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For more from London’s art world, sign up for our free newsletter: Londonist: Urban Palette. We look ahead and pick the best exhibitions to see in London’s galleries and museums opening in February. Armour and honour: Samurai at The British

Free things to do in London this week. Free illuminations festival Canary Wharf Winter Lights opens on Tuesday. Photo: Londonist Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We’ve also compiled this epic map

This is a sponsored article on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. 36 floors. 896 stairs. One pulse-raising, sweat-making, incredible cause-supporting challenge. That’s the Walkie Talkie Tower Climb in a nutshell. This annual fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Ramadan is a worldwide month of of fasting, prayer, reflection and community involvement by the Muslim community, immediately followed by Eid Al Fitr, the ‘Holiday of Breaking the Fast’. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to fall on the evening of

LSO St Luke’s is one of a number of places where you can watch a free lunchtime recital. Image: Kevin Leighton Want to rock out without splashing out? Soak up symphonies without dipping into your savings? Here’s our roundup of

The world-renowned Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 appears as part of Tate’s major summer exhibition. Image courtesy of Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France Some 150 works of art by James McNeill Whistler go on display in London this summer,

Greenwich Peninsula celebrates Lunar New Year with a flurry of fun activities on 21 February. Image: Kris Humphreys When is Chinese New Year 2026 and which animal is it this time? Chinese New Year — also known as Lunar New

This is a sponsored article on behalf of SPYGAMES. Here’s a unique way to shake off those last vestiges of post-Christmas lethargy and get your adrenaline pumping this winter: SPYGAMES. This immersive espionage-themed experience — which launched in Covent Garden

February means LGBT+ History Month, and London always celebrates in style. Art tours, kids’ events, stand up comedy and resurfaced plays are all in the offing this year — and plenty more besides. How will you be celebrating LGBT+ history

You’ll be lovestruck by our roundup of Valentine’s events in London. Image: Matt Brown/Londonist Looking for something different to do in London this Valentine’s Day? Here’s our pick of love-themed events in London on and around 14 February 2026 —