What’s on in February
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Macbeth
Hull Truck Theatre
February 5-28
£11-£32
Hell is Murky
In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted and wounded land.
Macbeth, returning from battle, meets three witches bearing a strange and fateful prophecy that begins a chain of bloody and brutal events.
Driven by an insatiable desire to succeed, Macbeth sets out to become King, by any means possible.
As his power-hungry wife sets him off on a murderous course to seize the crown, he is consumed by a great darkness… with violence and tyranny inflicted upon everything and everyone who stands in his way. But will their sanity remain intact, or will they pay the ultimate price for their destructive actions?
Don’t miss this powerful and chilling production of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, which lays bare the human cost of unchecked ambition.
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Hull New Theatre
February 12-14
£15-£42
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Hull as part of its 2025/26 UK tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT!
Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many, many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Book now for the most successful rock n’ roll musical of all time!
“It’s Buddy brilliant” – The Sun
“Pure unadulterated fun” – Daily Telegraph
“The show you’ll never forget” – Daily Mail
Varna International Ballet and Orchestra – Swan Lake/Cinderella
Hull New Theatre
February 26-28
£26-£47
Founded in 1947, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns to the UK.
Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.
“We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage” - Daniela Dimova, artistic director.
THEATRE, FILM & MUSICALS
February 3
Hull Independent Cinema: It Was Just an Accident
Middleton Hall
As suspicion, guilt and conflicting memories swirl, the group grapples with a wrenching moral question.
February 11
Hull Independent Cinema: The Voice of Hind Rajab
Reel Cinema
This remarkable film reconstructs the real-life ordeal of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car in Gaza after an Israeli attack killed her relatives.
February 12
England’s Tales of the Council House Kid
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Get ready for a powerful and nostalgic journey back to the heart of working-class Britain in the 1960s and 70s.
February 17-18
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Hull New Theatre
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.
February 18
NT Live: Hamlet (Encore Screening)
Hull Truck Theatre
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
February 24
Hull Independent Cinema: Blue Moon
Middleton Hall
Set on the night of the 1943 premiere of Oklahoma!, the film follows lyricist Lorenz Hart, once famed as part of the songwriting duo Rodgers-Hart.
February 25-26
Children of the Night
Hull Truck Theatre
A love letter to the working-class cultural pulse of the North, mixing kitchen-sink drama with dance-floor euphoria.
February 27
Hull Independent Cinema: Sentimental Value
Hull Truck Theatre
After their mother’s death, sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father Gustav.
COMEDY
February 5-6
Scott Bennett: Stuff
Social
Scott is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
Funny Friday
Comedy Lounge
Every Friday night, enjoy four fantastic comedians at the award-winning Comedy Club.
February 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturday Night Live
Comedy Lounge
Four hilarious comedians live on stage every Saturday.
February 13-14
Colosseum of Chaos
Hull Truck Theatre
Welcome to the Colosseum, where two idiot Gladiators will fight for your enjoyment and the amusement of the Almighty Amazon Alexa.
February 13
LOL Comedy Club
Hull City Hall
Treat yourself to a laugh and see the best in live stand-up comedy.
February 18
Jamie Hutchinson: Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound
Social
A brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism.
February 19
Car Load Of Comics
Union Mash Up
Be prepared to be amazed or amused or generally astounded at the range of comedic talent available in Hull.
MUSIC
February 1
Howl XI – Independent Week
The New Adelphi Club
Intimate, candlelit music events across Hull and the East Riding.
The Feelgood Band
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
High energy rhythm and blues performance of classic Dr. Feelgood.
February 3
La Traviata – Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Hull New Theatre
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music.
February 4
Carmen – Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Hull New Theatre
An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.
ĠENN + Beth Pilling and The Bootleggers
The New Adelphi Club
ĠENN are a Brighton-based Anglo-Maltese Sisterhood.
February 5
The Best of Frankie Valli – Starring Peter Andre
Hull City Hall
A spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.
February 6
Punk Off – The Sounds of Punk and New Wave
Hull City Hall
This one-of-a-kind concert show returns with music from Blondie, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash and more.
Concerts by Candlelight – The Music of the Beatles
Hull Minster
Featuring a cast of West End Singers and epic live band.
February 7
Hotter Than Hell – Kiss Tribute Band
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Professional and authentic 70s style KISS stage show!
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – February 2026
Hull City Hall
Berlioz’s whimsical comic opera Béatrice et Bénédict, followed by Mozart’s operatic Oboe Concerto and Sibelius’ mighty Second Symphony.
BUDfest 2026
The New Adelphi Club
BUDfest returns for another year of class acts!
Concerts by Candlelight – The Music of Ed Sheeran
Hull Minster
Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and epic live band, get ready for an unforgettable evening.
Spangled
Social
Manchester-born post-punk band Spangled are beginning to establish themselves as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the UK.
Noisy Kids concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Albemarle Music Centre
Join eight extraordinary musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) for a fun-filled concert designed especially for young music lovers and their families.
February 11
That’ll Be the Day
Hull New Theatre
Experience a unique blend of rock n’ roll, pop and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s.
February 12
The Lilacs
Polar Bear Music Club
Following a sold-out date at Polar Bear in January 2026, The Lilacs are back by popular demand for another gig.
A Night of Jagged Little Pill Live
Social
Don’t miss the iconic and groundbreaking Alanis Morissette album performed live.
Clémentine March + Cutty + More
The New Adelphi Club
London-based chanteuse, composer and filmmaker Clémentine March forays into a very personal approach to pop songs.
February 13
Sad Cafe
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
The band that brought you the great Everyday Hurts (#3 on the UK charts), My Oh My and Strange Little Girl.
Clearance Sale + Silent Empire + Ben Farr
The New Adelphi Club
Three top acts take on Adelphi.
February 14
The Roy Orbison Songbook
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
This show features a cast of talented musicians as well as the award-winning voice of Oliver Harris.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Hull Minster
Taylor Swift’s top hits performed by candlelight.
Rhythm is a Dancer: Valentine’s Day
Social
Fall in love with the 90s all over again as Social’s club night returns.
China Shop Bull + Brunnhilde + Velvet Tuxedo
The New Adelphi Club
A diverse evening of original and live music at the fantastic Adelphi Club.
Fever Candlelight Concert: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
Hull Minster
The hits of Hans Zimmer brought to life by candlelight.
February 15
Ash
The Welly Club
Irish three-piece are set to play The Welly this month.
February 18
Man of the World – The Music of Peter Green
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
The show celebrates the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.
Live Forever
Hull City Hall
Introducing a celebration of music from, and a tribute to, the greatest rock n’ roll band Britain has ever seen – Oasis!
February 20
Jarrod Dickenson
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
The big Texan is settling scores all over town and he means every word.
Maya Kally + Ellie Pollard + Amy Bell
The New Adelphi Club
Maya Kally is a passionate singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist.
February 21
The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute)
Social
The Devout bring the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
Plantoid + Brunnhilde + Algeron Cargo Cult
The New Adelphi Club
A sonic exploration intertwining psych jazz and prog rock.
Wickedly Ariana
Hull City Hall
A spectacular theatre production starring and produced by Hariana, the UK’s leading Ariana Grande tribute.
Kaiser Chiefs
Connexin Live
Following a spectacular summer of headline grabbing shows, Kaiser Chiefs come to Hull.
February 22
The Priory Blues Band
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Fabulous five-piece outfit playing a fusion of American and classic British blues tunes.
February 26
John Lydon
Hull City Hall
John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.
Keeley + Support
The New Adelphi Club
A trio featuring Keeley Moss on guitar and vocals, Lukey Foxtrot on bass and former Morrissey drummer Andrew Paresi.
February 27
Livewire – The ACDC Show
Asylum
Bringing TNT High Voltage Dirty Deeds to Hull
Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations
Hull City Hall
The UK’s No.1 tribute to the legendary supergroup that defined a generation – The Temptations.
Atomic Rooster
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Atomic Rooster have been tearing through festivals, clubs and concert halls across the UK and Europe.
February 28
Hull Philharmonic Orchestra – Vive La Musique
Hull City Hall
Serving more ‘Oh là là!’ than the Eiffel Tour wearing a beret, this concert brings together the greats of French classical music.
Fever Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Hull Minster
The hits of Adele brought to life by candlelight.
Fever Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Hull Minster
The hits of Coldplay brought to life by candlelight.
EXHIBITIONS, TOURS & TALKS
Until March 1
The Spring Show 2026
Studio Eleven
An eclectic collection of artists who respond to their environment with approaches that can manifest in the ordered, organic, or irregular.
Until April 11
Deep Unknowns
87 Gallery
Exhibition by Hull-based artist Maria Donnai, mainly consisting of sculpture and installation in ceramic and glass.
Until May 3
Sightseers By Luke Routledge
Humber Street Gallery
Visitors are invited into the latest chapter of Routledge’s ever-evolving imagined multiverse.
February 1 & 3
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
February 5, 24 & 26
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!
February 7
Six Hull Personalities – Hull History Hour Talk
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Join local historian Paul Schofield to discover the story of six Hull personalities.
February 8, 19 & 22
Guided Tour of the Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum
February 9
Guided Tour
Trinity House
Long regarded as one of Hull’s best kept secrets, Hull Trinity House is opening its doors to the public.
February 10, 12, 15 & 17
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Travel through 200 years of transport history.
February 11
Hull Noir: Carolyn Kirby
Hull Central Library
Carolyn Kirby talks about her new thriller with writer and Hull Noir co-founder, Nick Triplow.
February 13-April 12
20 Historical Women Who Changed the World
Streetlife Museum of Transport
A bold and colourful exhibition that celebrates the lives of 20 historical women who changed the world, spanning from the 1500s to the present day.
February 13-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.
February 13-May 4
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.
February 14-22
Love Beneath the Waves
The Deep
Dive into a fin-tastic ocean of wonder as we explore the fascinating world of marine animal behaviour!
February 23
Lions, Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Hull City Hall
Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.
Top events coming next month…
March 2-7
Friends the Musical
Hull New Theatre
March 4
An Evening with Chrisy Rock
Hull Truck Theatre
March 5
Two Pianos The Rock n’ Roll Experience
Hull City Hall
March 7
Andy Saltzman – The Zaltgeist
Hull Truck Theatre
Boyzlife
Connexin Live
March 10-13
Grand Babylon Hotel
Hull Truck Theatre
March 11
Diversity
Connexin Live
March 12-15
ColliderFest
Hull city centre
March 14
Clinton Baptiste – Spectral Intercourse
Connexin Live
Our City
Hull City Centre
Chuckl. with Russell Kane
Hull Truck Theatre
March 19
Mike Wozniak – The Bench
Hull City Hall
March 17-21
Derren Brown – Only Human
Hull New Theatre
March 20-21
The Gruffalo’s Child
Hull Truck Theatre
March 21
Mamma Mia! Abba Tribute Night
DoubleTree Hilton
March 26
Sarah Pascoe
Hull Truck Theatre
March 26 -28
Opera North: Marriage Of Figaro
Hull New Theatre
March 31-April 4
Blood Brothers
Hull New Theatre
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