January is FINALLY over, hurrah. After what feels like the longest month of the year, we’ve finally been paid again and Dry Jan is no more so we can celebrate with a glass of ‘seccy.
Honestly, we’ve never been so excited for February – especially because there are a LOT of fun things going on. Not only is this the month of swanky awards bashes like the Grammys, the Oscars and the MOBOs, but there’s plenty of laughs to be had as RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen is bringing their This is Wild! tour to the UK.
Attend the MOBO Awards
Tuesday 18 February at Utilita Arena Newcastle
It’s time to roll out the red carpet for awards season once again and this year, the MOBO Awards are coming to Newcastle for the biggest celebration of Black music and culture. Eddie Kadi and Love Island’s Indiyah Polack are hosting the bash and there will be performance from the likes of Spice and Krept and Konan. Plus, Greggs has been announced as the official food partner. What more could you want? Tickets available here.
See Bob the Drag Queen's This is Wild! tour
Tuesday 4 - Thursday 13 February in Belfast, Glasgow, London and Manchester
After emceeing Madonna’s Celebration tour and appearing on The Traitors US, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen his first headline comedy world tour, This is Wild!, this side of the pond and it’s guaranteed to be HILARIOUS. Tickets available here.
Watch England's Lionesses play Spain
Wednesday 26 February at Wembley Stadium, London
Ahead of their imminent return for this year’s UEFA Women’s Euros, the England Lionesses are set to head to Wembley Stadium in February for a friendly against Spain. That being said, there’s nothing friendly about it. After all, England are the reigning European Champions whilst Spain have the title of World Champions thanks to their victory in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup back in the summer of 2023. It’s going to be a great match. Tickets available here.
Take on The Slayters
Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 February at Hackney Showroom, London
The Traitors meets EastEnders in this bonkers, camp and hilarious af immersive parody gameshow. If you and your besties have always fancied your chances around the Round Table and love a bit of Kat Slater then this is the night out for you. Try and sniff out the Slayters and avoid getting murdered and enjoy some cheeky performances from some of London's best entertainers while you're at it. Tickets available here.
Make your coffee more functional at Black Sheep Coffee
Throughout February across the UK
Put some pep in your step this winter with Black Sheep’s new range of ‘functional’ coffees including the striking iced turmeric latte. Just look how pretty it is. Look at it! The range also includes gut revival with lots of fibre for your tum, and a glow latte with collagen for your face. There’s Black Sheep coffee shops throughout the UK and the one closest to the heat offices in Regent’s Place is super stylish inside and the staff a delight. Find your nearest Black Sheep Coffee here.
Visit Leeds Castle in Kent for February half-term fun
Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February at Leeds Castle, Kent
There’s chaos in the castle with riddles, challenges, and clues to solve in an interactive trail that’s suitable for the whole family. It’s included in the price of admission, as is the epic maze (be warned: it’s hard), falconry displays, and a huge adventure playground, the knights’ stronghold. We won’t tell anyone if the grown-ups have a go on the zip line too. Chaos in the castle runs from 15 - 23 February, entrance to Leeds Castle begins at £31.50 for adults and £22.50 for children aged three - 15. Book now.
Propose at Prezzo
Celebrate the month of love at Prezzo, and pop the question over a pizza. The Italian restaurant chain are offering a free anniversary meal, for the duration of the marriage, to couples who get engaged on Valentine's Day at one of their branches. Their Valentine’s Menu, featuring a pea and goat cheese ravioli that is very much a bit of us, is available from 10 -16 February, with set meals starting from £24. Find your local Prezzo and get practising going down on one knee.
