Unmissable Galentine's Day Events In London

What started as a Parks & Rec reference has turned into an international phenomenon and the Galentine's Day train shows no signs of slowing down. Designed to celebrate the real loves of your lives, G-Day is all about getting your girls together and doing what you do best, treatin' yo selves.

From brunches and cabaret shows, to some excellent excuses to let a little loose, it's time to leave the significant other at home and celebrate being anti-Valentine's - hitting the town with your pals for the ultimate celebration of female friendship. Check out these things to do to celebrate Galentine's Day in London.

How To Spend Galentine's Day In London

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 5th February 2026




Fabulous Brunch Events

What better way to spend Galentine's in London for 2026 than with a quirky bottomless brunch? From male acrobats and strip performers to Lady Gaga tribute acts and drag-doused parties, these guys will be keeping you entertained as you feast on a gorgeous meal with 90 mins of bubbles to pair.

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

For something a little different from your usual night out, head to Alcotraz in Shoreditch. You and your pals will be locked up in this immersive prison-themed bar, smuggling in your own drinks past the guards for the inmates to whip up a cocktail of your choice.

Candle painting Galentine's Edition

@ The Bulls Head on Thu, 12th Feb 2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00

If Valentine's Day is all about couples, Galentine's is the perfect excuse to celebrate the most important relationship of all: your friendships. The Bulls Head in Barnes is hosting a candle-painting night where you can swap the usual dinner plans for something hands-on. 

For £15, you and your friends can settle in with a welcome drink, pick up your paintbrushes and create three beautifully personalised candles to take home - or gift to your favourite gal.

Galentines Ring Making

@ The Devonshire on Mon, 9th Feb 2026 @ 19:00 - 21:30

Head to The Devonshire in Balham for a creative evening with friends, courtesy of their ring making workshop. This hands-on session is suitable for beginners and experienced crafters alike, with all the materials you need provided.

You can create your own silver or gold-plated ring, under the guidance of experts. This is a two and a half-hour session, and there will be drinks available from the bar.

DRAGBUS London - Galentine's Day

@ Victoria Embankment Gardens on Fri, 13th Feb 2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00

Hop on the sassiest bus in town this Galentine's Day. The Drag Bus London is a two-hour whirlwind of iconic city sights, glittering performances, and non-stop laughs, hosted by the fabulous The Madame and her line-up of drag queens. 

Expect live performances, interactive games, greatest hits, and a welcome glass of prosecco to kick things off. Perfect for friends looking for a sightseeing tour with outrageous twists, sparkle, and fun.

Valentine's Weekend

@ Amazing Grace Canary Wharf on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February 2026

If you're celebrating singledom this year, Amazing Grace has your back. Get down to Canary Wharf or London Bridge on 13th February for Galentine's Cocktails & Confessions. 

What's love got to do with it? Nothing. So grab your gals and your pals, dig out your dancing shoes and hit the dancefloor for a night of live music, sensational cocktails and delicious bites.

Galentines Special: WHERE THE HELL MY HUSBAND???

@ Ballie Ballerson, London on Sat, 14th Feb 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Ballie Ballerson is turning its back on the traditional Valentine's Day celebrations this year. The WHERE THE HELL MY HUSBAND??? Galentines Special is for the girls and the gays. 

Grab yours and get on down for a night of girl power anthems, mass karaoke and ball pit chaos. Tickets start from just £15 per person and include a cocktail of your choice, a turn on the mic and access to the balls.

Slug And Lettuce - Bars

Known for its two-for-one cocktails and sensational small plates, Slug & Lettuce bars are perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations. This year, you can mark the occasion with your one and only, your pals or the gals.

Book in for a Girl Dinner to take your pick of the exclusive Galentine's menu - with three courses and a drink for just £20. The offer runs from 9th-13th February, and if you book in on the Friday, you'll get a free glass of fizz.

Galentine's Bottomless Brunch at Rotunda, Kings Cross

@ Rotunda on Sat, 14th Feb 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Head to Rotunda in King's Cross for a Galentine's Bottomless Brunch, complete with live music. The entertainment takes place from 1 to 3pm, though there are multiple start times available for your meal.

Indulge in a tasty two-course brunch, featuring dishes like smoked salmon with focaccia, eggs benedict and avocado on sourdough toast. This comes with 90 minutes of unlimited drinks, including pink gin, prosecco, mimosas, wine and Aperol spritz.

Thames Rockets - Valentine's & Galentines

@ London Eye Millenium Pier on Friday 13th February 2026 and 2 other dates

This February, you and your best mates can go on an adrenaline-fuelled boat ride - part sightseeing tour and part speedboat experience. To begin with, you'll cruise along the Thames, admiring iconic landmarks as their award-winning comedy guides add some fun to the experience.

On the way back, you'll zip down the river at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. Plus, every group receives a free gift from Choc on Choc Ltd and a printed photo taken on board, and there's even a giveaway on board.

Electric Shuffle

Whether you're in London Bridge or Canary Wharf, you'll want to check out Electric Shuffle's Galentine's Brunch. You and your girls will be knocking back an entire bottle of prosecco each, as you devour delicious unlimited pizza and boogie to tunes from live DJs.

Over at the shuffleboards, you can kick things up a notch with some friendly puck-flinging competition. Wherever you choose to mark the occasion across London, tickets to this party with your pals start from just £38.

The Chocolate Cocktail Club London

@ The Chocolate Cocktail Club on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

For a sweet and unforgettable Galentine's Day, The Chocolate Cocktail Club is the ultimate destination. If you and your besties are looking to indulge in something a little extra, this is the place to be. Located in the heart of London, this indulgent spot is all about chocolate - except it's not just for dessert. The club serves up decadent chocolate-inspired cocktails that are as delicious as they are inventive. From rich, velvety chocolate martinis to boozy hot chocolate, every sip is a treat.

The atmosphere is just as sweet as the drinks, with cosy vibes and a playful, quirky ambience that will instantly put you and your friends in a festive mood. Whether you're sipping on a Chocolate Espresso Martini or a Mocha Margarita, you'll be surrounded by the warm, indulgent allure of this cocoa-filled paradise.

Galentine's Open Karaoke

@ The Star of Kings on Fri, 13th Feb 2026 @ 20:00 - 1:00

Galentine's Day at The Star of Kings, The Star By Liverpool Street, The Star In Shoreditch are celebrating friendship with pop anthems that demand to be sung at the top of your lungs. This open karaoke night is an open invitation to gather your inner circle, claim the mic and lean unapologetically into your main-character era, whether that means Taylor Swift heartbreak, Beyoncé-level empowerment or pure Spice Girls nostalgia.

Every singer scores free entry (talent optional, enthusiasm essential), with plenty of crowd-pleasing encouragement from fellow karaoke queens.

Mercato Metropolitano Events

From candle-making classes to head to with your gal pals to art sessions where you paint each other in pairs, Mercato Metropolitano locations across London have just the thing when you're keeping it all girls this Valentine's Day. Expect wholesome activities like Kitty Yoga.

Valentine's Masquerade Silent Disco

@ Control Room B on Sat, 14th Feb 2026 @ 20:00 - 23:30

You don't need to be all loved up to get down this Valentine's Day. Grab your gals, your mask and your main-character energy for the Valentine's Masquerade Silent Disco. 

In the iconic turbine halls of Battersea Power Station's Control Room B, you'll bust a move to the biggest tunes, immersed in epic lighting and vintage glamour. Grab your ticket to the ball from just £22.

Valentines Party at The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar

@ The Lucky Pig Fitzrovia on Sat, 14th Feb 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Head to The Lucky Pig in Fitzrovia for a fun Valentine's Party, complete with live swing music from Mapleton Sessions. This is followed by a set from DJ Gari, and there'll even be tarot card readers on the night.

Every ticket includes a welcome drink and canapes - and all their Valentine's cocktails will be 25% off between 5 and 9pm.

Galentines Brunch

@ BAM Karaoke Box on Friday 13th February 2026

For a Galentine's Day that's all about great vibes, delicious food, and a whole lot of singing, Galentine's Brunch at BAM Karaoke Box in Victoria is your go-to event. Picture this: bottomless bubbles, mouthwatering brunch dishes, and your besties belting out your favourite songs in your own private karaoke room. 

Whether you're vibing to a diva anthem or just enjoying the ultimate brunch spread, the atmosphere at BAM is all about letting loose and celebrating friendship in style. So grab your girls, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a Galentine's Day brunch that's as memorable as it is off-key (in the best way, of course)

Valentine's Lates at FRAMELESS

@ FRAMELESS on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February 2026

Valentine's Lates at FRAMELESS (the 13th to the 14th of February) transforms London's galleries into an immersive, adults-only evening of art, emotion, and connection.

Wander together through 42 of the world's most celebrated artworks brought vividly to life through cutting-edge technology, all while enjoying drinks and a soundtrack designed to elevate the experience.

Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch Break Up Suite

Virgin Hotels London–Shoreditch is rewriting the Valentine's Day rulebook with the launch of its On and Up Break-Up Suite, a staycation designed not for grand romantic gestures, but for glow-ups, fresh starts and unapologetic self-love. Perfectly timed for Galentine's season, the experience taps into the growing appetite for solo travel and friendship-first celebrations, offering an antidote to the usual celebrations.

A Junior Suite stay will be paired with empowering playlists, mood-boosting treats and just enough irreverence to make moving on feel like a celebration rather than a consolation prize. You'll be welcomed with a Lily Vanilli smash cake for cathartic closure, an I Can Buy Myself Flowers voucher from Rebel Rebel Flowers, and access to music-led breakup cocktails at Hidden Grooves. 

MAMMA MIA!

@ Novello Theatre on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

Celebrate Galentine's Day in style with a fun and festive outing to Mamma Mia in the West End. This iconic musical, filled with ABBA's greatest hits, offers the perfect mix of feel-good tunes, laughter, and heartwarming moments that make it a fantastic choice for a girls' night out.

The story, set on a picturesque Greek island, follows the journey of Sophie as she tries to uncover the identity of her father before her wedding. With catchy classics like Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, and Take a Chance on Me, you and your best pals will be singing along and tapping your feet all night long.

The Devil Wears Prada

@ Dominion Theatre on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

Gather your besties, put on your fiercest heels, and head to The Devil Wears Prada musical for the ultimate Galentine's Day celebration that's anything but ordinary. Step into the fabulous world of high fashion, drama, and unapologetic ambition with a night out that's all about laughter, empowerment, and the best of Broadway.

Sing, dance, and quote every line from the movie as you watch the iconic tale of Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, and the dazzling world of Runway come to life. This isn't your typical Valentine's celebration - it's a night for you and your gals to revel in the glitz, the glam, and all the reasons why we love a good fashion-forward adventure.