What’s on in July
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Pride In Hull
Hull city centre
July 26
FREE
You’re Welcome!
This year’s theme is ‘You're Welcome’, whether you’re from Hull, have made Hull your home or just visiting – you are welcome!
Pride in Hull will kick-off with a spectacular parade with events stretching across the city centre, with the main stage at Zebedee's Yard hosting performances from Platinum Steps, The Freedom Quarter Queens and more fab acts to be announced.
RomanFest
Museum Quarter
July 19-20, 11am-4pm
FREE
Join the national Festival of Archaeology celebrations with a fun-packed weekend of all things Roman at Hull Museums. See the Roman army preparing for battle and join in their drills.
Meet citizens and centurions, test your skill at archery or get creative with crafts and pottery inspired by our amazing artefacts.
A great family day out to kick-off the summer holidays.
Glam & Gloom – 1970’s Britain Exhibition
Streetlife Museum
July 10-August 31, 10am (11am Sunday)
FREE
Kids, imagine a world before the internet, smartphones and social media and the telly only had three channels. Adults, remember the ups and downs of a less complicated life!
An exhibition exploring the highs and hardships of life in the 1970s, a decade beset by rising inflation and seemingly endless strikes. With power cuts and the three-day week at one end of the decade and the ‘winter of discontent’ at the other, it was a time of increased political awareness when ‘women’s libbers’ and teenage punks were fighting for social change.
But the 1970s was also a decade of frivolity and fun!
FREEDOM FESTIVAL TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Koby Taylor - The Torch: Tribute to Afrobeat Legend Ebo Taylor
Hull Truck Theatre
August 28 (9pm), August 29 (7.30pm)
£13.50
Producer and actor Kobby Taylor brings his own brand of gig-theatre to life with live-synth, harp and remixes of classics from Afrobeat legend, his grandad Ebo Taylor.
Vivek Santhosh will bring Moog and prophet synths basslines and pads and progressive harpist Stephanie Halsey will put a modern spin on a traditional instrument.
Kobby’s music blends hip-hop storytelling with jazz tinted Afrobeat grooves. The result is The Torch - part-mixtape, part-confessional, all performed live with the spontaneity of an improvising band.
The Copenhagen Collective - The Genesis
Hull Truck Theatre
August 28 (7.30pm), August 29 (6pm and 9pm), August 30 (6pm)
£16.50-£28.50
In this breath-taking circus performance, 17 world-class acrobats take to the stage to defy the limits of human movement and emotion.
The Genesis brings together an original soundscape, a rich and atmospheric lighting design, and gravity-defying performers in a piece that celebrates the beauty of diversity in artistic expression.
Prepare for a truly unique experience as these extraordinary artists weave and soar around the stage, creating a beautiful narrative of human connection using just their bodies.
THEATRE, FILM, TALKS AND MUSICALS
July 1
Hull Independent Cinema: Santosh
Vue Cinema
Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India.
July 4
Murder Staged
Comedy Lounge
Explore the lies embedded in crime scenes and share the expertise from those who dig deep for the truth.
Until July 5
Chicago
Hull New Theatre
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart.
July 5
Brighton Rock
Hull Central Library
The first bona-fide masterpiece of British noir cinema.
July 9-12
Jesus Christ Superstar
Middleton Hall
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera about the final week of Jesus Christ’s life, told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
July 9
Hull Independent Cinema: Four Mothers
Vue Cinema
In Dublin, Edward is an aspiring novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother.
July 9-12
Beauty & The Beast
Hull Truck Theatre
A classic musical for all the family to enjoy!
July 10
This Damp Won’t Burn: Rehearsed Reading
Hull Truck Theatre
A musical love story from The New Adelphi Club.
July 11
Lunchtime Heritage Talk
Hull Minster
Exploring historical narratives from the Medieval past.
July 14-19
Rocky Horror Show
Hull New Theatre
It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity.
July 17
Hull Independent Cinema: The Stimming Pool
Hull Truck Theatre
A unique film exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.
July 19
Hull Independent Cinema: Good One
Hull Truck
Seven-year-old Samvembarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris, and his oldest friend, Matt.
July 22-26
Calamity Jane
Hull New Theatre
Meet the fearless, gun slingin’ Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight.
July 22
Hull Independent Cinema: Audience Choice
Middleton Hall
The regular Audience Choice screening! This time, the theme is the late, great, David Lynch.
July 26
Hull Independent Cinema: A New Kind of Wilderness
Hull Truck Theatre
In this Sundance-selected documentary, Englishman Nik and his Norwegian wife Maria attempt to forge a new life on a farm.
July 29
Hull Independent Cinema: Holy Cow
Vue Cinema
After the tragic death of his father, 18-year-old Totone’s carefree life of drinking and partying is upended.
July 31
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Stage @TheDock
It’s midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest, mischief is stirring.
MUSIC
July 5
Queen by Candlelight
Hull Minster
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers accompanied by and epic live rock band.
July 6
Sonic Union: Todd Day Wait
Polar Bear Music Club
Sonic Union provides a quiet performance space limited to 80 people, supporting atmospheric artists.
July 9
A Different Thread
The New Adelphi Club
British-Americana troubadours create a richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk.
July 10
Fragile Animals
The New Adelphi Club
Leaping from success to success, their music has garnered praise from industry.
July 11
Led Into Zep
O’Riley’s
Great, live Led Zeppelin tribute Live.
July 13
The Zipheads
The New Adelphi
Returning to Hull to celebrate the release of their new album.
July 18
Bon Joe V
O’Riley’s
Enjoy a night of rock with this great Bon Jovi Tribute
July 19
Pet Shop Boys Tribute
Comedy Lounge
A night to remember with the fantastic sounds and hits that will make you get up and dance!
Back To The 90s ft. Big Ben from Phats & Small
Double Tree Hilton Hotel
Get ready to ‘Turn Around’ and relive the ultimate 90s vibes!
Phantom In Concert
Jubilee Central
The music of the night!
July 23
Elio Pace in Concert
Hull Truck Theatre
Don’t miss this soulful and sumptuous night of live music at its very best!
July 25
Snake Davis band
Hull Truck Theatre
Soul saxophonist Snake Davis brings his five-piece band to Hull with the Classic Sax Solos tour.
July 26
80s Anthems by Candlelight
Hull Minster
Featuring an incredible cast of world-class singers and epic live band, get ready to ‘Turn Back Time’.
Strictly Smokin’ Big Band’s Time After Time
Hull Truck Theatre
Tracing the evolution of big band music from its earliest beginnings to 2025.
FESTIVALS AND MARKETS
July 6
Open Gardens
Annual event in the Avenues Area of Hull (HU5) with approximately 50 gardens.
July 11
Humber View Tribute Festival
Humber Bridge Country Park
Enjoy the UK’s best tribute acts performing live at this stunning and iconic East Yorkshire location.
July 11-13
Hull Folk & Maritime Festival
Hull Marina
Events include maritime concerts, singarounds and sessions and pop-up buskers’ gigs.
July 12
Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics in the Park 2025 Festival
Humber Bridge Country Park
More sound, bigger video walls and laser shows, more bars, street food vendors.
July 18
Campfire Country Music Festival
East Park
All-day, family-friendly celebration of country music festival.
July 19
Beatmasters 00s & 90s Festival
East Park
Get ready to turn back the clock for the most epic night of pure nostalgia!
July 20
We Love It Family Tribute Festival
East Park
Get ready to groove to the sounds of your favourite bands with live tribute performances.
July 25
Get a Load Off 2: Queer We Go Again!
Polar Bear Music Club
Alternative Pride celebration.
July 26
Record Fair
Hull Minster
Traders and record enthusiasts from all across the UK come to show off the vinyls they have for sale.
EXHIBITIONS AND TOURS
July 1
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!
July 4, 5, 6, 11, 12,13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
Old Town Guided Walks
A walking tour around Hull’s Old Town - experience 800 years of the city’s fascinating history.
July 6, 24, 27
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31
Hull Minster Tower Tours
Hull Minster
See a panoramic view of Hull from the highest point in the city with public access.
July 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31
Maritime City Guided Tours
Hull and East Riding Museum Gardens
Explore Hull’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of city centre.
July 3, 13, 20, 22
Guided Tour of Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
July 29 and 31
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum of Transport
Streetlife Museum
All aboard for a guided tour of the Streetlife Museum!
Until September 21
Bananarchy
Humber Street Gallery
Un-peel the history of Hull’s historic Fruit Market in an exhibition which prioritises sociality and play.
Until July 5
Land; Sea; Mind
Studio Eleven
Featuring paintings, print and pottery from Claire West and Qi Fang Colbert.
July 14
Hull Trinity House Tours
Hull Trinity House
Trinity House offers a special set of guided tours as part of the Minster’s Medieval Fair.
Until July 20
Embracing Tradition: Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
Brynmor Jones Library
Curated by the Confucius Institute.
Until Sept 7
Microworld
Ferens Art Gallery
Enter a world of digital life-forms, bright colours and ambient sounds.
Until August 17
Hair
Ferens Art Gallery
Includes film and photography highlighting stories from the community about what black hair means to the people of Hull.
Top events coming next month
August 1-3
The T.O.S.H Street Part Weekend
The Old School House
August 2
Humber Street Sesh
Humber Street
August 3
Cirque: The Greatest Show
Hull New Theatre
August 8
Dino Day
Queen Victoria Square
August 10
Good Things Market
Humber Street
August 18-19
Coldplay: Music of the Spheres
Sewell Group Craven Park
August 19
Panto @TheDock: The Frog Prince
Stage @TheDock
August 22-24
Faustus 2025
Stage @TheDock
August 23
Daytime Disco
The Welly Club
BrickFest
Allam Sports Centre
August 27
Panto @TheDock: Beauty & The Beast
Stage @TheDock
August 29
Freedom Festival
Hull city centre
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