February can be a tough month: all the cold and none of the Christmas. But let London help you along with some vintage cars, amazing dances and pancake-themed races. Without further ado, here’s our top London Events this February:
Sadler’s Wells Sampled | Angel
Start the month with something creative. For a measly £5.00 you can get standing prom-style tickets for performances including all kinds of fantastic dance! Enjoy world-class ballet, street dance and hip-hop, all from the best performers in the country. The event is designed to tempt people in, so you can try workshops, sign up to classes and enjoy free shows from 6pm, even if you don’t get tickets to the main events.
Sadler's Wells Sampled
London International Mime Festival
Feb 2nd 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
VAULT Festival | The Vaults, Waterloo
One of London’s best alternative art festival, 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
London Classic Car Show | Olympia London
Whatever you drive, the classic car show has something for everyone, with over 700 cars on display. There will be classic examples, modern designs and a chance to indluge in all your vintage-driver-dreams.
The London Classic Car Show
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
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Imagine Children’s Festival
Back for a 19th consecutive year, Imagine Children’s Festival is all about letting kids minds run world during the half term. With activities dedicated to inspiring children the world over. You can also look forward to special guests like Michael Rose, Konnie Huq, and Cressida Howell.
Imagine Children's Festival
Orchid Festval at Kew Gardens | Kew
Back with their annual introduction and showcase of one of the world’s most ornate flowers, Kew is focusing on Columbia’s flowers this time around. There will be talks, amazing displays and worshops to enjoy as well as late-night openings with live music, Columbian Street Food and plenty of dancing. For discounted priority entry, be sure to use our link.
Kew Orchid Festival
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The Inter-Livery Pancake Race
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!
Inter-Livery Pancake Race
The Flippin’ Good Fun Pancake Race | Greenwich
While the costumes aren’t as traditional as the Inter-Livery Pancake Race, you can compete in this one yourself. You can sign up online to race either on pancake day or the Saturday after. While it’s free to enter, donations are encouraged. What’s more—all proceeds go to Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. What’s more, participants get a free pancake.
The Flippin' Good Fun Pancake Race
Last Chance
Condo Complex | Ends February 8th
A powerhouse of experimental art, the Condo Complex art trail spans London, with free galleries from around the world. If you’ve not already seen it, it’s well worth checking out.
