What’s on in October
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Hull Fair 2025
Walton Street Car Park
October 10 - 18
Assorted prices
The fair is one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe, with over 250 rides and an array of attractions. It offers traditional favourites such as palm reading, waltzers and dodgems, alongside new and exciting rides.
Opening ceremony
The official opening ceremony will commence on Friday, October 10 at 5pm by the Lord Mayor of Hull by the ringing of a bell.
The opening times for the week are:
Friday, October 10 – 5pm to 11pm
Saturday, October 11 – 12pm to 11pm
Sunday, October 12 – Closed
Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17 – 2pm to 11pm
Saturday, October 18 – 12pm to 11pm
Deacon Blue – The Great Western Road Trip
Connexin Live
October 5
£47.75 - £199.75
Deacon Blue are delighted to announce the 2025 release of a brand new studio album – entitled The Great Western Road, released on March 21, by Cooking Vinyl – plus two sets of dates in the UK and Ireland.
2025 marks 40 years since Ricky Ross met Dougie Vipond and they started to form Deacon Blue, the songs on The Great Western Road reflect the journey the band has taken and remain honest to the age and experience they all share. Ricky Ross: “It’s just the next part of the adventure and it’s as exciting now as it was back in 1988”.
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Hull New Theatre
September 30 – October 4
£34 - £62
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Hull on September 30 – October 4.
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Watch the nation’s favourite novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, come to life on stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.
THEATRE, FILM AND MUSICALS
October 1 – 12
Unthinkable Film Festival
Citywide
A festival of film, video and moving image alongside events and activities that aim to support creative projects.
October 2
Hull Independent Cinema: An Unfinished Film
Hull Truck Theatre
A director and film crew get caught in the pandemic mid-film.
October 7
Creepy Boys
Hull Truck Theatre
This is one birthday party you’d be cursed to miss.
October 9
Hull Independent Cinema: Young Hearts
Vue Cinema
The trials of young love affects three young teenagers.
October 10
Daddy’s First Gay Date
Hull Truck Theatre
Is it selfish to leave someone you love in order to find yourself?
October 10 - 12
9 to 5: The Musical
Park Street Performing Arts
Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
October 11
Cirque de Celine
Hull City Hall
Acrobat and aerialists dance to the rhythm of Celine Dion’s biggest hits.
October 14
The Children’s Bookshow
Hull New Theatre
Poet Owen Sheers and illustrator Helen Stephens showcase ‘Drew, Moo and Bunny Too’ their delightful picture book in verse.
October 14
Ironing Board Man
Hull Truck Theatre
One Man. Nine ironing boards. One unforgettable soundtrack.
October 14 – 18
Black Tie Ball
Hull Truck Theatre
John Godber’s latest script turns his laser gaze to black tie events. Don’t miss out.
October 15
Hull Independent Cinema: 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Hull Truck Theatre
Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov captures the war in his own country from a personal and devastating vantage point.
October 17 – 18
Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded
Hull New Theatre
Mixing urban dance daring stunts and dazzling acrobatics.
October 18
Dragged to the Musicals
Hull City Hall
A night of sassy showstoppers with Divina de Campo.
October 21
Hull Independent Cinema: Sorry, Baby
Middleton Hall
Agnes deals with a life-changing traumatic incident and the fallout that follows.
October 21 – 25
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Hull Truck Theatre
Hessle Theatre Company brings this glittering show with catching songs to life.
The Shawshank Redemption
Hull New Theatre
Starring Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward.
October 22
Outlawed
Hull Truck Theatre
The fiercest night of burlesque, drag and comedy the middle ages can muster.
Katie Price and Kerry Katona
Hull City Hall
Arriving in Hull as part of their tell-all tour.
October 23
NT Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession (Encore Screening)
Hull Truck Theatre
Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real life daughter Bessie Carter in Bernard Shaw’s classic.
October 24
Megaslam Wrestling: Live and Loaded
Middleton Hall
An end of year spectacular featuring several high energy matches.
October 25 - 28
A Great Halloween Adventure
Hull Truck Theatre
A Halloween themed adventure that features an arts and crafts session followed by interactive theatre.
October 26
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live – Let That Be A Lesson
Hull City Hall
The Two Mr Ps take their award winning podcast out on the road.
October 27
Black Ball 40th Anniversary Show
Hull City Hall
Join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor recreating the match that gripped the nation, the 1985 World Snooker Final.
October 28
Rude Science
Hull City Hall
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Hull Independent Cinema: Savages
Middleton Hall
A powerful allegory told through gorgeous stop-motion animation.
Something About George
Hull Truck Theatre
The musical biopic tribute about the so-called ‘quiet’ Beatle returns.
October 28 – November 1
Inside No.9 StageFright
Hull New Theatre
You’re invited to a world of intrigue as you step Inside Number 9…
October 29
Nosferatu X Radiohead: A Symphony of Horror
Hull Truck Theatre
A classic silent movie paired with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience.
October 29
The Bubble Show 2 – More Bubbles!
Hull Truck Theatre
Journey through the awe-inspiring story of the origins of Bubbleland.
October 31
Halloween Adult Party Bingo
Comedy Lounge
Fancy dress Adult Party bingo is a wild night.
Hull Independent Cinema: Paul & Paulette Take A Bath
Hull Truck Theatre
An unconventional romantic comedy about a young American photographer and a French woman with a taste for the macabre.
COMEDY
October 1
Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature
Social
Fresh off the back of his last smash-hit nationwide tour, Tom’s back with more stand-up.
October 2
Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea
Hull City Hall
Lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.
October 4
Gary Miekle: Neurospicy
Hull City Hall - Mortimer Suite
Gary brings funny stories of how he’s managed to survive a life of total confusion.
October 9
Hayley Ellis: Silly Mare
Social
Back with a bang after 2 previous sell-out shows.
October 10
Stephen K Amos: Now We’re Talking!
Social
The gloves are off and he’s packing a punchline.
October 12
Russell Kane
Connexin Live
Comedian, presenter, actor and author, Russell’s back on the road again!
October 15
Tom Houghton: Deep
Social
Tom asks us the difficult questions… ‘Do you scuba?’
October 16
Jamie MacDonald: Toxic Bastard
Social
He may be blind, but is he really the role model everyone keeps telling him he is?
October 17
LOL Comedy Club
Hull City Hall – Mortimer Suite
A different line up each month, come discover the next big comedy act!
Comedy Special with Paul Sinha and Terry Alderton
Comedy Lounge
A night of two top-notch comedians hosted by Jack Gleadow.
Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive
Hull Truck Theatre
The man with the golden larynx is back!
October 19
Dom Hatton-Woods and Friends (if they text him back)
Comedy Lounge
Dom brings his funniest mates (if they answer his multiple calls)
October 22
Connor Burns: Gallus
Social
Scotland’s hilarious new international breakthrough stand-up star.
October 30
Josh Jones: I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour
Hull Truck Theatre
The marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet.
FESTIVALS, MARKETS AND FOOD
October 5
Good Things Market
Fruit Market
Artists, bakers, creators, painters, movers, shakers and heart breakers from Hull and beyond!
October 9 – November 2
The Nightmare Bar
Humber Dock Bar and Grill
A Halloween themed pop-up experience brings food, drinks and fun!
October 22
100 Years of Rioja: A Celebration with Bodegas Leza Garcia
Ambiente Tapas
An unforgettable five-course wine-paired experience.
October 25
Lou Lou’s Vintage Market
Hull Minster
Your favourite vintage fair is back.
Hull Horror Fest 2025
Costello Stadium
A horror themed Comic-Con with over 60 stalls.
October 30 – November 1
Hull & East Riding CAMRA Festival
Minerva Masonic Lodge
Celebrating their 50th birthday with 30 cask ales and ciders plus a range of food.
EXHIBITIONS, TOURS & TALKS
Until October 12
Hidden Layers
Studio Eleven
Discover Annie Luke Turner’s research into different types of landscape.
Until Nov 9
At The Heart of Drypool: One Year On
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Find out what was found at the recent archaeological dig in Hull and delve deeper into the story of Drypool and its inhabitants.
October 4
Pearson Park Guided Walks
Pearson Park
Enjoy a guided bird walk with Africa Gomez.
October 9
An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts: Domination – The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Hull City Hall
An investigate journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why.
October 10 – 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.
October 11
Guided History & Tree Walks
Oak Road Playing Fields
Join Richard Clarke, landscape historian for a guided tour of Oak Road Playing Fields.
October 20
Hull Trinity House Tours
Hull Trinity House
Discover hidden gems in the heart of Hull with this fantastic tour of Trinity House.
October 22
Entangled Evolution: The Hidden Intricacies of Implementation in Health & Care
Middleton Hall
Mark Pearson presents his inaugural lecture.
October 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31
Hull Minster Tower Tours
Hull Minster
See a panoramic view of Hull from the highest point in the city with public access.
October 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, and 30
Maritime City Guided Tours
Hull and East Riding Museum Gardens
Explore Hull’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of city centre.
October 2, 9, 21, 28 and 30
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!
October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26
Paul Schofield’s Old Town Tours
Queen Victoria Square
Discover Hull’s Old Town with local historian Paul.
October 3, 10 and 17
Tree Babies and Tots
Museums Quarter
A free relaxed session focussing on the wellbeing and mental health of parents and carers with young children and babies.
October 5, 16 and 23
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
October 7, 14, 19 and 26
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum of Transport
Streetlife Museum
All aboard for a guided tour of the Streetlife Museum!
October 12
Guided Tour of the Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
TOP EVENTS COMING NEXT MONTH
November 1
Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond
Hull City Hall
Best of ‘Ull
Hull Truck Theatre
November 2
Michael Starring Ben
Hull City Hall
November 4 - 6
‘Allo ‘Allo!
Hull Truck Theatre
November 6
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Connexin Live
November 7
An Evening With The Fast Show
Connexin Live
November 11 and 12
Stick Man
Hull New Theatre
November 12
The Illegal Eagles 2025
Hull City Hall
November 13 - 15
The Old Curiosity Shop
Hull Truck Theatre
November 14
Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story
Hull City Hall
November 20
Dreamboys – World Tour 2025
Connexin Live
November 22
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny
Connexin Live
November 22
Kinda Dusty: Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
Hull Minster
November 23
Hull Philharmonic Orchestra – Operatic Showstoppers
Hull City Hall
November 25
The Elvis Years at Christmas
Hull City Hall
November 27
Tre Amici
Hull City Hall
November 28
Step Into Christmas
Hull City Hall
November 28 – January 4
Oliver Twist
Hull Truck Theatre
November 29
Victorian Christmas Market
Trinity Square
November 30
Rob Beckett Giraffe
Connexin Live