In the run up to Spring, Canary Wharf will play host to a variety of sports, arts and culture to banish the winter blues. From light up ice skating in Canada Square Park to the 18th PSA World Squash Tour in the East Wintergarden, plus Canary Wharf’s newest encapsulating exhibition Wallace Chan – Titans: a dialogue between materials space and time.
The variety of attractions means there are always plenty of options for both residents and visitors to plan for evenings and weekends. The unique basketball court designed by celebrated ‘colour-obsessed’ artist Yinka Ilori, Helaine Blumenfeld’s ‘Look Up’ outdoor art exhibition, Camille Walala’s ‘Captivated by Colour’ walkway and the Canary Wharf Children’s Art Trail remain firm fixtures on the Estate, offering a rich cultural tapestry in the ’15 minute city’ where everything from art and bars to shops and pharmacies can be reached easily by foot.
Visitors are invited to try out Canary Wharf’s rapidly growing choice of bars and restaurants with exciting new openings from Hawksmoor, Seoul Bird, Marugame Udon, Gallio and Six by Nico adding to the hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants.
On now until Saturday 26th February: Canary Wharf Ice Rink
Canary Wharf Ice Rink has London’s longest skating season and is open until Saturday 26th February. The rink boasts a clear roof with hundreds of twinkling fairy lights – so there’s no need to worry about the winter weather. New for 2022, skaters can create their own light show with skates fitted with coloured LED lights, for a magical experience on the dark winter nights.
Tickets are on sale now until Saturday 26th February, starting at £11.95 for children: 4-12 years and £17.95 for 13 years and over, with a family package available for £49.50 (excluding booking fee). Located in Canada Square Park
For more information visit: https://icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk/ or https://canarywharf.com/whats-on/ice-rink-canary-wharf-oct-2021-feb-2022/
Monday 21st February – Friday 8th April : Wallace Chan Exhibition
At the centre of Canary Wharf’s cultural programme is James Putnam’s newest exhibition; ‘Wallace Chan – Titans: a dialogue between materials space and time’. Open to visitors for free from 14th February – 8th April, the exhibit explores relations between space, time and materials through titanium, and can be found in the lobby of One Canada Square.
For more information visit: https://canarywharf.com/whats-on/wallace-chan-titans-a-dialogue-between-materials-space-and-time-feb-apr-2022/
Friday 4th March – Friday 11th March: International Women’s Day on Short Story Stations
In Celebration of IWD this March (8th), Canary Wharf’s popular short story stations will be printing stories from an all-female line up. The popular ‘literature vending machines’ will be packed with hundreds of stories and poems featuring iconic authors such as Virginia Woolf and Emily Brontë, as well as new literature from up-and-coming contemporary female authors.
All stories are free to print on eco-friendly paper. All you need to do is select your reading length and the machine will print your story or poem at random.
Sunday 13th – Friday 18th March: Canary Wharf Squash Classic
Now in its 19th year, Canary Wharf’s stunning East Wintergarden will play host to the Canary Wharf Squash Classic tournament from 13th – 18th March 2022. The garden provides a stunning backdrop to watch the game’s leading male squash stars in action at one of the most popular destinations on the PSA World Tour.
Tickets are now on sale with prices starting at £27.25 and an excellent choice of hospitality packages available.
For more information and tickets visit: http://canarywharfsquash.com/
April 1st: Canary Wharf Comedy Club
Canary Wharf’s stunning East Wintergarden will host a night of laughter and fun from a line-up of critically acclaimed comics Milton Jones, Terry Alderton and Shaparak Khorsandi, compered by Felicity Ward. Following the success of last Autumn’s Comedy Club, the spring edition is sure to tickle its audience with theatre style seating, and a full bar available.
Tickets are available in advance for £16.00 from www.seetickets.com or on the door (subject to availability).
