Looking for the best things to do in London in February? We’ve got you covered
You’re in plenty of time to book tickets to the best events in London, from theatre shows to art exhibitions, and there are always pop-ups opening across the city, but our handy guide features the best of what’s on in London in February so you won’t miss a thing. The shortest month of the year is always a welcome sight after January, even if it’s still cold outside. If you don’t want to let go of the winter activities just yet, you can sweep the ice at Club Curling or skate on it at the Canary Wharf ice rink. Obvs Valentine’s Day is the big occasion for February but there’s plenty more to get excited about, including Pizza Day, Superbowl Sunday and National Margarita Day.
1. Learn How to Make Nepalese Momo at Eat Momo
Sisters Trishna and Dipa Chamling have brought authentic Nepalese steamed dumplings, aka momo, to London with Eat Momo. The Borough Yards canteen serves juicy momo with fillings inspired by regional recipes from across the country, such as pork, ginger and onion; chicken, garam masala and coriander; and paneer, seasonal greens and carrot, alongside traditional accompaniments of spicy chilli pickle and tomato chutney. And now you can learn exactly how to make momo properly at this exclusive Eat Momo masterclass led by the kitchen’s momo chefs, where you’ll make your own dough, fill the momo, plait them into two different shapes, and eat them afterwards. Grab your tickets here.
Fri 7th February 2025, 6.30pm
Eat Momo, Arch 229, 1 Bank End, London, SE1 9FJ
eatmomo.uk
2. Look Back at the Life of Leigh Bowery at This Exhibition
A true multi-hyphenate – he was an artist, performer, model, musician, fashion designer, model, club promoter and TV personality – Leigh Bowery led an extraordinary life. He became a fixture on London’s nightlife scene in the 1980s (he created the club Taboo) and a muse to Lucien Freud, and left a huge legacy following his passing from an AIDS-related illness in 1994. The Leigh Bowery! exhibition at Tate Modern will explore his influence on the likes of Alexander McQueen, Anohni, Boy George and Lady Gaga, as well as showcase many of his iconic ‘looks’ and the creative scenes in London and New York during his lifetime.
From Thurs 27th February 2025
Bankside, London SE1 9TG
tate.org.uk
3. See Brie Larson Make Her West End Debut in Elektra
Academy Award winner Brie Larson is making her West End debut in 2025 in Elektra, the UK premiere of poet Anne Carson’s translation of the Sophokles play. It tells the story of Elektra, consumed by grief following her father’s assassination, who involves her brother Orestes in her need for vengeance. The production, running at the Duke of York’s Theatre, is being directed by Daniel Fish, who helmed the recent award-winning revival of Oklahoma!, with Stockard Channing, Marième Diouf, Greg Hicks and Patrick Vaill also in the cast.
February 2025
St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4BG
elektraplay.com
4. Eat at Isaac McHale’s New Shoreditch Restaurant
He’s already got a stellar restaurant in the two Michelin-starred The Clove Club but in 2025 Isaac McHale will be adding another Shoreditch spot to his name with Bar Valette. Taking inspo from Southern French and Spanish cookery, Bar Valette will be more casual but with a crack team of The Clove Club alums, including Head Chef Erin Jackson Yates and Restaurant Manager and Sommelier Wilem Powell, involved in the opening, it’s going to be all about quality too.
February 2025
28 – 30 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AA
barvalette.com
5. Shop Direct From Makers at the Independent Ceramics Market
The Independent Ceramics Market is heading to Peckham for its first edition of 2025. Over 150 ceramic artists and DIY potters, from established names to up-and-coming talent, will be selling their wares giving you the chance to buy affordable pieces direct from the makers. Cups, vases, tableware, sculptures and more will be on offer, and it’s dog friendly – plus, it’s just £1.50 entry.
Sun 16th February 2025, 11am – 5pm
Unit 8, Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN
@independentceramicsmarket
6. Go For a Spin Round the Canary Wharf Ice Rink
Ice ice baby! That’s right, the ice rink in Canada Square Park is staying open well into the New Year and beyond Valentine’s Day, so you’ve got plenty of time to get your skates on. The rink is covered and adorned with hundreds of fairy lights so you can practise your pirouettes whatever the weather and when you’re done you can grab a well-deserved drink from the Oasis Bar & Terrace.
Until Sun 23rd February 2025
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB
icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk
7. Explore the Rise of Brazilian Modernism at the Royal Academy
Over 130 works by ten key Brazilian artists, including Anita Malfatti, Tarsila do Amaral, Alfredo Volpi, Rubem Valentim and Flávio de Carvalho, from the 20th century are going on display at the Royal Academy for its Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism exhibition. By showing these works, many of which have never been exhibited in the UK, the RA is expanding the understanding of Brazilian Modernism and exploring how artists were combining different trends and traditions with their own Indigenous and Afro-Brazilian identities to create a new type of modern art.
February 2025
Burlington House, London W1J 0BD
royalacademy.org.uk
8. Curl the Night Away at Club Curling
Club Curling is back at Coal Drops Yard for some winter sports action and this year, it’s nineties-themed. You can curl the night away on one of the six lanes in teams of up to six, and children under 12 play for free when accompanied by an adult. There’ll be a pop-up cocktail bar on site decked out in neon God’s Own Junkyard so you can have a festive tipple while you curl.
February 2025
Coal Drops Yard, Stable Street, London N1C 4DQ
kingscross.co.uk
9. Watch Jonathan Bailey Take on Shakespeare at The Bridge
Nicholas Hytner is set to direct Jonathan Bailey (who’s won a legion of fans thanks to his role in Bridgerton, and will win many more as Fiyero in the Wicked film adaptation) in a new production of Richard II at the Bridge Theatre. In Shakespeare’s play, Richard II is a charismatic man but a terrible king whose divine right to rule is being confronted by Henry Bolingbroke. Royce Pierreson, Christopher Osikanlu Colquhoun, Olivia Popica, Amanda Root, Phoenix Di Sebastiani, Clive Wood, and Michael Simkins are also amongst the cast.
From Mon 10th February 2025
3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG
bridgetheatre.co.uk
10. Catch Designers and Creative Directors Speaking at the Immersive Vogue Exhibition
As well as the immersive Inventing the Runway exhibition, Lightroom will also be hosting Vogue Conversations in 2025, a series of talks featuring a number of designers and creative directors. In February you’ll be able to hear Daniel Lee of Burberry, Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino and Andreas Kronthaler of Vivienne Westwood be interviewed.
Tues 4th, Tues 11th & Tues 25th February 2025
12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY
lightroom.uk