What’s On in York in February? Whether you are visiting the city or, like me, you live here, it’s always good to have a list of what’s on so you can plan your month ahead!
As always, things are subject to change, so do check with the individual venue to make sure of the most up to date details. Links to venues can be seen below highlighted in red.
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Valentine’s Candlelit Concert
The Guildhall, St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York YO1 9QL
Saturday the 10th February 2024 8PM to 9PM
What a romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day! Check out all the details at Ignite Concerts.
Celebrate Valentine’s this year Saturday Feb 10th with a romantic night of candlelit love songs. Performed by the fantastic Ebor quartet, and later accompanied by Alistair Griffin, let them take you on a musical journey of love song classics. Set in the beautiful Guildhall in the centre of the city, treat yourself to a glass of fizz whilst being serenaded in the soft glow of a thousand candles. Each ticket holder will automatically be entered into a draw to win a romantic meal for two after the show!
Buy Candlelit Concert tickets here.
What Festivals are on in York in February?
Jorvik Viking Festival
York, 12 – 18 February 2024
This year’s JORVIK Viking Festival, which runs from 12 – 18 February at venues throughout the city of York. Known as Europe’s largest Viking Festival, regularly drawing 45,000 visitors to the city, the event promises seven days of Viking fun, with a host of free and paid-for events for people of all ages, from Beserker Bootcamps which train the next generation of young Viking warriors, to academic lectures. A free living history encampment will be pitched in Parliament Street for the duration of the Festival, with other highlights including the March to Coppergate, a parade of hundreds of Vikings through the streets of York and a best costume and beard competition – open to real and artificially-enhanced facial hair entries! Saturday evening will see a fiery finale take place in the shadow of Clifford’s Tower.
Anyone who can’t contain their excitement about attending the Banquet can prepare themselves for the unique evening at home thanks to a very special scented candle currently available in the giftshop at JORVIK Viking Centre. The Jorvik Feast candle produces a unique blend of aromas to recreate the scent profile of a traditional Norse dining experience – the perfect calorie-free aromatic appetiser for the delights that follow! Burning for around 42 hours, it is priced at £18.50.
Click here for more information about JORVIK Viking Festival.
Dark Skies Festival
9th – 25th February
Join one of the fabulous events taking place in the North York Moors during the ninth Dark Skies Festival this February.
There is a full programme of activities and opportunities to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Take some time to look up and marvel at the thousands of sparkles in the sky during a guided night walk, enjoy a mindful experience to launch into the new year or choose from an array of stay and gaze packages.
York Ice Trail
3rd and 4th February 2024
The theme for York Ice Trail will transform York into the ‘City of Dreams’ and invite people to dream big and let their creativity run wild.
The last York Ice Trail took place in February 2023 and was a huge success. Over 40,000 visitors came to the city to view the 36 ice sculptures that lined the streets over the weekend. Research commissioned with Qa Research showed that 9 out of 10 visitors would recommend the trail to family and friends, with 4 out of 5 saying they would want to return for the next Ice Trail.
What’s On at The Grand Opera House in February?
Clifford St, York YO1 9SW
What’s On at The York Theatre Royal in February?
St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD
THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD
Thu 01 Feb – Sat 03 Feb
ORPHEUS DISMEMBERED
Fri 02 Feb
QUEER SPACES
Sat 03 Feb
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Wed 07 Feb – Sat 17 Feb
SEPARATE TABLES
Thu 08 Feb – Sat 17 Feb
THE LOVELY JUBBLY CLUB!
Fri 16 Feb
A SONG FOR ELLA GREY
Tue 20 Feb – Sat 24 Feb
CAN BEARS SKI?
Fri 23 Feb – Sat 24 Feb
BLUE BEARD
Tue 27 Feb – Sat 09 Mar
What’s On at The York Barbican in February?
Paragon St, York YO10 4AH
Here are some of the highlights at The York Barbican, but please check their listings for lots more events.
Thu 01 Feb 2024
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KALEB – KALEB GOES ON TOUR
Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton’s finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour with THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KALEB – KALEB GOES ON TOUR!
Sat 03 Feb 2024
THE GILMOUR PROJECT
An all-star tribute band explores the music of David Gilmour and Pink Floyd.
Wed 07 Feb 2024
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
The Classic Rock Show is back in the UK in 2024, bigger and even better, and celebrating, once again, the very best of Classic Rock.
Sat 10 Feb 2024
BONGO’S BINGO: 90S SPECIAL
Bongo’s Bingo is a game like no other, with shows taking place in over 40 locations across the globe, join our host and the girls for what will be the night of your life.
Sat 10 Feb 2024
LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB
Bringing the best live stand-up to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and many more.
Sun 11 Feb 2024
YORK GUILDHALL ORCHESTRA
Our second concert in the Barbican this season sees the return of Leeds Festival Chorus.
Wed 14 & Thu 15 Feb 2024
JONATHAN PIE: HEROES & VILLAINS
Marvel in wonder as he kicks in The Establishment’s back doors and rifles through its kitchen cupboards.
Fri 16 Feb 2024
JURASSIC LIVE
The world’s leading dinosaur show is back in 2024. See our life-sized, monstrous beasts up close in this award winning all star spectacular.
Sat 17 Feb 2024
JURASSIC LIVE
The world’s leading dinosaur show is back in 2024. See our life-sized, monstrous beasts up close in this award winning all star spectacular.
Sun 18 Feb 2024
JURASSIC LIVE
The world’s leading dinosaur show is back in 2024. See our life-sized, monstrous beasts up close in this award winning all star spectacular.
Tue 20 Feb 2024
UKRAINIAN NATIONAL OPERA – MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Madama Butterfly – One of the most colourful & exotic operas.
Wed 21 Feb 2024
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX – HORIZONS: A 21ST CENTURY SPACE ODYSSEY
Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS.
Thu 22 Feb 2024
AN AUDIENCE WITH HARRY REDKNAPP
Harry heads to north of England to regale us with stories from his football and TV career.
Fri 23 Feb 2024
BBC RADIO 2 SOUNDS OF THE 80S: THE LIVE TOUR
Legendary DJ Gary Davies brings the UK’s most popular 80s radio show on tour – it’s the show you hear on a Saturday night ….live on stage with special guest singer, Toyah!
Sat 24 Feb 2024
RICK WAKEMAN – RETURN OF THE CAPED CRUSADER
Rick Wakeman takes his band on the road for an evening of classic prog rock in February 2024.
Tue 27 Feb 2024
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT
Following a sell-out tour of Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.
Thu 29 Feb 2024
GET IT ON!
It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for – one night of glam rock!
What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in February?
Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA
See what is on at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in February
MUSICALYOUNG FRANKINSTEIN THE MUSICAL
Wed 31 Jan – Sat 3 FebThe all-singing, all-dancing, classic monster horror-movie spoof, reanimated for the stage.
LIGHT OPERAPRINCESS IDA
Thu 15 – Sat 17 FebMusical theatre fans and G&S aficionados alike, a performance of beautiful music with a hilarious storyline awaits
MUSICALINTO THE WOODS
Thu 22 – Sat 24 FebClassic fairy-tales intertwine in this magical tale based on the book by James Lapine.
FESTIVALYORK COMMUNITY CHOIR FESTIVAL 2024
Sun 25 Feb – Sat 2 MarWith new choirs performing each night, the eight annual festival features everything you could ask for.
