Unmissable Things To Do in London in February 2025

Right then, depressing January is over and now we’re on the way towards brighter, warmer, jollier times! Leave the duvet behind and head out to do ALL of these Unmissable Things To Do in London in February!

…blackbird hour | Bush Theatre | From 3 February | From £20

babirye bukilwa’s profound play is here to serve theatre that makes you feel.

Lydia Lunch & Marc Hurtado | New Cross Inn | 4 February | £20

Performance art legend Lydia Lunch takes to the stage in New Cross, promising a visual shamanic ceremony whilst performing the music of SUICIDE and Alan Vega.

Holly Stars’ Book Launch & Cabaret! | Phoenix Arts Club | 6 February | From £11

The launch of a cozy crime caper from drag character creation Holly Stars, who puts on a cabaret fiesta at the glorious subterranean lair below the Phoenix Theatre.

Naughty Cabaret | Jacksons Lane | 7 February | From £16

Fuck the patriarchy and get naughty at this cabaret with talented women, non-binary, and queer performers galore.

debauch: an evening of experimental cabaret from creatures of the night | 49 Tanner St | 7 February | £5

The first drama school to host an acting degree, Rose Bruford College in Sidcup, takes over Bermondsey and shakes it up, with (hopefully) outrageous performances from their new MA Queer Performance programme.

Flapjack – Vol 21 | Old Nun’s Head | 8 February | £10

Queer disco, drag show and flapjacks.

Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew | Bush Theatre | From 8 February | From £15

‘It’s A Sin’s Omari Douglas stars in this queer family fable.

Queer Plays Celebration: Readings and Extracts | Arcola Theatre | 8 February | Pay What You Can

A celebration of 25 years of groundbreaking queer plays performed at Arcola Theatre.

Just The Two Of Us! & Friends | The Divine | 9 February | Pay What You Can

A bonkers night of alt-clowning from Maria Telnikoff and Vidya Divakaran, who present a bitesize half hour of their brand new show, and then a half hour of WIP from Soft Play Area icons, Alex Franklin and Meg Hodgson!

Palentines Mart | Deptford Lounge | 9 February | £2 Donation

Boe from Boe Studio and Marleigh from Arty Farty/Marblehead unite to curate this unmissable arty market and love-in for pals, gals, and queer family.

Soho Rising 2025 | Soho Theatre | 10-22 February | From £15

Soho Theatre’s hot new finds take centre stage with this affordable way to discover the next big thing. Highlights for us include:

• Claire Parry: Boorish Trumpson – orchestral clowning
• Gabriela Flarys: DELUGE – magic realist take on grief
• Love Me Like A Chai Tea Latte – ‘Gaysian’ lolz

Linder: Danger Came Smiling | Hayward Gallery | From 11 February | From £19

1970s Manchester punk Linder Sterling finally gets a proper showing of her eye-popping collage works.

Count Dykula | Soho Theatre | From 11 February | From £11

Don’t venture behind the big ASDA or you might get bitten by a queer vampire.

TESTO | Battersea Arts Centre | 11-22 February | Pay What You Can

2025’s first must-see show from fascinating and strange artist Wet Mess.

Lil.Miss.Lady | Barbican | 12-15 February | £18

A rave drama exploring the UK grime scene, from the ever-impressive HighRise Entertainment.

LUNOVA Festival | Senate House Library | 13 February | FREE

A free festival of music, academia, and community from SOAS, with live music, workshops, talks and stalls.

The Breakup Monologues – Live Podcast Recording | The Poodle Club | 13 February | £8.30

Comedian and writer Rosie Wilby hosts a live recording of her podcast and source of her book The Break Up Monologues. Check out our interview with Rosie here!

Flowertop and Bottoms | The Five Bells | 13 February | £20

The Treacles gang are the best thing to happen to QUEER South London, with their unique brand of FLINTA, queer and inclusive fun. Make pots and prosper!

Unlucky In Love – A Night Of Comedy For Pink Noise | Clapham Grand | 13 February | From £21.44

Queer comedy fundraiser featuring big names (and fabulous newcomers) including Travis Alabanza, Kemah Bob, Ginger Johnson and many more.

The Nickel Presents: Killer Sweethearts (Gun Crazy + Blonde Death) | All Is Joy | 14 February | £15

The Nickel is bringing porno trash cinema back to the heart of Soho, to dirty up the über-sanitised Dean Street. Catch this Valentine’s Day mashup of grindhouse cult classics ‘Gun Crazy’ and ‘Blonde Death’.

Revudeville: Soho Fantasy | Underbelly Boulevard Soho | 14 February | From £20

Heiress Blackstone heads up this seductive show in the heart of Soho’s once-seedy Walker’s Court, serving high-quality, non-cliché burlesque, cirque and outré comedy.

Cirque D’Amour | Aircraft Circus Academy | 15 February | £20

Head out on an adventure to the Thames Barrier, to see underground circus sensation Aircraft on their home planet.

Lynn Faces | New Diorama Theatre | From 18 February | From £11

A band made up of performers all channelling Lynn from Alan Partridge. What more could you want?

The Common Press Fundraiser: A Queer Film Screening | Common Press | 19 February | £12

Join our favourite bookshop Common Press for a fundraiser at Rio Cinema showcasing short films that delve into intersectional identities and queer history from across the world.

Growing Season: Part 2 Opening Party! | Lewisham Arthouse | 21 February

An exhibition of new work from 13 amazing artists launches with an opening party at Lewisham Arthouse.

COLLIDE: A Queer Performance Takeover | Stanley Arts | 22 February | From £5

Raze Collective take over Stanley Arts for a night of queer live art, performance and theatre.

Go East Vintage Flea Market | Hackney Depot | 23 February | From £2.88

Head to our favourite decommissioned bus depot (!) to hunt for vintage treasures and unique pre-loved gems.

Mariposa | The Place | 25 & 26 February | £20

A queer reimagining of Puccini’s seminal opera, Madame Butterfly.

Argos Archives | Omnibus Theatre | From 25 February | From £10

A nostalgic celebration of autistic self-discovery, Argos Archives is an inclusive experience for both neurodivergent and neurotypical audiences.

Shon Faye: Love in Exile | Southbank Centre | 26 February | From £17

Forget cheesy Valentine’s Day and join thought-changing writer Shon for a discussion of her new radical manifesto on love.

Pandora | The Coronet Theatre | From 27 February | From £25

Italian physical theatre in a public toilet. Arty fun.

Did we forget any unmissable things to do in London? We almost certainly did – please let us know in the comments below or contact us!