6 Fun Things To Do This Weekend

Wagtail x La Folie Douce

London’s skyline meets Alpine party energy this Saturday as Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant teams up with après-ski legend La Folie Douce for a one-night-only takeover. Expect the electric spirit of the slopes – minus the snow – with DJs on the decks, high-energy vibes and indulgent Grey Goose cocktails flowing well into the evening. The afternoon kicks off at a more relaxed pace with seasonal brunch dishes before the tempo ramps up and the party truly begins. 

68 King William Street, London EC4N 7HR; 28th February

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The White Horse, Parsons Green

South-west London favourite The White Horse – affectionately known as The Sloaney Pony – is officially back, following a full refurbishment just in time for spring. The Victorian pub now boasts a refreshed dining room, an upgraded outdoor space and a clear shift in mood upstairs: think calmer, lighter and made for lingering lunches. Downstairs remains as buzzy as ever, while the first floor is ideal for celebrations or long, wine-fuelled catch-ups. To mark the relaunch, there’s a compelling opening offer: three courses of the menu’s standout new dishes for £36 per person, available Monday to Friday until 6th March. 

1-3 Parsons Green, London SW6 4UL

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Lucian Freud: Drawing Into Painting

The National Portrait Gallery hosts a first this spring: the UK’s first museum exhibition dedicated entirely to Lucian Freud’s works on paper. Spanning from the 1930s to the early 2000s, the show brings together drawings, etchings and studies that reveal Freud’s obsessive focus on the human body and face. Shown alongside a select group of paintings, the exhibition explores how drawing fed directly into his painted work – raw, intimate and unsparing. Plus, several pieces are being displayed publicly for the first time, making this an essential stop for art fans.

National Portrait Gallery, Saint Martin’s Place; until 4th May 2026

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Tracey Emin: A Second Life

Opening this week at Tate Modern, A Second Life is the most comprehensive exhibition of Tracey Emin’s career to date. Spanning 40 years and more than 90 works, the show traces Emin’s evolution from her early, confessional pieces to her powerful post-illness practice. Expect paintings, neons, textiles, sculptures and landmark installations – including My Bed – alongside deeply personal works addressing trauma, sexuality, abortion and survival. It’s raw, emotional and unflinching, reaffirming Emin’s place as one of Britain’s most important living artists.

Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1; 26th February-30th August 2026 

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Topshop’s Oxford Street Pop-Up

Topshop (and Topman) have officially returned to the high street – via John Lewis Oxford Street – and the nostalgia is very real. To mark the comeback, the brand has launched a limited-time pop-up outside the flagship store, complete with a curated edit of its most in-demand new-season pieces. There’s also a playful nod to its magazine-era heyday with The Topshop Times, plus a caffeine pit-stop courtesy of Benugo, serving everything from classic lattes to matcha. 

John Lewis Oxford Street, 300 Oxford Street, W1C 1DX; until 3rd March

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Archive Is The Future: Archive Fashion Sale & Experience

Archive Is The Future takes over The Exchange in Marylebone for a day devoted to archive fashion, bringing together more than 40 of the UK’s top vintage dealers and over 2,000 curated pieces under one enormous roof. From British icons like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood to Italian greats such as Giorgio Armani and Miuccia Prada, plus European and Japanese design legends, the event celebrates why well-worn, well-loved fashion never goes out of style.

More than just a sale, there’s an experiential edge too: talks with industry insiders, trend predictions, archive catwalk screenings and even documentary screenings exploring the stories behind vintage treasures. 

The Exchange NW1, 24-46 Lisson Grove, NW1 6TZ; 28th February 

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