The Top Events In London This Valentine’s Day
Just when you’re starting to feel like you have gotten over the festive celebrations, Valentine’s Day comes swooping in.
With the most romantic day of the year falling on a Friday this year, it is the perfect excuse for a weekend of partying – so no matter if you are single and ready to mingle or a loved up couple, here are the best events in London this Valentine’s weekend.
Thursday 13th February
Dexta Daps Naked Strangers UK Tour
Taking over the Indigo at the O2 Arena, Jamaican-born Dexta Dabs will be serving up his underground hit Seaview alongside other dancefloor bangers on the London stop of his UK tour.
Hosted by We are Dancehall, Dexta will be joined by two of the best new UK artists, Tana Kimone and Mafiella, as well as a host of DJs keeping the party going with a mix of the finest Bashment and Reggae.
Kicking off at 8pm, tickets for the 18+ event are on sale now.
Hip Hop Karaoke – Valentine’s Special
There aren’t many people in London who know how to throw a party quite like the team behind Hip Hop Karaoke, so you can guarantee they’ll be putting on one of the biggest events of the valentine’s weekend.
So no matter if your go to karaoke track is some old school Fugees or you want to bring it into 2020 by channelling your inner Kendrick; get down to the Queen of Hoxton and live out your rap fantasy. There’s even a free shot for any rap duets! Doors are at 8pm and pre-9pm early bird tickets are £5.
Friday 14th February
Yung Filly: El Amor – Valentines Special
El Amor literally means love, so you can be certain that when Filly, Chunkz, Harry Pinero and Yasmin Diaz roll into Omeara down in London Bridge that the Valentine’s party will be kicking off in style.
Some of the best DJs in the city will be joining Filly to spin the best in Hip Hop, Bashment, Trap and much more. First release tickets are available now for just £8.
A staple of Friday and Saturday nights for a lot of Londoners, Afrobeats in the City will be at a new home in Mireflores Bar & Lounge on Valentine’s Day for an all-night rave with some of the best DJs London has to offer playing Afrobeat, Hip Hop, Bashment, Garage, Old School and more.
Are you single? Perfect – get yourself down to Concrete for the Flavas traffic light party. You should know the rules by now but green is for the single folk, yellow for those who might be interested and red for those whose partner is probably with them…
Guaranteed to be one of the biggest parties on Valentine’s Day, there’s two for one tickets for couples, cash prizes and loads of giveaways. Get your tickets today:
Doors open at 11pm and last entry is a 2am – why not make this night special by booking yourself a VIP table or booth?
Be My Valentine – Dinner | Games | Dance
No matter your relationship status, if you’re looking for something a little more relaxed this Valentine’s weekend then Be My Valentine is offering up a three course fine dining experience alongside a host of ice-breaking games. There’ll even be a mix of the finest slow jams and old school R&B being played afterwards.
Both Early Bird single and group bookings are available now, starting from £10.
15th February
Credit Crunch Comedy – Valentines Special
One of the most popular comedy brands in the UK is returning home in February with a special Valentines-themed show at the Broadway Theatre in Catford. Hosted by star of The Real McCoy, Curtis Walker, seven of the best award-winning comedians from across the globe will be taking to the stage
Blackstreet, Mario Winans and Horace Brown
What better way to celebrate the most romantic weekend of the year than with some of the smoothest old school R&B ever made?! For the first time ever in the UK with their full US band, legendary vocalists BLACKstreet will be smashing out hits such as No Diggity and Don’t Leave Me. Not only that but they’ll be joined on stage by Mario Winans and Horace Brown!
General Admission is £40 and available now.
Feeling creative? Then get yourself down to Sink in Shoreditch for the Brush & Brunch Paint Party. Not only is it a brunch (and who doesn’t love that) but it doubles up as painting class! With Cocktails, food, painting and some of the finest Hip Hop and R&B being played until 3am it’s definitely one to check out.
Tickets start from £30 but be quick
Faded are hosting a special Valentines party, complete with the Instagram worthy selfie booth, balloons and a flower wall backdrop. Open until 4am, DJs will be playing some of the hottest Hip Hop, RnB, Afrobeats and Bashment before a special Slow Jams set finishes things off.
If you’re quick, you can catch the Early Bird tickets which cost just £10.
Who doesn’t love a bottomless brunch?! #OldSklBrunch is London’s nostalgic party; with a soundtrack of the best 90s and early 00s tracks, bottomless punch and prosecco and a two course meal… all before the ultimate after party!
One of London’s premier event organisers, Diverse Nights, brings you an Anti Valentine’s Day party. Doors open from 10pm and music policy consists of the best in R&B, Hip Hop, Trap, Bashment, Afrobeats & more!
Prices start from £7 and there are options for birthday celebratory bookings.
Sunday 16th February
End your weekend in style with a visit to Lux Sundays at McQueens in Shoreditch. Every Sunday from 7pm-12am you can enjoy games, DJs, Shisha and food; the perfect place to end the Valentine’s weekend with your partner.
Prices start from £10 for just the party entry and are available now:
Love & Comedy | Comedy WareHouse Valentines’
Whether you’re single, looking for that special someone or happily partnered up – Love & Comedy is bringing a night of naughty comedy to Shepherd’s Bush this Valentine’s weekend, with seven leading comedians will be taking to the stage.
Tickets start from £17.50 and are on sale now:
Sunday is the day for relaxing so why not round out the weekend with a night at Sink in Shoreditch with Trendin.
With some banging tunes, great food and drink and plenty of games it’s the ideal Sunday night!
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