See artists perform in public spaces across central London during the free, family-friendly festival Pop-Up London this February.
Make sure to share your adventures at Pop-Up London on social media using the #LetsDoLondon hashtag!
Where can I watch Pop-Up London?
Pop-Up London is appearing in public spaces across central London over February half-term.
You can catch performances at the following locations:
- King’s Cross station from 12pm to 5.10pm on 17 February.
- Borough Market from 11am to 2.50pm on 18 February.
- Builder’s Yard at Southbank Centre from 12pm to 8pm on 19 February.
- Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden from 11am to 4pm on 19 and 20 February.
What’s on at Pop-Up London?
Be dazzled by a lineup of exciting performances during Pop-Up London, including music, dance, theatre and more.
Please note that performances and timings are subject to change and weather permitting – follow the #LetsDoLondon hashtag for all the latest updates.
BollyRed Dance Company
The BollyRed Dance Company is all set to bring some Bollywood charm and get you dancing this half-term! Grab your most colourful outfit and bring your family along for a day of fun.
Performance details: 11.30am, 12.40pm and 2.35pm at Borough Market on 18 February and 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.45pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 19 February.
It’s About Time
Holly Khan shares an audio installation exploring hope, strength and women’s right to safety in It’s About Time. Hear voices across four generations imagine what a brighter future could be this half-term.
Performance details: 11am to 4pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 19 February.
Jack Defrost
Jack Defrost by Traceworks Dance is an enchanting dance performance, unravelling the traditional character of Jack Frost and his journey through the changing seasons.
Performance details: 12pm, 1.45pm and 3.40pm at King’s Cross station on 17 February; and 12pm, 2pm and 3.15pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 19 February.
Canapé Art
Expect glittery cakes, fun costumes and theatrical high jinks with Canapé Art, from Eleni Edipidi at Levantes Dance Theatre. Dressed to impress, a pair of artists perform dance and acrobatics above a tastefully laid tea table.
Performance details: 11am to 11.45am and 1pm to 1.45pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 19 February; and 11am to 11.45am and 1.30pm to 2.15pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 20 February.
Londoninium
From the Little but Fierce theatre collective, the Londoninium walking tour explores lesser-known spots across London, delving into the history of the people who made the capital their home across the centuries.
Performance details: The self-guided Londoninium route can be enjoyed any day or time.
Metronomes Steel Orchestra
Hear the innovative steel pan orchestra Metronomes Steel Orchestra perform its award-winning repertoire in a celebration of carnival arts outside.
Performance details: 12.15pm, 2pm and 3.20pm outside King’s Cross station in King’s Cross Square on 17 February.
PARC
Dance to fresh sounds drawn from old school and Ibiza classics to produce reimagined and chilled fusions of multisong mashups with PARC, brought to you by Rita Campbell and Alle Pearse.
Performance details: 12.55pm to 1.35pm, 2.40pm to 3.20pm and 4.30pm to 5.10pm at King’s Cross station on 17 February; and 12.30pm to 1.10pm and 3.25pm to 4pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 20 February.
Peruvian Latin Folk Flash Mob
Enjoy eye-catching dance performances and learn about London’s rich Peruvian culture with ArtPerUK’s Peruvian Latin Folk Flash Mob.
Performance details: 12.35pm, 2.20pm, 4.05pm at King’s Cross station on 17 February; 11am, 1pm and 2.15pm at Borough Market on 18 February; and 12pm and 3pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 20 February.
The Bridge
Join the fun of The Bridge with Scanner’s Inc, a family-friendly block party, where a range of hip-hop tunes is the backdrop for dance battles, freestyles and graffiti murals.
Performance detail: 12pm to 8pm at Builder’s Yard at Southbank Centre on 19 February.
The Lips
See a big luminous pop-puppetry singalong spectacle with something to say from Puppets with Guts. The Lips reanimate favourite songs, celebrate a shared love of popular music and uphold the freedom to speak out.
Performance details: 12pm and 1.30pm at Borough Market on 18 February.
Wig Out
Join the family-friendly Wig Out workshop to design and make your own fabulous cardboard wig from Avant-Gardening. Afterwards, put on your wig, show off and settle down to enjoy a drag queen storytime session.
Performance details: 11am to 4pm at Canary Wharf Crossrail Place Roof Garden on 20 February.
