The London Weekend: 20th February - 22nd February

🐉 Chinese New Year, Space by Luxmuralis, and Lovers On Film

February 19, 2026

The London Weekend

Friday 20th February - Sunday 22nd February

This week’s sponsor 🤩

Emeli Sande has become an icon of British singer-songwriting: emotional, honest and prolific, with an astonishing voice. Her debut album Our Version of Events, which has sold over 5.4 million copies to date, was the biggest-selling album in the UK of 2012 and 2013, certified platinum eight times.

Her critically acclaimed follow-up albums, including Real Life in 2019, cemented her expansive artistry. Experience what is sure to be a heartfelt performance at the Barbican this June.

Presented by Serious

Following its incredible sell-out success in 2023, the amazing sound and light experience, Space by Luxmaralis, comes to St Martin-in-the-Fields church near Trafalgar Square. Immerse yourself in dazzling light and sound installations as you’re taken on an incredible journey across the universe.

Dates: Until Saturday 21st February

Price: From £8

Celebrate the Year of the Horse on Sunday with one of the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. The main event is a huge parade around the West End featuring the largest gathering of Chinese lions and dragons in Europe. There will also be plenty of entertainment and foodie treats in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.

Date: Sunday 22nd February

Price: Free

This moving free exhibition at the Photobook Cafe in Shoreditch features thousands of intimate self-portraits of lovers from all over the world. It explores love, tenderness, and the quiet, deeply personal unseen moments of romantic relationships.

Date: Until Sunday 22nd February

Price: Free

Japanese artist, Chiharu Shiota, brings her mesmerising web-like installations to the Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre. Weave your way through spectacular floor-to-ceiling woven artworks that will take over the gallery, alongside large-scale sculptures, drawings, videos and photographs.

Date: Until Sunday 3rd May

Price: £19

Breathing expert and performance coach, Stuart Sandeman, brings his signature Breathpod method to FRAMELESS near Marble Arch. This fully immersive experience fuses breathwork with sound and digital art. FRAMELESS Lates sessions are taking place on Friday & Saturday (6pm-10pm) - entry to the breathwork experience is included with your FRAMELESS ticket during those hours.

Date: Friday 20th & Saturday 21st February (6pm-10pm)

Price: £20

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