London Cultural Highlights for February 2026: Exhibitions, Opera, and Performances

Several cultural events are scheduled in London for February 2026. The Wallace Collection presents 'Marie-Antoinette: An Eye for Beauty,' focusing on objects linked to the French queen, from February 2 to March 31. The English National Opera stages Mozart's 'Così fan tutte' at the London Coliseum from February 6 to 21, featuring a cast including Lucy Crowe and Taylor Raven. Ryoji Ikeda, a Japanese electronic composer, performs at the Barbican Centre on February 20 and 21. Chiten Theatre presents 'The Gambler,' an adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel, at The Coronet Theatre from February 5 to 15. The Design Museum hosts an exhibition on the 1980s club Blitz until March 29. The Estorick Collection showcases works by Italian designer Alessandro Mendini until May 10. Southbank Centre offers 'Classical Mixtape' on February 5, featuring 200 musicians. Various theaters feature performances by actors such as Sheridan Smith and Cynthia Erivo.