What’s on in October
Hull Fair
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
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Hull Fair
Walton Street Fair Ground
October 9-17 (excluding Sunday, October 11)
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.
The official opening ceremony will commence at 4pm on Friday, October 9 by the ringing of a bell the Lord Mayor of Hull.
Opening times:
Friday, October 9, 4pm-11pm
Saturday, October 10, 12pm-11pm
Sunday, October 11, closed
Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16, 2pm-11pm
Saturday, October 17, 12pm-11pm
Open Exhibition 2026
Ferens Art Gallery
October 16-January 10
FREE
The annual Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery has celebrated the creativity of local amateur and professional artists since 1967. Each year the Open Exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for artists to display and sell artwork.
Visitors can expect to see a fascinating array of artwork including impressive paintings, photography and textiles, as well as a number of striking sculptures and ceramics, most of which will be for sale.
Cats
Hull New Theatre
October 20-24
£25
A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning musical CATS is embarking on a major UK and Ireland tour.
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be?
Based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, and with a legendary score which inspired generations featuring, Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball and the chart-topping hit Memory, this brand-new production of CATS, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie (Brigadoon, Jesus Christ Superstar), is a magical musical like no other.
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.
Every Wednesday-Saturday
Minster Tower Tours
Hull Minster
For an unparalleled vantage point, led by a heritage guide.
October 3
Behind The Scenes Tour
Hull History Centre
A fascinating journey through the strongrooms and conservation areas of the History Centre.
October 3-16
Concrete Aspects
Brew
A look back at over ten years of capturing Brutalist and Modernist architecture.
October 4
Slow Sundays Drawing Group
Ferens Art Gallery
Informal drawing group.
Guided Tour of the Wilberforce House Museum
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
October 6
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum of Transport
Streetlife Museum of Transport
Travel through 200 years of transport history.
October 9-January 31
I Am Black Because I Come From The Earth’s Inside
Humber Street Gallery
This new commission is an invitation to enter an alternatively conceived shell grotto.
October 10
Sound Bath
Humber Street Gallery
Sixty-minute immersive sound bath with sound bath facilitator, Matt Walton.
October 13
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
October 14
Sally Lindsay MBE ‘Opportunities Taken By A Working-Class Actor’
Middleton Hall
Join well known actor and former Hull University alumni as she discusses her life and career.
October 16-January 10
Young Open Exhibition 2026
Ferens Art Gallery
Celebrate the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area.
October 17 & 24
Stained Glass Window Tour
Hull Minster
Learn about the stories of the Minster’s stained glass.
October 19
Hull Trinity House Tours
Hull Trinty House
Explore one of the best kept secrets in Hull.
October 24-November 1
Tooth Be Told
The Deep
Prepare to dive under the waves and into the fascinating world of animal teeth.
October 24-27
Great Halloween Adventure
Hull Truck Theatre
Halloween themed adventure that features an arts and crafts session.
October 30-January 24
Hull & East Yorkshire Deaf Centre Centenary Exhibition
Streetlife Museum Of Transport
The exhibition will tell the story of the community over the last century.
Until November 21
Industrial River: The Photography of William Jackson
Hull History Centre
Exhibition by talented amateur photographer, William Jackson (1893-1966).
MARKETS, FOOD & FESTIVALS
October 2
Octoberfest Party
Scale & Feather
Get ready for a night of beer, bratwurst and Bavarian fun.
October 3-4
Seascape Festival
The Deep
Hosted in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
October 4
Good Things Market: Autumn Edition
Queen Street
The best makers with the spooky things, the cosy things, the warm tone things.
October 9
Outside Farmers & Makers Market
Queen Victoria Square
Regular market returns to the city centre filled with various stalls.
Until October 11
Unthinkable Film Festival
Various Locations
An autumn exhibition of experimental filmmaking and video art
October 24
Horror Fest
Costello Stadium
A horror themed Comic-Con with over 60 stalls.
COMEDY & SPOKEN WORD
October 1
Kevin Bridges
Connexin Live
Scotland's comedy powerhouse returns to the stage.
Away With Words
Union Mash Up
The longest running and finest spoken word night in town.
October 2
Laugh Out Comedy
Hull City Hall
Treat yourself to a laugh this October.
October 7
Alasdair Beckett-King King Of Crumbs
Social
ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game.
Women Of Words
Hull Central Library
Hull's spoken word performance space with an all-female cast.
October 8
What Would Victoria Wood Do?
Hull Truck Theatre
How on earth have we all survived the past decade of modern living without Victoria Wood.
October 9
Nish Kumar
Hull Truck Theatre
The UK's leading political comic.
Paul & Suki Improv Show
Hull Truck Theatre
An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK's masters of improvisation.
October 10-11
Peter Kay – The Final Final Shows
Connexin Live
Before the curtain finally comes down on his record-breaking tour, Peter Kay is heading to Hull.
October 12
Mariam Margolyes
Connexin Live
Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours she’s back on tour.
October 14
Harriet Kemsley
Social
Her life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember.
October 17
Phil Wang
Connexin Live
Back with a new stand-up show, and he's older than ever before.
Lee Evans Tribute
Comedy Lounge
Ian Jones – one of the best Lee Evans tributes
October 23
Lucy Beaumont – Bad At Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos
Hull City Hall
Just appreciate someone who turns everyday disasters into comedic gold.
October 24
Baga Chipz – Bagz To Riches
Hull City Hall
Join the international drag superstar and RuPaul's Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre.
Georgia Carroll
Connexin Live
An undeniable live comedy powerhouse.
October 28
Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts
Social
She’s back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate.
October 30
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely
Hull Truck Theatre
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts.
October 31
Steve Rimmer
Comedy Lounge
Keeping the laughs rolling as he introduces a brilliant line-up of comedians.
Jeddy Bear & Gary’s Greatest Hits
Hull Truck Theatre
The kings of chaos are back with their ultimate pie-flinging madness.
ENTERTAINMENT
Until October 3
Jersey Boys
Hull New Theatre
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four.
October 1
The Misanthrope (Encore Screening)
Hull Truck Theatre
Award-winner Sandra Oh plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière's dark comedy.
October 1-3
Private Peaceful
Hull Truck Theatre
From Michael Morpurgo comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful.
October 2-4
Legoland
Middle Child Theatre
Legoland asks what happens when things are deliberately broken for political gain.
October 9
House Of Pantha Ferocious Cabaret
Middleton Hall
A celebration of local emerging talent.
October 9-11
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Park Street Performing Arts Centre
Based on the popular 1988 MGM film written by Dale Launer.
October 10
Ballet Nights
Hull New Theatre
Step into an evening where dance meets storytelling.
October 10-November 7
Carnevil
The Gilded Lounge
A spellbinding world where vintage Berlin cabaret meets the mystery of Halloween.
October 13
Children’s Book Show
Hull New Theatre
A morning of storytelling and drawing with author Mariesa Dulak and illustrator Rebecca Cobb.
How Could I Forget
Hull Truck Theatre
A brand-new musical that blends heartfelt storytelling, sharp Northern humour.
October 14-17
We Will Rock You
Hull Truck Theatre
A spectacular new production with epic rock anthems, comedy, and the music of Queen.
October 16-17
Dinosaur World Live
Hull New Theatre
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of this roarsome interactive show.
Birdcatcher
Middle Child Theatre
A darkly comic drama about a teenage girl navigating life inside a doomsday cult.
October 17
Dear Zoo Live!
Hull City Hall
The timeless children's classic book comes to Hull!
October 21
Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales Of Edith Nesbit
Hull Truck Theatre
An expert at chilling the spine and curdling the blood.
October 21-November 14
The 39 Steps
Hull Truck Theatre
Hitchcock meets Monty Python in this fast-paced comedy spy thriller packed with theatrical magic.
October 27-31
Legally Blonde
Hull New Theatre
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon.
October 28
Close Enough To Touch
Hull Truck Theatre
A play about sex, heartbreak…and toilets.
October 29
Things I Took From The Dark – Reece Shearsmith
Hull City Hall
Behind a normal door, in an ordinary house, lies a museum that is anything but.
October 30
Rocky Horror Bingo
Comedy Lounge
It's just a jump to the left… and a dab on your bingo card!
October 31
Professor Brian Cox – Emergence
Connexin Live
An all-encompassing experience.
MUSIC
October 1
All Things McCartney – The McCartney Story
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
The McCartney story as you’ve never heard it before!
Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show
Social
The leading Tom Petty tribute is back.
October 2
Myles Smith
The Welly Club
A chart-topping singer and BRITs rising star.
October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Wired
Polar Bear Music Club
A journey through Experimental Pop, Trip-Hop, Ambient etc.
October 3
Andy Fairweather Low
Jubilee Central
Songs such as Bend Me, Shape Me, Hello Suzy and more.
Helicon & Velvet Tuxedo
The New Adelphi Club
Two immense bands plus an evening of bizarreness.
Moretallica
O’Rileys
Celebrating 40 years of Master of Puppets and more.
Catfishing The Bottlemen
Polar Bear Music Club
Delivering all the hits with raw passion.
The Best of Benatar
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Witness the electrifying energy of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
Xperience Live – Luther Vandross
Hull Minster
A heartfelt evening celebrating the music of Luther Vandross.
October 4
The 9075 – Tribute to The 1975
Social
A two-hour show bringing the spirit of the original band.
K-Pop Fantasy
Hull City Hall
Expect explosive dance routines and unforgettable musical moments.
BIS & Supports
The New Adelphi Club
Glasgow’s own Disco/Punk legends.
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
Musicians Night
The New Adelphi Club
Established 1984, come and have a go yourself!
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
The Sesh
Polar Bear Music Club
Hull’s original weekly live music night.
October 7
Skating Polly & Lord Friday the 13th
The New Adelphi Club
Bringing their own sound of ‘ugly-pop’.
October 8
The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future
Hull City Hall
One of rock’s greatest songwriters.
The Hanging Stars & Sunstack Jones
The New Adelphi Club
Returning with their sixth album, Just A Day.
October 9
Driven Serious & A Different Thread
The New Adelphi Club
Folk Punk meets Folk Americana.
The Smiths Ltd
Social
Committed to getting the same energy that the originals had onstage together.
October 10
Random Hand & Support
The New Adelphi Club
A jewel in the crown of UK punk and ska.
Pablo Carrizo
The Welly Club
Pablo finally takes to the stage in hallowed halls.
Kris Barras Band
The Welly Club
Devon-Hard Rock heavyweights return to the stage.
October 11
Harry Bird
The New Adelphi Club
Full band show with special guests.
October 14
Daytime TV & Support
The New Adelphi Club
Pushing the boundaries of what a guitar band can be.
October 15
Ferocious Dog
The Welly Club
Their final year on the road.
The Bootleg Beatles: 5
Hull City Hall
For Beatles enthusiasts of all ages.
O’Phantom & Mount Nothing & Parle
The New Adelphi Club
Remorse EP tour.
The Proclaimers
Connexin Live
The pair return to the live stage!
October 16
Reytons
Connexin Live
Built on grit, working-class pride and sheer determination.
Lost In Music
Hull City Hall
Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove.
Black Water County & More
The New Adelphi Club
Mashing their own brew of pop-punk.
October 17
Elder Emo Day Party
The Welly Club
Break out the black eyeliner and band tees.
Pulp vs Blur
O’Rileys
Feauring Pulp’d & Blur2
Noasis
Social
The definitive tribute to super group Oasis.
The UK Strokes
Polar Bear Music Club
Renowned for their authentic renditions and infectious energy onstage.
October 18
Taylormania
Hull City Hall
All eras Taylor Swift tribute.
Michael Starring Ben
Connexin Live
Take a journey back in time to remember the man, the music and the magic.
October 21
Girl Group
Polar Bear Music Club
A divine feminine moment in pop culture.
October 22
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hull City Hall
Elgar’s Cello concerto.
October 23
CUD & Support
The New Adelphi Club
Celebrating four decades of rich and strange indie classics.
Motorwrecked
O’Rileys
Tribute to Motorhead.
October 24
Nickelback UK
O’Rileys
A UK based Nickelback tribute band.
High Fade
The Welly Club
Funk/Rock trio.
October 25
Pet Needs & Support
The New Adelphi Club
Four lads with a relentless live show.
October 30
Jack Savoretti
Connexin Live
Following the release of his ninth studio album.
October 31
Freak Scene Halloween: The Cure
Social
Two spellbinding sets of music.
Forever Nu
The Welly Club
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Toxicity and Iowa.
Top events coming next month…
November 1-15
Hull Comedy Festival
Citywide
November 2-7
The Silence of the Lambs
Hull New Theatre
November 6
Jonathan Pie: The End of the World According to Jonathan Pie
Connexin Live
November 7
The Dolly Show
Hull City Hall
November 10 -14
Dirty Dancing
Hull New Theatre
November 15
Enter Shikari
Connexin Live
November 19
Squeeze Plus Special Guest Billy Bragg
Connexin Live
Christmas Lights Switch On
Queen Victoria Square
November 22
Midge Ure
Connexin Live
November 25
Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour
Connexin Live
November 27
In The Air Tonight – A Tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis
Hull City Hall
November 28
The Hull Record Fair
Social
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