What’s on in January
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Science by Luxmuralis
Hull Minster
January 22-25
Following sell-out shows in 2024, Luxmuralis is back with Science; an immersive light show which is designed to enable people to explore and contemplate the contributions of science and human understanding of the physical world around us.
The installation will see Hull Minster transformed into a fully immersive artwork exploring chemistry and biology and interprets artistically the scale of molecules cells and DNA as well as exploring the history of science, the contributions of science to humanity, and offers a reflection upon famous scientists past and present.
Science by Luxmuralis will run from Wednesday, January 22, with several performances per evening. Booking is essential and tickets are now on sale.
Time slots are available from 5pm-9pm in 15-minute increments.
THEATRE, FILM AND MUSICALS
Until January 4
The Borrowers
Hull Truck Theatre
Set against a backdrop of Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, this enchanting family friendly production explores themes of adventure, friendship and the joy of love and togetherness.
January 10
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2023 Encore Screening)
Hull Truck Theatre
Peter Wright’s much-loved production. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King.
January 18
NOT The BBC Panto: Robinson Crusoe
Hull City Hall
After a gap of five years the gang are back. NOT the BBC Panto sees many of the original panto stars reuniting on stage. Join us for one last laugh in aid of BBC’s Children in Need.
January 24
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Eternal Love – The Musical
Hull New Theatre
With a full cast of amazing singers, dancers and musicians this truly is a night for musical theatre and rock fans alike.
January 25
If Prison Walls Could Speak
Jubilee Central
Deliberately locked up with ISIS terrorists, his story is brutal and shocking.
January 30
La Traviata
Hull New Theatre
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century.
January 31
La Boheme
Hull New Theatre
Featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
COMEDY
January 16
The Dazzling Diamonds
Hull Truck Theatre
The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show.
January 31
Jason Manford
Hull City Hall
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons.
MUSIC
January 10
ELO Experience
Hull New Theatre
The Hull-based ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.
21st Century Tennessee
Hull City Hall
The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show!
January
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.
January 10-11
Oh What A Night!
Hull Truck
A musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
January 18
Elvis The King’s Voice
Connexin Live
There’s only one Elvis Presley and there’s only one artiste who captures his spirit on stage – the inimitable Gordon Hendricks
January 23
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse
The New Adelphi Club
California-based roots rock (blending Blues Rock Americana, Country, and Soul) band.
January 24
What’s Love Got To Do With It
Hull City Hall
Celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.
January 25
Northern Live – Do I Love You?
Hull City Hall
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North.
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience
Social
The incredible Glasgwegian Gary Digan is uncanny as Gerry with his strong Scottish accent.
January 28
Everyone Say Hi
The New Adelphi Club
The new band with members of Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, Howling Bells and The Dead 60s. Debut album out January 31.
January 29
Home Counties plus support
The New Adelphi Club
Home Counties reside in Bristol and combine angular guitar work with furious percussion.
January 31
A Tribute To The Everly Brothers
The Willows Club
The cabaret is top UK tribute act the Ultimate Everlys.
EXHIBITIONS & TOURS
January 2, 5, 16, 19, 26 & 30
Guided Tour
Hull Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection on a guided tour of Ferens Art Gallery.
January 9 & 23
Guided Tour
Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Time travel with a guided tour through 235 million years of history!
January 12
Guided Tour
Wilberforce House Museum
Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum.
January 25 & 26
Old Town Tudor Walk
Hull city centre
The tour focuses on the Tudor period, highlighting the significant impact of Henry VIII in fortifying the eastern defences of the city.
Until 25 January
Gifted
Studio Eleven
Featuring: Ceramics - Shirley Vauvelle, Shelton Pottery, Kirsty Adams, Nathan Mullis.
Painting / Drawing - Shirley Vauvelle, Myles Linley.
Until January 26
Waves Of Wonder
Ferens Art Gallery
This exhibition is part of Hull Maritime’s ‘Young Maritime Creatives’ project.
I’m Sorry Annabel McCourt
Humber Street Gallery
Inspired by the artist’s own deeply personal experience of loss, this exhibition is centred on the powerful, restorative and healing experience of saying “I’m Sorry”.
Echoes Of Our Heritage
Wilberforce House Museum
Echoes of Our Heritage is a captivating exhibition that explores the rich history of Black music.
Seen and Unseen Exhibition
Ferens Art Gallery
Seen and Unseen is a contemporary figurative art exhibition that explores the themes of race, identity, gender and diversity, nature and climate change, through the works of outstanding artists.
Until March 31
Deanio X – To Heal A Butterfly
Wilberforce House Museum
The exhibition creates a visual response to the Wilberforce Institute’s research on the ‘Sea Islands & Jamaica’ enslavement records, through a combination of improvisational portraiture, digital animation and sculptural installation.
Top events coming in 2025
Colliderfest March, 13-16
Hull International Choir Festival, May 2-6
Hull Folk & Maritime Festival, July 11-13
Pride in Hull, July 26
Humber Street Sesh, August 2
Live From The Yard, August 9
Coldplay – Music of The Spheres World Tour, August 18-19
Heritage Open Days, September 12-21
Hull Fair, October 10-18
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