What’s on in July
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
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Pride In Hull
Hull city centre
July 25
FREE
The region's biggest LGBT+ Pride celebration returns for 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Pride in Hull will be blazing rainbows across the city – and you're welcome to the party!
Parade starts at 11am.
Locations:
Main stage: Zebedees Yard (12pm-6pm)
Family area: Ferens Art Gallery and Queens Gardens Rose Bowl
Community Market: King Edward Street and Paragon Street
Trans Square: Queen Victoria Square
Hull Folk & Maritime Festival
Social & Minerva
July 4-5
FREE
A festival of music for the people by the people, organised by the charity Folk in Hull.
Join in for a weekend of live folk, roots and maritime music, sing-a-rounds, storytelling and community spirit, all set against Hull's historic waterfront.
Medieval Day
Hull Minster
July 25
FREE
Immerse yourself in Hull's medieval past.
Step back in time as you encounter costumed performers who bring history to life with captivating stories, demonstrations and hands-on experiences.
Experience thrilling combat displays at Trinity Square and explore a Medieval Market where fletchers, blacksmiths, fishmongers and other skilled craftspeople showcase their trades.
Be entertained throughout the day by lively street performers, including jesters, sword swallowers and traditional musicians, creating a vibrant atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
Witness a live-action shire court re-enactment in our chancel and discover the drama, justice and intrigue of medieval life.
Enjoy a range of family-friendly workshops, where you can create your own stained-glass window designs, try calligraphy and take part in other historical activities.
ENTERTAINMENT
Until July 4
The Car Man
Hull New Theatre
Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera.
July 1-4
The Wizard of Oz
Hull Truck Theatre
Hull’s own State of the Arts Academy presents the classic family favourite.
July 2
NT Live: dangerous Liaisons
Hull Truck Theatre
Thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare.
July 4-5
Rock of Ages – Teen Edition
Park Street Performing Arts
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard.
July 3 & 5
The Night of The Werewolves Live
Space Pier Street Pop-Up
Interactive comedy horror show.
July 6-11
Operation Mincemeat
Hull New Theatre
Hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
July 12
Around The World in 80(ish) Minutes
Park Street Performing Arts Centre
End of Years showcase.
July 14
Ballad of Johnny & June
Hull New Theatre
Love is a burning thing, and no-one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter.
July 16-18
The Addams Family
Hull Truck Theatre
Enjoy the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family.
July 18
The Saboteurs
DoubleTree By Hilton
A game of dinner and deception where you must find those working against you before it’s too late!
July 18-19
Legends in Lights – Inspire School of Dance
Middleton Hall
A fantastic celebration showcasing our pupils’ joy of dance and performing arts.
July 18-19
Fresh Ink: Hull Playwright Festival
Fruit Market
Annual theatre festival supporting writers from Hull
July 22-25
Lord of the Dance
Hull New Theatre
The global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance returns to Hull.
July 23-25
Sh*t Life Crisis
Hull Truck Theatre
A hilarious new karaoke play.
July 25
Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour
Connexin Live
Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like and explore.
July 29
King Arthur and the Holy Fail
Stage @The Dock
An epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
COMEDY
July 1
Katie Pritchard & Rob Kemp
Hull Truck Theatre
Get ready for a madcap comedy gameshow adventure.
July 10
Exit Stage Laughing
Park Street Performing Arts Centre
An unmissable night of comedy, starring Joey Howard alongside 11 other acts.
July 11
Comedy Hypnotist supported by Steve Rimmer
Comedy Lounge
Prepare yourselves for our fantastic night, supported by the brilliant Steve Rimmer!
July 19
Comedy Elvis
Comedy Lounge
Flying in from Tenerife, the fantastic Kevin Isaac as Comedy Elvis. Delicious food available.
July 30
Andrew O’Neil: Escape
Polar Bear Music Club
Cult comedian bringing his hilarious, surreal political show to Hull.
MARKETS & FOOD
July 10
Outside Farmers’ Market
Trinity Square
Great produce in the great outdoors!
July 11
Local Craft Fair Market
Hull Minster
Discover an array of crafts from local artisans, including jewellery, pottery, textiles and more.
July 25
The Hull Record Fair
Social
Hull Record Fair is back on Humber Street – a record collectors’ dream!
EXHIBITIONS, TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
Hull Marina Tours
Hull Marina
Take an in depth look at Hull’s historic Marina with our accredited tour guides.
Every Thursday & Saturday
Hull Maritime Tours
Hull & East Riding Museum
Explore our Maritime city with a guided tour.
Every Wednesday-Sunday
Spurn Lightship: Open to the public
Spurn Lightship
Dive into Hull’s seafaring history on this fully restored, iconic vessel.
Every Friday-Sunday
Old Town Guided Walk
Queen Victoria Square
Enjoy a stroll back through time.
July 1, 13 & 28
Stained Glass Window Tour
Hull Minster
Learn about the stories of the Minster’s stained glass.
July 1
Women of Words
Hull Central Library
A monthly event series for female performers of spoken word, prose, song and drama.
July 4
Hull Noir: The Drop
Hull Central Library
For this special screening, Nick Triplow and Nick Quantrill talk about the film.
The History of Hull Docks
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Talk by local historian Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd).
Until July 4
Art & Poetry from HMP Hull
Hull Central Library
Creative work inspired by the international touring We Roar exhibition.
July 5
Guided Tour of the Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
Slow Sunday’s Drawing Group
Ferens Art Gallery
A new informal meet-up that provides inspirational opportunities to draw in this unique setting.
Until July 5
Regeneration: Art Exhibition
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Showcasing the creativity of adults with learning disabilities.
July 7, 12, 14, 19 & 21
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum of Transport
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Travel through 200 years of transport history.
July 8
Sound Bath
Hull Minster
An immersive sound bath using sound to help you relax and unwind.
Meeting the Challenges in Palliative Care
Middleton Hall
Biennial conference of the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre.
July 11
Talk & Book Signing Tove Jansson
Ferens Art Gallery
Discover more about Tove Jansson with biographer Paul Gravett.
July 13
Hull Trinity House Tours
Hull Trinty House
Explore one of the best kept secrets in Hull.
July 18-Sept 6
Rocky Pools & Rocky Shores
The Deep
Uncover the hidden treasures of the Yorkshire coast.
July 18
Sound Bath
Humber Street Gallery
Sixty-minute immersive sound bath with sound bath facilitator, Matt Walton.
July 21 & 28
Summer Workshops
Prospect Centre
Carnival themed workshops and make a mask ready for the parade.
July 26
Guided Tour of the Hull & East Riding Museum
Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Explore a world of archaeological discovery
July 28
Guided Tour of Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
Until July 30
The Shape of Acceptance
Hull Central Library
A creative installation by Malet Lambert pupils in collaboration with artist Lauren Saunders.
Until July 31
Holding Space: Artists In Residence – Pheobe Riley Law
Humber Street Gallery
Pheobe will be experimenting with new work and investigating emergent elements-based practice.
Until August 1
Provocative Pots
Studio Eleven
A bold new exhibition of ceramic works by Liverpool-based artists Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge.
Until September 13
Monet: Inspiring The Senses
Ferens Art Gallery
Delve into Claude Monet’s world of composition and colour, experiencing his work as never before.
Monet: National Gallery Masterpiece Tour
Ferens Art Gallery
Monet’s masterpiece, The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872).
Until September 5
Scene But Not Heard
Western Library
A collection of photos and stories of HU3 drag performance from the 1980s and 90s.
Until September 6
The Wonders of Moominvalley
Ferens Art Gallery
Step into a charming world with a specially curated interactive exhibition.
Until November 21
Industrial River: The Photography of William Jackson
Hull History Centre
Exhibition by talented amateur photographer, William Jackson (1893-1966).
MUSIC
July 2
The March Violets & Support
The New Adelphi Club
The March Violets are an English post-punk/gothic rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds.
July 3
Eminem Tribute – Michael Mathers
Princes Quay Event Space
The world’s #1 Eminem tribute act.
July 3-4
Masquerade Ball
Hull Minster
An open invitation to come waltz with us!
July 4
Truly Taylor 1989
Jubilee Central
A tribute to Taylor Swift.
Mr Traumatik Tour 2026: Featuring DJ Frenzee
The Welly Club
This is a drum and bass event so bring the energy!
Against All Odds – Phil Collins
Comedy Lounge
Chris Perry brings to life one of Britain’s finest musicians.
July 5
Pearson Park Summer Festival
Pearson Park
Bring your family, a blanket, and enjoy an afternoon of music.
July 10
The Basstrix: Summer Sessions
Polar Bear Music Club
A stacked line up of local talent.
July 11
Statis Quo
Service Station
A proper afternoon and night of classic British rock.
Hand Song
Jubilee Central
Hull Visual Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Arafest
Social
An all-day indoor music festival, raising money for local good causes.
Pop Royalty Tribute Night
DoubleTree by Hilton
Five pop legends in one unforgettable live show.
Fire (The Unstoppable Force) plus special guests
The New Adelphi Club
A dark soul garage rock band originating from Hull.
July 14
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles
The New Adelphi Club
Thrash legends headline a blistering night of speed.
July 17
Hivemind Techno Takeover with Lobsta B
The Welly Club
A night not to miss!
Metal Birthday Bash IV
O’Rileys
Let’s do it one more time!
Fleetwood Bac
Asylum
The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show.
July 18
Kelly Marie as Cher
Comedy Lounge
The ultimate Cher tribute.
Ultrafest
The New Adelphi Club
Featuring Soapbox, Flesh Planet, Bureau de Change and more.
Ted Key & ViPs – London 0 Hull 40
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Original founding member of The Housemartins.
The Music of Céline Dion by Candlelight
Hull Minster
The Music of Céline Dion by Candlelight comes to Hull Minster!
July 19
Comedy Elvis
Comedy Lounge
Featuring the fantastic Kevin Isaac.
July 23
Immortal Suffering
The Haworth Arms
A night of brutal slamming death metal.
July 24
Magulo - 007
Polar Bear Music Club
Bringing the raw energy of UK jungle and drum and bass.
Blondish
Social
The ultimate tribute to Blondie.
July 25
Stop Stop
Service Station
They’re back again for another great night of live music.
Wyres, Zero Cost and Reason to Leave
The New Adelphi Club
Their album launch show.
The Smyths
The Welly Club
The world’s most acclaimed legacy band to The Smiths.
Bad Panda & Follow Deep
Spring Bank Tavern
One awesome night of original sounds.
Asylum Uprising
Asylum
All day metal music festival.
Electric Dreams
Social
A night of non-stop 80s pop.
July 28
Tragedy
The Welly Club
All metal tribute to the Bee Gees and beyond.
July 31
The Big Four Tribute Band
O’Rileys
Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer tribute night.
TOP EVENTS COMING NEXT MONTH
August 1
Country Day Party
The Welly Club
Humber Street Sesh
Hull Marina
August 6
Away With Words
Union Mash Up
August 7
Dino Day
Hull city centre
August 8
Fundraising Variety Show
Hull Minster
August 9
Immersive Music & Sound Experience
Ferens Art Gallery
August 14
Outside Farmers Market
Trinity Square
The Wizard of Oz
Stage @The Dock
August 14 & 15
Paul Smith: Happy
Connexin Live
August 17
Trinity House Tours
Trinity House
August 20
Pinocchio
Stage @The Dock
August 21
Rapunzel
Stage @The Dock
August 22
Mindful Makers Market
Space – Pier Street Pop-Up
August 23
Dean Friedman
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
August 28
Sleeping Beauty
Stage @The Dock
August 29
Teddy Bears Picnic
Hull Minster
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