Visiting London in February 2015

London plays host to many exciting events this month, from the BRIT Awards and Britain’s Got Talent Judges Auditions to London Fashion Weekend and The National Wedding Show. Then of course there’s the Chinese New Year too! Read on for our pick of activities to look forward to in February 2015.
The London ExCel Wedding Show

On until Sunday 1st February 2015

  • Tags: Business and Community

  • Services and products from 100 of London's best wedding specialists will be on show for brides-to-be at The London ExCel Wedding Show at ExCel London Exhibition Centre on Sunday 1st February 2015.

  • Address: One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

Cirque du Soleil Kooza

On until Sunday 8th February 2015

Kensington, London

  • Tags: Families

  • Circus traditions and acrobatic performances by amazingly talented performers will wow the crows at Cirque du Soleil Kooza at the Royal Albert Hall until Sunday 8th February 2015.

  • Address: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Hyde Park, London SW7 2AP Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £8!

Strictly Come Dancing Live: The O2 Arena

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2015

Greenwich, London

English National Opera: La Traviata

Monday 9th February to Friday 13th March 2015

Covent Garden, London

  • Tags: Culture | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • Verdi's dramatic opera is getting a new production by Peter Konwitschny for the English National Opera: La Traviata at the London Coliseum from Monday 9th February to Friday 13th March 2015.

  • Address: London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO), St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4ES Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

Imagine Children's Festival

Monday 9th to Sunday 22nd February 2015

South Bank, London

  • Tags: Families

  • For two weeks over the February half-term treat the kids to the Imagine Children’s Festival at the Southbank Centre, on from Monday 9th to Sunday 22nd February 2015, with appearances by Russell Brand, Judith Kerr and the Berliner Philharmoniker.

  • Address: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XX Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

Elbow at Hammersmith Apollo

Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th February 2015

Hammersmith, London

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake at Royal Opera House

Tuesday 10th February to Thursday 9th April 2015

Covent Garden, London

  • Tags: Culture | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • One of the best known ballets in the world receives a new production by Anthony Dowell, drawing upon 1890s’ Russian opulence, with The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake at Royal Opera House from Tuesday 10th February to Thursday 9th April 2015.

  • Address: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.99!

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Tuesday 10th February to Saturday 13th June 2015

Covent Garden, London

  • Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical transfers to London under the direction of Marc Bruni when Beautiful - The Carole King Musical comes to the Aldwych Theatre from Tuesday 10th February to Saturday 13th June 2015, featuring hits from the singer-songwriter like ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'.

  • Address: Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4DF Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.99!

Britain's Got Talent London Judges Auditions 2015

11, 12,14 and 15th February 2015

Bloomsbury, London

  • Tags: Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment | Music

  • Join Simon Cowell and his fellow judges at The Dominion Theatre to watch the best and most bonkers that Britain has to offer at the Britain's Got Talent London Judges Auditions 2015 on the 11th, 12th, 14th and 15th February 2015.

  • Address: 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T 7AQ Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.99!

The London Bike Show

Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February 2015

  • Tags: Sports

  • If you love BMX, road cycling, or mountain biking, then you’ll love the UK's premier cycling exhibition, The London Bike Show at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February 2015.

  • Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

The Telegraph Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show

Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February 2015

  • Tags: Business and Community

  • If adventure is your thing, whether that’s cycling, camping, hiking, climbing, watersports, or travelling, then you need to head to the UK's largest exhibition for adventurous people, The Telegraph Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February 2015.

  • Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

Triathlon Show: London

Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February 2015

  • Tags: Sports

  • Running, swimming and cycling are the name of the game at the Triathlon Show: London at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February 2015, where you'll find inspiration, advice and products about the sport.

  • Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends

Thursday 12th February to Monday 25th May 2015

Covent Garden, London

  • Tags: Culture

  • Marvel at more than 70 portraits from Sargent’s time in London, Paris, Boston and the countryside of Italy and England in Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends at the National Portrait Gallery from Thursday 12th February to Monday 25th May 2015.

  • Address: National Portrait Gallery, St Martins Place, Piccadilly, London WC2H 0HE Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show

Friday 13th to Sunday 15th February 2015

  • Tags: Sports

  • This star-studded show is a must for any motorbike fan with plenty of action, shopping and a new products at The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th February 2015.

  • Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

Valentine's Day

Saturday 14th February 2015


  • Spend the most romantic day of the year in the most romantic city in the world by taking a trip to London on Valentine’s Day on Saturday 14th February 2015! There are so many romantic restaurants and bars to enjoy a special meal and drink, and plenty of hotels to treat your loved one to a night away.

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

You Me At Six and All Time Low

Saturday 14th February 2015

North Greenwich, London

  • Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • For an alternative Valentine’s Day treat, combine your love for British rock band You Me At Six with your love for American pop punk band All Time Low by heading to You Me At Six and All Time Low at The O2 Arena on Saturday 14th February 2015.

  • Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, North Greenwich, London SE10 0BB Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9.99!

London International Dive Show 2015

Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th February 2015

  • Tags: Sports

  • Scuba divers will descend on the two try-dive pools and many attractions at the biggest early-season event for scuba divers, the London International Dive Show 2015 at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th February 2015.

  • Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

The London Cruise Show

Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th February 2015

Kensington, London

  • Tags: Business and Community

  • Get inspiration and advice for your next sea or river voyage and save lots of money on holidays at Europe's biggest cruise exhibition, The London Cruise Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre from Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th February 2015.

  • Address: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £12.50!

Craft Beer Rising

Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd February 2015

  • Tags: Food and Drink

  • Beer lovers will find a tasty array of offerings from 60 breweries, plus music from top DJs and delicious street food to chow down on at Craft Beer Rising at The Old Truman Brewery from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd February 2015.

  • Address: Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £17.60!

The Baby Show

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February 2015

  • Tags: Business and Community | Families

  • Parents and those expecting a baby will find expert advice and exclusive offers from high street brands at The Baby Show at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February 2015.

  • Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!

The National Wedding Show

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February 2015

Kensington, London

  • Tags: Business and Community

  • Brides-to-be will find everything they need for their big day from over 300 wedding specialists at the UK’s biggest wedding show, The National Wedding Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February 2015.

  • Address: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £12.50!

London's Chinese New Year

Sunday 22nd February 2015

Chinatown, London

  • Tags: Families | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • The Chinese New Year celebrations attract hundreds of thousands of people to London to watch performers, dancers and musicians. While the New Year starts on 19 February, the celebrations in London will be held on Sunday 22nd February 2015 when a parade of floats will leave Duncannon Street at 10am and travel to Shaftesbury Avenue, plus there’ll be lots of fun in Trafalgar Square.

  • Address: Shaftesbury Avenue, Chinatown, London W1D 5PR Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.99!

BRIT Awards 2015

Wednesday 25th February 2015

North Greenwich, London

  • Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • Ant and Dec are hosting the BRIT Awards 2015, the major music awards ceremony in Britain, with performances from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith plus more at The O2 Arena on Wednesday 25th February 2015.

  • Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, North Greenwich, London SE10 0BB Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9.99!

London Fashion Weekend

Thursday 26th February to Sunday 1st March 2015

Covent Garden, London

  • Tags: Culture

  • Fashionistas will flock to London Fashion Weekend to gain insider info, watch catwalk shows, go designer shopping, and receive style advice from London Fashion Week’s most famous British brands at Somerset House from Thursday 26th February to Sunday 1st March 2015.

  • Address: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

BBC Good Food Eat Well Show

Friday 27th February to 1st March 2015

Kensington, London

  • Tags: Food and Drink

  • Tickle your taste buds and discover how to maintain a healthy diet from experts and celebs including Natasha Corrett, Rachel de Thample, Davina McCall and Phil Vickery at the BBC Good Food Eat Well Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre from Friday 27th February to Sunday 1st March 2015.

  • Address: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £12.50!

Vault Festival

On until Sunday 8th March 2015

South Bank, London

  • Tags: Culture

  • The fascinating tunnels under Waterloo Station are the setting for Vault Festival, on until 8th March 2015, where you’ll find theatre performances, comedy, live music and a bar.

  • Address: The Vaults, Arch 233, 10 Leake Street, South Bank, London SE1 7NN Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

Treasure Island

On until Wednesday 8th April 2015

South Bank, London

  • Tags: Families

  • That classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale Treasure Island has been adapted for the stage and is being performed for 10+ year olds at the Olivier Theatre in the National Theatre until 8 April 2015.

  • Address: National Theatre: Olivier Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 8XZ Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

Let It Be

Saturday 28th February to Sunday 27th September 2015

Covent Garden, London

  • Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment

  • Beatles fans will love following the songs and narrative of the Fab Four in the stage show Let It Be at the Garrick Theatre from Saturday 28th February to Sunday 27th September 2015, featuring hits like ‘Yesterday’, ‘Hey Jude’ and (of course!) ‘Let it Be’.

  • Address: Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H 0HH Map View

  • Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!

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