What’s on in January
Jason Manford
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Miss Saigon
Hull New Theatre
January 20-24
Assorted prices
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a spectacular new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
The soaring score features hit songs including The Heat is on in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream.
In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There, she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
For three years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Hull City Hall
January 22
Assorted prices
Jason Manford is back with his live show, A Manford All Seasons.
Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering and his iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to be ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Hull New Theatre
January 28-February 1
Assorted prices
When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.
The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Over the past 20 years, Percy Jackson has become a worldwide phenomenon. First there was the best-selling series of books, then two incredible films and a Disney TV series.
Now the adventures of Percy Jackson will burst onto the stage at Hull New Theatre. It’s the perfect adventure for gods and mortals of all ages with a gripping story that shows that ‘normal’ really is a myth!
THEATRE, FILM & MUSICALS
Until January 4
Oliver Twist
Hull Truck Theatre
Join young Oliver on the adventure of a lifetime in this festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel.
Little Mermaid
Hull Truck Theatre
Join Coral and her friends on an under the sea adventure this festive season.
January 9
Dazzling Diamonds
Hull Truck Theatre
Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, the smash-hit comedy variety drag show.
January 20
Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical (screening)
Hull Truck Theatre
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen.
January 29
Beauty and the Beast – Adult Panto
Middleton Hall
Tale as old as time? Not this one!
COMEDY
January 15
Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza
Hull Truck Theatre
A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish.
January 17
The Eternal Shame Of Sue Perkins
Hull City Hall
Sue delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation and misunderstanding.
January 23
Chuckl. Hull
Hull Truck Theatre
Get ready for a huge night of stand-up as Chuckl. Hull returns with an incredible line up.
MUSIC
January 7
Lunchtime Organ Showcase
Hull City Hall
With Carol Williams – UK Concert Organist
January 9
ELO Experience
Hull New Theatre
The Hull-based ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.
January 10
Band of Friends – A Celebration of Rory Gallagher
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Gerry McAvoy formed Band of Friends in 2012. Gerry played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years.
Fever Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Hull Minster
New World String Quartet playing Adele hits by candlelight.
Fever Candlelight Concert: A Tribute To Coldplay
Hull Minster
String Infusion Quartet playing Coldplay.
After Midnight plus Support
The New Adelphi Club
A debut headline show for local alt/rock band promoting new single Don’t Say You Love Me.
January 11
Tony Christie
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Legendary English singer and international hit-maker.
January 15
Bootleg Blondie
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band, established in 2001.
January 16
Badness
Comedy Lounge
A tribute to Madness.
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Connexin Live
The power of the orchestra with the raucous rebellion of rock.
January 17
The Olivia Rodrigo Experience
Hull Truck Theatre
A tribute to the pop sensation.
Nu-Castle
The Welly Club
Tribute to the late ’90s and early 2000s nu-metal era.
January 18
A Brass Band Spectacular
Hull City Hall
The world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band makes a welcome return to Hull.
K-Pop Live
Asylum
Get ready to unleash your inner idol!
January 23
The Lowest Pair
The New Adelphi Club
Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee are two kindred spirits.
January 24
The Ronnie Scott’s Story
Hull Truck Theatre
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club.
Kelly Marie as Cher
Comedy Lounge
The ultimate Cher tribute.
January 25
Voodoo Room
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream.
January 28
Dominie Hooper and support
The New Adelphi Club
London based singer-songwriter.
January 29
Skinny Living
Social
Glorious indie soul music.
Gia Ford and support
The New Adelphi Club
Dark alt-pop singer-songwriter.
January 30
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience
Social
The UK’s premier and definitive tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
January 31
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
Hull City Hall
Paying tribute to the ‘Rumours’ line-up.
Dayrider Festival
The New Adelphi Club
A collaboration of some of Hull’s independent venues for a new music festival.
Motley Crude – The Dirt Tour 2026
O’Rileys
The world’s most authentic Motley Crüe tribute show.
EXHIBITIONS, TOURS & TALKS
Until January 11
2025 Open Exhibition
Ferens Art Gallery
The annual open exhibition has celebrated local creativity since 1967.
Young Artist Open Exhibition
Ferens Art Gallery
Held annually since 2003, showcasing the creative talent of young local people.
Until January 25
Incognito by Cossi Fanni Tutti
Humber Street Gallery
This eponymous exhibition brings together many rare material items from Cosey’s personal archive never previously exhibited.
January 4
Guided Tour of the Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum
January 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25 & 27
Guided Tour Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Galley
Explore the city’s art collection on guided tour of Ferens Art Gallery.
January 22 & 29
Guided Tour of the Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Time travel through 235 million years of history!
Top events coming next month…
February 3
La Traviata
Hull New Theatre
February 4
Carmen
Hull New Theatre
February 5th
The Best Of Frankie Valli
Hull City Hall
Madama Butterfly
Hull New Theatre
February 5 -28
Macbeth
Hull Truck Theatre
February 7
BudFest 2026
The New Adelphi Club
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hull City Hall
February 13- May 4
Into The Stores
Ferens Art Gallery
February 17-18
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Hull New Theatre
February 20-21
MotionHouse – Hidden
Hull New Theatre
February 21
Kaiser Chiefs
Connexin Live
Wickedly Ariana
Hull City Hall
February 25-26
Children Of The Night
Hull Truck Theatre
February 26
John Lydon
Hull City Hall
February 26-27
Swan Lake
Hull New Theatre
February 28
Cinderella
Hull New Theatre
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