Category: Arts

A lively line-up awaits audiences this Spring as Hull Truck Theatre showcases a rich variety of outrageous comedians and inspirational dramas! Plus, there will be true crime, film, musical re-imaginings and imaginative family shows that will make for the perfect Easter half term entertainment.

Figure It Out features a dynamic mix of contemporary ceramics and painting; showcasing the unique voices of Jemma Gowland, Sam Fowler, and Louise Bass.

Hey-yo Hull! Ready for a new term at Westerberg High? Heathers – The Musical makes a much-anticipated return to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th February 2027.

Things are about to get spooky over at Hull New Theatre as the chilling theatrical experience Paranormal Activity heads to the city from 20th – 24th April 2027. Originally developed at Leeds Playhouse, audiences in Hull now have the chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm.

Looking for some hot stuff to put a spring in your step? The Full Monty makes a welcome return to Hull New Theatre from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th March 2027.

A towering orchestral masterpiece will provide a magnificent climax to the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s Vive la Musique concert this month.

Award-winning Hessle Theatre Company is thrilled to bring ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ to Hull New Theatre from 10–14 March 2026, in a vibrant new production of the world’s favourite family musical.

The Grand Babylon Hotel is a rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of five bringing you many faces, chases, glamour, intrigue, and a couple of German princes thrown in for good measure.

One of the most acclaimed theatre events in recent years, MUSIK will come to cinemas across the UK for a very special big-screen release, bringing its raw electricity to the cinema for the first time.

Our Editor, Rich Sutherland, shares his thoughts on Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre.

A bold and uplifting new exhibition opens this week at the Museums Quarter, honouring twenty women whose achievements have shaped the course of history from the 1500s to the present day.

Hull New Theatre is Go, Go, Go, for Hessle Theatre Company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from 10 -14 March 2026, with a vibrant new production of one the world’s favourite family musical.

Visitors to the Ferens Art Gallery are being offered a rare opportunity to experience Hull’s much‑loved art collection as they’ve never seen it before. The Ferens Unpacked Season lifts the lid on the inner workings of a major public gallery, inviting audiences to explore, question, and help shape the future of this cultural landmark as it moves towards its centenary in 2027.

Welcome to the Colosseum, where two idiot Gladiators will fight for your enjoyment and the amusement of the Almighty Amazon Alexa.

Claybody Theatre in association with New Vic Theatre are delighted to be visiting Hull with Arnold Bennett’s rollicking comedy thriller, The Grand Babylon Hotel. The company visits Hull Truck Theatre from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th March 2026.

From iconic music history and spellbinding family concerts to razor-sharp stand-up and improvised comedy, Hull Theatres welcomes an eclectic mix of world-class entertainment in 2026, with tickets for a host of standout shows now on sale.

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to begin February with a brand-new must-see show of the season: Macbeth (Thu 5th – Sat 28th February). Premiering in Hull, Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy has been co-produced with regional theatre partners; Octagon Theatre Bolton and Derby Theatre and is also touring to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford.

A trio of fantastic music heads to Hull City Hall in 2026 with operatic excellence from a Britain’s Got Talent winner, an evening with rock royalty and a fabulously festive treat for the entire family.

Celebrate the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice, Hull Dance Move Together and East Riding Youth Dance take over Hull New Theatre next week.

Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings his acclaimed stand-up experiment to the big screen with JAMES ACASTER: CINEMAGOERS WELCOME, exclusively in cinemas from Friday 6th March.

Touring theatre favourite The John Godber Company returns to Hull Truck this April with Teechers, the hilarious and hard-hitting modern classic by acclaimed playwright John Godber.

Hull’s annual cultural conference Cultural Tides is returning to Hull Truck, with free tickets now available to book for those with an interest in Hull’s cultural and heritage offer.

Producers Barry and Fran Weissler together with David Ian for Crossroads Live have announced that star of stage and screen Les Dennis joins the cast of musical comedy WAITRESS as Joe, alongside West End star Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn when it comes to Hull New Theatre this autumn.

Middle Child are pleased to announce the seven writers commissioned for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026.

Jack Savoretti has announced a 29-date UK and European tour – his biggest to date, including a performance at Connexin Live in Hull.

Current and former BBC staff from across Hull and East Yorkshire take to the stage as Not the BBC Panto returns to Hull City Hall on Saturday 24th January with a new production of the classic pantomime, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood.

Live music, legendary hits and dazzling drag take centre stage at Hull Theatres with four incredible shows on sale now.

87 Gallery | Artlink Hull has announced its latest exhibition, Deep Unknowns, by Hull-based artist Maria Donnai, running from 24th January to 11th April 2026.

From Weatherfield’s most famous corner shop to the bright lights of Hull New Theatre, Sally Ann Matthews joins the cast of Here & Now, The Steps Musical, when it checks in to the city later this year.

A much-loved charity tradition is back this winter as ‘Not the BBC Panto’ returns to the stage with a brand-new production of the classic pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood — all in aid of two wonderful causes.

Humber Street Gallery is pleased to present Sightseers, a newly commissioned exhibition by Birmingham-based artist Luke Routledge, running from Friday 16th January 2026 until Sunday 3rd May 2026. The exhibition brings together an ambitious new body of sculptural work and marks an important moment in Routledge’s evolving practice.

Art, action and community come together in the work of Ukrainian-born visual artist.

February sees the return of the ever popular Stage4Beverley, offering music, comedy and spoken word events as well as a dance for those with plenty of energy to expel.

The stage is set for music, magic and mischief with four new shows on sale now at Hull City Hall.

Two newly acquired artworks have gone on display at the Ferens Art Gallery in time for Christmas.

Shakespeare’s classic tale of murder and unchecked ambition is set to hit Hull in Spring 2026.

Arthouse Hull, the fiercely independent gallery-bar that champions artists without a voice, is set to unveil LavArt, a surrealist art installation housed entirely within its accessible toilet.

Music, comedy and dance grace the stages of Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre next year.

Bursting with excitement, exclusivity and firsts, Hull Theatres kicks off 2026 in style with a spectacular new production of Miss Saigon at Hull New Theatre and performances from two of the biggest names in comedy, Jason Manford and Sue Perkins, at Hull City Hall.

As the curtain rises on this year’s spellbinding pantomime Beauty and the Beast, Hull New Theatre has unveiled details of next year’s thrilling production.

More than one thousand people turned out to support grassroots music as the ‘Keeping Music Live’ tour travelled to seven UK cities this autumn, raising cash for Music Venue Trust and awareness for this crucial issue.

Two incredible new shows head to Hull City Hall in 2026 with pure drag excellence and a night of straight-talking comedy.

Our Editor, Rich Sutherland, shares his thoughts on Oliver Twist at Hull Truck Theatre.

The John Godber Company returns to Beverley in summer 2026 with John Godber’s new play This is the Life, premiering at East Riding Theatre from 27th June to 11th July. 

Pocklington Arts Centre will once again be participating in Independent Venue Week and delighting music lovers with two very special shows.

Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career, which includes a performance at Hull’s Connexin Live on 19th November 2026.

Hull Theatres are thrilled to announce a new chapter in the legacy of The Silence of the Lambs, as the global cultural phenomenon prepares to make its world stage play premiere next year.

Just in time for the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, and following a dazzling run of sell-out shows and critical acclaim across two Edinburgh Fringe runs and four Soho Theatre residencies, Rosalie Minnitt has announced a new UK tour of her cult comedy hit, Clementine.

A rousing concert of great operatic choruses launches the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-2026 season on Sunday 23rd November at 4pm.

A trail in shop and business windows In Hull city centre featuring original artwork by students from Hull College has launched as part of the city’s festive events, activities and celebrations.

2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme.

Beverley’s creative and sporting communities are joining forces this Christmas as Beverley Town Football Club and She Productions celebrate a brand-new local collaboration, with a football-loving Beaver leading the way.

A Christmas concert featuring the award winning Driffield Silver Band as they tell an original Christmas story. Featuring festive favourites.

Featuring classic Christmas carols, this live, multi-sensory musical experience will light up Hull Minster for an unforgettable evening.

Louder Than War founder and post-punk icon John Robb is set to appear at Pocklington Arts Centre on 28th May 2026.

The exhibition focuses on the distinctive landscapes of Flamborough Head and Spurn Head. These headlands are treasures of the Yorkshire Coast.

Hull-based theatre company, Silent Uproar, launches a new initiative, working title ‘Come Out!’, a steering group of queer and allied voices who help shape the company’s programmes, projects and audience approach, starting in 2026.

Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in 2026, following a contract award from Hull City Council. 

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to announce their cast line up for their family-friendly festive adaptation of the classic Dicken’s novel, Oliver Twist. The production is proudly supported by Hull Trains and on stage from Friday 28th November 2025 -Sunday 4th January 2026.

With spooky storytelling, Zombie Walk, mini-disco, crafts and face painting Trinity Market will be the spookiest place in Hull on Friday 31st October.

This December, the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen. For two unforgettable days […]

Aspiring playwrights from Hull and East Yorkshire are invited to apply for one of three new writing programmes with local theatre company, Middle Child.

One of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors Alfie Boe, OBE, comes to Hull City Hall on Friday 24th April 2026, as part of a brand-new UK tour celebrating his most iconic hits, fan-favourite classics, and powerful new material from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Facing Myself.

A brand-new production of the global sensation, Cats, leaps into Hull New Theatre from 20 – 24 October 2026.

A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist, and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum.

Multi-award-winning musician and songwriter / Freddie Mercury Scholarship Winner / PRS Guitars artist Leoni Jane Kennedy performs an acoustic tribute to Rush with special guest Eóin de Paor from Moving Pictures (Rush tribute UK).

WaterBear the College of Music, in collaboration with the Music Venue Trust (MVT), has announced that its Keeping Music Live tour will kick off in Hull this October as part of a national campaign supporting grassroots music venues.

The Hedon Mixed Voice Choir, originally formed in Christmas 2008 as the Holderness Grange Choir, has been a much-loved part of the local community for over 15 years.

Hull New Theatre is delighted to announce two smash-hit musicals heading to Hull New Theatre next year.

A group of young people from Hull’s renowned Beats Bus project will take part in a groundbreaking dance-circus skills workshop at Hull New Theatre on Saturday 18th October.

There’s KPop and cracking comedy heading to Hull City Hall next year.

On Friday 10th October, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating World Mental Health Day with a focus on how art and creativity can improve our mental health. Creative Connections is aptly named for how art can connect us to one another, as well as the undeniable connection it builds with positive mental health.

The annual Open Exhibition features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film.

Hessle Theatre Company is delighted to announce the successful casting of its children’s chorus for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, coming to Hull New Theatre from 10–14 March 2026.

Award winning brass band celebrates multiple victories ahead of their upcoming Beverley concert.

A free East Yorkshire music festival will be bigger and better than ever this year, organisers have pledged.