From new arts centre openings, to exhibitions and cultural celebrations, here's what to do this week in London, January 23-29. 

1 David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), King’s Cross 

The celebrated British artist will showcase some of his iconic paintings, as well as some rarely seen pieces and new works in a show that embraces Hockney's love of media and the possibilities it brings to his work. Works are presented in six themed chapters and take the audience through LA, Yorkshire and Normandy, with a score composed by Nico Muhly. 

Dates: January 25 - April 23

Tickets: From £25/£15

Address: Lightroom, Lewis Cubitt Square, N1C 4DY   

Website: lightroom.uk 

2 Chinese New Year Festivities

While the new year actually ticks over on January 22, festivities start early and run for roughly another two weeks, and there's plenty of places in London to celebrate, each putting on festive feasts. Chinatown will be the festival's epicentre, but also try Tattu, MiMi Mei Fair, Park Chinois, Ping Pong, Hakkasan, Pan Pacific London and Yauatcha.

3 Battersea Light Festival, Battersea Power Station

The power station's annual light festival returns, featuring a series of installations to glow up your night, including the Eternal Sundown by Mad Vegas which uses 140 LED tubes to create a pretty ace sunset against The Coaling Jetty. The family-friendly event is free, and with food trucks on site and the power station now fully opened, there's plenty of food and drink options to try out too.  

Date: Until March 5

Cost: Free

Address: Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW11 8EZ

Website: batterseapowerstation.co.uk

4 Burn's Night Bashes

Ceilidhs, addressing the haggis and tipsy poetry reciting are in order for one night, as we celebrate the Auld Lang Syne poet. If you're after a dance, the Ceilidh Club have dinner and a boogie, and the Round Chapel in Clapton put on good Ceilidh too. Also try the pop-up ceilidh in Balham or try a Fiddle Paradiddle knees-up. Brigadiers, Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Galvin Bar & Grill and the Michelin-starred Seven Park Place also have festivities in Robbie Burn's honour.  

5 Centre for British Photography, Mayfair

Built around one of the world's most comprehensive collections of British photography, the expansive centre will be filled with gems to discover. It opens with two exhibitions, plus a couple of spotlights, and plans to have a programme of engagement events for photographers at all levels and lovers of the artform. Opens January 26.  

Entry: Free

Address: 49 Jermyn St, St. James's, SW1Y 6LX

Website: britishphotography.org