"Hull City on Film," a photography exhibition by David Jones, will open at HOi, 22 Princes Ave,  from April 26 to May 26, 2025. Curated by Victoria Smith, the exhibition showcases Hull City  matches captured through 35mm film, offering a unique look at the emotional landscape of  football—from fans to match day moments. 

The Humber Street Sesh Festival is back for its highly anticipated 13th edition in 2025, and it’s bringing an exciting lineup to Hull Marina on Saturday, August 2nd. Headlining the festival will be the anthemic alternative/indie band The Howl & The Hum, known for their evocative storytelling and genre-blending sound.

Hull’s own genre-blurring four-piece BDRMM are back—pushing boundaries, reshaping soundscapes, and celebrating the release of their brand-new album Microtonic, out now via Mogwai’s Rock Action label. The highly anticipated record marks a thrilling evolution for the band, diving deeper into electronic textures while staying true to their shoegaze root

If you’re a designer, artist, student, or just someone who thrives on creativity, this event is for you. GF Smith Presents: New Dimensions isn’t just a showcase—it’s a conversation. It’s about Hull’s creative identity, the importance of access to the arts, and how we build a future where talent isn’t limited by background or postcode.

Hull’s freelance creative community just got a major boost. WAC We Are Creative, an artist-led not-for-profit, has secured new support from HEY Creative to develop a series of events, consultations, and networking opportunities aimed at strengthening Hull and East Yorkshire’s independent creative sector.

We spoke to Nige ahead of the show at Hull Truck on November 16th.

After taking a year off, the city’s only event dedicated to reggae + sound system culture, Hull Dub Club, makes a welcome return to the nightlife calendar for the end of 2024, courtesy of local promoter/DJ Simma

The region’s biggest independent music festival Humber Street Sesh returns this Saturday, August 3 within the Fruit Market area.

Live Like Legends is a bold and compelling celebration of Hull’s Graffiti & Street Art Scene. Taking over Humber Street Gallery, the exhibition explores some of the joys and complexities of this unique form of public expression which has had a striking presence in the urban landscape of Hull since the early 1980s.

Middle Child are an award-winning, new writing company based in Hull. We tell untold stories by the writers of tomorrow, bringing people together for unforgettable nights out filled with big ideas. Middle Child events take place in social spaces and exist to break down barriers to attending live theatre, increasing access for all.