What’s on in March
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Colliderfest
Museum Quarter, University of Hull, city centre
March 13-16
FREE
A four-day science and arts extravaganza bringing together educational events for schools, a weekend of exciting sciences and arts-based activities, workshops and shows for visitors combined with a large-scale evening spectacle of light installations.
Colliderfest After Dark
Hull city centre
March 14-15
FREE
Colliderfest After Dark will be bring a large-scale spectacle of light and sound installations to the city centre on the evenings of March 14 and 15. Follow the trail between Queen Victoria Square, Beverley Gate, Whitefriargate and Trinity Square where individual installations will be connected by street theatre. A combination of light tranformed by sounds, influenced by reflection and delivered by projection will transform the city centre streets and historic architecture.
Light shows will commence in each location between 6:30pm and 9:30pm which shows every 15minutes.
The Book of Mormon
Hull New Theatre
March 4-22
£21.50-£58.50
The New York Times calls it ‘The best musical of this century.’ The Washington Post says, ‘It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves, ‘Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.’ It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
THEATRE, FILM AND MUSICALS
March 1
Northern Ballet: Hansel & Gretel
Hull New Theatre
Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet’s brand-new children’s ballet Hansel & Gretel.
Hull Independent Cinema: Queer
Hull Truck Theatre
A lush, sensuous adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ cult novel, featuring a deeply moving and mesmeric central performance from Daniel Craig.
March 5-22
Of Mice & Men
Hull Truck Theatre
Compelling story laced with tragedy…a must-see production for anyone who has ever tried to pursue a long-held dream.
March 5
Speakeasy featuring Karen Hauer & Gorka Maquez
Hull City Hall
Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography.
March 6
NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (Encore Screening)
Hull Truck Theatre
Hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
March 11
Kinoteka & Hull Independent Cinema present: Under the Grey Sky
Vue Cinema
Mara Tamkovich’s debut feature paints a chilling picture of political repression in the 21st century.
March 11 - 12
The Baddies
Hull City Hall
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
March 11-12
The Tempest
Hull Truck Theatre
A perfect storm brings a feuding family and a king together on a magical island.
March 13
Hull Independent Cinema: Memoir of a Snail
Hull Truck Theatre
Grace Pudel is a book-loving, snail-collecting misfit that falls into a series of misfortunes after being separated from her twin brother Gilbert.
March 18
Kinoteka & Hull Independent Cinema present: The Silent Trees
Vue Cinema
Sixteen-year-old Kurdish girl Runa and her family, fleeing ISIS, have made it to the icy, wild pine forest at the border.
March 20
Kinoteka & Hull Independent Cinema present: It Is Not My Film
Vue Cinema
A woman and a man walk down a beach dragging a sled filled with luggage looking like polar explorers.
March 25
Kinoteka & Hull Independent Cinema present: The Saragossa Manuscript
Vue Cinema
A light-hearted work, laden with warm comedy, ribald drama, Gothic atmospherics and unforgettable imagery.
March 27
Kinoteka & Hull Independent Cinema present: Under the Volcano
Vue Cinema
A Ukrainian family of four on vacation in the Canary Islands become refugees overnight when Russia’s ongoing occupation of Ukraine turns into a full-scale invasion.
March 28
The War of the Worlds
Connexin Live
Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.
Opera North: The Flying Dutchman
Hull New Theatre
At sea, the captain of a ship is cursed along with his crew to wander the ocean until Judgement Day
March 29
McNicol Ballet Collective Here & Now
Hull City Hall
The performance will also showcase highlights from the company’s acclaimed repertoire, including Of Silence, Moonbend, and audience favourite Bates Beats.
COMEDY
March 1
Jon Culshaw
Hull City Hall
Join Jon for an evening of impressions, comedy and music.
March 7
Funny Stuff
Hull Truck Theatre
In this humorous and creative response to grief, comedian Sue Ryding struggles to part with a life-sized stuffed sheep, a badger onesie.
March 15
Paul Chowdhry: Englandia
Hull City Hall
Renowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in British history, Paul is back with his new tour.
Katie Norris – Farm Fatale
Hull Truck Theatre
The smash-hit, critically-acclaimed debut solo show from an agricultural icon.
March 28
LOL Comedy Club
Hull City Hall
Each show has four brilliant comedians, bound to have you rolling in the aisles!
MUSIC
March 4
Dave Pegg & Anthony John Clarke
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Peggy and AJ a double act of outstanding music and buckets of humour.
March 7
Ming City Rockers
The New Adelphi Club
This is the official album launch show.
Experience Beck
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
A five-piece tribute act to iconic master guitarist Jeff Beck
March 8
Sam Scherdel
Polar Bear Music Club
Dubbed the ‘South Yorkshire Springsteen’.
March 12
The Darkness
Connexin Live
The Darkness will be hitting the road for their largest headline tour of the UK in years.
March 13
Eli Lev
O’Riley’s (Backroom)
Rising singer-songwriter is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time.
March 14
Smoove & Turrell
Social
North East of England group of working-class lads with a shared passion for soul.
March 15
Jive Talkin’
Middleton Hall
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show.
March 19
BBC Philharmonic
Hull City Hall
Enjoy a magical journey through the sweeping landscapes and stirring tales of the Nordic countries, led by the masterful Finnish conductor John Storgårds.
March 20
Eat Static
The New Adelphi Club
Eat Static can legitimately claim to be one of the UK’s first live techno outfits.
March 21
Jason Donovan – Doin’ Fine 25
Hull City Hall
A spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV.
March 23
The Wombats
Connexin Live
Chart-topping, Platinum-selling indie heroes!
March 23
Terrorvision
The Welly Club
Bradford band are back with their attitude-laden sound.
March 25
The Jamil Sheriff Trio with Nadim Teimoori
Albermarle Music Centre
A great band playing great jazz tunes with flair and evident enjoyment.
March 26
Chris Brain
The New Adelphi Club
Chris Brain emerged out of Leeds’ vibrant folk scene in 2022 with his debut, critically acclaimed and widely distributed album, Bound to Rise.
March 27-29
Opera North: Magic Flute
Hull New Theatre
Enter an enchanted world and join Prince Tamino on his quest to rescue Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, held captive by Sarastro, the Priest of the Sun.
March 29
Whole Lotta Shakin’ – The Shakin’ Stevens Story
Hull Truck Theatre
West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular which tell the story of the rockin’ Welsh boy and his rise to superstardom.
Let’s Go Girls – Country Night Special
Double Tree Hilton
Yeehaw! Dust off your cowboy boots, grab your hats, and get ready for a boot-stompin’, toe-tappin’ night of pure country magic!
March 30
EXTC – XTC’S Terry Chambers and Friends
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s. XTC experienced global success.
TALKS
March 11
Psychic Night with Diane Whiteley
Princess Shopping Centre – Upper Deck
An evening of mediumship, psychic tarot cards, crystals, astrology, oracle and angel cards.
March 12
UK Immigration Legislation and a Hierarchy of Modern Slavery Victimhood
Wilberforce House Museum
Featuring Dr Marija Jovanovic, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex.
March 14
Cultural Tides Conference
Hull Truck Theatre
This year will see the launch of Hull’s new Culture and Heritage Strategy 2025-30.
March 22
An Evening with Kevin Sinfield
Hull City Hall
You will hear all about the life of an achiever who has given himself a reason to go on and do superhuman things.
MARKETS
March 2
Good Things Market
Fruit Market – Queen Street
Full to the brim with some talented makers from across Hull, Yorkshire and the rest of the UK.
March 8
Craft & Flea Market
Hull Minster
A collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof.
March 29
Hull Record Fair
Hull Minster
Traders and record enthusiasts from across the UK come to show off the vinyls they have for sale.
EXHIBITIONS & TOURS
March 1, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30
Maritime City Guided Tours
Hull and East Riding Museum Gardens
Explore Hull’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of city centre.
March 1
Pearson Park Guided Walks – House Study
Pearson Park
Walks are led by Richard Clarke, landscape historian.
March 2, 6 & 27
Guided Tour of the Streetlife Museum of Transport
Streelife Museum
All aboard for a guided tour of the Streetlife Museum!
March 4, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23 & 30
Guided Tour of the Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery
Explore the city’s art collection.
March 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 & 29
Hull Minster Tower Tours
Hull Minster
See a panoramic view of Hull from the highest point in the city with public access
March 8
Guided History & Tree Walks – Northern Cemetery
Northern Cemetery
Walks are led by Richard Clarke, landscape historian.
Until March 9
The Spring Show 2025
Studio Eleven
Featuring work by Emma Price and Josie Walter
March 17
Hull Trinity House Tours
Hull Trinity House
Long regarded as one of Hull’s best kept secrets, Hull Trinity House is opening its doors to the public.
March 20
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!
March 16 & 29
Old Town Tudor Guided Walking Tour
Queen Victoria Square
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Hull’s Old Town with a free guided walking tour led by local expert, Paul Schofield.
March 29-June 29
Czesc Hull, to my! / Hi Hull, it’s us!
Streetlife Museum of Transport
This exhibition is a celebration of the Polish Community within Hull.
Until March 29
Different By Design
87 Gallery
An exhibition by neurodivergent artists in celebration of ten years of Matthew’s Hub.
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.
Until May 1
Uncovering Modern Slavery Exhibition
Wilberforce House Museum
This exhibition includes a specially commissioned film that looks at modern slavery happening in Hull and the people working to tackle it.
Until May 5
Sirens, Women and the Sea
Ferens Art Gallery
Featuring works from Tate, Leeds Art Gallery, the De Morgan Collection, Royal Academy and Cartwright Hall.
Sirens: Out of The Blue
Ferens Art Gallery
Future Ferens group responds to the Sirens exhibition, with their own artistic explorations.
Until May 18
In Therapy with North Sea, Solmaz Farhang
Humber Street Gallery
This exhibition delves into these pressing questions through witty and participatory multimedia installations.
Top events coming next month
April 1
Jasper Carrott
Hull New Theatre
April 4
Country By Candlelight
Hull Minster
April 8
Gabrielle
Connexin Live
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hull City Hall
April 11
Rhod Gilbert
Connexin Live
April 17
Natural History Dinosaur Live
Hull City Hall
April 19
Whitney By Candlelight
Jubilee Central
April 22-26
Dear Evan Hansen
Hull New Theatre
April 23
Francis Rossi – Songs from the Status Quo Songbook
Hull City Hall
April 26
Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael
Hull City Hall
April 27
Olly Murs
Connexin Live
April 29-May 3
Ghost The Musical
Hull New Theatre
April 30
The Prat Pack
Hull City Hall
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