The longest month of the year is finally coming to an end (why is January never ending?!), so there’s no better time to shake off those January blues and step into February, aka the month of love. The weather may still be cold outside, but there’s plenty of things to get you out of house and spending your time in the city.
Whether you’re spending the month with a significant other, loved ones, or heading out by yourself, bundle up with Edinburgh Trams (January may be over, but it’s still cold out there!) to save on your tram travel with the ET App.
Giants Exhibition – National Museum of Scotland
31 January – 14 September
The National Museum of Scotland kicks off the month with their brand-new exhibit ‘Giants’, showcasing the gigantic prehistoric creatures that lived 66 million years ago, after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
The immersive, family-friendly exhibition will take you on a journey to discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils, that will have you living out your best palaeontologist life!
Additionally, see if you can spot (and catch!) the National Museum of Scotland’s very own Museum tram gliding across the city to your giant day of discovery.
Closest tram stop: Princes Street
Celebrating icons at Usher Hall
1 – 28 February
Usher Hall has no shortage of live events this month from movie magic, commemorating iconic musicians, and celebrating Chinese New Year. Whatever your taste, there’s something for everyone.
- Twilight in Concert – Film with Live Band (01/02/26)
- The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show (14/02/26)
- Chinese New Year Celebration (15/02/26)
- The Elvis Years (18/02/26)
- The George Michael Legacy (19/02/26)
- Man in The Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson (22/02/26)
- Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic (24/02/26)
- Boyzlife (28/02/26)
Closest tram stop: West End
Dance and laugh the night away at Festival Theatre
3 – 28 February
From a sun-kissed take on a ballet classic, comedy shows that will have you laughing all night long, to singing your heart out to Queen’s smash hits, February at the Festival Theatre is here to get you out of those winter blues.
- Nutcracker in Havana (03-04/02/26)
- Chris Ramsay – Here, Man! (08/02/26)
- Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (10-15/02/26)
- The Bohemians: We Will Rock You (25-28/02/26)
Closest tram stop: St Andrew Square
Musical and ballet highlights at Edinburgh Playhouse
5 February – 1 March
Immerse yourself in a world of musicals and ballet at the Edinburgh Playhouse. From a musical inspired by the iconic TV show FRIENDS, and the chart-topping hits from UK pop royalty, Steps, to the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet making their breathtaking return to the UK, the Playhouse is home to a number of shows to keep you enthralled this month.
- FRIENDS! The Musical Parody (05-07/02/26)
- Verna International Ballet:
- Cinderella (19/02/26)
- Swan Lake (20/02/26)
- The Nutcracker (21/02/26)
- Here & Now – The Steps Musical (24/02/26 - 01/03/26)
Closest tram stop: Picardy Place
Beauty and the Beasties – Edinburgh Zoo
14 February
Looking for a truly unique Valentine’s Day date night this year? Well look no further than Edinburgh Zoo!
Spend your evening with an adult-only talk learning about how different species show their love in the wild, followed by an animal close encounter, and a three-course candlelit meal and bottle of wine, before exploring the spectacular Giant Lanterns. If you’re trying to impress that special someone, this zoonique experience is guaranteed to do just that.
Closest tram stop: Balgreen
Rugby Highlights
14 – 28 February
February sees the return of the highly anticipated Guinness Men’s Six Nations as Scotland take on England as they battle for the Calcutta Cup in what is expected to be a compelling fixture between the two nations.
The game is sold out but if you’re heading to Murrayfield Stadium, we stop right outside the doors so are the perfect travel companion to get you there. Alternatively, if you’re watching the game in the Scottish capital, extra trams will be on before and after the game so you can glide across the city to get you where you need to be to watch the match.
And it’s not just the Scotland team in the spotlight, as Edinburgh Rugby and Edinburgh Rugby Women take on the Welsh Scarlets and Irish Clovers respectively at Hive Stadium.
- Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Scotland v England – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (14/02/26)
- Edinburgh Rugby v Scarlets – Hive Stadium (27/02/26)
- Edinburgh Rugby Women v Clover – Hive Stadium (28/02/26)
Closest tram stop: Murrayfield Stadium
