Category: Events

Hull is to host the UK public film premiere of the internationally-award winning feature One Summer When You Went Away in the city’s Old Town next Friday evening, 19 November.

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The prince of pooches makes an offer you can’t refuse

The ‘Don of Dogs’ Graeme Hall will lead the way as he brings his wisdom, charm and puppy prowess to Hull City Hall next spring.

Hull Philharmonic brings classics back to City Hall in concert of glorious favourites

A collection of concert favourites chosen by audience and players will mark the return of live classical music to Hull City Hall this month.

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Extra show added to PAC panto

by editor9 November 202116 November 2021

Tickets for Pocklington Arts Centre’s Cracking Christmas panto Mother Goose have been flying out the door so the award winning venue has added an extra show.

The Culture Train tour rolls into St Mary’s on Saturday 27th November

by editor13 November 2021

The Culture Train Tour 2021 is once again bringing a taste of the Hull music scene to communities in East Yorkshire after being derailed by the pandemic in 2020.

An interview with HoH Food Hall’s Head Chef

We had a chat with Arron Edwards of HoH Food Hall to find out what his teams have in store for our tastebuds.

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Hull royalty and a cast of Queenz head to Hull Theatres

by editor6 November 2021

The music and life of a Hull legend and tunes from the very best pop princesses will be celebrated in two very different shows at Hull Theatres next year.

World premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns to Hull Truck Theatre in November

by editor6 November 20216 November 2021

Hull Jazz Festival returns to Hull Truck Theatre from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on its home city.

Simon Cooper exhibition opens at Pocklington Arts Centre

by editor6 November 20216 November 2021

Over 100 people including civic dignitaries, music fans and art lovers have gathered at Pocklington Arts Centre to celebrate the opening of the venue’s new exhibition by illustrator Simon Cooper.

The time for climate action is now

by editor5 November 20215 November 2021

At COP26, a powerful, new climate change mural will be unveiled on the side of the Scottish Opera Production Studios, Edington Street thanks to the Hull-based art and activism program, The Shorelines Project.

Hessle Theatre Company panto characters all at sea when they visit Escape Hull

by editor4 November 202112 November 2021

After spending 2020 on shore leave, Hessle Theatre Company are ready to set sail on the high seas with festive fun and frolics in their hilarious pantomime, ‘Robinson Crusoe’ at Hessle Town Hall this Christmas.

Full cast announced as The Railway Children steams into Hull this Christmas

by editor4 November 20219 November 2021

This Christmas, E Nesbit’s classic story The Railway Children will steam into Hull and onto the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Friday 26 November 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022.

The Hull Vigil reaches six-month mark in the year-long event

by editor4 November 2021

On Wednesday 3 November at sunset, The Hull Vigil reached the half-way point. Starting on 3 May 2021 and finishing on 3 May 2022, every day at sunrise and sunset a vigil keeps watch over Hull from a bespoke structure located on top of the Hull College building.

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Loudhailer Electric Company + Goodnight Vincent early bird tickets available until 5th November

by editor4 November 20214 November 2021

Loudhailer Electric Company are delighted to announce their first hometown gig of the year. The band will showcase their original psychedelic sounds at O’Rileys on Friday 10 December.

Tech breakfast to focus on tourism sector

by editor4 November 2021

Technology and tourism will come together at a networking breakfast which will launch Tech Expo, the centrepiece of next week’s Tech Week Humber global technology festival.

Hull Independent Cinema returns with new film season

by editor28 October 202128 October 2021

Hull Independent Cinema has announced its return with its first season of films since shutting down because of Covid in March 2019.

Theatre review: The Catch

by editor27 October 202128 October 2021

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Catch at East Riding Theatre.

The Shorelines Project heads to Glasgow for COP26 talks

Organisers of Hull’s Shorelines Project will speak at the UN Climate Change Conference and start conversations about taking action against flood risk.

Hull Truck Theatre announces world premiere of origin story to launch 50th anniversary programme

Hull Truck Theatre has announced the world premiere of a specially commissioned new play, inspired by the real-life story of the theatre’s creation. Written by Richard Bean and directed by Mark Babych, the production will launch the theatre’s 50th anniversary programme in 2022.

‘Dress to kill’ this Halloween at Lost City Adventure Golf

The best-dressed ghosts and ghouls in Hull will be rewarded with a free game of golf this weekend at Lost City Adventure Golf.

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Jurassic Live is heading to the Bonus Arena

by editor26 October 2021

Jurassic Live is heading to the Bonus Arena on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May 2022 and tickets are now on sale.

Hull’s own Barrie Rutter to make first public appearance following cancer treatment

Barrie Rutter’s last appearance in public was January 2020 at Hull Truck, sharing the stage with his friend and colleague Eliza Carthy. The audience was unaware that two days previously he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Manchester indie-pop band Rosellas head to Hull this December

In a year that has seen them perform on the same stages as Liam Gallagher and Blossoms as well as playing a blinding set at The Isle of Wight Festival, Manchester band Rosellas heads to Hull this December for a special headline show.

Try something new with Unity in Community’s free craft, fitness and wellbeing classes

Unity in Community is offering free craft, fitness and wellbeing classes from now to December 2021.

Theatre review: Lone Flyer

by editor17 October 2021

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Lone Flyer at Hull Truck Theatre.

Studio Eleven presents Northern Lights

As winter creeps in, Studio Eleven Gallery has an explosion of colour to brighten those shorter days.

Absolutely Cultured presents a double bill of performance this November

Absolutely Cultured is proud to present an evening of physical performance in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November.

Middle Child celebrate 10 years of making award-winning theatre in Hull

Hull-based Middle Child are celebrating their ten-year anniversary this month as one of the UK’s leading theatre companies.

An invitation from #WeMadeThis

#WeMadeThis sent us some info about their Christmas Wishes campaign.

The Dyr Sister Presents Fairytales for the Modern Gentleman

Come and catch a rare sighting of The Dyr Sister as she wanders into town to sing her songs in magical surroundings. As the darkness of winter approaches, she invites you into her strange and surreal universe…

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The bar steward is back

Instead of spades, forks and vegetables, the UK’s most popular pub landlord Al Murray will bring beer barrels, pints and a “glass of white wine/fruit-based drink for the lady” as he returns to Hull City Hall next year.

World premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns in November

Hull Jazz Festival returns from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on Hull.

Vanishing 55°N, 5°E

by editor30 September 20211 October 2021

On the night of 21st October 1904, out in the Dogger Bank area of the North Sea, Russian warships mistook a fleet of British fishing trawlers for enemy Japanese warships and opened fire. One of the fishermen killed that night was George Henry Smith, great-grandfather of Gareth Smith, the lyricist and artist behind Vanishing.

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Magical Santa Claus experience comes to the Fruit Market this Christmas

by editor6 October 20216 October 2021

Santa Claus and his elves are coming to the Fruit Market – and you can join them for a unique Christmas experience.

Nick Harper will be back at the Back Room

by editor4 October 20214 October 2021

Rich and Lou Duffy-Howard are delighted to announce that Nick Harper will be back at the Back Room, Cottingham as part of his Back in the Room Tour this autumn on Friday 15 October.

Nation’s best in town as University of Hull hosts British Chess Championships

by editor2 October 20211 October 2021

Britain’s leading chess players are in action at the University of Hull this month, as they compete in the prestigious British Chess Championships.

Middle Child celebrate 10 years of panto with a return to Humber Street

by editor1 October 20211 October 2021

The award-winning Hull theatre company celebrates its tenth panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to its spiritual home on Humber Street.

An adult evening with Billy and an afternoon of ballet at Hull New Theatre

by editor1 October 20211 October 2021

There will be plenty of gags and bags of ballet as two very different shows head to Hull New Theatre.

The Herd and Back To Ours present The Last Dinosaur

The Herd’s brand new show brings together immersive prehistoric design, hilarious silent comedy and audience play for a highly original theatre experience for young audiences.

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Halloween at the Hall

by editor30 September 202130 September 2021

The historic gates of Burton Constable Hall & Grounds will be creaking wide open this October half-term for a week of horrifying Halloween events and […]

Photography exhibition has a ‘new look’

by editor30 September 202130 September 2021

The Viewfinder Photographic Society’s (VPS) annual exhibition gets underway once again in October in a newly refurbished Skidby Village Hall after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the event back in 2020.

Panto stars ‘dig, dig, dig’ for brighter future

by editor28 September 202128 September 2021

An apple tree, in a Hull park, is set to become a focal point for future generations of panto lovers in the city. The tree, […]

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Critics are loving Passagers – are you on board?

by editor27 September 202127 September 2021

Dance Consortium, Hull New Theatre and Freedom Festival Arts Trust are proud to co-present the UK premiere of Passagers from one of Canada’s leading circus companies, The 7 Fingers.

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Hull City Hall lands ‘The Frank Turner Prize’

by editor24 September 202124 September 2021

Punk/folk star Frank Turner is set to deliver his anthemic rock masterpieces at Hull City Hall after more than a year of disruption caused by the global pandemic.

Absolutely Cultured to present brand new projections and soundscapes in Hull city centre this autumn

by editor24 September 2021

This autumn, Absolutely Cultured presents FloodLights, a newly-commissioned public project featuring captivating projections and soundscapes, brand new for Hull in 2021.

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JLS’ comeback tour, featuring vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson

by editor24 September 202124 September 2021

Vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson is gearing up to release I Don’t Like It When You Talk About Her, an EP detailing her tumultuous love life – due for release on the eve of her spectacular support slot with pop royalty JLS later in the month.

Theatre review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff at Hull Truck Theatre.

An interview with Drew McOnie, choreographer of Northern Ballet’s Merlin

Adopted by his blacksmith mother as a baby, Merlin has spent years wondering where his powers came from and what he should do with them. With a great battle between warring kingdoms about to cause untold devastation, only Merlin can end the conflict.

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Three cheers for Inner City Sesh!

by editor22 September 2021

Last Saturday, Queen’s Gardens saw Inner City Sesh host some incredible line-ups of musicians from the region across four stages.

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The Offspring will perform at Bonus Arena in support of the NHS

SoCal icons and one of rock music’s best-selling bands of all time, The Offspring have announced an extra UK headline arena show at the Hull Bonus Arena on Friday 19 November.

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Love is all around as Marti Pellow answers fans’ calls to tour again

by editor20 September 202120 September 2021

Former Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow will celebrate his illustrious career at Hull New Theatre with his Greatest Hits tour following personal appeals by his adoring fans during the Covid pandemic.

Exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK launched in Hull as part of Black History Month

Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, has curated 70 Objeks & Tings – a colourful Caribbean exhibition and hardback book to celebrate Black History Month 2021.

87 Gallery creates rich and meaningful experiences for young people

by editor20 September 202121 September 2021

87 Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located at 87 Princes Avenue. They support artists to explore, make and show new work, and are passionate advocates of creative expression and visual culture.

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Kiss my face – Alan Partridge is coming to Hull

by editor20 September 202120 September 2021

Over a multi-decade broadcasting career, this wonderful and surprisingly well-read man has brought delight to millions of ordinary people the nation over. Which is why, […]

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Lost City Adventure Golf launches golden treasure hunt in Hull

by editor20 September 202120 September 2021

Lost City Adventure Golf, based in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, is set to hide stacks of precious ‘Inca’ gold coins across Hull city centre to celebrate World Miniature Golf Day on Tuesday 21 September.

Theatre review: The Dumb Waiter

by editor17 September 202117 September 2021

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on East Riding Theatre’s production of The Dumb Waiter.

Director of circus legends The 7 Fingers talks about their amazing show Passagers as it heads to Hull later this month

by editor16 September 202115 September 2021

Katharine Kavanagh talks to star circus director Shana Carroll about their hit show Passagers, which will be performed at Hull New Theatre on Tuesday 28 September.

“Darling, I Always Wear Black”

by editor15 September 202115 September 2021

Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton is set to swap the sequins and ball gowns for a more gothic look when she plays the role of Morticia Addams in The Addams Family at Hull New Theatre next spring – because as the character says, “Black is such a happy colour”.

Top UK talent heading to Hull as part of Get It Loud In Libraries

by editor15 September 202115 September 2021

One of the UK’s brightest emerging musicians is performing at Hull Central Library next month as part of Get It Loud In Libraries.

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The stages are set for some of the region’s brightest stars at Inner City Sesh

by editor15 September 202115 September 2021

Inner City Sesh, one of the biggest events to take place in the city this year, will shine a light on the region’s best emerging musicians and artists.

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The Wanted re-unite and bring UK tour to Hull

by editor11 September 202111 September 2021

The Wanted will bring their comeback tour to Hull next year.

Hit show about Mick Ronson gets a rocking 2021 makeover

by editor11 September 202111 September 2021

Turn and Face the Strange returns to Hull Truck Theatre with a 2021 Special Edition featuring new songs and stories along with all the stunning multi-media elements that have wowed audiences over the past few years.

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Stick ‘em up! There’s a new gangsta in town

by editor11 September 202111 September 2021

Black masks and bulging bags of swag will be all the rage when the award-winning stage adaptation of David Walliams’ bestselling book Gangsta Granny comes to Hull New Theatre from 26 to 29 January 2022.

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James Arthur to bring 2022 UK tour to Hull

by editor9 September 20219 September 2021

After wowing crowds at a sold out gig at the Bonus Arena in 2019, X-Factor winner James Arthur will return to Hull next year.

Passagers – Please have your tickets ready, your journey is about to begin

by editor8 September 20218 September 2021

The trip of a lifetime full of death-defying feats, awe-inspiring acrobatics and breath-taking physical theatre awaits when The 7 Fingers circus stars take over Hull New Theatre later this month.

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‘Great live music, tasty food and welcoming crowds’ – Trinity Live set to return this Thursday

by editor7 September 20217 September 2021

The hugely successful Trinity Live is returning to Hull’s Trinity Market.

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The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust announce ground-breaking partnership to help revive grassroots live music

by editor6 September 20216 September 2021

The National Lottery has partnered with leading UK charity Music Venue Trust in a unique initiative to help revive the UK’s grassroots live music sector.

Oh baby, let’s have another night!

by editor1 September 20211 September 2021

Due to popular demand an extra performance of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage has been added to the dazzling show’s run at Hull New Theatre.

Yorkshire Wolds food and Sewerby Hall ‘a sauce of inspiration’ for this year’s High Wolds Poetry Festival’s Poetry Kitchen

by editor31 August 202131 August 2021

Call for people to send in poems inspired by food of the Wolds and the culinary history of Sewerby Hall & Gardens.

Author and former Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, in conversation with Hull Noir co-founder Nick Triplow

by editor31 August 20211 September 2021

Celebrated crime fiction festival Hull Noir is joining forces with the city’s Waterstones book shop in the first of the festival’s autumn events.

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Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September

by editor26 August 202126 August 2021

One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month. Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, […]

Football tournament taking place across Humber, Coast and Vale to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021

by editor26 August 202126 August 2021

A football tournament is to take place to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2021.

Back to Ours co-commissions the Dean Wilson Cinema Shack and DeanWorld Premiere Gala

It’s a bumper Dean Wilson month, with Back to Ours co-commissioning two new events from the self-confessed fourth best poet in Hull alongside Freedom Festival Arts Trust.

No-Dig Community Allotment Family Day

The No-Dig Community Allotment on Clough Road is inviting local residents to its Family Day on Saturday 28 August from 10am to 2pm.

Northern Ballet’s Merlin comes to Hull New Theatre this autumn

This autumn, Northern Ballet’s Merlin – an epic adventure of heartache, hope and spellbinding magic – will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre.

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Embrace your inner Elf

Get the trees up early, don the floppy hat and shoes, and let the festivities begin as Elf The Musical rides into Hull New Theatre with a sleigh full of magic and merriment later this year.

Mezzo soprano to play Maria as charity brings hidden chapel alive with The Sound of Music

An international opera singer is heading home to East Yorkshire to perform for a life-saving charity in an exclusive, hidden gem of a venue.

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L.O.L. Surprise brings first live tour to Hull

L.O.L. Surprise is launching its first ever live national show, L.O.L. Surprise! LIVE VIP Party in collaboration with Visit Malta.

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The Union JACK Radio Comedy Club launches at Social in Hull

by editor18 August 202118 August 2021

Union JACK Radio has partnered with Hull-based comedy promoter Giggles Live to bring a number of the events to the city, where they will be hosted by popular entertainment venue Social (opened in 2010 as Fruit, and reborn in 2020 as Social).

Hull Truck Theatre launches autumn/winter programme which puts Hull’s stories at its heart

by editor16 August 202113 August 2021

Hull Truck Theatre has announced an autumn/winter programme packed with drama, comedy, music and more, with a season of shows which celebrate the people and stories of Hull.

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City centre promises fun for all with street entertainers, market and beer festival

A beer festival, a bustling market and an assortment of street entertainment from monsters of the deep to crackpot comedy shows will add up to […]

Frank Turner moves Hull show to the Bonus Arena

Frank Turner is to perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena on Friday 3 September.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, with Faye Brookes announced Hull New Theatre’s panto has the finest cast of them all

Oh Yes It Has! Hull New Theatre’s beloved panto is set to return with a stellar cast lined-up for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Faye Brookes and Neil Hurst along with legendary panto Dame Nigel Ellacott.

Unity Headscarf Exhibition for social prescribing

by editor13 August 202123 August 2021

A special exhibition will take place on Tuesday 31 August at 501 Endike Lane from 10am-2pm to promote Unity in Community’s social prescribing network.

Hull duo return to dance on your doorstep

Hull Dance Company Tamar & Jo return with a brand new set of dances to delight audiences on their doorsteps, this time completely free of charge.

New exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery will celebrate Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities

A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (14 August).

Hull Minster to host celebration of local beer

by editor12 August 202113 August 2021

On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 August, Hull Minster will host a celebration of our region’s favourite breweries.

Hull City Hall Classics series returns to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and bid farewell to a Hull maestro

Anniversary celebrations and the career of one of Hull’s most accomplished conductors will be honoured during the triumphant return of the Hull City Hall Classics series.

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University of Hull engineering graduate Konstantin Long wins coveted IMechE award

University of Hull engineering graduate Konstantin Long has won a prestigious award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

New free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens

Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail.

Make the most of the summer with fantastic free programme of activities and events from Hull Museums