London events in February 2026

There might not be a more divisive director right now than Emerald Fennell, and her detractors began stretching their Twitter fingers the moment the trailer for her adaptation of Emily Brontë’s beloved 1847 novel dropped. Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are the toxic lovers at the story’s center, but it’s the soundtrack by Charli XCX that indicates this won’t be your mother’s tale of love, class and vengeance. Will it be any good, though? Expect to hear some very strong opinions on the matter. It’s out in UK cinemas on Friday February 13.

Broadwick Soho landed in 2023 with serious flair and has been delivering a hit of West End glamour ever since. Inside the hotel, Dear Jackie is its seductive Italian dining room, all Murano glow, red silk walls and plush booths made for lingering. Expect refined Italian comfort food, standout pasta and classic cocktails from Bar Jackie to set the mood.

Our exclusive Time Out offer saves you 30% (now £33), for three courses and a cocktail worth up to £14. It’s an indulgent pre-theatre treat or the kind of Soho dinner that could easily turn into a late night.

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LGBTQ+ history shouldn’t be contained to a single, short month every year. Thankfully, in London you can find some of the best gay bars and queer club nights in the world, along with special events that celebrate LGBTQ+ life, all year round. But things really hit their peak in February, when hundreds of talks, workshops and festivals appear for LGBTQ+ History Month. From film screenings and alt-cabaret to queer history lectures and family-friendly crafts, prepare to be enlightened, inspired and entertained by a rainbow of celebratory events taking place across the capital. Here’s our round-up of our favourites. 

Whether you’re flying solo, newly coupled up, or have been with your other half for decades, London is a great place to be on Valentine’s Day. There’s something for everyone on February 14 no matter what your relationship status: eccentrically themed speed-dating nights, ironic drag show, galentine’s parties or warm, fuzzy date spots for all those loved-up couples out there. We’ll be updating this page with our pick of the best as events are announced.

The Six Nations Men’s rugby tournament is back for 2026. From February 5, it will be taking over pubs, beer gardens and outdoor screens across London most weekends up until Saturday March 14. 

France took home the title in 2025. In 2026 games take place at venues including Paris’ Stade de France, Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, and London’s very own Twickenham Stadium as England, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales try to burst the French team’s bubble.

You’ll find the matches on screens at London’s many rugby pubs and bars, but if you want to watch with the most atmos possible, get yourself to one of our favourite places to grab a seat and a pint and get stuck into all the action.

The Christmas holidays barely feel like they’re over but oh look: here’s our old pal February half-term, back again. Dealing with the little ones for a week in the middle of what is arguably the bleakest month of the year is always a bit of a shock to the system. But fear not! By way of acknowledgement of all this London really steps up with the indoor activities challenge, with the annual Imagine festival at the Southbank Centre as ever leading the way for a week in which there’s in fact plenty to do. Read on for our top tips. 

Straits Kitchen brings a polished hit of Singaporean flavour to the first floor of Pan Pacific London, and it feels like the ideal way to lift the late Winter lull. The room stays calm and elegant, while the kitchen delivers bright Southeast Asian flavours with sharp technique. Adam Bateman’s team cooks with confidence, using British produce to keep everything fresh and vibrant.

This Winter's Time Out offer makes it even easier to treat yourself after the festive fog: a four-course menu with a glass of bubbles and a snack for £39.50 (was £59). It’s a refined escape from grey days and a sharp introduction to one of the city’s more elegant takes on Singaporean-inspired dining.

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After two exhibitions that could loosely fall under the category of ‘world history’ – Japan: Myths to Manga and Making Egypt – the Young V&A’s third temporary exhibition goes for a different tack in offering a celebration of and behind the scenes look at beloved British animation studio Aardman. It’s a journey through Aardman’s numerous iconic characters – from Morph to Shaun the Sheep and of course Wallace and Gromit – with a heavy emphasis on hands on exhibits and learning how the stop motion animation process works: young visitors will even be able to make a little animation of their own. Although all ages are welcome, it’s especially aimed at children aged eight to 14. As ever with Young V&A, paying for admission once allows you to come back any time during the life of the exhibition.

Escape reality through maximum immersion and experience 42 masterpieces from 29 of the world’s most iconic artists, each reimagined beyond belief, through cutting-edge technology. Situated in Marble Arch, Frameless plays host to four unique galleries with hypnotic visuals and a dazzling score. Enjoy 90 minutes of surreal artwork from Bosch, Dalí and more for just £23.60!

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Designed by the legendary Tom Dixon, Sea Containers Restaurant serves all-day dining on the River Thames, marrying the glamour of transatlantic travel with fresh, local ingredients. This January, shake off the winter blues with three vibrant courses from their new menu, packed with bold flavours and a glass of prosecco. For a little extra indulgence, add a cocktail at the 12th Knot Bar and take in the stunning riverside views. 

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Love a roast but want to try something a little bit different? Well the very gorgeous Sessions Arts Club is making Sundays about more than meat, roasties and Yorkshire pudding. Their new Sunday residency programme began this month with a takeover from chef and writer Jago Rackham and will continue on February 22 with a menu from Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt. Every other Sunday from February 15, Sessions will be serving its new £30 roast menu featuring a duck liver starter, shoulder of lamb main and a rhubarb trifle. 

The Horniman’s big 2026 temporary exhibition in this globe-trotting Australian show inspired by Jules Verne’s classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas. You’ll command the legendary Nautilus submarine and journey to the depths of the oceans, visiting Atlantis, weaving through huge kelp forests and meeting extraordinary aquatic creatures. And while the giant squid you come ‘face to face’ with is presumably not real, there will be actual living sea creatures present courtesy of six aquarium tanks that come with the show. Exclusive to this stop will be a partership with beloved CBeebies show Octonauts and a series of its trademark ‘creature reports’.

Fans of drinking huge vats of red wine will remember Charlie Mellor’s Hackney Road Bukowski-esque boozehouse the Laughing Heart fondly. Mellor has now teamed up with ex-Luca sommelier Cameron Dewar to open Osteria Vibrato. They’re calling it ‘an antidote to concept dining’, and frankly we have no idea what that means but we’re excited nonetheless. Opening February 14, expect Italian classics including fresh pasta and whole grilled fish. There’ll also be a cocktail bar that celebrates the ‘golden age of bartending’, and we certainly know what that means.