February in Otley doesn’t believe in easing you gently through winter. Instead, it leans straight into big laughs, live music, creative workshops, local food, and a weekend dedicated to honest conversations about midlife health. From packed Saturday nights to hands-on weekday workshops and a lively final weekend, there’s plenty happening across town — whether you want to go out, slow down, or try something new.

Below is a curated look at what’s on this month.

Stephen K Amos: Now We’re Talking!

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Venue: Otley Courthouse
TV comedian Stephen K Amos brings his latest show to Otley with an evening of sharp, confident stand-up and freewheeling observations. Expect punchy jokes, clever improvisation, and Amos doing what he does best — saying the things many people are thinking, only funnier. A big comedy night in one of Otley’s best-loved venues.

Lowtown Live

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Venue: The Whitakers
Otley’s live music scene gets a jolt of energy as Lowtown take to the stage. Fronted by former MP Greg Mulholland, the band delivers high-energy folk rock and alt-rock covers from The Levellers, Green Day, Travis, R.E.M., The Waterboys and more. Built for busy rooms, loud choruses and proper Saturday-night momentum.

Jacob Harrison: Album Preview Gig

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Venue: Tapas and Tunes
An intimate evening of original music as Jacob Harrison introduces pieces from his first album. Tickets include a welcome glass of fizz on arrival, with doors and bar open from 7.30pm and the concert starting at 8.30pm. This is not a dining event, though food is available downstairs beforehand — booking is strongly advised.

John Hegley: New And Selected Potatoes

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Poet, comic and cultural oddity John Hegley brings a greatest-hits-style show packed with classic material and fresh work. Expect clever, offbeat poems covering love, family, dogs, dads, art, France, spectacles and, of course, potatoes. Silly, smart and surprisingly touching, this is Hegley at his distinctive best.

Valentine’s Day with Live Pianist Emma Pryde

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Venue: Tapas and Tunes
Live pianist Emma Pryde provides the soundtrack for a relaxed Valentine’s evening of candlelight, atmosphere and unhurried dining. Piano music flows throughout the night alongside the full tapas menu and chef’s specials, making it ideal for couples, friends, or anyone marking Valentine’s Day with good food and live music.

Creative Workshops Week

Date: Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26, 2026
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Otley Courthouse hosts a week of hands-on creative workshops, ideal for anyone looking to slow down and get absorbed in making. Sessions include The Threaded Path: Finding Your Flow, felted landscape making, flower arranging, and an introduction to lino printing. All workshops are led by experienced artists in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Otley Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Venue: Otley Market Place and Otley Courthouse
The last Sunday of the month brings two Otley favourites together. Head to Market Place for the Farmers’ Market from 9am to 1pm, with artisan bread, farmhouse cheeses, seasonal fruit and veg, jams and chutneys. Then pop into Otley Courthouse from 10am to 1pm for the monthly Craft Fair, showcasing handmade work from local makers and artists. A perfect Sunday for browsing, buying and supporting independents.

Menopause Weekend at Functional Drinks Club

Date: Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Functional Drinks Club
Two back-to-back events offer practical, supportive menopause-focused sessions in a welcoming setting. Saturday explores gut health for menopause, looking at food-first ways to support hormones, mood and energy. Sunday hosts Wharfedale Menofest, a community-style event built around shared experience, learning and connection.

For full details of these events and many more see https://www.visitotley.co.uk/whats-on/calendar/