I’m not accepting any moping this Valentine’s Day. We’re single — whether by choice, circumstance, or someone else’s audacity — and we are going to make a great day out of it. Do you hear me?
Yes, we could climb onto our socialist high horse and declare Valentine’s Day a capitalist scam designed to drain our bank accounts and emotionally isolate single people. But frankly, I don’t want to do that. I look fabulous in pink and red, and the public deserves to witness it. This Valentine’s Day will not be like the ones that preceded it.
Sure, I briefly thought I’d be spending this Valentine’s Day coupled up with a man who talked about the future and sounded like he wanted a relationship. But that’s fine! Jokes on me for assuming that meant he wanted to be with me. We’re thriving. Truly.
Because this Valentine’s Day is different. It’s rare. It’s a once-in-a-very-long-while event that must be seized immediately. This is the best Valentine’s Day to be single because — drumroll please — it falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Saturday. And that changes everything.
The best Valentine’s Day to be single
This Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, which almost never happens — and that changes everything. It means that even if you head to a totally non–Valentine’s-specific spot, like a bar or a club, you can safely assume that most of the people there are single too. Yep. Couples will largely be off doing their own candlelit thing, leaving the rest of us free to survey the remaining fish in the sea.
So if you’re looking to meet someone — whether that’s the love of your life or a bestie-with-benefits — this is the night. When else do you get such a concentrated pool of single people in one place? It’s like The Purge, but for couples.
And if nightlife isn’t your thing, don’t stress — do you. Round up some pals for a Fifty Shades of Grey watch party (I don’t know when those films became Valentine’s-adjacent, but here we are), bake some brownies, and bask in the sheer freedom of singledom. You’ll find your person one day, don’t worry. But you’ll never be able to recreate this glorious era where you are the main priority in your life.
If you are keen to knock back a few espresso martinis — or Lucky Saints, because sober girlies like myself still love a party — then get off the sofa and get out there. This is a once-in-a-rare-while opportunity. This is the night singles reclaim the dancefloor.
And frankly? I expect to see you there.
Best things to do on Valentine’s Day 2026
IRL dating events are booming — people are craving a break from screens and want to catch someone’s vibe before wasting hours texting. The love of your life probably isn’t on those dating apps, bestie, but they just might be at one of these events.
Obviously, this isn’t an exhaustive list of things to do as a single girlie in London this Valentine’s Day. But if nothing else, I hope it inspires you to make some plans, get out there and celebrate yourself — because this Saturday is absolutely yours.
Singles events in London
Single Ladies In Your Area Live (14th February)
A special comedy podcast live show lands at Underbelly Boulevard, Soho on 14 February 2026. Not exactly one for dating if you’re hetero, but a jolly good time nonetheless — and frankly, that’s still a win for Valentine’s Day.