February in London sets the tone for the year ahead, with landmark exhibitions, major theatre openings, late-night club culture and seasonal festivals taking over the city. From Kew’s 30th Orchid Festival to Tracey Emin at Tate Modern and rooftop walks at Alexandra Palace, here’s what not to miss in February 2026…
Read MoreTed Hodgkinson is Head of Literature & Spoken Word at Southbank Centre and oversees the seasonal literature programme as well as the annual London Literature Festival. He has judged awards including the BBC National Short Story Award and the Orwell Prize for political writing, and in 2020 he chaired the International Booker Prize…
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Read MoreThe Southbank Centre has announced the full line-up for the return of Multitudes, its ambitious multi-arts festival powered by orchestral music, running from 16–30 April 2026 as part of the centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations…
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Read MoreSadler’s Wells has unveiled an ambitious programme for 2026, reaffirming its position as a global home for dance in all its forms. The new season brings together world-class ballet, pioneering contemporary work, family productions and excellent collaborations with music and digital art…
Read MoreKicking off the London art calendar, LAF’s 38th edition at Islington showcased a mix of experimental newcomers and established favourites. Here are ten standout artists from London Art Fair 2026…
Read MoreThis week in London (26 Jan – 1 Feb 2026), catch theatre at Malmaison Hotel, live Aphex Twin performances at Southbank, art exhibitions at Barbican, ICA, and Goldsmiths CCA, comedy at Sadler’s Wells, plus music, cinema, and new foodie spots like Le Café by Nicolas Rouzaud.
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Read MoreDiscover a guide to some of the art exhibitions to see in London in February 2026, including the much-anticipated Tracey Emin and Rose Wylie exhibitions at Tate and the Royal Academy of Arts respectively; works by artists Aki Sasamoto and Stina Fors at Studio Voltaire; the third edition of the Barbican’s Encounters series with Lynda Benglis; an Isaac Julien world premiere at Victoria Miro…
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Read MoreSerpentine has announced that Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, has been selected to design the Serpentine Pavilion 2026. Sponsored by Goldman Sachs, the Pavilion will open to the public at Serpentine South…
Read MoreTate Britain will stage Europe’s largest retrospective of James McNeill Whistler in more than three decades, bringing together around 150 works that span painting, drawing, printmaking, and design…
Read MoreThis week in London includes the London Short Film Festival, Winter Lights at Canary Wharf and London Art Fair, plus new exhibitions by Georg Baselitz, Mario Merz and Umi Ishihara. Also on are performances at the Southbank Centre, Burns Night celebrations, last chances to see Dirty Looks at the Barbican, and the opening of Claridge’s Bakery…
Read MoreBrixton House launches its 2026 season with an ambitious programme that continues its commitment to championing underrepresented voices, global perspectives and deep community connection. Following the sold-out success of Black Power Desk, Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist…
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