Valentine’s Day is cute and all… but Galentine’s Day? That’s where the real magic happens.
It’s for the girls, the gays, the emotionally unavailable best friends, the recently heartbroken, the happily single, and anyone who would rather scream-sing ABBA with friends than stare into a candle over forced small talk.
So whether you’re planning a wholesome daytime activity, a “we deserve this” musical night, or a full-blown party that ends in a ball pit (as all great nights should), London has you covered.
Here’s your ultimate Galentine’s Day London guide, fun, chaotic, wholesome, and very main-character-energy.
Musicals That Feel Like Group Therapy (But With Better Songs)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
📍 Piccadilly Theatre, West End
Nothing says Galentine’s like dramatic love stories that aren’t yours. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is pure spectacle: glitter, heartbreak, iconic pop songs and enough energy to make you forget your last situationship ever existed.
Expect big vocals, bigger drama and a night that feels unapologetically extra.
💷 Tickets from around £25
Perfect if you want: drama without commitment, vibes without consequences.
The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical
📍 Dominion Theatre
If Galentine’s Day had a uniform, this musical would be it. Fashion, ambition, female rage (tastefully choreographed) and Miranda Priestly energy all wrapped into one very stylish night out.
Come for the clothes, stay for the reminder that men are optional but self-respect isn’t.
💷 Tickets from around £30
Perfect if you want: boss energy, power outfits and a post-show debrief over wine.
Mamma Mia!
📍 Novello Theatre
ABBA. Friendship. Chaos. Questionable life choices on a Greek island.
If your idea of healing is screaming Dancing Queen with your friends while emotionally pointing at the stage, this one’s for you.
It’s joyful, unhinged in the best way, and basically a Galentine’s Day anthem in musical form.
💷 Tickets from around £50
Perfect if you want: serotonin, nostalgia and zero emotional restraint.
Creative, Cute & “We’re Actually Doing Something” Activities
DIY Valentine’s Day Art Market: Copeland Park
📍 Copeland Park, Peckham
Sat, 10th Feb 11 am-5 pm
If your love language is supporting independent artists, this DIY art market is a dream. Think prints, ceramics, jewellery, zines, and handmade gifts, ideal for buying something meaningful, ironic, or both.
Low effort, high aesthetic, and perfect for wandering with coffee and opinions.
💷 Entry around £1.50–£2
Perfect if you want: artsy vibes and gifts that don’t scream “panic-bought”.
Candle Painting: Galentine’s Edition
📍 The Bull’s Head, Barnes.
Thu, 12th Feb 7 pm-9 pm
Because nothing bonds a friendship like painting candles while oversharing. This cosy, creative workshop lets you design and paint your own candle, a wholesome activity with just enough chaos potential.
You’ll leave with something cute and a memory.
💷 Prices vary by session
Perfect if you want: calm vibes, creativity and a souvenir that isn’t a hangover.
Galentine’s Ring Making: Balham
📍 Devonshire Road, Balham
Mon, 9th Feb 7 pm-9:30 pm
Forget promise rings, this is a friendship ring era. Create your own custom ring in a hands-on workshop and leave with jewellery that actually means something (and won’t emotionally ruin you).
💷 Prices vary depending on materials
Perfect if you want: sentimental energy and jewellery with a story.
Drinks, Parties & Mildly Questionable Decisions
The Chocolate Cocktail Club
📍 Farringdon
Cocktails. Chocolate. That’s it. That’s the concept.
This bar is pure indulgence, dessert cocktails, rich flavours, and a vibe that says “we’re romanticising our lives tonight.”
💷 Cocktails usually £10–£20
Perfect if you want: sugar, alcohol and zero guilt.
Ballie Ballerson: Galentine’s Special
📍 Shoreditch
Ball pits. Karaoke. Girl power anthems. Chaos.
Ballie Ballerson is officially rejecting traditional Valentine’s Day in favour of a “Where The Hell Is My Husband???” Galentine’s Special,” and honestly, thank you.
Your ticket includes:
- A cocktail
- Karaoke access
- Unlimited ball pit energy
💷 Tickets from around £15
Perfect if you want: unhinged joy and photos you’ll laugh at forever.
Thames Rockets: Valentine’s & Galentine’s Speedboat Experience
📍 London Eye Millennium Pier
Want to feel alive? Like, really alive?
This high-speed Thames boat ride is loud, fast, and absolutely not romantic in a traditional way, which makes it perfect for Galentine’s.
💷 Prices vary depending on experience
Perfect if you want: adrenaline, iconic views and a shared scream moment.
Movies, Karaoke & “Let’s See What Happens” Energy
Bridget Jones’s Diary Movie Night: Clapham
📍 Clapham Grand 21-25 St John’s Hill SW11 1TT
Sat, 14th Feb 6:30 pm
Is it even Galentine’s Day without Bridget Jones? Expect cosy cinema vibes, nostalgia, and collective emotional support for every bad dating decision ever made.
💷 Standard cinema pricing
Perfect if you want: comfort, humour, and emotional validation.
Galentine’s Open Karaoke: The Star
📍 Liverpool Street / Shoreditch
Nothing brings people together like shouting lyrics you barely know. This Galentine’s karaoke night is chaotic, fun and low-pressure, whether you’re a performer or a supportive hype friend.
💷 Usually free or low-cost entry
Perfect if you want: laughs, confidence boosts and unexpected main-character moments.
Single at Selfridges: Speed Dating
📍 The Cinema at Selfridges, London
Wed, 11th Feb, 7:30 pm
Single? Curious? Just here for the plot?
Selfridges hosts stylish speed dating events that feel more Sex and the City than awkward small talk. Low pressure, high people-watching potential.
💷 Prices: £30
Perfect if you want: new faces and a good story either way.
Galentine’s Day is proof that love doesn’t have to be romantic, quiet, or symmetrical.
It can be loud, funny, chaotic, creative, and shared with people who truly get you.
So grab your friends, book the tickets, wear something dramatic, and celebrate the relationships that show up for you every day, not just on Valentine’s.
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