What’s on in London this week: 16 - 22 February 2026

This week in London (16–22 February 2026), Ryoji Ikeda takes over the Barbican Centre with performances exploring sound and light, while FAC51 The Haçienda comes to Drumsheds for a full day of classic house and techno. New exhibitions open across the city, including Chiharu Shiota’s thread installations at the Hayward Gallery and Christine Kozlov at Raven Row…

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London art exhibitions opening in March 2026

As March brings the first signs of spring to London, a number of exciting art exhibitions are opening across the city. Tate Britain will host the first major solo exhibition of British artist Hurvin Anderson, Dulwich Picture Gallery presents the first UK show of Estonian modernist Konrad Mägi, and the much-anticipated exhibition dedicated to influential Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli…

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The Ivy Collection and Papa Salt Gin celebrate unsung heroines for International Women’s Day 2026

The Ivy Collection  has partnered with Papa Salt Gin  to celebrate unsung heroines this International Women’s Day. From Wednesday 11 February 2026, people across the United Kingdom and Ireland are invited to nominate inspiring women in their communities who deserve recognition for their selfless contributions…

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Somerset House Studios returns with Assembly 2026

Somerset House Studios returns with Assembly 2026, a three-day festival of experimental sound, music, and performance from 26–28 March. The event features UK premieres, live experiments, and immersive installations by artists including Jasleen Kaur, Laurel Halo & Hanne Lippard, felicita, Onyeka Igwe, Ellen Arkbro, Hannan Jones & Samir Kennedy, and DeForrest Brown, Jr…

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