383 upcoming events in North England · page 11 of 16
February 2027
The King's Speech, Darlington Hippodrome
The stage play behind the Oscar-winning film, telling how King George VI worked with an unconventional speech therapist on the eve of war.
Fylde Ice Festival
Ice-sculpture trail and live carving demonstrations moving to Kirkham town centre for its 2027 edition.
The Illegal Eagles, Sands Centre
A Valentine's Day evening of Eagles hits performed by a tribute band at Carlisle's Sands Centre.
Ronnie, Reggie and Me with Fred Dinenage, Lowther Pavilion
Broadcaster Fred Dinenage, who wrote with the Kray twins, recounts his extraordinary dealings with London's most notorious gangsters.
The Complete Works of Jane Austen - Abridged, Theatre by the Lake
Three performers race through all of Jane Austen's novels in 90 madcap minutes - a comic treat for Austen devotees and newcomers alike, staged in Keswick's lakeside theatre.
The Singing Mermaid
A family theatre show based on the popular children's picture book, staged at Theatre by the Lake.
Twelve Angry Men, Theatre Royal Newcastle
Reginald Rose's gripping jury-room drama Twelve Angry Men plays a week at Newcastle Theatre Royal.
Mr Sleepybum
A children's theatre show at Theatre by the Lake during the February half term.
Wet Wet Wet, Sands Centre
The Scottish pop band Wet Wet Wet play a live show in Carlisle, with their chart hits on the setlist.
Dr Feelgood, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
Pub-rock legends Dr Feelgood tour the 40th anniversary of the Doctors Orders era, with a live date at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal.
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of), Alhambra Theatre
The Olivier Award-winning comedy retelling of Jane Austen's classic, with pop songs woven through, plays the Alhambra Theatre for a week.
The Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Theatre Royal
Mischief Theatre's slapstick comedy sees an amateur company's Dickens adaptation fall apart, at Newcastle Theatre Royal.
Gordon Buchanan: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Theatre by the Lake
Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan returns on his 2027 tour with tales and footage from close encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers and jaguars.
Kendal Mountain Festival Live Tour 2027, Brewery Arts Centre
The touring version of Kendal Mountain Festival brings adventure films and stories to the Brewery Arts Centre, in the festival's home town.
Count Arthur Strong: And It's Goodnight From Me, Darlington
Steve Delaney's muddled, much-loved comic creation Count Arthur Strong takes to the Hippodrome stage for an evening of glorious confusion.
Sindhu Vee, St George's Hall
Comedian Sindhu Vee performs stand-up at Bradford's historic St George's Hall on 25 February 2027.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2027 (Red Programme), Theatre by the Lake
A big-screen evening of short adventure films from the famous Banff festival - extreme journeys and stunning mountain cinematography, fitting viewing in the heart of the fells.
Wet Wet Wet with Rebecca Ferguson, Winter Gardens
The Scottish pop band play hits including Love Is All Around and Sweet Little Mystery, joined by special guest Rebecca Ferguson, at the Opera House.
Susie Dent: Word Perfect, Theatre by the Lake
Countdown's lexicographer Susie Dent shares a new collection of curious word origins and stories from the English language in a witty, entertaining talk.
March 2027
The Full Monty, Alhambra Theatre
The stage version of the Sheffield steelworkers story marks 30 years since the film, with Kevin Clifton in the cast, at the Alhambra Theatre for a week.
Daphne's Flight, Theatre by the Lake
Folk supergroup Chris While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson and Miranda Sykes blend their voices and songwriting in an uplifting evening of acoustic music.
John Barnes & Jan Molby: Liverpool Legends, Lowther Pavilion
Two stars of Liverpool's great 1980s sides swap anecdotes about trophies, team-mates and dressing-room life in an evening for football fans.
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous, The Atkinson
Comedian and mental-health campaigner Ruby Wax brings her stage show to The Atkinson for a Tuesday evening in March.
Ed Byrne: No Dramas, Lowther Pavilion
Irish comedian Ed Byrne brings his latest stand-up tour to Lytham, with his trademark wry takes on family life and everyday frustrations.