What’s on in April
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Mamma Mia
Hull New Theatre
April 7-18
£20-£62.50
Have fun at Mamma Mia and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical at Hull New Theatre for two weeks only!
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.
This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical in Hull.
Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at Mamma Mia!
Planetarium Go Hull
Queen Victoria Square
April 3-25
£15 (family discount available)
Step into the stars this April! Planetarium Go Hull is landing in Queen Victoria Square, bringing a breathtaking 360° cinema experience right into the heart of the city.
Discover immersive journeys through space – from fun, family-friendly adventures to awe-inspiring documentaries that explore the mysteries of the universe. Just pick your film, sit back and let the stars surround you.
This unique travelling planetarium is all about making astronomy accessible, exciting and inspiring for everyone – turning complex science into unforgettable experiences.
Don’t miss your chance to explore the cosmos like never before!
Teechers
Hull Truck Theatre
April 21-25
£20-£29.50
New Year… same problems!
It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their BTEC Performance exam to showcase their work.
What follows is a funny, fast-moving, hard-hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher Ms Nixon, who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives.
But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too… to the local private school.
MUSIC
April 1
Seven Drunken Nights
Hull City Hall
The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!
April 3
Utah Saints
Social
Fierce and dexterous DJs.
Sulcut
Polar Bear Music Club
House and drum and bass.
Mindfields: A Cyberfunk 90s Dance Experience
The New Adelphi Club
Cyberfunk big beats comes to the Adelphi.
April 4
Electric Dreams
Social
A night of non-stop 80s pop.
Country Day Party
The Welly Club
Get your cowboy hats ready.
April 5
Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Another evening of classic Wishbone Ash music.
April 8
The Jackets
The New Adelphi Club
Blending 60s punk and psychedelia.
April 10
Class of ‘79
The New Adelphi Club
A nostalgic night of punk and new wave classics.
Creedence Clearwater Revived
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Performing a set list dedicated to the legendary CCR and John Fogerty.
Beatles Across the Universe
Hull City Hall
A celebration of The Beatles studio years from 1966-1970.
Man in The Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Connexin Live
One of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artists comes to Connexin Live.
April 11
Boyband in The Buff
Hull City Hall
Starring Gareth Gates.
Absolute Bowie
The Welly Club
A lovingly crafted Bowie show takes you on a musical journey.
Noasis
Social
One giant celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced.
Nontaines SC
Venue
The world’s first Fontaines DC tribute band.
April 14
K-Pop Party
Hull City Hall
This high energy, family friendly show brings the world of K-Pop to Hull.
April 15
Radio GaGa: The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
Hull Truck Theatre
Playing all your favourite Queen hits.
April 17
Y + Volk Soup + Brünnhilde
The New Adelphi Club
Kaleidoscopic talent meets post punk cacophony and psych grooves.
Lungs – Performing Florence & The Machine
Social
Soaring vocals, dramatic rhythms and a live harpist.
April 18
The Sensational 60s Experience 2026
Hull City Hall
An ultimate festival of nostalgia.
Justin Live
Connexin Live
A fabulous show for all the family.
The Music of the Westlife by Candlelight
Hull Minster
Get ready to relive the magic of Westlife’s biggest hits.
The Monochrome Set
The Welly Club
In their 48th year, join them for their new series of gigs.
Mouth Culture
Polar Bear Music Club
Anthemic hooks and gut-punch honesty.
April 19
The Stumble
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B.
Joose Keskitalo + James Waudby + Rich Pennington
The New Adelphi Club
Original songwriter from Finland.
April 22
Steeleye Span
Hull City Hall
A selection of songs from across the years and firm fan favourites.
April 23
Dave McCabe (The Zutons)
The New Adelphi Club
Zutons frontman Dave McCabe embarks on a new chapter in his musical journey.
April 24
Kings of Lyon & The Strokes
Social
Two top tier tribute acts come together for a fantastic night.
Alfie Boe
Hull City Hall
One of Britain’s best-loved tenors.
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Hull City Hall
Forty-five years of blues, brass and unholy fun.
April 25
The Fire Doors
Polar Bear Music Club
From brooding psychedelia to bluesy howls.
Mark Jenkins – Oxygene 50th Anniversary Show
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Mark Jenkins recreates the album live and solo.
Massive Wagons
The Welly Club
English rock comes to Welly.
April 26
Steve Fulsham Band – Classic Rock Afternoon
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
With tracks by Cream, Free, ZZ Top and more.
Vigilantes + support
Venue
Moody pop for the introverted heart.
April 30
Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook
Hull City Hall
With stunning vocals and an incredible live band.
ENTERTAINMENT
April 1
Lab Rascals: Make It Glow
Trinity Market
Fun, children’s science session
April 2
Brainiac Live
Hull New Theatre
The mischievous original and favourite family science show!
Until April 4
Blood Brothers
Hull New Theatre
The captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth.
April 5, 12,19 & 26
Big Brain Sunday Quiz
Brain Jar
Bar tabs for prizes, Sunday silliness and shots.
April 7
Hull Independent Cinema: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Hull Truck Theatre
Linda is overwhelmed when her daughter suffers a serious illness.
April 9
Lab Rascals: Dry Ice Magic
Trinity Market
Fun, children’s science session.
April 10
Terror-iffic Easter
Dinostar/Humber St
Celebrate 22 years of roarsome fun!
Doris The Doormouse
Hull Truck Theatre
This is the fable of Doris the Dormouse. Listen…take it in… be inspired and dream big, as we take you on a journey…
Hull Independent Cinema: The Spin
Hull Truck Theatre
Elvis and Dermot’s County Tyrone record store is under threat of closure.
April 11
Double Indemnity
Hull Central Library
Special screening, part of Hull Noir.
The Saboteurs – A Game of Dinner and Deception
DoubleTree By Hilton
An evening of strategy, suspicion and suspense.
April 12
Pokemon 30th Anniversary Family Party
Waterfront Nightclub
An action-packed celebration of everything Pokémon.
April 14
Hull Independent Cinema: The Secret Agent
Middleton Hall
Marcelo is a fugitive tech expert returning to 1977 Brazil.
Monthly Quiz Night
Scale & Feather Bar
Music rounds, picture rounds and general knowledge.
April 18
Amazing Animals
Hull Truck Theatre
A show dedicated to all creatures great and small.
April 21-22
Sheila’s Island
Hull Truck Theatre
Shipwrecked. Soaked. Seriously out of their depth.
April 21-15
Here & Now: The Steps Musical
Hull New Theatre
Happiness is only a heartbeat away with the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of Steps.
April 23
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Severn Tour
Hull City Hall
Witness the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent of your favourite queens live on stage.
April 23-24
Beer Festival
Hull Minster
Local breweries, local music, local food, local people.
April 24
Hull Independent Cinema: Plainclothes
Hull Truck Theatre
Lucas is an undercover cop assigned to entrap gay men in 1990s.
April 25-26
Frozen Jr.
Park Street Performing Arts
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars!
April 29
Sing-along-a Wicker Man!
Social
Combines live music, audience participation, sing-alongs.
April 30
Hull Independent Cinema: Peter Hujar’s Day
Reel Cinema
Recreation of a 1974 conversation between Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz.
Flash Bang
Hull Truck Theatre
A rollercoaster ride through the ties that bind five best mates together.
COMEDY
April 3, 10, 17 & 24
Funny Friday
Comedy Lounge
Every Friday, enjoy four fantastic comedians.
April 4, 11, 18 & 25
Saturday Night Live
Comedy Lounge
Four hilarious comedians take the stage.
April 9-10
Jen Brister: Reactive
Hull Truck Theatre
Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo.
April 10
LOL Comedy Club
Hull City Hall
Three top professional comedians, plus your resident host and compere, Jed Salisbury.
April 16
Car Load Of Comics
Union Mash Up
Be prepared to be amazed or amused or generally astounded at the range of comedic talent available.
Parody Of the Rings
Hull Truck Theatre
What happens when a cinema’s Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong?
April 17
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
Hull Truck Theatre
A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance.
April 18
Right Here Right Now
Hull Truck Theatre
Unrepeatable evening of joy-filled nonsense and fast paced feel-good fun.
April 25
Sheer Luck Holmes – Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner
DoubleTree By Hilton
A laugh-out-loud murder mystery dinner show
Ian Jones – Lee Evans Tribute
Comedy Lounge
Arguably the UK's, if not the world’s best tribute to the fantastic comedian Lee Evans!
MARKETS
April 10
Outside Farmers Market
Trinity Square
Great produce in the great outdoors!
April 11
Geek Experience
Trinity Market
Annual comic con event and card trading event.
April 12
Cardmania
Allam Sports Centre
Discover graded cards, vintage gems and the latest releases
April 25
Hull Vegan Market
Trinity Market
Tasty food, sweet treats, free tasters and more!
EXHIBITIONS, TOURS & TALKS
Every Wednesday – Sunday
Spurn Lightship Tours
Spurn Lightship
Dive into Hull’s seafaring history on this fully restored, iconic vessel.
April 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26 & 29
Hull Marina Tours
Hull Marina
Take an in-depth look at Hull’s historic Marina with our accredited tour guides.
April 1
Guided Fish Trail
Queen Victoria Square
Join tour guide Paul Schofield for a fascinating tour.
April 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 13, 25 & 30
Hull Maritime Tours
Hull & East Riding Museum
Explore our maritime city with a guided tour.
April 3
Listen With Others
Ground Gallery
The listening will be focused, with breaks for informal reflections and discussion.
April 4
History Centre Behind The Scenes Tour
Hull History Centre
Enjoy a fascinating journey through the strongrooms and conservation areas of the History Centre.
April 4
The Lost Village of Drypool – Hull History Hour Talk
Streelife Museum Of Transport
Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the history of the lost village of Drypool.
April 5, 7, 14, 21 & 26
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum Of Transport
Streetlife Museum Of Transport
Travel through 200 years of transport history.
April 9
An Evening with Kevin Sinfield
Hull City Hall
This special event will give you the opportunity of spending time with a unique person.
Panel Discussion: Building Worlds
Humber Street Gallery
Join artists Luke Routledge and Dinosaur Kilby in conversation.
April 11
Guided History & Tree Walk
Pickering Park
This free walk is led by Richard Clarke, landscape historian.
Until April 11
Deep Unknowns
87 Gallery
Exhibition by Hull-based artist Maria Donnai mainly consisting of sculpture and installation in ceramic and glass.
Dino Trail
Fruit Market
Dino-loving little ones will have great fun finding the baby dinosaurs.
April 12
Guided Tour of the Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
20 Historical Women Who Changed The World
Streetlife Museum Of Transport
A bold and colourful exhibition that celebrates the lives of twenty historical women who changed the world, spanning from the 1500s to the present day.
Until April 12
Make A Splash
The Deep
Uncover fascinating facts about the water cycle through hands-on demonstrations and fun-filled activities for all ages!
April 15
Behind the Scenes: From a Technician’s Perspective
Ferens Art Gallery
Find out exactly what’s involved in this informal talk and demonstration with freelance technician Andrew Quinn.
April 17
Heritage Talk - HT600 - Colin Cooper, Ships Sail Into The Heart of Hull
Hull Minster
The docks of Hull, in full flow.
Exhibition Tour: Sightseers by Luke Routledge
Humber Street Gallery
Hear more of the stories, ideas and thoughts behind the work on display at our lunchtime exhibition talks.
April 18
Venue Tour
Hull City Hall
Behind the scenes of one of East Yorkshire's premier venues.
April 19 & 28
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
April 29
Professor David Allsup – Inaugural Lecture
Middleton Hall
Mission Impossible? Can we cure chronic lymphocytic leukaemia?
Until May 3
Sightseers By Luke Routledge
Humber Street Gallery
Visitors are invited into the latest chapter of Routledge’s ever-evolving imagined multiverse.
Until May 4
Fixing For The Future
Ferens Art Gallery
This exhibition will present a revealing look at the ‘alchemy’ involved in the conservator’s art.
Into the Stores
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the stories and secrets behind dozens of works as we bring the collection stores into the public galleries at the Ferens.
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