Shake off winter with our vibrant February programme at Brewery Arts!
With Live Music, Cinema, Comedy, Theatre, Spoken Word, Exhibitions and Creative Learning on offer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
February’s live music line-up features intimate performances from Niall McCabe and Amber Run, folk legends Martin and Eliza Carthy, alongside shows from Solstice, Ashley Campbell and China Crisis.
Cinema lovers can dive into music and storytelling with It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley and the immersive R.E.M. x Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr.. You can also catch our Environmental and Adventure Film Season, featuring director Q&As, or explore contemporary Japanese cinema through the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026.
Meanwhile, big laughs arrive with Pete Firman and Mark Simmons, powerful theatre comes with My Life With Kenneth Williams, and our Creative Learning programme and new exhibitions invite you to get creative and connect.
With a Brewery Arts Membership, you can experience new and exciting music, comedy and cinema in 2026. Save on tickets with discounts or 2-for-1 offers.
Live Music
Niall McCabe
12 February | 7.30pm | Tickets £18.50* | Malt Room Cabaret Seating
*20% student discount! Just select ‘student’ when booking (ID required on the night)
With self-effacing humour and stories drawn from growing up on a remote Irish island, Niall McCabe delivers heartfelt songwriting with an effortless charm that captivates audiences.
Amber Run
13 February | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50 | Malt Room Standing | Plus Support from Pippa Crossland
Joining us on a stripped-back acoustic tour, Amber Run celebrate the global success of hits like I Found and 5am, reworking their songs to their most vulnerable core.
Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy
14 February | 7.30pm | Tickets £30 | Theatre
Father-and-daughter duo Martin and Eliza Carthy perform an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary songs, showcasing their individual musical brilliance and deep-rooted family connection.
Solstice
20 February | 7pm | Tickets £22.50 | Malt Room Standing | Plus support from Square Wild
Fresh from being voted Best Band at Prog magazine’s annual Prog Awards, Solstice continue a vibrant new chapter in a journey that began in London’s early ’80s neo-prog scene.
Ashley Campbell ‘The Goodnight Nashville Tour’
21 February | 7.30pm | Tickets £25 | Theatre
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell, has forged her own acclaimed career as a country/Americana artist, recognised for her heartfelt songwriting and chart-topping releases.
China Crisis
27 February | 7pm | Tickets £31 | Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 16+
Emerging from Liverpool’s early ’80s new wave scene, China Crisis became known for their sophisticated, melody-driven pop, achieving global chart success with a string of enduring hit songs.
Theatre
My Life With Kenneth Williams
6 November | 8pm | £21.50 | Theatre
David Benson delivers an impeccable and dazzling performance as Kenneth Williams. In celebration of his 100th birthday, Benson’s impersonation of the late comic genius is not one to be missed.
Comedy
Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles
19 February | 7.30pm | Tickets £22.50 | Theatre | Age Strictly 11+
Join the incredibly talented Pete for an evening of ‘Tricks & Giggles’. Get ready for an exciting performance, as he brings his trademark blend of magic, comedy and impossible feats!
Mark Simmons: Jest To Impress
26 February | 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Theatre | Age guidance 14+ | Plus Support from Danny Ward
The King of one-liners returns with his brand-new show ‘Jest To Impress’. Expect quick wit, outrageous jokes and sharp humour with plenty of audience interaction!
Spoken Word
Anti-Valentine’s Verbalise Special feat. Rosie Garland, aka Rosie Lugosi Vampire Poet
14 February | 7pm | Tickets £11 | Malt Room Cabaret Seating
Rosie Garland and her alter-ego Rosie Lugosi Vampire Poet, headline our first Verbalise special of the year! Come along to hear her new material and share your own on the open mic.
Creative Learning
Our Creative Learning Programme invites you to slow down, get creative, and connect. Welcoming both familiar and new faces, we are offering a vibrant mix of courses and workshops designed for all ages and abilities. Explore painting, printmaking, movement, photography, film, and more in an open, welcoming creative environment.
Try your hand at something new this February with our upcoming workshops, Painting Figures in Watercolour and Tetra Pak Printing. Get to know and create alongside resident and exhibiting artist, Lela Harris, in our family workshop Held in Nature and adult workshop Held in Ink.
Weekly movement classes are also running throughout February, with Get Moving for adults and Mini Movers for tots—perfect for building confidence, creativity, and connection through movement.
Take a look at our website and book today!
Cinema
Audiences can explore powerful storytelling through director Q&As in our Environmental and Adventure Film Season, featuring Fires and Fascism, A Thousand Words and 3000 Feet.
Discover standout films such as Ghost Killer, What Should We Have Done?, The Final Piece, Adabana and ANGRY SQUAD in the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026, celebrating The True Self in Japanese cinema.
For world-class performance on screen, National Theatre Live: The Audience arrives from 26 February, while The Royal Ballet’s Olivier Award-winning Woolf Works is screened on 12 February.
Exhibitions
February marks the opening of two new exhibitions, each rooted in local talent and creative expression. We continue to welcome submissions for our annual Brewery Arts Open 2026, inviting artists to contribute to a vibrant, community-led exhibition of local voices and diverse practise.
Held | 6 Feb – 2 May | Sugar Store Gallery
Held, by Lela Harris, welcomes audiences to explore her story and practice, centring on an intimate dialogue between self and landscape. This solo exhibition unfolds across delicately fractured paper panels, revealing layers of connection and care. You are invited to step into Lela’s creative world through two accompanying workshops: Held in Nature and Held in Ink.
Light – Shape – Distance | 6 Feb – 2 May | Foyer Gallery
Light – Shape – Distance celebrates Stuart Irving, our Brewery Arts Open 2025 Judges’ Choice Award winner. Through bold, abstract paintings, Irving reimagines natural landscapes and architectural forms as dreamlike spaces, capturing the beauty of the world through the artist’s own eyes.
Food & Drink
The venue’s Bar & Restaurant celebrates the best of the Lakes with vibrant seasonal menus, craft beers, and small-batch cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients. Whether visiting for a performance, a workshop or a slow morning coffee, simply relax and soak up the unique atmosphere at the heart of Brewery Arts.
Visit Food & Drink to view the Menu and book a table.
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