Events

Lunar New Year - The Festival of Spring

21 February 2026 | Central London

The Festival of Spring, also known as Lunar New Year, is a time of celebration and tradition. It is the maincelebration for the Chinese community in London each year. This year, the festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse. Celebrate the festival in London's Chinatown and the surrounding areas. You can see a lion’s parade, enjoy live music, dance and entertainment and sample markets and food stalls.

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Six Nations Championships

5 February - 14 March 2026 | Various Locations

International rugby at its most intense, bringing together England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales in a historic annual showdown. Played across iconic stadiums, it combines fierce rivalries, national pride and some of the sport’s most passionate atmospheres. From dramatic last minute tries to defining moments of sporting heritage, the tournament remains one of the highlights of the global rugby calendar.

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Exhibitions

Seurat and the Sea

From 13 February | Courtauld Gallery

A major exhibition exploring Georges Seurat’s seascapes and coastal studies, examining how light, colour and atmosphere shaped his artistic vision. Presented in the refined setting of Somerset House, this exhibition appeals to guests seeking classic art with scholarly depth.
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Abracadabra!

From 4 February | Somerset House

An immersive exhibition exploring magical thinking across cultures and time, blending visual art, design and participatory elements. Visitors are invited to engage with ritual, symbolism and storytelling in an atmospheric, contemporary setting.

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New Restaurants

Hg Soho

Open Now | Soho

The restaurant first opened in Barcelona in 2017 and has spread to more European cities since then. Described as "chef-driven and plant-forward", there is meat and fish on the menu with a much bigger focus on vegetables. The main event is driven by their "market plates" and "garden bowls", and you create your dishes from those bases.

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Chargal

Open Now | Mayfair

This restaurant has 3 floors with 3 distinct settings. You’ll find a late-night club in the basement, casual dining with mezze the main focus on the ground floor and refined Turkish dining upstairs. Wherever you're dining, it's all about the live fire cooking over oak-charcoal flames, whether that be the grilled halloumi doughnuts or the wagyu iskender.

Our Theatre Recommendations

Wicked

Ongoing | Apollo Victoria Theatre

With the recent release of the second film ‘Wicked: For Good’, now seems like a good time to remind those who haven’t seen the stage version that it’s definitely worth a visit. The story of how the Wicked Witch of the West (in The Wizard of Oz) became wicked is colourfully told, with great songs and brilliant lead actresses. The production of ‘Defying Gravity’ is one of the best ends to a first half on the West End.

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I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

Ongoing | Apollo Theatre

From the BAFTA Award-winning co-creator, Jonathan Lynn of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, comes the final chapter of British political satire. It’s as witty, funny and fresh as the earlier incarnations. This production sparkles with the performances of Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis.