Dance, glance and romance – what’s on in the North East this February
From award-winning smash-hit romantic musical The Bodyguard to a family fun ice and fire festival in Durham, here are the hottest events happening this month.
ROMANCE
The Bodyguard
When: Monday 13th – Saturday 18th February
Where: Sunderland Empire
Price: from £13.00
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back. Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy-nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron and Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer. A true romantic tale complete with the best of Whitney Houston’s classics.
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The Northern Wedding Show
When: Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th February
Where: Utilita Arena, Newcastle
Price: from £11.90
The North’s biggest wedding show is back and bigger and better than ever showcasing the most creative Northern suppliers. Expect a display of ultimate wedding inspiration, a new entertainment line up and super cool street vendors. Plus, there will be a full production catwalk revealing the 2023 fashion trends from major bridal brands.
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You Me At Six
When: Tuesday 7th February
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle
Price: from £11.90
One of the most successful bands to emerge from the UK in recent years, You Me At Six are back and ready to rock O2 City Hall Newcastle with brand new music and their eighth studio album, ’Truth Decay’. Grab your tickets and get ready to belt out the boy’s newest tunes and classics – expect a throwback and a half.
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Motoon ‘My Baby Love’ (Valentine’s Special)
When: Saturday 11th February
Where: Wylam Brewery, Newcastle
Price: from £12.00
Celebrate with the one you love at Wylam Brewery’s Valentine’s soul party. Dance and sing the night away to Motown’s best beats and soul music classics with a northern twist. With DJs Alex Butler, Jack Taylor and Aaron Swales on the decks and a street food trader serving the best scran, you’re in for an ultimate date night at this event.
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DISCOVER
Fire & Ice Durham 2023
When: Friday 24th – Saturday 25th February
Where: Durham City Centre
Price: free
Durham city centre will be home to an exciting Steampunk-themed trail of ice sculptures for a weekend filled with family fun. Watch live demonstrations, enjoy our interactive displays and enjoy a day jam-packed with events and entertainment. Make sure you stay for the exciting finale beginning at 6pm.
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Buzzfest
When: Saturday 25th February
Where: Exhibition Park, Newcastle
Price: free
Join in celebrating the great work that the Beelines North East project has done across our city’s green spaces and communities. Outside the Urban Green Café get stuck into some arts and crafts, enjoy live music and treat yourself to food and drink from the café.
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Dogs & Dough
When: Saturday 25th February
Where: Twenty Twenty, Newcastle
Price: free
Bring your furry friend along to Twenty Twenty’s much-loved doggy meet-up, where pooches and humans alike can socialise in a relaxed environment. Hosted by Twenty Twenty’s much-loved mascot, Theo the Labradoodle, you can expect puppuccinos, free dog treats, dog beer and plenty of photo opportunities.
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Best of Hans Zimmer and John Williams by Candlelight: An Orchestral Tribute
When: Thursday 16th February
Where: Durham Cathedral
Price: from £30.11
Cinema’s most magical music performed by London Film Music Orchestra in an enchanting candle-lit setting. Treat yourself to some escapism with the sensational sound of Hans Zimmer inside the magical backdrop of Durham Cathedral with music from blockbusters Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and Inception.
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Sip and Stretch Yoga
When: Thursday 16th February
Where: Surf Café Tynemouth
Price: from £7.00
Join White Tiger Yoga with their relaxing yoga session at Tynemouth Surf Café. There’s really nothing more zen than doing yoga whilst hearing the lapping waves on Longsands beach in Tynemouth throughout the summer. Plus get a free hot/soft drink from Tynemouth Surf (we recommend the Biscoff hot chocolates) with your ticket.
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Charlotte Tilbury Prosecco Afternoon Tea
When: Sunday 12th February
Where: Spanish City
Price: £65.00
Enjoy an in-depth makeup demonstration by a Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Artist, followed by a luxurious, three-tiered Prosecco Afternoon Tea (a non-alcoholic alternative will be available, too). The best part? As part of your ticket price, you get a £30 voucher that you can use towards Charlotte Tilbury products while at the event.
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