What to look forward to in February

2020 is now in full swing and there are loads of great events coming up across the country this February for you to enjoy. Of course, the month kicks off with Chinese New Year, where you can join in a whole host of activities all over the UK and there is Valentine’s Day on the 14^th and Pancake Day on the 25^th where you’ll find a variety of themed events. February half term is also coming up, you can search for what is on during half term in your region by adding the dates into our search bar here.

For now though, here are a few highlights of what is coming up in February.

1^st February

Comedian Ed Byrne is on tour this month and he kicks off with a gig in Stoke on Trent. Find out more here.

Food fans won’t want to miss Darlington’s Festival of Food which is running until the 8^th and Gamers will want to get Guildfest Games Fest in their diaries. The event runs across the 1^st and 2^nd in Portsmouth.

If you’re a fan of foreign films, Manchester is hosting a Japanese Film Weekend across 1^st and 2^nd and for those that like a good scare, the Manchester Folk Horror Fest is also happening on the 1^st.

Don’t forget, Light Up Cheltenham events are happening all through the month, starting on the 1^st.

2^nd February

Image: Experience Peak District and Derbyshire

David Baddiel is playing the Buxton Opera House.

3rd February

Snooker fans might want to head to Leicester for An Interesting Evening with Steve Davis while theatre fans have The Woman in Black debuting in Portsmouth on the 3^rd and running until 8^th.

4^th  February

There are a number of great live performances coming up on the 4^th. Musicians Bombay Bicycle Club are playing in Sheffield, while the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour comes to Nottingham.

6^th February

Live music your thing? Manchester are hosting the Jonas Brothers on the 6^th of this month. Not so into live music, perhaps you’ll be interested in finding out more about the stars at Bristol’s We the Curious Planetarium Nights. These run weekly from the 6^th and end on the 27^th.

7^th February

Image: Visit Leicester.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain head to Leicester.

11th February

One for the kids, Peppa Pig comes to life as part of Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever in Bournemouth over the 11^th and 12^th. You can find more fun family friendly events for half term here.

13^th February

You’ve seen the film, now see them in action, the Fisherman’s Friends, the Cornish shanty choir are also on tour throughout February and are playing in Llandudno on the 13^th.

16th February

Image: Newcastle Gatehead. 

The 1975 are one of the biggest bands in the world right now and they’re heading on tour this month. Catch them in Newcastle on 16^th.

18th February

Find out more about Strictly winner, Stacey Dooley with her show: Conversations with Stacey Dooley which comes to Bristol on the 18^th. Expect anecdotes of her time as a journalist and of course, talk of what it is like to be on Strictly!

20th February

The Back to the Future the musical is arriving in Manchester! Kicking off on the 20^th Feb and running all the way through to May, you have plenty of time to get your flux capacitor fluxing and your Deloreans running to catch this new musical.

25th February

Carol King fans will want to book tickets for Beautiful: the Carol King Musical which lands in Bristol this month.

Whether or not you’re a fan of his films, you can’t miss the chance to see Kiefer Sutherland take to the stage under the guise of musician when he plays Sheffield on the 25^th.

26^th February

Musician Lana Del Rey is appearing in Manchester on the 26^th.

28th February

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are joining forces for a tour of the UK they’re playing in Nottingham right at the end of the month.
Image: Visit Nottinghamshire

Find out what other events are taking place in February here.