The London Weekend: 6th February - 8th February

🖼️ Art After Dark, Kew Orchids, The Super Bowl

February 05, 2026

The London Weekend

Friday 6th February - Sunday 8th February

This week’s sponsor 🤩

Turkish pop superstar Mabel Matiz comes to London for an exclusive show at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

One of the most influential musicians in contemporary Turkish music, the singer-songwriter and producer effortlessly blends Anatolian folk melodies with synth and urban pop. With tickets nearly sold out, get ready to get up and dance!

Presented by Serious

Art After Dark is a free, week-long celebration of large-scale public art, music and nightlife-inspired experiences in London’s West End. The National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, and the National Portrait Gallery are among the many institutions hosting experiences. The centrepiece of the festival is a trippy 7-metre-tall art installation in Piccadilly Circus by artist Lakwena Maciver, inspired by classic sound systems and London’s club culture.

Dates: Daily until Tuesday 10th February

Price: Free

A stunning art trail of world-famous masterpieces from the likes of Monet, Picasso, Turner, and Van Gogh has landed in Croydon. 30 of The National Gallery’s most prized artworks have been carefully reproduced true-to-size and put on display around the area. It’s all part of a major free outdoor exhibition programme taking place across 12 locations around the UK.

Date: Until 5th July 2026

Price: Free

The Science Museum’s new free photography exhibition features over 60 striking images from the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland. It captures both the breathtaking beauty of the Pantanal and the wildlife that flows through it, as well as the devastation it now faces from dramatic wildfires and the desolation they leave behind.

Date: Friday 6th February - Sunday 31st May

Price: Free

This gorgeous Orchid Festival returns to Kew Gardens this month, celebrating 30 years of the spectacular displays. This landmark flower festival draws inspiration from China’s vast landscapes, rich traditions, and extraordinary plant life. They’ll also be hosting Orchids After Hours on select Fridays & Saturdays throughout the festival, where you can wander among the vibrant displays of beautifully lit orchids after dark.

Date: Saturday 7th February - Sunday 8th March

Price: From ÂŁ24

The biggest event on the US sporting calendar takes place on Sunday night, as The New England Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX. Venues all across London will be hosting huge Super Bowl screening parties where you can soak up the big-game atmosphere and feast on American food & drinks.

Date: Sunday 8th February

Price: Various prices

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