February can be a tough month: all of the cold and none of the Christmas. But let us help you along with some vintage cars, rare orchids, iced biscuits and pancake-themed races. Without further ado, here’s our top London Events this February:
London International Mime Festival
Feb 5th marks the final day of the London International mime festival—one of London’s most incredible (and frankly underrated) annual arts events. With acts covering just about every kind of physical performance you can imagine, if you’ve not already been, now’s the time.
London International Mime Festival
London Classic Car Show | Olympia London
Whatever you drive, the classic car show has something for everyone, with a whole host of cars and celebrity interviews. There will be classic examples, modern designs and a chance to indulge in all your vintage driver dreams.
The London Classic Car Show
| Advance sales: £27.50 | ||
| Advance sales: £22.00 | ||
VAULT Festival | The Vaults, Waterloo
One of London’s best alternative art festivals, this year’s line-up promises to be a scorcher—with performances that push the envelope from a whole range of styles. Most of the events are hosted from the suitably underground vaults underneath Waterloo.
VAULT Festival 2024
DIY Biscuit Icing
Celebrate Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s, or Palentine’s – whatever works for you) with a bit of sweet DIY decoration at one of Biscuiteers’ boutique biscuit icing cafes.
DIY Biscuit Icing
| Advance sales: £24.00 | ||
London Motorcycle Show | Custom House
Bringing all the best motorbikes in all their forms, this show is a must-see for any enthusiasts or new-to-the-scene bikers. There will be all the newest designs as well as examples of classics—both maintained and restored.
London Motorcycle Show
| Advance sales: £22.00 | ||
| Advance sales: £2.50 | ||
| Advance sales: £20.00 | ||
Imagine Children’s Festival
Back for a 21st year, Imagine Children’s Festival is all about letting kids’ minds run wild during the half term, with music, play sessions and interactive fun. You can also look forward to special guests and storytellers.
Imagine Children's Festival
Orchid Festval at Kew Gardens | Kew
Back with their annual introduction and showcasin of one of the world’s most ornate flowers, Kew is focusing on Cameroon’s rare orchids this time around. There will be talks, amazing displays and workshops to enjoy as well as late-night openings with live music, street food and plenty of dancing. Watch as those traditionally involved in the making of pancakes compete for a frying pan trophy by racing across Guildhall Yard in traditional dress and fancy dress. Organised by the Poulters (egg suppliers), the event employs the skills of a variety of liveries—clockmakers time it, gunmakers fire the starting pistol, glovers provide the white gloves worn by racers, the fruiterers provide lemons and the cutlers provide the forks! In a new hour of stand-up, Lateef Lovejoy expresses his unique comedic voice with cultural anecdotes, tales of his international adventures, social commentary and his contemporary take on popular culture. See all the action from centre court without travelling to SW19 this summer. 3 spots offering free Wimbledon screenings. Foraging is a peak Cheapo activity: bang on trend, budget-friendly and a decidedly urban version of cool survival skills. You don’t have to travel too far to have an adventure and explore nature at these camping and glamping sites near London. The Coronation Procession, Royal Gun Salutes, Concerts, Coronation Big Lunch, Wembley Park Celebration - festivities around the May 6th - 8th Ramble around the ramparts, walk some great halls, or get lost in a maze, here's some great palaces and castles near London. A stone’s throw from the nightmarish, overcrowded Oxford Street, Marylebone is a chic and interesting part of central London. Looking for markets, museums and meditation centres, or award-winning bars, breweries and all-day breakfasts? Look no further; Bethnal Green's got the lot.Kew Orchid Festival
Advance sales: £15.00 At the door: £19.50 Advance sales: £5.00 At the door: £5.00 Advance sales: £8.50 At the door: £9.00 Advance sales: £14.00 At the door: £17.50 The Inter-Livery Pancake Race
Inter-Livery Pancake Race
Woolwich Works in Progress: Lateef Lovejoy
Woolwich Works in Progress: Lateef Lovejoy
Advance sales: £7.00 At the door: £8.50 Advance sales: £6.00 At the door: £7.50 Get all the info on what's on in London direct to your inbox every month
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