About this Event
Art After Dark February 2026
A week-long celebration of London’s nightlife through art and music as part of Art After Dark. Running from 3-10 February Lakwena Maciver’s landmark installation Rise and Shine, is set to be a 7-metre tall tower of disco lightboxes in Piccadilly Circus.
The installation is inspired by community and the music and culture of the 80s and 90s, displayed through acid-bright visuals and tracks inspired by the period.
Join us for a week-long festival programme of late-night events featuring:
· Late night gallery openings.
· An exclusive Afterparty at The National Gallery with special DJ sets.*
· Bookable art tours via the Art of London Gallery HOP!*
· Special offers.
· Live performances at local bars and nightclubs.
· An exclusive Q&A with Lakwena, in partnership with Apple in Covent Garden.*
Celebrate Art After Dark with a special one-off after-hours DJ event at The National Gallery on 5 February. Enjoy an exclusive live DJ set inside the Gallery after closing time, offering a rare chance to dance after dark in one of London’s most iconic cultural institutions.
*Tickets available for ‘Art After Dark – The Afterparty at The National Gallery’ via The National Gallery website here.
*please note this image is a concept previsualisation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly Circus, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
