Category: Events

The previously sold-out experience returns this Halloween, The Night of The Werewolves Live, a deliciously camp, chaotic and immersive dining experience theatre show that’ll leave you screaming with laughter – and maybe a touch of terror.

A brand new horror-themed audio walk comes to Hull

Hull-based theatre company 1UPSTARTS will shortly be launching their brand new interactive horror audiowalk ‘Curioptica’, launching at 10am on Saturday 19 October from the Welcome Information Centre in Paragon Station.

Dove House Hospice celebrates vital role of charity shops during Hospice Care Week

Dove House Hospice is shining a spotlight on its network of thirty-four charity shops this Hospice Care Week (7-13 October), highlighting their crucial role in funding nearly half of the hospice’s operating costs.

RSPCA Hull & East Riding and Hull Minster partner for Animal Blessing Service to celebrate 200th anniversary of the RSPCA

by editor27 September 202427 September 2024

RSPCA Hull & East Riding and Hull Minster are delighted to be hosting an Animal Blessing Service on Sunday 20 October from 2pm to 3pm at Hull Minster. This unique event – the first for Hull Minster – coincides with the 200th Anniversary of the RSPCA, celebrating two centuries of dedication to animal welfare.

NOT the BBC Panto comes to Hull City Hall

by editor2 October 20242 October 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience as the enchanting pantomime Robinson Crusoe comes to Hull and Bridlington, featuring beloved current and former BBC presenters and staff.

New John Godber play celebrates ten years of the East Riding Theatre

by editor2 October 20242 October 2024

This autumn, internationally renowned playwright John Godber is bringing his brand new play ‘The Highwayman’ to East Riding Theatre from 25 October – 9 November as part of a celebration of ten years of the theatre in Beverley.

Discover your options at a Hull College Open Event

Hull College has confirmed the schedule for its Open Events throughout the 2024/25 academic year.

Frankenstein at Hull Truck Theatre

by editor22 September 202422 September 2024

Seán Aydon’s acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second major UK theatre tour this autumn, playing at Hull Truck Theatre from Tue 22 – Sat 26 October.

Val Wood Trail – A literary journey through Beverley’s historic heart

Beverley, a town steeped in history, now offers a new way to explore its storied streets through the lens of beloved author, Val Wood. The recently launched Val Wood Trail, inspired by her novel Four Sisters, invites fans of historical fiction and curious visitors alike to embark on a unique literary journey.

RSPCA 200th Anniversary Celebration

The RSPCA Hull & East Riding branch is thrilled to announce a grand celebration marking 200 years of the RSPCA and its dedicated service to animal welfare. This milestone event will take place on Friday 15 November from 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull.

Eternal Love: The Musical

Steve Steinman’s epic new original rock musical, Vampires Rock Eternal Love, embarks on a new beginning – with its nationwide tour set to gross £2m, prior to its London debut. It plays the Hull New Theatre on Friday 24 January 2025.

Dove House Hospice joins Secondhand September with 50p end-of-season sale

by editor16 September 202416 September 2024

In a bold move to support sustainable fashion and raise funds for hospice care, Dove House Hospice is participating in Secondhand September with a special end-of-season 50p sale, at their Whitefriargate shop in Hull, starting on Saturday 21 September.

New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres

Hull Theatres announces five fantastic shows on sale now.

Trick or Treat Street returns to William’s Den this Halloween

by editor16 September 202416 September 2024

Popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, William’s Den, is bringing back its unique Trick or Treat Street event for Halloween. After a successful debut last year, Yorkshire’s first and only Trick or Treat Street will return bigger and better, with a brand-new adventure created for families with children aged three to 12.

Home from Home Pet Care to host annual dog show

Home from Home Pet Care, in collaboration with The Groom Inn, is thrilled to announce their 3rd Annual Dog Show and Family Fun Day on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. The event will run from 12:30 PM to 4 PM at their location on Tranby Lane, Swanland.

Coronation Street’s Christine Mackie revives her acclaimed play KIN for a North West Regional Tour

Coronation Street stalwarts Christine Mackie (Dr Susan Gaddas) and Sue Jenkins (Gloria Todd) reunite to take their acclaimed stage production of KIN back out on the road for 2024.

Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains celebrate five years of successful partnership

Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains will once again partner to deliver a magical festive theatre experience for families in Hull and East Yorkshire with The Borrowers (Friday 29 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025).

Events

Feral Family to perform at Polar Bear Music Club

by editor4 September 20244 September 2024

Bridlington noiseniks Feral Family headline Hull’s Polar Bear Music Club on Friday 20 September with a rousing support line-up coming from York’s Palava and local lads Deadset.

Champions Dinner – Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor with John Virgo

The Black Ball final in 1985 gripped the nation. 18.5 million people tuned in well after midnight to see Dennis Taylor clinch the final frame and become the 1985 World Snooker Champion. This remarkable victory saw him outmanoeuvre Steve Davies with a nail-biting score of 18-17.

Bridge-to-bridge bikers gearing up to establish annual charity challenge

by editor4 September 20244 September 2024

The organisers of a bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge are bidding to make it an annual event reinforcing the Sailors’ Children’s Society’s nationwide reach with the backing of growing numbers of businesses.

There’s still time to sign up to JUST ONE Tree Day

by editor4 September 20244 September 2024

Schools still have the opportunity to join hundreds of others and sign up to the 6th international JUST ONE Tree Day, which takes place on Friday 18 October 2024.

Freedom Festival 2024 – A cultural extravaganza in Hull

by editor26 August 202419 December 2024

Hull is set to come alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of the Freedom Festival 2024, running from Wednesday 28 August to Sunday 1 September. Organised by the Freedom Festival Arts Trust, this year promises an extraordinary lineup of events and performances that celebrate the rich tapestry of human experiences through art and culture.

Hull-based business PEMEC is attending Hull Careers Fair

by editor21 August 202421 August 2024

Hull Careers Fair takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton (Ferensway, HU2 8NH) on Friday 30th August from 10am until 2pm. The event is a fantastic way for jobseekers to discover exciting new career paths and explore current vacancies available in the region.

Local housebuilder invites house hunters to First Time Buyer event in Beverley this weekend

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is inviting people ready to step on the housing ladder to a First Time Buyer event at its Queens Court and Minster View developments in Beverley.

Applications open for playwrights to create new work for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025

Middle Child are inviting playwrights with “a meaningful connection to Hull” to apply for one of seven paid commissions for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025.

Back to Ours launches ‘Now That’s What I Call an Orchestra’ event

by editor20 August 202419 December 2024

Get ready to experience a sweet symphony like no other! Back to Ours, a Hull-based Arts Council England NPO charity known for delivering unique arts and cultural experiences, is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new event: Now That’s What I Call an Orchestra.

Gig Buddies Hull and East Yorkshire celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding

Gig Buddies Hull and East Yorkshire is celebrating after being awarded over £230,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with adults with learning disabilities for the next three years. The project, based in Hull, will use the money to expand their team and match more gig buddy pairs to go to local gigs throughout Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.

Hull Folk and Maritime Festival returns after five-year hiatus

by editor10 August 202419 December 2024

The popular Hull Folk and Maritime Festival is set to make a long-awaited return this month after a five-year absence.

Events

Crowds flock to city centre fun day to stand up to rioters and show people “the real Hull”

by editor14 August 202414 August 2024

A crowd of thousands descended on Hull city centre to enjoy a family fun day which banished the fears triggered by riots the week before.

Freedom Festival Arts Trust welcomes new leadership team members

by editor14 August 202414 August 2024

Freedom Festival Arts Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Hargreaves as its new Festival Director and Karen Hall as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.

University of Hull art exhibition takes no prisoners

by editor10 August 202410 August 2024

Sketches, sculptures, paintings and even artwork using prison bedsheets as canvases – an exhibition at the University of Hull’s Brynmor Jones Library is set to challenge existing perceptions of prison life.

Adventures abound as Hull New Theatre opens the doors to another world

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Hull New Theatre from 30 September – 4 October 2025.

Events

Super early bird tickets available now for Humber Street Sesh 2025

Following the remarkable success of Humber Street Sesh 2024, super early bird tickets are now on sale for next year’s event which will take place on Hull Marina on Saturday 2 August.

New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres

Hull Theatres has announced two terrific shows that are now on sale.

Trailblazing campaigners to be guests of honour at UK Pride in Doncaster

The popular open access operator Hull Trains is proud to be enabling two trailblazing LGBTQI+ campaigners to attend UK Pride in Doncaster as part of the company’s support for the annual event.

Hull Street Food Nights ready to return with cup cakes – and pup cakes

Cup cakes and even pup cakes could be on the menu as part of the array of delights on offer at the third of this […]

Events

Dino Day ready to make roaring return to Hull city centre

by editor31 July 202431 July 2024

A family-run food store is giving crowds the chance to bite back when Dino Day returns to Hull next week, and a big brand cosmetics […]

East Yorkshire Buses celebrates successful partnership with Pride in Hull

by editor30 July 202430 July 2024

East Yorkshire Buses is thrilled to announce the success of our bronze partnership with Pride in Hull, an event that celebrates diversity and inclusion in […]

Summer events at Rainbow Community Garden

by editor30 July 202430 July 2024

Rainbow Community Garden in Hull is running a jam-packed summer programme thanks to funding from Healthy Holidays and Hull City Council. Rainbow Community Garden was […]

Pub to Pub Walk raises glasses in support of local causes this summer

by editor29 July 202429 July 2024

This summer will see hundreds of walkers dig out their walking boots to tackle 12 miles of East Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, shoreline, villages and towns, […]

Events

The British Chess Championships return to Hull

by editor26 July 202426 July 2024

Six years on from the first ever British Chess Championships in Hull, the event makes a welcome return to the city.

Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE! Six the Musical returns to Hull New Theatre

The crowning glory of the West End, Broadway and beyond, SIX the Musical, returns to Hull New Theatre from 3 – 7 June 2024 following two sell-out visits in 2021 and 2023.

Hull Trains to offer free local travel for city’s biggest independent music festival

Hull Trains is proud to be supporting Hull’s biggest independent music festival, Humber Street Sesh, for a fifth time.

Events

NOW That’s What We Call a Cast Announcement!

Legendary ’80s singer Sinitta and X Factor winner and musical theatre star Sam Bailey join the cast of brand-new show NOW That’s What I Call A Musical when it visits Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 February 2025.

Outdoor screening of two classic movies promises box office success for local charity