Hull’s most vibrant music festival is back! On Saturday, 2nd August 2025, Humber Street Sesh will transform Hull Marina into a buzzing hub of live music, art, and culture. Whether you’re a festival veteran or a first-timer, we’ve put together a guide to help you make the most of the day!
Lineup and stages
The festival boasts multiple stages, each with a diverse lineup catering to various musical tastes.
Main Stage
- Headliner: THE HOWL & THE HUM 10:15 PM – 11.00 PM (Dynamic, anthemic, retrospective alt/indie)
- Other Acts:
- DOWNTOWN KAYOTO 9:15 PM – 9:45 PM (Morphing elements of indie, hip-hop, pop and electronica)
- ROMY TAYLOR 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (Singer-songwriter mixing contemporary jazz with heartfelt lyrics and vocals)
- SAM SCHERDEL 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM (The rock/alternative “South Yorkshire Springsteen”)
- THE AVENUES 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM (Five-piece indie-rock band from Hull)
- BONNEVILLE 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM (Proudly Yorkshire feminist artist, blending soul and indie)
- PAVEY ARK 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM (Cinematic indie-folk band from Hull)
- THE ARKUT BROTHERS 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM (Country duo of singer-songwriters and guitarists)
The James Legal The Sesh Stage
- Headliner: DIVORCE 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM (4-piece alt-country/grunge(ish) band from Nottingham)
- Other Acts:
- DEAFDEAFDEAF 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Manchester band blending shoegaze, post-punk, and alt-rock)
- WESTSIDE COWBOY 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Manchester four-piece mash-up of country feel, straight rock, and lo-fi power pop vibes)
- HUNGRY 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Cambridge via Manchester tornado of punk-powered indie)
- MAFTIN 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Hull three-piece carefully balancing the tightrope of electronica and psychedelia)
- PYNCHER 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM (High-energy quartet from Manchester, mixing vintage 50s/60s pop and modern garage rock)
- DEADSET 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Hull-based post-punk/goth quartet.)
- THE BLACK RAVINES 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Blending brooding intensity with alt-rock and post-punk)
- BLEACH 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Yorkshire band fusing 90s post-rock with a bold modern edge)
- PORTABLE MEMORY OF 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM (Five-piece Art Rock / Midwest Emo band based in Hull)
BBC Music Introducing Stage
- Headliner: FIONA-LEE 9:45 PM – 10.30 PM (Yorkshire’s latest alt-pop truth-teller)
- Other Acts:
- PLEASURE CENTRE 8:45 PM – 9:15 PM (Alt/art rock quintet from Leeds)
- FLAT MOON 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM (Genre-ignoring collective crashlanding between funk and punk)
- CHERRY FUZZ CLUB 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM (Leeds-based Alternative Punk band)
- O’PHANTOM 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM (Yorkshire based alt-indie ghost collective)
- EVER 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM (Alternative rock band from North-East Lincolnshire)
- WENCH! 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Shouty feminist punk or whateva!)
- SLOWDAZE 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM (Alternative/electronica alias of British producer Alex Fish)
- MARNIE GLUM 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM (Singer-songwriter playing dreamy indie)
- ALMA HANAAR 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM (Yorkshire singer-songwriter with a gift for storytelling and brooding instrumentation)
- HARDY & HETHERINGTON 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM (Playful/organic tunes from Yorkshire)
Cuban Pete’s Stage
- Headliner: CASINO 9:45 PM – 10.30 PM (R n’ B, southern style, rock and roll)
- Other Acts:
- PABLO CARRIZO 8:45 PM – 9.15 PM (Soulful indie singer-songwriter)
- PEARL’S CAB RIDE 7:45 PM – 8.15 PM (Hull’s funk and soul behemoth, with a Latin twist and a social message)
- PART-TIME MODEL 5:45 PM – 6.15 PM (Leeds five-piece with an evocative lyrical flare and eclectic instrumental styles)
- OLIVER PINDER 4:45 PM – 5.15 PM (A dynamic blend of guitar-driven alternative anthems)
- EVE BUCKLEY 3:45 PM – 4.15 PM (Leeds-based singer/songwriter with a rich hybrid of alt-soul and jazz-infused pop)
- NIPH 2:45 PM – 3.15 PM (Leeds trio fusing lo-fi indie vibes, jazz-infused chords, and pop melodies)
- SANDRA’S WEDDING 1:45 PM – 2.15 PM (Goole-based band with bright, jangly guitars and clever lyrics about northern life)
- HAPPY ENDINGS 12:45 PM – 1.15 PM (Hull faves armed with soaring harmonies and memorable hooks)
- AMELIA QUINN 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM(Singer/songwriter from East Yorkshire influenced by Mazzy Star and Phoebe Bridgers)
Hull Trains Dead Bod Stage
- Headliner: JODIE LANGFORD 10:15 PM – 11.00 PM (A ferocious voice paired with electro-party punk)
- Other Acts:
- AVALANCHE PARTY 9:15 PM – 9:45 PM (Feral Garage Punk from the wild North Yorkshire Moors)
- ROTHCO 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM (Blending abrasive punk, brooding psychedelic, disco and gothic post-punk)
- THE FROOT 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (Modern Vintage Quartet from Hull)
- VELVET TUXEDO 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM (Yorkshire four-piece blending Garage, Freakbeat, Psych, and R&B)
- CUTTY 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM (Dynamic electronica duo from Hull)
- MATT EDIBLE & THE OBTUSE ANGELS 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM (Hull’s cult hero with anthemic indie earworms, post-rock, and Americana)
- NIGHT FLIES 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM (Indie/alt-rock 4-piece with big choruses and infectious melodies)
- THE SOVEREIGNS 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM (Hull band merging alt/indie with blues and funk)
For the full lineup and stage details, visit the Humber Street Sesh Lineup page.
Other Attractions
A variety of street performers will bring fun and captivating entertainment to Humber Street Sesh, with flash mobs, Kingston Swing Lindy Hop, graffiti artists and lots more, creating the special touches that make a festival magical.
- Kingston Swing: Lindy Hop Flash Mobs from the Hull dance faves.
- Iota Arts: Puppet Head Parade.
- Bandanarama: Fun-based band, bringing brassy, saxy vibes to the streets of Hull and beyond.
- Graffiti Arts: Representing the Hull street art scene with live painting throughout the day.
- ScrapStore Creative Arts Marquee: A magical den, bursting with creative play for budding young artists, curated by the wonderful Hull charity.
- Face Painting 4 You: Expect a lot of glitter, and a lot of fun!
- Fun Fair: Take a spin, and scream if you wanna go faster.
Tickets
Advance Tickets: £22 + fees, available at See Tickets.
On-the-Day Entry: TBC
Wristband Exchange: Advance tickets must be exchanged for wristbands on-site or at designated exchange locations prior to the event. For details, visit the wristband exchange information.
Getting There
By Train: Hull Paragon Interchange is the nearest station, a 15-20 minute walk from the festival site.
By Car: Limited parking is available. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport or park-and-ride options. Nearby car parks include Princes Quay (HU1 2PQ), King William House Car Park (HU1 1RS), and others.
Accommodation
Hull offers various accommodation options, from hotels to B&Bs. Book early to ensure availability during the festival weekend.
Important Information
- Gates Open: 11:15 am on Saturday, 2nd August.
- Festival Start Time: noon.
- Festival End Time: 11:00 pm.
- Accessibility: Humber Street is accessible without a ticket, but certain areas like the BBC Music Introducing Stage require a festival wristband.
- Child Policy: Children aged 12 and under can enter Humber Street Sesh free of charge, but they need to wear a child wristband and must be accompanied by an adult in possession of an adult wristband. You can collect the child’s wristbands on the day only at either ticket booths or wristband exchanges at the festival site entrances.
- Carer Policy: Free entry for carers accompanying someone to the festival. Contact the festival in advance to arrange.
- Search Policy: Bag and body searches will be conducted at entry points.
Safety and Guidelines
- First Aid: Available on-site. Seek event staff in Hi-Viz if you feel unwell.
- Alcohol and Drugs: Reasonable alcohol consumption is allowed. No drugs or narcotics. Intoxicated individuals will not be served.
- Valuables: Only bring essential items and leave valuables at home.
- Lost and Found: Report lost items to event staff.
Site Rules
- No glass, drugs, or outside alcohol.
- Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead.
- No underage drinking or weapons.
- Respect the venue and residents’ properties.
Travel Information
- By Train: Hull Paragon Interchange is the nearest train station, about a 15-20 minute walk from the festival site.
- Parking: No on-site parking for festival visitors. Recommended car parks include Princes Quay, King William House Car Park, and others.
- Cycling: Hull has dedicated cycle lanes. Plan your route using Cycling UK’s website.
- Arriving by Train: Hull Trains offers free travel between Doncaster and Hull, with stops at Selby, Howden, and Brough. For more details, visit the Hull Trains website.
Additional Tips
- Festival Map and Clashfinder: Available online (later) and at entry gates.
- Food and Drink: There will be a dedicated food court, and most retail outlets on Humber Street will be open. Free water stations will be available for refills.
- Weather: Check the forecast and bring a raincoat (if needed) and sun cream.
- Toilets: Plenty of toilet facilities, including accessible ones, available on-site.
- Lost and Found: Ask event staff if you lose any items.
- Photography and Media: By attending, you consent to be included in any filming, photography, or recordings for promotional purposes.
For more detailed FAQ and further information, visit the Humber Street Sesh FAQ page.
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