Category: Events

An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.

Ahoy shipmates! Hull New Theatre announces swashbuckling panto line up

Hull New Theatre and Crossroads Pantomimes have today unveiled a stellar line up for this year’s seafaring tale, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.

Anarchy on Humber Street as Hull musicians stage alternative King’s Birthday Punk Party

While official birthday celebrations take place around the country, Hull’s Humber Street will be hosting a very different kind of party on Saturday 20th June.

Hull College students set to celebrate creative journeys at The Degree Show 2026

Graduating students from Hull College are preparing to showcase their creativity as the college’s annual Degree Show returns next week, offering a first look at work shaped by years of artistic development, experimentation, and ambition.

Help make Winterton a first aid town

Residents across Winterton are being invited to take part in a new community initiative that could help save lives.

Celebrate Pride season 2026 with Hull Truck Theatre

June marks the start of Pride Month in the UK and this year’s Pride Season at Hull Truck Theatre will celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ people with a variety of new writing, comedy, drag, puppetry, musical numbers and burlesque.

Provocative Pots: New ceramics by Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge

To celebrate 25 Years of Gay Pride in Hull 2026, at a time when identity, memory, and cultural history remain fiercely contested, Studio Eleven Gallery presents Provocative Pots — a bold new exhibition of ceramic works by Liverpool-based artists Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge. Through clay, porcelain, glaze, image, and narrative, the exhibition confronts the enduring overlap of queerness, visibility, politics, and survival.

New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres

by editor1 June 20261 June 2026

Hull Theatres announces an exciting line-up of new shows on sale now at Hull New Theatre at Hull City Hall. There’s a fascinating journey through human history with Professor Alice Roberts, two breathtaking ballets from Varna International Ballet & Orchestra, riotous stand-up from Ross Noble and Simon Brodkin and a naughty night of nostalgia from Gareth Gates.

What’s on at Hull Truck Theatre this June

by editor1 June 20261 June 2026

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, Hull Truck Theatre is delighted to present an exciting mix of entertainment this June, with an eclectic line-up of live performances, comedy, family favourites and community events.

Free fish and chips served up for charity in Hull

Smales and Sailors’ Children’s Society are bringing a taste of the seaside back to Hull city centre this National Fish and Chip Day, with a huge fundraising celebration planned for Friday 5th June in Queen’s Gardens.

Trinity Market event to open Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week

The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market.

Pocklington Together: A Celebration of Volunteers

Pocklington Arts Centre is set to unveil a new photography exhibition celebrating the many individuals who generously give their time to support the local community.

Humber Street Sesh wristbands are now on sale

Recycled wristbands for Hull’s iconic grassroots music festival, Humber Street Sesh, are on sale now from independent outlets across the city.

Refugee Week 2026 events in Hull

by editor28 May 202628 May 2026

Taking place from 15th to 21st June, this year’s Refugee Week theme is courage.

Fatboy Slim, Lucy Spraggan and more join UK-wide grassroots festival Everywhere At Once

by editor27 May 202627 May 2026

Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce an expanded line-up for Everywhere At Once, the UK-wide live music weekend bringing festival season directly to grassroots music venues across the country.

Ashley James announced as guest speaker for Women of Achievement Awards 2026

by editor27 May 202627 May 2026

Ashley James, one of the UK’s most recognisable feminist voices, known for calling out inequality and championing women’s voices, has been announced as the guest speaker for the Women of Achievement Awards 2026.

Events

East Yorkshire village to host biennial Open Gardens event

by editor27 May 202627 May 2026

Seven gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on 4th and 5th July.

Supporting healthier workplaces across Hull and East Yorkshire

by editor26 May 202626 May 2026

Local NHS charity Health Stars is inviting employers, managers and staff from across the region to attend a new Workforce Wellbeing Exchange event as part of Humber Business Week.

Historic first Open Gardens event comes to Garden Village

by editor21 May 202621 May 2026

Garden Village will come alive this summer as it hosts its very first Open Gardens event on Saturday 13th June 2026, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and the beauty of one of the area’s most charming historic neighbourhoods.

UK’s biggest family water safety festival returns to The Deep

by editor21 May 202621 May 2026

The UK’s biggest family water safety festival, powered by partnerships, is back at The Deep for the fourth year running.

Veterans and civilians set off on 306 km coast-to-coast run for mental health

by editor20 May 202620 May 2026

A team of military veterans and civilians has set off from Easington, near Hull, on a 306km non-stop coast-to-coast endurance challenge to raise awareness of veteran mental health.

Beverley Musical Theatre presents Grease at Hull Truck Theatre this June

by editor20 May 202620 May 2026

Beverley Musical Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of the iconic musical Grease, hitting the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June.

H&H to reawaken the spirit of work in Humber Business Week

Work could be better for everyone. More human. More alive. More worth it. And this Humber Business Week, H&H is setting out to prove just that.

NAPA students step into the shadows for Jekyll & Hyde at Hull Truck Theatre

Students from the Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) are preparing to take to the stage at Hull Truck Theatre this month with a powerful new production of Jekyll & Hyde.

Den Fest returns to William’s Den following sellout success

Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den is bringing back its hugely popular family festival following another sell-out year.

Building healthier and happier workforces locally with NHS-led event

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and their Trust charity, Health Stars, are preparing to hold a unique wellbeing event designed to support local businesses and their workforces to lead happier and healthier lives.

Hull’s Freedom Festival returns with a powerful theme of Peace and a bold first programme

As one of the most distinctive arts festivals in the north of England, Freedom Festival is preparing to transform Hull with a bold theme: Peace.

Hull & East Yorkshire Mind launches ‘Mindful Makers Market’ to celebrate creativity, community and wellbeing

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is inviting local people to come together this summer for the launch of the Mindful Makers Market – a brand-new event celebrating creativity, community connection and mental wellbeing.

Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival.

Join Sir Ian McKellen as Part of the Furniture in Hull’s newest theatre

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

Middle Child will soon open its purpose-built studio theatre in Hull’s vibrant Fruit Market, and one of the 65 seats has a very familiar name attached to it.

Springboard to Midwifery careers event in Hull

by editor14 May 202619 May 2026

Hull’s midwifery team are inviting students to learn about life as a midwife following the success of an inaugural careers event.

East Yorkshire village gardens open for charity

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

Four gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the 6th and 7th of June.

Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May

by editor13 May 202613 May 2026

Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.

Pioneering Yorkshire theatre companies join forces for exciting new collaboration

Red Ladder Theatre Company and Silent Uproar – two boundary-pushing theatre companies – are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership, showcasing the North of […]

Saddle up for a wild country round-up this May Half Term at William’s Den

The school holidays are set to get a whole lot wilder, as award-winning adventure play attraction William’s Den invites families to dust off their boots and grab their hats for an action-packed May Half Term celebration.

Hull Truck Theatre’s Grow Festival 2026 announced

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to announce the return of Grow Festival 2026. The annual artist development season showcases new work from local talent and hosts workshops in theatre careers for professionals and audiences alike.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery celebrates the local area with a guided walk

A Yorkshire Wolds brewery is hosting a guided walk to highlight the beauty and history of the area around the brewery’s home.

Launch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business

by editor12 May 202619 May 2026

The official launch event for the much‑anticipated Women of Achievement Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 21st May at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.

Trainspotting the Musical heads to Hull New Theatre

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical heads to Hull New Theatre from Monday 16th to Saturday 21st November.

SeaFit brings Dentaid Charity and health and wellbeing to Bridlington

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YOURhealth Service, The Fishermen’s Mission, and the Seafarers Hospital Society Charity have come together once again, through the award-winning SeaFit initiative, to bring a health and wellbeing event to Bridlington Harbour this May.

Community planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome

A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool.

Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery announce first line-ups for Everywhere At Once: The UK’s Biggest Festival

by editor12 May 202612 May 2026 1 comment

Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-ups for Everywhere At Once – a UK-wide live music weekend that brings the festival season to grassroots venues across the country.

Humber Business Week confirms keynote role for global movie executive

A University of Hull graduate who helped shape the development of BAFTA in the UK and United States as a global movie industry executive will return to East Yorkshire next month as a keynote speaker at Humber Business Week.

Events

Sunday afternoon music and readings at St Mary’s, Lowgate

The Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, are hosting an afternoon of words and music on Sunday 27th May, to raise funds for further restoration work.

Humber Street Sesh bounces back with limited discounted tickets on sale now

The award-winning grassroots festival for emerging music, Humber Street Sesh, is set to return to Hull Marina on Saturday 1st August, after narrowly avoiding closure due to financial pressures affecting festivals across the UK.

Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre

Big night out. Big. HUGE. Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th July 2027 as part of a major UK Tour.

John Partridge stars as the elegant face of evil in The Silence of the Lambs

by editor5 May 20265 May 2026

Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live, in association with Curve, have today announced the first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs which visits Hull New Theatre from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November 2026.

Organisers promise opportunities for all at Humber Business Week 2026

by editor5 May 20265 May 2026

Business leaders operating in the UK’s biggest carbon-producing industrial cluster are being urged to help lead the country on the road to recovery.

Inspiring woman carries the Baton for Yorkshire as relay launches in Hull

by editor1 May 20261 May 2026

The Baton for Yorkshire has officially begun its journey from Hull, marking the launch of We Walk for Yorkshire – the annual walking fundraising campaign from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Men in Hull encouraged that “It’s OK To Talk” about their mental health at important bus event

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

A specially branded bus is set to visit Hull, offering local men the chance to step on board for a private chat or a friendly conversation about their mental health, with respected charity Andy’s Man Club.

From venue protection to urban regeneration: Music Cities Convention 2026 announces full programme and international speaker lineup

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

Music Cities Convention 2026 today announces 28 confirmed speakers joining its already-announced programme for 10–11 June in Hull, with a final cohort to be revealed shortly.

An interview with ‘Isabelle’ writer, Marc Graham

by editor29 April 202622 April 2026

Isabelle is a brand-new play about the thorny issue of inheritance and the first show to open Middle Child’s new studio theatre at 69 Humber Street in Hull.

New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres

by editor24 April 202624 April 2026

Get ready to relive timeless hits and discover a global phenomenon as Hull Theatres announces three new shows offering something for every music lover.

Burton Constable Hall brings 200-year-old botanical collection back into the light

by editor24 April 202624 April 2026

This season, Burton Constable Hall invites visitors to discover The Curiosity Garden, a rare opportunity to see one of its most remarkable collections brought together for the first time in over two centuries.

Events

Pub darts team from Yorkshire make it to grand final of the Cool Hand Cup by Marston’s

Following a nationwide tournament that saw punters from across the UK form darts teams to compete at their local Marston’s pub, 16 finalist teams competed in the Grand Final on Friday 10th April, with The Dog’s Bollogs from Wednesfield taking home the title and a £10,000 cash prize.

Hull jewels set to sparkle in spectacular laser and classical collaboration

The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is joining forces with Indigo Shiba lasers in a dazzling performance this month.

Subject Matters – Studio Eleven’s new exhibition

This exhibition from 24th April to 6th June brings together a compelling group of artists whose practices explore the expressive and tactile possibilities of clay, paint, and material form.

Global bug hunt challenge coming to Hull this weekend

A global City Nature Challenge event, held across the 24th to 27th April, is set to be celebrated in Hull again this year.

Schools empower pupils to take climate action with JUST ONE Tree

Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact — not only for the planet, but for pupil engagement and school pride.

RSPCA Hull & East Riding World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026

RSPCA Hull & East Riding is bringing together the local community for a powerful evening of celebration, reflection and generosity at its World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026, taking place on Friday 13th November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.

National Year of Reading and World Book Night team up to deliver biggest ever Reading Hour

by editor23 April 202622 April 2026

Taking place from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the Reading Hour encourages people everywhere to do one simple thing: read something they love. Whether it’s a novel on the sofa, an audiobook in the kitchen, or a magazine on the commute, the message is clear – any book, any format, any place.

New community art exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum

by editor22 April 202622 April 2026

A new community‑focused art exhibition celebrating creativity, inclusion and growth is set to open this Saturday (26th April) at the Streetlife Museum.

Annual Air Raid Service to take place

by editor22 April 202622 April 2026

The 85th anniversary of the worst bombing Hull experienced during the Second World War is to be marked during the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service.

New event set to help businesses access future talent

by editor22 April 202622 April 2026

Small businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being given a fresh opportunity to grow their teams, develop new talent and future-proof their workforce.

Spring Live returns to Bishop Burton College bigger and better than ever

by editor20 April 202620 April 2026

Bishop Burton College is preparing to welcome the public back to its stunning campus for the return of its hugely popular Spring Live event.

Hull poet Maurice Rutherford to be celebrated in show at Hull Truck Theatre

by editor18 April 202618 April 2026

The Hull poet Maurice Rutherford, who died last year at the august age of 103, is to be celebrated in a special show at Hull Truck Theatre on Saturday 9th May 2026.

Events

Pint of Science Hull brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

by editor17 April 202617 April 2026

Tickets launched today for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, which will see 21 scientists take to the stage in venues across Hull.

Artlink Hull Presents Isaac Yeboah: Daylight Comes Through the Cracks

by editor17 April 202617 April 2026

Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery is proud to present Daylight Comes Through the Cracks, a new exhibition by Ghanaian artist Isaac Yeboah, opening on 2nd May 2026.

Cast and creative team announced for UK and Ireland tour of Zog

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog flies back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, including a run at Hull Truck Theatre.

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to the Hull Truck Theatre

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 20th May, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits Paris to support her friend’s fashion show, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve.

UNTHINKABLE film festival opens submissions for 2026

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

Hull’s daring celebration of short filmmaking is gearing up for its biggest year yet. UNTHINKABLE, the city’s home‑grown short film festival and registered charity, has officially opened submissions for this year’s festival, taking place 6-11 October 2026 at venues across the city.

Sam Scherdel joins forces with Hull NHS Choir to release choral version of his 2M-stream global hit

by editor15 April 20268 May 2026

Sheffield-born singer-songwriter Sam Scherdel is set to release a special choral version of his breakout hit “Somewhere in the Middle” following a surge in international acclaim following recent tours around the UK and USA.

You shall go to the ball as Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella heads to Hull New Theatre

Experience the classic fairytale as you’ve never experienced it before as Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Hull New Theatre with Cinderella from 23 – 27 February 2027.

Burton Constable secures Arts Council England MEND funding

Burton Constable Foundation is proud to announce that it has secured a significant £242,000 award from Arts Council England through its highly competitive Museums Estate and Development (MEND) Fund.

SEND Preparation for Adulthood Event returns to support young people planning their next steps

Hull City Council is inviting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), along with their families and carers, to attend its annual SEND Post-16 Options and Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) event.

Popular music bingo event returns to Yorkshire Wolds brewery