What’s on in August
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Humber Street Sesh
Hull Marina
August 2, from 12noon
£22
The festival showcases over 100 acts and provides a platform for regional emerging artists and musicians and critically acclaimed breaking bands from further afield.
Joining them on the bill as headliners across other stages are notable national and regional acts, each bringing their unique sound to the festival. including: Nottingham’s Alt/Country four-piece Divorce, Yorkshire’s latest alt-pop truth-teller Fiona-Lee, Liverpool’s soulful rock n’ roll sensations Casino, and the ferocious electro-party punk of Hull’s own Jodie Langford.
Freedom Festival
Hull city centre
August 28-31
Assorted times and prices
Freedom Festival is Hull’s award-winning international arts festival.
From epic spectaculars unfolding in the city centre, to intimate moments where audiences and artists meet, we present thought-provoking, playful and powerful performances in public spaces that address the world we live in.
Dino Day
Queen Victoria Square
August 8, from 11am
FREE
Dinosaurs are coming to Hull!
Join us for a fun-filled family friendly day out with a parade of pre-historic favourites, plus interactive activities and stalls.
With excitement for all the family, it’s guaranteed to be a totally roar-some day!
MUSIC
August 6
The Hellflowers and Zero Cost
The New Adelphi Club
Punk rock band all the way from LA.
Aug 7, 14, 21 and 28
Trinity Live
Trinity Market
With three FREE acts every Thursday, enjoy food, drink and music in Trinity Market.
August 8
Snide Away
Polar Bear Music Club
Tribute to Oasis and Artic Monkeys tribute as support.
The Madalitso Band
The New Adelphi Club
A two-man musical army from Malawi.
August 9
U2 by Candelight
Hull Minster
Experience U2 like never before.
August 10
The Courettes
The New Adelphi Club
An explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil.
Aug 15-17
Fast & Bulbous Festival 2025
The New Adelphi Club
Twenty bands, DJs and performers across two stages!
August 20
Honk
The New Adelphi Club
A genre-warping six-piece that are here to rewire your idea of country music.
August 21
Tom Meighan
Social
Solo artist and the original voice of Kasabian.
August 23
Hull Visual Signing Choir
Trinity Square
A celebration of music, language and deaf culture.
August 26
The Soap Girls
The New Adelphi Club
French-born sisters from Cape Town, who are often described as the world’s hardest-working duo.
August 28 and 29
Freedom Festival: The Torch – Tribute to Afrobeat Legend Ebo Taylor
Hull Truck Theatre
Kobby Taylor brings remixes of his grandad’s Afrobeat classics to life.
August 30
The Burning Hell
The New Adelphi Club
Ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt.
August 30
Let Man Loose
Polar Bear Music Club
Hull’s very own Let Man Loose are back!
THEATRE, FILM AND MUSICALS
August 3
Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined
Hull New Theatre
A dazzling fusion of musical theatre and circus acts.
August 9
The Faulty Towers Dining Experience
DoubleTree by Hilton
An evening of side-splitting laughter and delicious dining.
Spoken Word Saturday
The New Adelphi Club
Featuring six of the best spoken word performers around.
August 12
Making a Memory
Stage@TheDock
Join Story Craft Theatre for an action-packed show where anything is possible!
August 13
Panto@TheDock: The Snow Queen
Stage@TheDock
A frosty, fun-filled adventure for the whole family!
August 14
‘Ave A Skeg Comedy Cabaret
The New Adelphi Club
An evening of comedy, clowning, circus and more!
August 19
Panto@TheDock: The Frog Prince
Stage@TheDock
Kissing a frog has started a whole new kind of adventure for our heroic princess.
August 22-24
Faustus 2025
Stage@TheDock
Returning for 2025, expect fire, brimstone and manic mayhem!
August 28-30
Freedom Festival: The Genesis
Hull Truck Theatre
Seventeen world-class acrobats take to the stage to defy physics.
August 30 and 31
In the Night Garden Live 2025
Hull New Theatre
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and all their friends are back!
FESTIVALS AND MARKETS
August 23
Hull Brick Festival
Allam Sports Centre
Brand new LEGO displays, new LEGO activities and much more – perfect for every LEGO fan!
EXHIBITIONS, TOURS AND TALKS
Until August 17
HAIR: Identity in the Afroworld
Ferens Art Gallery
Discover braiding styles, hair care recipes and techniques passed down through generations.
Until August 28
F. S. Smith Exhibition
Hull History Centre
With previously unseen illustrations of Victorian and Edwardian Hull.
Until August 31
Hull Print Collective
Studio Eleven
An evolving group of printmakers displays their talents.
A Mischief of Rats Trail
Citywide
With 45 rat sculptures across Hull and East Yorkshire to discover. Can you track them all down?
Glam & Gloom – 1970s Britain
Streetlife Museum
An exhibition exploring the highs and hardships of life in the 70s.
Picture Hull
Citywide
Take part in HullBID’s new trail by taking a selfie in several locations around the city.
Until September 1
Wrecks & Reefs
The Deep
Experience The Deep’s brand-new habitat!
Until September 12
Hull Curriculum: Our City, Our Story
Wilberforce House Museum
Discover how Hull primary schools have taken inspiration from Hull’s heritage.
Until September 20
Savour This Moment
87 Gallery
This mixed media exhibition showcases the work of Isobel Hill.
Until Sep 21
Bananarchy!
Humber Street Gallery
Check out this costumery reimaging colourful characters from the fruit trade!
August 5, 10, 19 and 26
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
August 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30
Hull Minster Tower Tours
Hull Minster
See a panoramic view of Hull from the highest point in the city with public access.
August 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 and 31
Maritime City Guided Tours
Hull and East Riding Museum Gardens
Explore Hull’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of city centre.
August 7, 12, 17, 21 and 24
Guided Tour of Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
August 28
Guided Tour of the Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Hull & East Riding Museum
Time travel with our guides through 235 million years of history!
August 3, 14 and 31
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum of Transport
Streelife Museum
All aboard for a guided tour of the Streetlife Museum!
August 4
Rayh Mohammed Short Talk
Ferens Art Gallery
Rayh discusses her creative practice and her connection to the latest exhibition HAIR.
August 7
K N Chimbiri Talk
Ferens Art Gallery
For ages 8-12, this collage workshop includes a talk from Kandace about her book on The Story of Afro Hair.
August 8
Heritage Talk: Richard Clarke, Civil Wars of the 1640s
Hull Minster
Richard discusses the decade of chaos between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers.
August 8-31
Dino Detectives Trail
City Centre
With 12 dinosaurs to find hidden in city centre shops, can you find them all?
August 9
Guided History and Tree Walks
Costello Park
Discover more with Richard Clarke, landscape historian.
August 12
The White Family: Fishing Heritage from Brixham to Hull
Hull History Centre
A deep dive in the White Family, both on land and in the North Sea.
August 16
Behind the Scenes Tours
Hull History Centre
This free tour has you journey through the strongrooms and conservation areas of the History Centre.
ARTS AND CRAFTS/WORKSHOPS
August 1
Maritime Explorers
Ferens Art Gallery
Design your own map with this craft activity for kids!
August 2
Micro Movers Dance Display
Ferens Art Gallery
Featuring Tamar and Jo, enjoy this fun and interactive performance!
August 2 and 9
Microworld Creative Coding
Ferens Art Gallery
Makerspace leads in this fun coding session for ages 8+.
August 4
Mini STEAM Demonstrations
Streetlife Museum
Fun science demonstration for families and small children!
Aug 4 and 15
Music/Breakdance Workshop
Ferens Art Gallery
These family sessions for over 7s have Beats Bus Hull bringing their A game!
August 5
Kaleidoscope Creations
Ferens Art Gallery
Make and take home your own Kaleidoscope.
August 7
TV Puppet Fun
Streetlife Museum
Make your own puppet inspired by famous children’s TV characters.
August 9
Ancient Egypt Craft Creation
Hands on History Museum
Fun family crafts, inspired by the Ancient Egypt Gallery!
Aug 11 and 28
Pop up Music/Soundscape Making
Ferens Art Gallery
Humber Drum Circles lead this open musical experience for all ages and abilities.
August 11
My Own Mini Micro-World
Ferens Art Gallery
Make your own habitat in this fun family craft activity.
August 12
Micro-Masterpieces: Light Shadow & Sound
Ferens Art Gallery
This session designed for under 7s combines light, sound and shadow themed arts and crafts.
Aug 13 and 18
Micro-Explorers: Art Science & Technology
Ferens Art Gallery
Create coding masterpieces with robots and explore nature with microscopes.
August 16
Beats Bus 70s Jam Session
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Come and join Beats Bus Records for a funky trip back to the 70s!
August 19
Rewilding Youth
Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Fun nature themed activities inspired by the Prehistory collections at the museum.
TOP EVENTS COMING NEXT MONTH
September 5
All Or Nothing
Hull Truck
September 6
Hull Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival 2025
Double Tree Hilton
September 7
Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney
Hull City Hall
September 12-21
Heritage Open Days
Citywide
September 12
An Evening of Burlesque
Hull City Hall
September 13
The Drifters
Hull City Hall
Legends
Connexin Live
September 18
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Last Night of the Proms
Hull City Hall
September 19
Dara O Briain
Connexin Live
An Evening with Jimmy Anderson
Hull City Hall
September 20
Stephen Bailey: Tart
Hull Truck
Mamma Mia Abba Show
Double Tree Hilton
September 20-October 4
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Hull New Theatre
September 25
Taylor Fever
Connexin Live
September 27
Classic Car Day
Streetlife Museum of Transport
We Love The 90s Live
Princes Quay Event Space
Hosting an event? Send us all of the details via the form on the Visit Hull website.
While Visit Hull and Hull City Council take care in providing up to date and accurate listing and event information, details should be checked with the organiser at the time of booking.