Arty things to do in February 2026

Your curated guide to February's arts and culture across the North West

I love writing these monthly picks of things to see and do as it encourages me to get out of my office chair and see more than is always easy to do when you’re juggling work, parenting and general life obligations. Over the next couple of weeks, I have already carved out time to see Delaine Le Bas at the Whitworth, Ed Ruscha at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, and I am keen to see The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at Liverpool’s Cornerstone Gallery.

I also have a trip across the Pennines to Inspired By… gallery to see North Yorkshire Open Studios’ first exhibition of the year as I’m helping them with their publicity, and am excited about meeting some of the artists in person and hearing more about their work. I’d also love to hear what you have on your must-see list for February - please comment below or reply if you’ve received this as an email. I read every message I get.

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