Incredible Events Around the UK in February 2018

Christopher | Feb 09 2018

Who said that February is a boring month? In February 2018 celebrate Chinese New Year’s in London, watch dramatic historical reenactments at the Viking Festival in York, visit Liverpool and see one of the biggest discoveries of today, the Terracotta Warriors, explore the red line between the contemporary digital innovations and artistic expression in Manchester, and finally enjoy a range of fantastic movies at the Glasgow Film Festival.

 

humansbeingdigital

Held in Manchester, this is the last month that humansbeingdigital you’ll be able to check out this popular exhibition. In this free-of-charge exhibition you’ll be able to challenge your thoughts on connecting digital as something mechanical and robust with human beings and art of creation, fluidity and inspiration.

 

When: until 25th of February 2018

Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ

More information: here

 

 

China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors represent one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. Discovered just in 1974, the underground army of life-sized warriors have been guarding the tomb of China’s First Emperor. The exhibition will take you through the conflict-filled historical era of the Qin and Han dynasties.

 

When: 9 February to 28 October 2018

Where: Liverpool

More information: here

 

 

JORVIK Viking Festival

This week-long commemoration of the important historical event of 866 AD when the Great Viking Army arrived and conquered England. Events organised will take you on walks, tours and dramatic combat performances of the impact of the Viking invasion of Anglo-Saxon England.

 

When: 12 to 18 February

Where: York

More information: here

 

 

Chinese New Year 2018 in London

London sure knows how to through a good event! With the biggest celebration of the Chinese New Years outside of Asia, you won’t want to miss this spectacle around Chinatown and London’s West End.

 

When: 18th of February 2018

Where: Chinatown, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square

More information: here

 

 

 

Glasgow Film Festival

The Glasgow Film Festival is a real treat for any movie buff! With movies ranging from all time classics and contemporary blockbusters all the way to experimental artistic pieces. This being one of the leading UK film festivals, they also have a number of great events in store that will put you in the flow of your favourite movies.

 

When: 21 February to 4 March 2018

Where: Glasgow

More information: here

 

 

Looking to stay close by? As you know, we have a range of bigger and smaller venues across the UK so take a look and find your favourite in the: