The London Weekend: 23rd January - 25th January

✨ Canary Wharf Lights, London Art Fair, and Veganuary Fest

January 22, 2026

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The London Weekend

Friday 23rd January - Sunday 25th January

Returning for its 10th edition, the Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival features 16 spectacular light installations by acclaimed artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “DREAMSCAPE”, taking visitors on a journey through surreal, ethereal and uniquely human experiences.

Dates: Daily until 31st January

Price: Free

Discover and buy exceptional art from over 120 leading modern & contemporary galleries at the London Art Fair, taking place at Islington’s Business Design Centre. Notable artists on display include David Hockney, Tracey Emin, and Andy Warhol, so art lovers are in for an absolute treat.

Date: Daily until Sunday 25th January

Price: From £27

The UK’s leading short film festival returns for its 23rd edition, showcasing 300 films from the best independent, boundary-pushing filmmakers around the world. Loads of great cinemas and art spaces across the city are hosting screenings, including the BFI Southbank, Curzon Soho, Rich Mix in Shoreditch, Rio in Dalston and SET Peckham.

Date: Friday 23rd January - Sunday 1st February

Price: Various prices

Adventure outside the ordinary

What happens when one of the most trusted specialty outdoor retailers, REI Co-op, teams up with the world's largest travel company, Intrepid Travel? You get a unique collection of active trips that offer meaningful, immersive travel experiences in the outdoors.

It’s travel inspired by REI, operated by Intrepid. Think community farm stays in Costa Rica, camping in Joshua Tree’s wild backcountry, cycling in Peru’s Sacred Valley, or sleeping in mountain huts before summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.

So, where will you go? Explore more than 85 destinations worldwide with a small group of up to 16, and an expert local leader who’ll help you to truly experience the destination.

REI Co-op members save 15% on REI Exclusive trips and receive a 20% off coupon to use at REI Co-op after booking REI Recommended trips.

For T&Cs and to view the full collection of trips in 85+ destinations, visit rei.com/travel.

This brand-new weekly farmers market launches in Peckham on Saturday. Taking place at The Belham Primary School, the market will bring over 25 traders together to offer fresh, seasonal produce, street food and live music. The market will champion British and organic ingredients, including grass-fed meats, day-boat fish, cheese, and breads.

Date: Every Saturday (9:30am-3pm)

Price: Free

Signature Brew on Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow are hosting London’s biggest vegan street food event on Saturday. Enjoy incredible plant-based dishes from 10 of the city’s most-loved street food traders, perfectly paired with a craft beer from the brewery.

Date: Saturday 24th January (12pm-1am)

Price: Free

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