From the first comedy festival for a Suffolk town to a highly-regarded food festival returning to a seaside destination, there are many events to look forward to in Suffolk in February. 

We have narrowed it down to seven that we think are unmissable!

1. Food and drinks festival 

Stowmarket Mercury: The Beach Street venue will host the February Food and Drinks FestivalThe Beach Street venue will host the February Food and Drinks Festival (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

Where: Beach Street in Felixstowe

When: Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24

The Beach Street food festivals at the venue have proven so popular that several are held throughout the year.

Making their debut at the February festival are Otis Breading, Tikka Tonic, Mexican Cocina, Surfing Sombrero - Californian burritos and BMC Cakery. 

Several local food vendors will be returning, including Bucketlist Norfolk, You Dawg & Nutcups, The Oriental Kitchen, Gourmet Yorkshire Wraps, Pimentos Grill, Temprd Chocolate, The Wonkey Donkey Bar and Bar Rumba Events.

2. Bury St Edmunds Comedy Festival

Stowmarket Mercury: Chris McCausland is one of the big names taking part at the Bury St Edmunds Comedy FestivalChris McCausland is one of the big names taking part at the Bury St Edmunds Comedy Festival (Image: PR Matters)

Where: Range of venues around Bury St Edmunds

When: February 1 to February 28

Venues across Bury St Edmunds will play host to a range of comedy events.

National names including Chris McCausland, Tom Davis and Mark Watson will headline the month-long extravaganza, while local names including Aaron Jay will also be taking part.

The event will begin on February 1 with two of Charles Dickens' Creep Tales being told with a comedic twist at the Theatre Royal, with tickets starting at £12.

3. Tom Allen: Completely

Stowmarket Mercury: Tom Allen is heading to the Ipswich Regent in February for two nightsTom Allen is heading to the Ipswich Regent in February for two nights (Image: Ipswich Regent)

Where: Ipswich Regent Theatre

When: Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25

Tom Allen is known for hosting The Apprentice: You're Fired and is a regular on Bake Off: An Extra Slice. 

Tom Allen has finally moved out of his parents' house which is great news for his latest stand-up tour.

He is set to "share his life updates, get your opinions on his vegetable patch and delve into the protocol of inviting friends with children for dinner".

Tickets are still available and start at £28.

4. Grease! Film and food feast

Stowmarket Mercury: Milsoms at Kesgrave Hall will be hosting the eventMilsoms at Kesgrave Hall will be hosting the event (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

Where: Milsoms at Kesgrave Hall

When: Saturday, February 17

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, near Ipswich, is hosting a series of food film feasts and is starting with the hit movie musical Grease.

The event as Kesgrave Hall will kick off with a performance by the live band The Three Chordettes before the sing-along version of the film is shown on the super-sized screen. 

The chefs have crafted a 'Moment-to-Meal' menu which complements the film and includes dishes such as a Polar Burger, Frenchie's French fries, and Frosty Palace's Sundae. 

5. Heart of Suffolk Distillery drinks festival

Stowmarket Mercury: The Heart of Suffolk Distillery is hosting a drinks festival The Heart of Suffolk Distillery is hosting a drinks festival (Image: Heart of Suffolk Distillery)

Where: Bury Unitarian Meeting House in Bury St Edmunds

When: Sunday, February 3

Building on last year's event which was held in Stowmarket, Heart of Suffolk Distillery announced the event will be taking place in Bury Unitarian Meeting House in Churchgate Street in Bury St Edmunds to allow more people to attend. 

Tickets cost £15 per person and include exclusive access to the event, a glass to take home and a welcome cocktail on arrival. 

There are only 100 tickets for the event. 

6. Giovanni Pernice - Let Me Entertain You

Stowmarket Mercury: Giovanni Pernice will be taking to the stage at The ApexGiovanni Pernice will be taking to the stage at The Apex (Image: Ipswich Regent)

Where: The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

When: Tuesday, February 6 to Wednesday, February 7

The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner will be joined by a world-class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to deliver a show of non-stop action.

VIP tickets are available in which ticketholders can meet Giovanni Pernice before the show for photo opportunities.

Tickets start at £47.50.

7. Ribs and Blues night at Jimmy's Farm

Where: Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Wherstead

When: Saturday, February 3

Live blues music from Richard Townend of The Mighty Boss Cats will accompany rib platters with fries and coleslaw and tasty desserts.

There is a vegan burger on the menu too.

Tickets start at £29.95 per person.