Things to Do in London: Milkfest, Walking Tours, and Winter Vibes - February 22, 2026

Welcome to Things to Do in London, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut who's traded cricket pitches for London's wildest vibes today, Sunday, February 22, 2026. The city's buzzing with a crisp winter chill—think 8 degrees Celsius, perfect for layering up and diving into the action, with that post-Chinese New Year energy still lingering from Trafalgar Square's epic celebrations, according to Londonist listings. Kick off with these hotspots today: Families, hit Milkfest at Indigo at The O2 for British blues with Squeeze legend Chris Difford headlining at 2pm—a charity bash for Dementia UK that packs more than 10 acts, per Londonist. Culture lovers, join Groundbreaking Women, a London on the Ground walking tour in Islington at 2:30pm spotlighting trailblazing local ladies in politics, arts, and sports. Music fans, catch Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album played live at The Jazz Cafe in Camden from 7pm to 10:30pm, or hop into Soho Calling 2026 festival across Soho venues starting at 7pm with UK and European performers. Night owls, Selene Club on Winsley Street offers discounted tickets for luxury nightlife from 10:30pm till late—smart dress code, vibrant beats, says Shotgun.live. Local buzz: Sadiq Khan hints at a fourth term as mayor, per Londonist, while new pedicab regulations keep rickshaws in check. No major transit hiccups, but Tube's running smooth—grab an Oyster for ease. Must-dos? Storm the O2 for Milkfest grooves, then wander to Marble Hill's Adventure Playground for kiddo chaos on massive wooden structures. Hidden gem: One O'Clock Clubs in parks like Richmond for free under-5s playtime—pure joy. Seasonal thrill: Chase the Very Hungry Caterpillar trail at Ham House for crafty half-term fun. Local tip: Londoners swear by the 2k junior parkrun every Sunday at 9am—free, fun runs for 4-14s that build epic sports spirit without the elite pressure. It's how we quirky athletes stay connected! Tomorrow? MJ The Musical moonwalks till month's end, plus Holi parties brewing. Tune in for more discoveries! Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.