What’s on in October
Monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
Hull Fair
Walton Street
October 4-12
One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this October.
Opening Friday, October 4, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country, from roller-coasters and white knuckle rides to attractions for children, including trampolines, fun houses, helter-skelters, mini waltzer and many new and exciting rides.
For those who like to keep their feet firmly on the ground there are many traditional stalls, offering games such as bingo, hook-a-duck and darts, along with food stalls offering everything from fish and chips to waffles and hot dogs.
The fair will be officially opened at 4pm on Friday, October 4 by the Lord Mayor.
The fair will run until Saturday, October 12 (closed Sunday, October 6) and opens from 2pm-11pm daily (from 12noon on Saturday).
Hull Comedy Festival
City centre
ASSORTED EVENTS
October 29-November 17
Hull Comedy Festival is back with more fun, more giggles and more laughter, as it celebrates its 18th year!
There’ll be a variety of acts and performances including stand-up, variety, touring shows, works in progress, award-winning performers, family-friendly shows, and local and regional comedy talent with a sprinkle of the hottest shows from the UK comedy scene.
The 2024 festival will officially launch with one of the Comedy Festivals biggest ever shows at Connexin Live, on Friday, 1 November 1, with comedy superstar Chris Ramsey, who will be joined by Chloe Petts, Flo & Joan, Ahir Shah and Hull’s own Jack McLean – a night not to be missed!
This year’s festival also features shows at Hull Truck, Comedy Lounge and the Edge Hub with something for everyone!
Black History Month
Citywide
ASSORTED EVENTS
October 1-31
Hull Black History Month is an annual celebration that highlights the contributions of Black individuals and communities in Hull and beyond. The events in October includes talks, workshops, performances, and exhibitions exploring Black history and culture. It aims to raise awareness and foster inclusivity.
The month is marked by collaboration between local organisations, schools, and community groups. Events will feature artists, historians, and activists showcasing their voices and stories. Hull Black History Month emphasises the importance of acknowledging historical figures and events that have shaped peoples’ life experiences in the UK.
For further information please visit the Hull Black History website at www.hullblackhistory.org
THEATRE, FILM AND MUSICALS
October 2
Hull Independent Cinema: Sky Pearls (12A)
Vue Hull
Adam lives a small and lonely life, but on hearing that his estranged father has died, finds himself in search of answers.
October 2-3
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out
Hull New Theatre
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party - it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.
October 3
National Theatre Live presents NT Live: Prima Facie (Encore Screening)
Hull Truck
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play.
October 5
Amazing Animals
Hull Truck
The only show around that you get to see life sized crocodiles, sloths, reindeer, dinosaurs, penguins, orangutans and maybe even a spraying skunk bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes.
October 6
Cirque: The Greatest Show
Connexin Live
An all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars.
October 5-6
Dinosaur World Live
Hull New Theatre
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.
October 8
Sanctuary
Hull Truck
A brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all?
October 10
Hull Independent Cinema: Didi (15)
Vue Hull
In 2008, during the last month of the summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him.
October 10-12
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
Hull Truck
Charlie loves reading, especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?
October 15
Hull Independent Cinema: Shayda (15)
Vue Hull
Shayda, an Iranian woman, finds refugee in an Australian women’s shelter with her six-year-old daughter.
October 18
Harry Panto and the Serpent of Secrets
Middleton Hall
Abra Cadabra! With a wave of our wand, we bring you this wizard production. Frogwarts is in danger once again!
October 22-26
Frankenstein
Hull Truck
1943. Whilst Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the very end of the world. And one of them has a terrifying story to tell…
October 23
Hull Independent Cinema: Janet Planet (12A)
Vue Hull
In rural western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother.
October 26
Temple of Delusion with CBBC’s Danny and Mick
Hull City Hall
The stars of CBBC’s number one show Danny and Mick are embarking on a new adventure and theatre tour.
October 29-November 2
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Hull New Theatre
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite. Absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy.
COMEDY
October 3
Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain
Hull Truck Theatre
One of Britain’s most beloved and most scatter-brained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it’s cluttered in there).
October 4
Carl Hutchinson – Today Years Old
Hull City Hall
Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills and ability to hold an audience is second to none.
October 9
Tom Stade: Risky Business
Social
Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield.
October 10
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
Hull Truck
Join the co-creator and co-host of cult hit podcast All Killa No Filla for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making “powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects”.
October 11
Comedy Hypnotist supported by Steve Rimmer
Comedy Lounge
Every show is different and hilarious, depending on his volunteers!
October 17
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Hull City Hall
The world-famous prankster Lee Nelson, creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous show to Hull.
October 24
Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again
Social
Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up.
October 26
Paddy McGuinness – Nearly There
Connexin Live
Paddy is raring to get back to where he belongs – on stage, making people laugh, with his hotly anticipated show.
October 29
Maisie Adam: Appraisal
Hull Truck Theatre
Stand-up is what she loves most and she’s now five years into her job as a comedian, so perhaps she’s due an appraisal.
October 30
Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn and Portered
Hull Truck Theatre
Following a hugely successful run of sold out shows at 2023’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gail is now taking her hilarious stand-up show on the road.
Jeddy Bear and Gary Save the World
Hull Truck Theatre
Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and more pie facing madness at this family friendly show!
MUSIC
October 2
Guitar Heads – A Night off Classic Rock
Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
A new collaboration between two highly respected and talented British guitarists Jim Kirkpatrick and Paul Rose.
October 3
Chiedu Oraka
The New Adelphi Club
Playing a one-off gig in his home city to celebrate the release of his debut Mixtape Misfit.
October 4
Anvil
The Welly Club
Regularly voted one of the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal.
October 5
Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story
Hull City Hall
The Roy Orbison Story takes you on a musical journey celebrating the rock n’ roll hall of fame and six-time Grammy award-winning “Big O”.
October 10
Glass Caves
Polar Bear Music Club
Indie rock band who started busking on the streets of York – now on a world tour of Yorkshire!
Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
Hull City Hall
An unforgettable night of sublime classical music under the masterful baton of conductor Theodore Kuchar.
October 11
Fever by Candelight Concert – Rings & Dragons
Hull Minster
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
October 12
The Smiths Ltd
Social
With an authenticity and provenance, that’s hard to beat The Smiths Ltd as the ultimate tribute.
October 13
Curtis Eller’s American Circus
The New Adelphi Club
Spellbinding stage performance that combines an unsettling vision of American history with silent film style, physical comedy, and explosive rock n’ roll energy.
October 15
Musicals: The Ultimate Live Band Singalong
Hull City Hall
Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before!
October 16
10cc
Hull City Hall
Art pop and rock icons 10cc head back to Hull as part of the band’s The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour.
October 17
Thomas Truax
The New Adelphi Club
Merging a fevered imagination and solid songwriting with a mad scientist’s brain for weird gadgets, American singer Thomas Truax is a true one-off.
Badness
Comedy Lounge
Madness tribute band Badness, with an energetic show and a frontman that never fails to whip the audience into shape.
October 19
The Pretenders
Connexin Live
The critically acclaimed band, fronted by Chrissie Hynde, bring their tour to Hull in support of the latest album ‘Relentless’.
October 20
Sonic Union: The Howl & the Hum
Polar Bear Music Club
Join Polar Bear for the second Sonic Union birthday, celebrating ethereal artists in a quiet setting!
October 22
Blossoms
Hull City Hall
As part of their headline UK tour, they will be playing tracks from the new album ‘Gary’ and anthemic tunes from their back catalogue.
October 24
The Outcharms
The New Adelphi Club
Forged in the shadow of Sheffield’s bustling music scene, The Outcharms fly their own flag as Doncaster’s finest with their signature style of sparkling guitars and massive choruses.
October 25
Everybody Dance – Claire Richards
Hull City Hall
Join Steps superstar Claire Richards for the ultimate disco party.
October 26
Dream Machine
The Polar Music Club
On tour after the release of their phenomenal second album Small Time Monsters.
October 30
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers
Hull Truck Theatre
This breath-taking show has rock n’ rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
October 31
Paul Weller
Connexin Live
With a career spanning five decades and an extensive and eclectic catalogue of songs to delve into, expect to hear new tracks from his new album “66” along with tracks from his back catalogue and fan favourites.
FESTIVALS, MARKETS AND MORE
October 5
Hull Vegan Market
Trinity Market
Tasty food, sweet treats, free tasters and more!
Green Fair
Hull Minster
This is a fabulous opportunity to learn about and talk to various local environmental charities, community groups, as well as purchase from environmental and ethical stalls.
October 12
Record Fair
Hull Minster
Traders and record enthusiasts from all across the UK come to show off the vinyls and records they have for sale.
October 26
Hull Horror Fest 2024
Costello Stadium
It’s like a comic con with a horror twist.
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, 2025
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 and Jamaica’ enslavement records, through a combination of improvisational portraiture, digital animation and sculptural installation.
October 2-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.
October 4-January 26, 2025
Echoes of Our Heritage
Wilberforce House Museum
Echoes of Our Heritage is a captivating exhibition that explores the rich history of Black music.
October 5-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.
October 18-January 26, 2025
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.
TOP EVENTS COMING NEXT MONTH
November 1
Hull Comedy Festival presents: Live at Connexin Live
Connexin Live
November 8
The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance
Hull City Hall
November 9-23
Hull Jazz Festival
Various locations
November 12-16
Northern Ballet – A Christmas Carol
Hull New Theatre
November 14
Squeeze
Connexin Live
November 21
Christmas Lights Switch-on
Queen Victoria Square
November 23-24
Christmas in Hull Weekend
Victorian Christmas, Museum Quarter
Festival Market, Trinity Square
November 29-January 4, 2025
The Borrowers
Hull Truck
November 30
Déjà Vu presents Hacienda
Connexin Live
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