What's On This February Across the North East and Yorkshire
Your February plans are sorted with our what's on guide
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026
Film buffs won’t want to miss The Banff Mountain Film Festival which features a brand-new collection of short films for 2026.
4TH–6TH FEBRUARY
Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
carriageworkstheatre.co.uk
Jason Derulo
Don’t miss this rare chance to see singer, songwriter and energetic dancer Jason Derulo in Yorkshire whilst he’s on tour.
6TH FEBRUARY
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
York Ice Trail 2026: An Enchanted City
This February, York’s city centre will be transformed into An Enchanted City when York Ice Trail returns. See the wonderful ice sculptures on display, and new this year is the Ice Village, a brand-new addition filled with family friendly fun.
7TH & 8TH FEBRUARY
York
visityork.org
Dick Whittington and his Cat
The Beamish pantomime is back… oh yes it is! Head to the 1950s welfare hall for music, mischief and magic in their take on a classic – Dick Whittington.
UNTIL 8TH FEBRUARY
Beamish Museum
beamish.org.uk
Natalie Cassidy: Live With Nat
EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy is giving live podcasting a go on this special live tour, so you can expect lots of chat and laughter and perhaps a few guest appearances. If you love her podcast Life With Nat, you’ll love this.
8TH FEBRUARY
The Stand, Newcastle
thestand.co.uk
Florence + The Machine
If you haven’t had her sixth studio album Everybody Scream on repeat, what have you been doing? Florence Welch is back on tour and you won’t want to miss another Florence + The Machine live show – they’re always special.
11TH FEBRUARY
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
utilitaarena.co.uk
Yorkshire Games Festival
This February, The National Science and Media Museum is celebrating all things gaming across two weeks for half term with gameplay, workshops and special talks taking place throughout.
11TH–22ND FEBRUARY
The National Science and Media Museum, Bradford
scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
MAMMA MIA!
Dance, jive and have the time of your life when the world’s sunniest musical heads to Newcastle!
11TH–28TH FEBRUARY
Newcastle Theatre Royal
theatreroyal.co.uk
The Useless Hotline
Join Max Balegde and Strictly finalist George Clarke as they go live with their podcast The Useless Hotline to search for a new hire. This is the second UK tour for the boys and you can expect fun, games and outrageous dilemmas.
12TH FEBRUARY
Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle
tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Circus Spectacular
The perfect family day out, head to the circus at Middlesbrough Theatre where international circus acts will perform alongside magic and comedy. This is a circus-style variety show with something for everyone.
14TH FEBRUARY
Middlesbrough Theatre
boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie in this fun-filled family show packed with music and surprises – a brilliant introduction to theatre for children.
14TH–15TH FEBRUARY
Darlington Hippodrome
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
The Northumberland Open Exhibition
The annual Northumberland Open, the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland, returns to Woodhorn Museum this February. Each year the exhibition attracts submissions from artists from across the county and beyond and works are selected by a professional panel of artists and curators. Thousands of visitors vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ award which is announced at the end of the exhibition.
14TH FEBRUARY–10TH MAY
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sunday For Sammy
Sunday for Sammy will return to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena with a very special 25th anniversary celebration on 15th February. A biennial entertainment extravaganza held in memory of the late actor Sammy Johnson, it was first held in 2000 and the iconic shows feature Northern stars from the worlds of TV, theatre and music, raising funds for creative, talented and enthusiastic young performing artists from the North East. Vera star Brenda Blethyn is one of two new patrons for Sunday for Sammy alongside The 1975’s Matty Healy.
15TH FEBRUARY
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
sundayforsammy.org
KPOP Demon Hunta’z Live
This concert-style performance, perfect for fans of the viral animated musical KPop Demon Hunters, will bring K-pop inspired dance, live audience interaction and theatrical flair to The Glasshouse with two acts set to entertain. It’s a tribute your kids are sure to love.
15TH FEBRUARY
The Glasshouse, Gateshead
theglasshouseicm.org
Jorvik Viking Festival
Jorvik Viking Festival is back! With living history encampments, talks, tours, family events, evening entertainment, and combat performances you won’t want to miss it. Keep your eyes peeled for the full lineup of events.
16TH–22ND FEBRUARY
York
jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk
ZOG
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s feel-good story Zog will come to life on stage in this child-friendly theatre show with puppetry. Can your children help Zog with his biggest challenge yet, so he can finally win a golden star?
19TH–22ND FEBRUARY
Northern Stage, Newcastle
northernstage.co.uk
Matt Reed: Come In And Get Your Tea
A chatty cookery show like no other, in Matt Reed: Come In And Get Your Tea professional chefs will team up with local favourites to recreate their childhood teas. All attendees will receive a small tasting portion of each dish prepared during the show.
20TH FEBRUARY
Arc Stockton Arts Centre
arconline.co.uk
Phil Ellis’ Bath Mat Tour
Fresh from Taskmaster, multi-award winning comedian Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Expect his usual silliness and constant surprises when he brings his ‘Bath Mat’ to Alnwick Playhouse.
21ST FEBRUARY
Alnwick Playhouse
alnwickplayhouse.co.uk
Turner Prize
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is in Bradford for the first time. Don’t forget to explore the Turner Prize 2025 exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford until February 2026.
UNTIL 22ND FEBRUARY
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford
bradford2025.co.uk
Luminescence: A Winter Light TrailLight Up
This winter, Swinton Estate is inviting visitors to its inaugural Luminescence – A Winter Light Trail, set amidst the lakes and woodland garden of Swinton Park Hotel near Masham. Running until the end of February, the landscape is illuminated by a light installation depicting the magic of the natural world.
UNTIL 22ND FEBRUARY
Swinton Park Hotel
swintonestate.com
The Fratellis
Having already sold out one show at NX in February, The Fratellis are putting on another. Act fast to grab your tickets for this one.
24TH FEBRUARY
NX, Newcastle
nxnewcastle.com
Chris Ramsey
Chris Ramsey is back on the road in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show, and he’s stopping by Stockton. Here Man is the follow-up to Chris’ last sell-out stand-up tour 2020, which saw him perform to over 100,000 people nationwide. Tickets to these shows are bound to be popular.
26TH & 27TH FEBRUARY
Stockton Globe
stocktonglobe.co.uk
Fire and Ice
Always a popular event for families, Durham city centre will once again transform into a winter wonderland thanks to Fire and Ice. See incredible ice sculptures carved by world-class artists on display throughout the streets and witness fiery performances and dazzling and daring fire displays.
27TH & 28TH FEBRUARY
Durham
thisisdurham.com
Miniature Worlds: Little Landscapes from Thomas Bewick to Beatrix Potter
This exhibition at Laing Art Gallery explores the beauty of small-scale landscapes across three centuries of British art, and displays seven highly detailed watercolours by JMW Turner (whose 250th birthday is being celebrated this year) and nine watercolours by Beatrix Potter.
UNTIL 28TH FEBRUARY
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
laingartgallery.org.uk
Streets Above
A selection of photographs of the roads, buildings and terraced houses built over Segedunum Roman Fort, its bathhouse and the surrounding area are on display at the fort. Take a look to learn more about this area’s fascinating history.
UNTIL 28TH FEBRUARY
Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend
northeastmuseums.org.uk
Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring
Learn the basics of silversmithing in this fun workshop where you’ll make your own silver ring by forming, stamping and texturing. All materials and tools are provided.
28TH FEBRUARY
Yorkshire Museum
yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
The Sooty Show
Sooty, Sweep, Soo and their friends will all star in this new show, but watch out for Sooty’s supercharged water pistol. Bring the whole family along and expect audience participation, music and mess.
28TH FEBRUARY
Billingham Forum
forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Of the Oak
Step into the Chapel at YSP for this immersive experience by internationally acclaimed artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast. Projected on a floor-to-ceiling screen, Of the Oak will bring the Chapel to life over winter, and the installation is accompanied by a surround-sound audio environment composed from 24 hour recordings made by sound artist James Bulley and arborists at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex.
UNTIL 15TH MARCH
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton
ysp.org.uk
The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour. Monet: In the Presence of Nature
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery has been selected as one of just four partners to host the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, a three-year opportunity to bring world-class art to the North East. The museum will exhibit Monet’s The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872), which has only left the National Gallery once in the past 20 years.
UNTIL 25TH MARCH
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
northeastmuseums.org.uk
