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The best events around Hull & East Yorkshire this week | 17 – 23 August 2022

As everyone recovers from the weekend at Humber Street Sesh, we’ve put together our regular collection of upcoming events. For those craving more of the Sesh atmosphere, Tribfest is running from Friday to Sunday! We’ve plenty of the usual stuff too, such as outdoor events at Pearson Park, performances such as Faustus, and bar events such as the Kicks Grand Opening month and Indie Nite at Bar55.

Kicks Grand Opening month!

Now until 10 Sep 2022 @ Kicks Bar & Grill

Kicks is a sports bar and grill aimed at passionate sports fans across the city.

Armed with a suite of eleven large TVs, situated all around the bar for easy viewing, the bar also features a super large video wall; and a booming sound system.

Open daily, Kicks will be bringing in as much televised live sport as possible with contracts to be agreed with Sky and BT soon including access to all sports channels and Box Office which will be shown on the screens all-day long.

For all the info, visit here.

Car Load of Comics

Now until 15 Sep 2022 @ Union Mash Up

If you’ve never visited Union Mash Up you’ll be pleasantly surprised by its ambience and warmth. It sits bang in the middle of Hull’s Princes Avenue Cafe bar area.

FREE comedy nights. Doors 7.00 pm, show time 8 pm, Finish between 10 pm and 10:30 pm at the latest. A minimum of 5 comics, including guests and our MC for the night, the loveable and funny Paul Rainey.

For all the info, and free ticket bookings, visit here.

Free Guided Fish Trail

Sat 20 Aug & Mon 29 Aug 2022 @ Queen Victoria Square

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hull’s iconic Fish Trail, local freelance English Heritage Accredited Guide Paul Schofield will be taking you on a free guided tour of the famous trail this summer!

Running on Saturday 20th August, & Monday 29th August.

For all the info, visit here.

Faustus

Tue 16 Aug to Sat 20 Aug 2022 @ Stage@TheDock

Faustus is a raucous, flaming adaptation of the old myth for a modern audience of all ages. An interactive fire circus with audience participation, an array of magical comedy and more than one flaming sword fight, the show is a combination of fire poi, acrobatics and pantomime.

For all the info, and ticket bookings, visit here.

Thu 18 Aug 2022 @ Ferens Art Gallery

Join the Ferens’s Curator of Art, Kerri Offord, for a 10-minute talk exploring Mary Martin’s ‘Climbing Form’. Meet in Gallery 6 at 2 pm, free, drop-in.

For all the info, visit here.

Family Chess Event

Thu 18 Aug 2022 @ Pearson Park

As part of a packed programme of summer events, Pearson Park presents: Family Chess Event, Thursday, 18th August, 13.00 – 15.00, at the main Bandstand area.

Learn the basics of chess. Chess sets will be provided. The events are FREE and there is no need to book.

For all the info, visit here.

West African Rhythm Music Workshop

Fri 19 Aug 2022 @ Pearson Park

As part of a packed programme of summer of events, Pearson Park presents: West African Rhythm Music Workshop, Friday 19th August, 13.00 – 15.00 at the main Bandstand area.

The events are FREE and there is no need to book.

For all the info, visit here.

Tribfest 2022

Fri 19 Aug to Sun 21 Aug 2022 @ Sledmere Park

Filled with family, friends, and a lineup of dreams, guaranteed to be the best weekend of your summer!
As well as tribute bands, we’ve got loads more entertainment across the stages, which include The Unsigned Marquee, Acoustic Marquee, Laughing Bull Comedy Marquee, Silent Disco / Disco Marquee, Freedom Road Under 20s Marquee and the Kidzone. Plus we have a range of retail and catering outlets across the site so there’s plenty to please everyone. We like to keep you busy!

For all the info, and ticket bookings, visit here.

Indie Nite at Bar55

Sat 20 Aug 2022 @ Bar 55

Discover yesterday’s forgotten future!
Indie Nites @ The Bar 55, every Saturday from 9:30 pm to 3:00 am.
? Draft Beer £4
? Hotham’s spirits + Fever-tree £5 or £7 for a double
JOY DIVISION NEW ORDER THE SMITHS THE STONE ROSES HAPPY MONDAYS THE STROKES BLONDIE JAMES BLUR PRIMAL SCREAM PULP THE LAS NITES FRANZ FERDINAND THE CHARLATANS THE CURE THE VERVE AND MORE

For all the info, visit here.

In touch with… The Victorians

Mon 22 Aug 2022 @ Streetlife Museum of Transport

Come and meet a Victorian character and handle objects from the past to discover what life was like in Victorian Britain! Free, Drop-in.

For all the info, visit here.


Oh, and want to know what’s coming up long-term? Check out our events listings to see dates and times for upcoming events as soon as they’re posted!

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