What’s on in November
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Christmas lights switch-on
City centre
November 21
Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on in Queen Victoria Square on Thursday, November 21.
As always, the annual Christmas Lights switch-on will include a host of special guests and performers on the balcony of City Hall.
The entertainment starts at 5pm with, the big switch-on at 6.45pm.
Hull Jazz Festival 2024
Assorted venues
November 9-23
Hull Jazz Festival returns once more with stellar music acts across an assortment of venues in the city.
The festival has been produced by J-Night, one of the leading producers of world jazz in the North of England, since 1992.
They deliver a year-round programme in Hull, building, maintaining and developing partnerships with Hull Music Hub, Freedom Festival Arts Trust, Hull City Council, the University of Hull, Jazz North and others.
Producing programmes that give audiences access to high quality artists from across the UK and beyond, they also provide developmental opportunities for national, regional and local artists, through commissioning, mentoring and outreach.
Victorian Christmas 2024
City centre
November 23-14
On Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, from 11am-4pm, Queen Victoria and her consort Prince would once again like to invite you to join them at the Hull Museums Quarter for a joyous Victorian Christmas celebration.
Join us and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas past with a wonderful selection of activities.
Main activities:
Carousel
Horse and carriage rides
Live Music
Historical characters.
In addition to the main attractions there will also be:
Victorian and Dickensian characters (BSL)
Traditional Christmas craft activities
Storytelling (BSL)
Fairground organ
Food and drink stalls
Market stalls.
If you’d like, you could come along to the event dressed like a Victorian as you join in the fun!
We’ll also have a photo opportunity area with some dress up items and props for you to enjoy.
THEATRE, FILM AND MUSICALS
October 29-November 2
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Hull New Theatre
This ravishing award-winning musical is bursting with unforgettable songs in this brand-new production of a much-loved family favourite.
November 1
Milkshake! Live on Holiday
Hull Truck Theatre
Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!
November 4- 9
An Officer and A Gentleman
Hull New Theatre
Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie.
November 12-16
Northern Ballet: A Christmas Carol
Hull New Theatre
One magical night. Three mysterious ghosts. The spirit of the season is overflowing!
November 18-23
Hairspray
Hull New Theatre
This fun-filled, feel-good show is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes, and dizzying dance-routines that you can’t help but shimmy too!
November 29-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.
COMEDY
November 1
Hull Comedy Festival Presents: Live at Connexin
Connexin Live
Comedy superstar Chris Ramsey headlines the very special launch event for this year’s Hull Comedy Festival.
November 4
Dick & Angel: Forever Home
Hull City Hall
Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4's hit show Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before.
November 6
Best of ‘Ull
Hull Truck Theatre
Hull is funny! Prepare for laughter as a selection of Hull’s comedy talent return for our annual “Hullarious” showcase, for one night only!
The Incurable Optimist
Hull Truck Theatre
Paul Mayhew-Archer has been making audiences laugh for 45 years. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he’s toured his one man show to make people laugh and raise awareness of the condition.
November 8-9
The Vicar of Dibley
Hull Truck Theatre
Local group One Off Productions return to Hull Truck Theatre with a stage adaption of the ever-popular hit.
November 16
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Connexin Live
Jason Manford is back with a new live show for 2024/5!
November 23
Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt
Hull City Hall
Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, comic legend Frank Skinner has added extra tour dates in Autumn 2024.
MUSIC
November 1
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Film Gala
Hull City Hall
Music from your all-time favourite Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks, from Jurassic Park to Star Wars.
November 2
Silent Disco: Halloween Ball
Hull City Hall
Prepare for a Halloween night like no other as Hull City Hall presents the spookiest, most exhilarating Silent Disco event of the year.
November 7
Champagne for Lulu
Connexin Live
Champagne for Lulu is a massive celebration with Lulu as you’ve never seen her before, celebrating her turning 75 last year.
November 8
Silent Disco
Hull Minster
Expect some of the UK’s best 80s DJs playing all your favourite tunes in stunning illuminated surroundings of the historic Hull Minster.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Connexin Live
Following a global sell-out tour in 2023, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.
Bublé by Candlelight
Jubilee Central Hull
Get ready to be transported into the mesmerizing world of the legendary Michael Bublé with the UK’s number one tribute artist, Josh Hindle, and his sensational live swing band.
November 9
Legend: The Music of Bob Marley
Hull City Hall
An unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza.
Matt Holborn and Kourosh: From the London Django Collective
Hull Truck Theatre
Two world-class musicians synonymous with Gypsy Jazz play together in every corner of the UK and beyond.
Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh
Hull Truck Theatre
A unique collaboration between two of the brightest stars on the contemporary jazz scene.
Cam.bi.um (flora): Reclamation of Place
Pearson Park
This piece will feature sounds collected in and around the park alongside pre-composed and improvised musical ideas.
The Ultimate Elton John Tribute Night
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
An evening dedicated to the legendary “Rocket Man” himself, with a two-course dinner.
November 10
The Dubliners Encore
Hull City Hall
This new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and craic, into one unforgettable night.
November 14
Squeeze
Connexin Live
Due to phenomenal demand, English rock band Squeeze visit Hull as part of their 50th anniversary tour.
Bowie LIVE
Hull City Hall
Bowie Live’s unrivalled portrayal of David Bowie’s music and live performance will transport you back through space and time, to the Bowie shows we dreamed of seeing.
November 15
Jane McDonald
Connexin Live
Filled with love, glamour and Jane’s warm Yorkshire wit, With All My Love is your opportunity to spend an evening with a national treasure.
November 16
Scouting for Girls
Hull City Hall
To celebrate the release of new album The Place We Used to Meet, Scouting For Girls are heading out on the road.
Emma Johnson with Hull Youth Jazz Orchestra: Meet Me In The Middle
Hull Truck Theatre
This celebratory festival gig draws together new commissioned big band pieces by incredible composers.
The Torch: Kobby Taylor’s Tribute to Ebo Taylor
Hull Truck Theatre
Expect everything from R n’ B remixes, hip hop to modern afro-beat.
Silent Battle of the DJ’s: The Decades
Princes Quay Event Space
An epic showdown of DJs battling it out to see who can mix the best tracks from different decades.
November 21
The Elvis Years: The Story of The King
Hull City Hall
Undoubtedly the UK’s premier Elvis theatre production, this stunning show takes the audience on a fantastic journey through all the years The King ruled the airwaves.
November 22
Martin Fry: A Lexicon of Life
Hull City Hall
An intimate evening with Martin Fry, for a look at life and A Look of Love.
November 23
Jamie Webster
Connexin Live
Fans can expect songs old and new, including his recently BRIT Silver Certified modern folk classic, Weekend in Paradise.
Polar Bear Jazz Club
Polar Bear Music Club
A night of some of the finest regional talent playing an array of modern jazz in a cosy seated setting.
Out of the Box 2024 Showcase
Albemarle Music Centre
Five brand new music collaborations featuring exciting Hull artists, supported by Hull City Council Arts Development team.
November 24
Hull Philharmonic Orchestra: Heroes and Villains
Hull City Hall
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – they’re all here in a programme that will delight every age and every taste.
November 28
Magic of Motown
Connexin Live
Come celebrate this brand-new show as they Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
Simon and Garfunkel: Through the Years
Hull City Hall
Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is something of a masterpiece.
November 29
Thank You for The Music
Connexin Live
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
Step Into Christmas
Hull City Hall
This Christmas concert is a feel-good show that brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love.
November 30
Déjà vu Presents Hacienda
Connexin Live
The iconic dance music Institution which changed the face of UK clubbing arrives in Hull for a truly spectacular event featuring a huge line up of internationally known house music legends.
Let There Be House
Hull City Hall
This new live powerhouse of a show takes audiences on a magical journey through the greatest dance classics of the 90s.
December 11
AFO Choir
Hull City Hall
Join AFO Choir for an unforgettable evening as 350 talented singers and the renowned Humberside Police Band take the stage to kickstart your Christmas like never before.
Bay City Rollers
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70s when Scotland’s original boy band ruled the charts.
FESTIVALS, MARKETS AND MORE
November 6
A Struggle for the Soul of Anti-Trafficking at the League of Nations
Wilberforce House Museum
This talk will examine two episodes in the 1920s within the League of Nations which allowed it to capture and change their anti-trafficking framework.
November 8
The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance
Hull City Hall
A musical tribute to our Armed Forces past and present to recognise the unique contribution made by service families both in times of conflict and peace.
November 9
Bransholme Castle: A Hull History Nerd Talk
Streetlife Museum
The talk will explore the history of Bransholme’s Castle Hill, the site of a little-known medieval country home.
November 10
Remembrance Service and Parade
Hull Cenotaph
With the parade from Queen Victoria Square setting off at 10.25am, the service will begin at 10.55am.
November 17
Wedding Fair
Social
A showcase of a range of fabulously unique quality local wedding suppliers, just waiting to help you with your special day.
November 22
Heritage Talk: Mabel Brygge of Welwick vs King Henry VIII
Hull Minster
This talk will explore the small Holderness villages of Hollym, Holmpton and Welwick, and how a female domestic servant threatened the lives of King Henry VIII and the Duke of Norfolk.
November 24
Santa Arrival Parade
Princes Quay Shopping Centre
The big man in red will depart from Hull New Theatre at 11.15am in a magical float with friends and partners from the city of Hull.
November 30
Scandinavian Christmas Market
Danish Church
Browse a selection of designer Scandinavian Christmas decorations, gifts, candles and speciality foods.
EXHIBITIONS
Running until December 31
Lionesses of Hull Exhibition
Streetlife Museum
Explore the rich history of women’s football in Hull through the lives of Carol Thomas and Flo Bilton.
Running until March 31
Deanio X: To Heal a Butterfly
Wilberforce House Museum
To Heal a Butterfly 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.
Running until November 3
Dark Matters
Studio Eleven
Dark Matters welcomes the onset of the short days and long nights. Myths and legends of an ‘in-between’ play a part in the winter celebrations with All Hallows Eve and the end of British Summer time.
Running until January 26
Echoes of our Heritage
Wilberforce House Museum
Echoes of Our Heritage is a captivating exhibition that explores the rich history of Black music.
Running until December 20
Outwith by Kialy Tihngang
87 Gallery
Kialy Tihngang is a multidisciplinary artist based in Glasgow who draws on her British-Cameroonian identity to explore Blackness, queerness, Britishness, and the crushing structural oppressions that surround these personal themes.
Running until January 26
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.
BIG EVENTS COMING NEXT MONTH
December 1
Good Things Market
Fruit Market
December 3-January 4
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival
Hull Minster
December 7
Anything For Love: The Meatloaf Story
Connexin Live
Fairytale of New York
Hull City Hall
December 11-31
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Hull New Theatre
December 11
G4 Christmas Show
Hull Minster
December 13
Lucy Beaumont: The Trouble & Strife
Connexin Live
December 15
Step into Christmas
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel
December 19-29
Treasure Island: Middle Child’s Panto
Social
December 21
The Non-stop Sixties Christmas Show
Hull City Hall
December 22
Kubix Festival
Connexin Live
December 27
Elf the Musical
Connexin Live
December 30
Viennese Whirl: The Orchestra of Opera North
Hull City Hall
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