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The best things to do on Valentine’s Day in London 2026

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in London this year? Here’s our pick of the best romantic events and activities over the weekend.

Rosie HewitsonAlex Sims
Contributor: Rhian Daly
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London is a marvellous place to be on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re flying solo, newly coupled-up or you’ve been with your other half for yonks, this city is guaranteed to have something for you to get busy with on Saturday February 14 2026.

Go down the tried-and-trusted route and plan a romantic dinner or hotel stay for a belated celebration. Or opt for something a little unorthodox and alternative

Prefer to hunker down in the dark of the cinema and immerse yourself in a good film? Pop-up cinemas and special Valentine’s screenings rule London’s film scene this February. Whatever kind of Valentine’s date night you’re after, you should find the perfect match in our roundup of 45 great things to do on the big day.

And be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to Valentine’s Day in London for advice on everything from romantic wine bars to fancy spa trips to where to pick up flowers and chocolates. It’s got something to tickle everyone’s fancy.

Lovely Valentine's Day events in London

  • Musicals
  • Soho

This wildly maximalist staging of Baz Luhrmann’s smash 2001 film is endlessly romantic, from the red heart shaped set design to its sexy burlesque-inspired costumes to the love ballads that fill its yearning-fuelled story. It's a fantastic excuse to get all dressed up on Valentine's Day and shed a little tear and Christian and Satine's tragically doomed romance.

  • Musicals
  • Shaftesbury Avenue
  • Recommended

Sure, you're into your date. Hopefully. But would you go to literal hell and back for them? Consider that question at indie-folk musician Anaïs Mitchell’s musical retelling of the Orpheus myth. This determinedly leftfield and darkly romantic show is a moody, atmospheric, gig-style meditation on love and the things we do for the object of our obsession.

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