Stumped for Valentine's Day date ideas? Read this

Single? Coupled up? It's complicated? V-Day sorted, whatever your sitch.

With less than two weeks to go until the big day, are you feeling the pressure to make unique Valentine's Day plans? Relax, we’ve got you covered: how about a live music, dance or comedy show, in an intimate or unexpected London venue?

Whether you're coupled up, on the look out for that special someone, or happily single, music and arts organisation Sofar Sounds has Valentine's Day sorted.

They've organised a stellar line-up of live events taking place around London, 13-15 February, each one showcasing a diverse selection of up-and-coming performers: think rising musicians, gifted dancers and budding comedians.

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What's on the programme?

So what'll it be? Acoustic music sets showcasing some of London's most talented grassroots musicians? Soul, R&B and hip hop performances? Get browsing to find something to suit your taste — or, perhaps more importantly, your date’s taste. Sofar Sounds has been going for more than 15 years, visiting 400 cities around the world, so it’s fair to say they know what they’re doing.

Keep it on the down low

For added excitement, all events take place in secret London locations, with the address revealed to ticket holders 36 hours before the show. So even if you're the one making the plans on behalf of your mates/date/significant other, there's still an element of surprise for you to enjoy.

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About those secret locations...

OK, so we don't know exactly where the events take place (and that's all part of the fun) but what we can tell you is that you could find yourself on a boat on the Thames. Or in a West End theatre. Or at a book shop, a cocktail bar, or any number of other intimate locations, each atmospherically decked-out for the occasion.

So, if you're looking for a Valentine's night out where you can make memories (and which, let's be honest, will impress so much more than a bunch of flowers or box of chocs), get booking with Sofar Sounds. Unattached? No need to miss out — all of the shows are open to platonic groups, not just the loved-up. Alternatively, book now for the Singles Night, and you could be on your way to being partnered up.

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