crossed genders’. Find out more [trackLink link_url="https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/events/haunting-squares-lgbtq-bloomsbury-history-tour/"]here.
6) Munch down on some tacos at Danny Trejo’s heavily anticipated new restaurant
TREJO’S TACOS IS COMING TO LONDON. Star of Machete (2010) and Spy Kids (2004) Mr Danny Trejo is finally opening up a branch of his LA mainstay here in London. Slated to be with us in mid-February, Trejo’s Tacos will land in Portobello Road and give us a two-storey space for 100 diners overall, in a space which includes a covered outdoor terrace and an underground speakeasy to sip on Margaritas and Mescals. Read more ab0ut Trejo’s Tacos here.
7) Go to an exhibition featuring over half a century’s work by Yoko Ono at the Tate Modern
Providing the largest glimpse into the life of the artist yet, Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind will give you a glimpse of some of her most-discussed artwork and performances via music, experimental film, and art. You’ll see her works from her many activism projects which include PEACE is POWER and Wish Tree, and visitors can learn about all her time spent in London, which is also where she met John Lennon. Find out more information about the exhibition here.
8) Have a cheap and relaxing session at a pop-up sauna
January may have been more self-care and less (or no) boozing, but who’s to say that energy can’t continue into the second month of the year? If you have a newfound love for the ‘wholesome activity’, then look no further than this cheap pop-up sauna in King’s Cross. It’s just six quid a pop, and the lovely Scandinavian-inspired wood cabins are sticking around until the middle of the month (February 11) to provide perhaps the most tranquil lunch break of all time. They even have three plunge pools on-site to top off the experience, and you can find out more about Slow Motion Sauna here.
9) Hit up an exhibition dedicated to Hello Kitty (and all things cute)
There’s a good reason why the love kids have for Hello Kitty from an early age often continues into adulthood… because look at them! Somerset House has an exhibition dedicated to Hello Kitty and all things cute, because who doesn’t want to feel comforted during the chilly winter months? Five themes are explored throughout the exhibition, which are: Cry Baby, Play Together, Monstrous Other, Sugar-Coated Pill and Hypersonic, to understand how the the concept of cuteness has developed over the years. Hello Kitty, the poster child for all things cute, is even celebrating her 50th anniversary this year, so there are plenty of reasons to celebrate! Find the exhibition at Somerset House, and you can find out more about it here.
10) Jump around to the sound of music at a London gig
January is always a slow(er) start, but we really get back into the swing of live music when February rolls around. Yes, there are still a good few months until festival season, but when the lineup of gigs in the capital it’s hard to notice. Get yo’self booked into a few of these and the month is sure to fly by.
🎉 Jungle (February 1-3): Koko – fresh from an All Points East headline last summer, Jungle are dialling it down to a more intimate setting for a trio of nights.
🥁 Sigma (February 2): Here at Outernet – the Drum And Bass DJ duo are starting the year with a dance.
🤠 The Menzingers (February 2-3): Electric Ballroom – the absurdly consistent punk Americana act from Philly are back for two nights of the biggest choruses in the city.
💥 Seth Troxler and Skream (February 3): Fabric – you best be getting your dancing shoes ready for this one…
🎵 D-Block Europe (February 4-7): The O2 – just the four nights at London’s biggest arena for the Hip Hop collective. Not many…
☀️ Noname (February 6): Eventim Apollo – Noname is rolling into London to draw from her acclaimed ‘Sundial’ record from 2023.
🎸 Citizen & Drug Church (February 8): Electric Ballroom – two fine names in the US post-hardcore team up for a deadly double bill.
🪩 The Vaccines (February 9-10): Troxy – get a load of these nostalgic indie tunes you can have a boogie to…
🕺 Rick Astley (February 9): Pryzm – get a load of the rick-rolling potential here…
1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ The 1975 (February 12, 13, 14, and 20): The O2 – did you think they had forgotten about you? Four nights mark the band’s London swan song ahead of their upcoming hiatus.
🎶 Noah Kahan (February 14-15): Wembley Arena – was he talking about February when he said ‘Stick Season’? Either way, 2023 was a Noah Kahan year, and this pair of shows is sure to be a hot ticket.
✌️ Jeff Rosenstock (February 14-15): Electric Ballroom – wacky punk euphoria will be around in spades at the Lekky Ballroom come the middle of this month…
😍 Slowdive (February 17): Eventim Apollo – how good has it been to have Slowdive back over the last few years? You can see for yourself in London this month.
🎤 Flowdan (February 17): Village Underground – the legendary Grime MC and producer is taking to the east London stage this month.
🥳 Zara Larsson (February 21-22): Roundhouse – The Swedish singer-songwriter is back for a pair of nights in Camden.
🩷 PinkPantheress (February 23): Alexandra Palace – after the release of Heaven Knows last year, PinkPantheress takes to the stage for a headline show before a slot supporting Olivia Rodrigo later in the year.
11) Tuck into a seven-course meal from a Masterchef finalist
If you’re the type of person who must consume food in all ways, including through what you watch on the telly, then you might remember last year’s Masterchef UK finalist Anurag Aggarwal. You might have even been taken by the dishes he presented, wishing you could take the place of Gregg Wallace and get to try them all. Now, you might just be able to, as he teams up with Yaatra’s Executive Chef Amit Bagya for a supper club on February 8. A seven-course menu has been crafted up, which includes a signature cocktail and dishes including pan-fried lobster on a semolina cake. You can reserve a spot at Yaatra here.
12) Enjoy a dose of nostalgia at this Horrible Histories x British Museum exhibition
Much like the Romans and baths, the British Museum and Horrible Histories feels like a match made in heaven – and now it’s actually happening. Author of the beloved series of books Terry Deary, alongside trusty illustrator of the iconic drawings Martin Brown, is teaming up with the museum to help encourage children to hit up the new exhibition, Legion: life in the Roman Army.
Taking the form of a family-friendly interactive trail led by host Rattus, who will take on the name Claudius Terrattus (it’s about the Romans, after all). He’ll take visitors through his journey to becoming a soldier in the Roman Army over 2,000 years in the past, with the exhibition itself also focusing on the experiences of individuals. You can read more about the upcoming exhibition here.
13) Attend a church service for clowns
Though you’d usually be somewhat frowned upon at your Sunday mass for calling your fellow churchgoers clowns, on this occasion it’s hitting the nail on the head (resulting in a big red nose). Yes, a church service for clowns is laughing its way into the city on February 4 for the Annual Grimaldi Clown Service. Why the dress code? The service at All Saints Haggerston pays tribute to Joseph Grimaldi, the legendary clown performer who made his debut at Sadler’s Well in the 18th century, aged just three! The tradition of celebrating ol’ Joey dates back to 1946, and you can find out more about the free service here.
14) Find a spot to watch the Six Nations
The annual rugby face-off between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy returns in February for six weeks, and plenty of London venues are hosting spaces to watch all the action play out each weekend.
🏉 Flat Iron Square: Having made a name for themselves as a hub to watch the big footy tournaments, you can bet that a brilliant atmosphere will be created for the rugby over at Flat Iron Square.
🍻 Big Penny Social: The giant Walthamstow venue is showing all the weekend games between February 3 – March 16, and the two giant screens in the beer hall are the perfect way to catch every try.
🍸 Northcote Records: Kings of cocktails and live music, this Battersea bar is showing all of the England Rugby games with their usual pizza and drinks on offer. Very tempting indeed…
⚓ Hope & Anchor: 24 screens and heated sports huts? Yeah, this Brixton pub should be high up on your lists for all the winter rugby.
🚢 The Ship: Wandswoorth’s riverside location is a great spot for just about any day in your social calendars, and that’s no different during Six Nations season.
15) Dress up in pink for a Mean Girls bottomless brunch
Over at Boxpark Croydon, you can jump into a full dose of nostalgia by throwing it back Mean Girls style. Despite not taking place on a Wednesday, everyone is still encouraged to throw on some pink before getting the cocktails and prosecco flowing during the lively screening of the classic flick (and yes, the duration of the movie is the same time that the bottomless drinks will be available). The Mean Girls bottomless brunch takes place on February 17, and you can find out more information here.
16) Take the family out to the annual Imagine Children’s Festival at the Southbank
This year marks the 22nd Imagine Children’s Festival over at the Southbank, which is made up of over 130 events packed into an 11-day schedule, with around 40% of the activities being free! Events are aimed at those aged between 0-11 and their families, and the roster includes Motionhouse’s Starchitects: A Cosmic Adventure, as well as a range of storytellers, poets, speakers, and writers appearing between February 7-17. The concert hall also takes visitors under the sea through the BBC Symphony Orchestra, with plenty to look forward to including The David Gibb Big Band (pictured above). Read more about the Imagine Children’s Festival here.
17) Get your flip on with this pancake race
Leadenhall Market dates all the way back to the 14th century, and it’s a testament to the rapid development in London that the 21st century has seen it reach a peak. How, you ask? Obviously with an annual pancake race that offers contestants the chance to win the Golden frying pan. Gather your teams of four and get ready to take on the 20m pancake flipping relay on the beautiful cobbled pavements of the market. Pancake Day. February 13. Get in Loser, we’re going flipping.
Find out more and book your place here.
18) Or just demolish a beautiful stack of indulgence on Pancake Day
January and February share many a similarity. Cold biting your fingertips, daylight draining away faster than you say winter, and a general greyness to the air. But, I’ll tell you what January does NOT have that gives the edge to Feb: a day dedicated to pancakes. Shrove Tuesday is a concept that has always managed – and will continue – to stand the test of time, so you best be celebrating the 2023 edition on February 13. You can enjoy pancakes at pretty much any time of the day, too; and here are a few places around the city that will be happy to serve up stacks of ’em!
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19) Go to an immersive Gunpowder Plot experience with Tom Felton as Guy Fawkes
Tom Felton (of Draco Malfoy fame) starring in the digital cast of a gunpowder plot experience IN the vaults at the Tower Of London? Where do we sign? Here. The experience has been in town for a while now, but if you haven’t tried it yet and fancy an hour and a half of life in 1605 London learning about one of the most infamous plots in the city’s history, now is the time. Find out more and book your place here.
20) Surround yourself with the colour of nature at the beautiful Kew Gardens Orchid Festival
It’s not long until spring now, when London will start to look, bloomin’ colourful once again, but if you can’t wait to catch sight of beautiful flowers then there’s always the month-long Kew Gardens orchid festival. Each year, the festival chooses a different country to represent, with this year’s theme being Madagascar, so you can expect a floral presentation that represents the wildlife, culture, agriculture and much more.
Kew Gardens Orchid Festival takes place from February 3 – March 3, and you can find out more information here.
21) Touchdown at one of these venues for a voracious Super Bowl Sunday (February 11)
February is the month of the crowning moment in the NFL sporting calendar. For many in London, it’s just a regular day… but, for sports fanatics—or just those hoping to fight off the Sunday scaries with nachos, wings and comradery—Super Bowl Sunday has it all. Plus, Usher is playing this year’s halftime show, so you better say ‘YEAH!’ and tune into the game. Super Bowl LVIII takes place on Sunday, February 11, and here are a few places around the capital showing all the action. It’s not yet determined who will play in the Super Bowl final, but we do know it’s taking place in Vegas, so all the more reason to amp up the party atmosphere.
⚽ TOCA Social: Usually you’ll catch all the footy here, but this February it’s dialling up the U and the S and the A notches this month. Tuck into wings and drink from red cups at this immersive sports bar.
🏈 The Blues Kitchen: A favourite for a dance at the weekend, this time it’s turning its attention to Sunday night. Taking you from 8pm til late and drip-feeding you beer and food, this is one (sorry, three: Camden, Brixton, Shoredtich) mean option for Super Bowl LVIII.
🍺 BOXPARK: Ah, it’s never a where-to-watch-this-sporting-event list without Boxpark, is it? Their giant screens are turning on at their three London venues for a raucous night of NFL.
🍗 Big Penny Social: The giant beer hall along the Blackhorse Beer Mile has you well and truly covered for this mammoth event, kicking proceedings off at 7pm and running all the until 4am. Work on Monday will be painful, but worth it all the same.
Here are some more ideas for places to spend your Super Bowl Sunday.
22) ‘Delight’ all your senses at this immersive London exhibition
Delight, which started life as an exhibition in Seoul, has been dazzling London audiences at Borough Yards since October with its 12 immersive zones filled with original works. You’ll be dazzled by neon installations before clapping eyes with the moon sculpture. Book your spot here.
23) Explore the genius of Andy Warhol at this free exhibition
Andy Warhol: Beyond the Brand arrived in London in January, and is sticking with us in the city until March 24. Setting up shop across the Halcyon Gallery on New Bond Street, the exhibition is dedicated to the life’s work of the legendary American pop artist. Visitors will be treated to his Ads portfolio, which is on display for the first time in the UK, as well as other artworks that take on his vision, which includes Keith Haring’s Andy Mouse portfolio. Find out more about the exhibition here.
24) Then check out another one of London’s many wonderful art exhibitions
Of course, when it comes to art, there’s always plenty going on in London. Once you’ve checked out the delightful exhibit at Borough Yards, you can make your way through a host of other top-notch exhibitions in the big smoke during February. There are tonnes of exhibitions showing off inspired work all year round, and you can find the very best of them in our handy guide.
❤️ Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City (February 1 – June 2): Science Museum – 23 divine clockwork treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing being displayed in the UK for the first time.
🩷 David Tucker: Dad (February 3-22): Gallery46 – Tucker explores dementia after caring for his father for a three-year period as he suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
🧡 Cruise Control (February 8 – March 2): Jealous East – a pair of artists with a joint passion for vehicles come together to form this display of innovative screen-printing designs.
💛 Café Royal Books (February 23 – June 2): The Photographers’ Gallery – celebrating the work of the 600-issue strong publication with some awe-inspiring photos of everyday life.
💚 From The Ashes (February 21-25): The Truman Brewery – an exhibition of 29 works from Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, with a following auction in March to raise funds for Xingu Indigenous communities from the Amazon Rainforest.
Ending in February
💙 NEW NOW (ends February 7): Guts Gallery – a collection of photographs by Brynley Odu Davies documenting the work of the most talented up-and-coming artists in the country over the last few years.
🩵 Daido Moriyama: A Retrospective (ends February 11): The Photographers’ Gallery – a deep insight into the works of the Japanese photographer who used the camera as a way to interrogate and revolutionise the way we see the world.
💜 Quentin Blake: Now (ends February 18): Cromwell Place – an exhibition of Blake’s drawings, all from the past year, that display both his classic and experimental styles.
25) Enjoy the first 5pm sunset of the year
Look – we might seem to be desperately clutching at straws for a win here… but I’m here to tell you right now that it is one. London’s sun has disappeared before 5pm every day since the twenty-bloody-ninth of October, but that’s all changing. Note down February 8, because it’ll still be light by the time you make the beeline from the office to the pub. By the end of the month, it’ll be nearing the hallowed 6pm sunset, and summer’s warm embrace will seem ever closer.
26) Visit somewhere that you might not believe is actually in London
It might seem a little off to recommend places that aren’t like London, given the nature of our publication and all, but there’s a method to the madness… promise. Many of us haven’t been away for a while and don’t have plans to until the weather is warmer, so why not make pretend at these stunning locations? These places are tucked away in the Big Smoke and are all well worth checking out.
😎 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – have a gander at the sheer beauty of this traditional Hindu temple in Neasden, which, upon being built in the 90s, once had the title of largest Hindu temple outside of India.
🪄 Painshill Park Crystal Grotto – oooooooo, cool looking grotto.
🚽 Crossness Pumping Station – you won’t have ever clapped eyes on a sewage system like this. Crossness Pumping Station is better known as the ‘Cathedral of Sewage’, and one look at its beauty will tell you why.
Read about the extraordinary places in London here.
27) Escape the city in a virtual time-warp to Ancient Egypt
Who has the time and money to fly away on a time machine these days? Instead, you can strap yourselves into the Horizon of Khufu experience to explore the pyramids of Egypt in ancient and faraway times for an intriguing and educational glimpse into the past via VR. Sure, London sunsets might be stunning when they want to be, but if you’re itching to catch the sun rising over the Giza Necropolis then get yourselves over without the need for hiking boots or a DeLorean. Find out more and book your tickets here.
28) Grab a slice (or 10) on National Pizza Day
Pizza helps with, well, pretty much anything. A meal before heading out on a Friday night, or a cure for an ungodly hangover – it’ll tick any box. It’s handy that National Pizza Day falls on February 9, so you’d best head out for a circular dose of food heaven. Not that you needed an excuse, am I right? I am right. Crust Bros, for example, will be celebrating the day with a sweet £6 pizza deal at its Waterloo Restaurant, as well as offering £5 Aperol Spitzes and £5 pints to wash ’em all down.
29) And then show your love for Yard Sale on Valentine’s Day
Yard Sale is the favourite pizza in London for many, and how could you show your love for them more than by procuring a heart-shaped pizza from the good folks over there? And, I guess, your significant other might like it too… You can get them delivered from any of Yard Sale’s 11 shops on February 14 and 15.
30) Celebrate the art of the Pisco Sour
On February 8, perhaps you’ll be taking your first sip of alcohol in 2023 after a successful run at Dry January. If you’re a fan of the ol’ sours, let us point you in the direction of the Great Scotland Yard Hotel’s hidden bar, Siben, which is honouring National Pisco Sour Day by hosting a masterclass on February 8. You’ll be guided through the art of Peru’s iconic drink by the craftwork of Giancarlo Nazario, trying four varieties along the way. Tickets are set at £48pp, and can be purchased here.
31) Dine at a new take on a French bistro in Borough Market
Combining British produce and French cuisine, Camille, the new venture from the duo behind Ducksoup and Little Duck is landing in Borough Market at the start of this month. Claire Lattin and Tom Hill are opening this new delightful little bistro with a natural wine list that celebrates French producers and a menu that includes the likes of a Mangalitza chop for two; cured pigs cheeks and walnuts, and crab bisque. Camille opens on February 8, and you can find more information (and book your spot!) here.
32) Attend the UK’s largest Anime Convention at Drumsheds
The old Tottenham IKEA has had quite the moment recently. Playing host to some LARGE music nights—where better to host a rave than a 15,000-capacity former furnishing giant outlet?—and now the UK’s largest convention for all things Anime. Visitors will be able to meet the voices behind their favourite anime and gaming characters as well as VTubers and streamers at Drumsheds on February 3-4. Among the cameos at the convention are Shanno Chan-Kent, who is the voice of Misa Amanein Death Note, and Keith Silverstein, who plays Torbjörn in Overwatch and Zhongli in Genshin.
Read more about the event here.
33) See Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma in the new adaptation of Macbeth
The classics never go out of style, and when it comes to the stage, you can’t really get closer to that description than Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This time, Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma will take to the stage as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in a production that’s going out to tour the country. It’ll hit London on February 10 and run until the end of March – find out more information here!
34) Or enjoy a day out at the theatre for one of London’s many other performances this month
If you’re stuck for something to do in London, there’s no safer bet of a good time than heading out to one of the countless theatre productions. From Studio Ghibli adaptations to Joker musicals, it’s another month of brilliance in the London theatre department. Read our guide here.
🎭 Ghost Story Live (February 5): Theatre Royal Drury Lane – Elizabeth Day hosts the live event of the acclaimed podcast for a night at the West End.
🎭 For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy (February 29 – May 4): Garrick Theatre – the double Olivier award-nominated show returns to the West End.
🎭 Dear Octopus (February 7 – March 27): Lyttleton Theatre – A revival of Dodie Smith’s tale, the first since the ’60s, is being put on by the National Theatre.
35) Have a dance at the internationally acclaimed Bresh club night (February 10)
After plenty of sellout shows in London, Bresh is making its return to the capital in February to deliver the world’s favourite night of reggaeton, pop, and disco. Hundreds of thousands of people across the planet, from Buenos Aires to Madrid, have danced the night away at a Bresh night, so you wouldn’t want to be missing out on that now, would you? Book your spot here.
36) Check into a rootin’ tootin’ Wild West saloon experience
It’s not just for the movies with Clint Eastwood walking into looking menacing and picking out the playing cards. You can enjoy a taste of the Wild West right here in London with the saloon experience that will see you link up with the outlaws of the Moonshine empire (while enjoying four personalised cocktails). For an hour and 45 minutes of a covert liquor operation, it’s impossible to look past Moonshine Saloon for a post-Dry January treat. Find out more and book your spot.
37) Drink up at an out-of-this-world cocktail experience
Enter a world of flavour at the Avora cocktail experience, where you’ll shuffle into a Hackney venue and get lost in a theatrical storyline and paradise of colourful tipples. Think foraging around the universe of Avatar colliding with a Thursday-evening drink-up out with your mates. Find out more information about Avora and book your tickets here.
38) Enjoy half-price roasts at this Bermondsey boozer
In the words of Peep Show’s Mark Corrigan: what’s better than a roast? Only one answer here, and it’s Sunday roasts for half the price that you’re used to paying. That’ll sort out both of the el dude brothers in a more pocket-friendly manner, and they’ll get the offer of cheaper bloody marys and bottomless sides to boot. The Last Talisman pub is offering up cheap roasts for the whole of February, so pop in on a chilly Sunday for a dish that never fails to warm you up enough to reach for another bloody mary (it will be Sunday and you will be hungover, after all). Book your spot here.
39) Visit the bakery that’s been voted the third-best in the whole of the UK
We know Dusty Knuckle and we love Dusty Knuckle. Turns out we’re not alone – it’s just been voted the third-best bakery in the whole of the UK by the 2024 Bakers’ Dozen. So there’s another excuse to visit, not that you needed one. Read more about the Bakery league table here.
40) Keep exploring this flippin’ amazin’ city
Naturally, we can’t include it all… but there are still plenty more things we’ve been shouting about that you can enjoy over the next month.
🌷 A Huge Tulip Field Set To Rival Amsterdam Will Open Less Than An Hour From London
🐌 This French Restaurant Is The Oldest In London And Was Regularly Visited By Princess Diana
🍸 Embrace Warm Indoor Drinks At An Out-Of-This-World Cocktail Adventure This Winter
🛣️ This Is London’s Longest Street And It’s Home To Some Incredible, Historic Buildings
💖 8 Romantic Spots In London To Explore With That Special Someone This Valentine’s Day
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