1. Harlem Globetrotters
Friday 26 April
Bonus Arena
Tickets from £20
The Harlem Globetrotters are perhaps the world’s most famous basketball team.
Tickets are still available for tonight’s visit of perhaps the world’s most famous basketball team. For 92 years, the Globetrotters have brought together family entertainment and athletic prowess like no other act on the planet. And they are in the city for one night only! If you have made no Friday night plans, get down to the fantastic Bonus Arena and grab one of the few final tickets available on the door, or book a last-minute ticket here.
2. Emmaus Record Fair
Saturday 27 April
Orchard Superstore, Emmaus Hull
Free
Vinyl dealers will sell their wares in Hull this weekend. Picture: Luana de Marco
For one day only, homelessness charity Emmaus’ Lockwood Street superstore on Orchard Park will be hosting a record fair with local vinyl dealers selling a variety of records and CDs. Refreshments will be available from the store’s Apple Tree Cafe and there is free parking on site. Emmaus superstore will be open as normal with the record fair on from 10am until 3pm.
3. Illegal Eagles
Saturday 27 April
Hull City Hall
Tickets from £24
Hull City Hall.
Officially the world’s number one Eagles tribute act brings stunning vocals, tight harmonies and awesome guitar riffs in a celebrating of the legendary US west coast country rock band. The stage show features the best from the legendary Eagles’ catalogue, including Hotel California, Desperado, Take it Easy and New Kid in Town. Get tickets here.
4. Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Until Saturday 27 April
Hull New Theatre
Tickets from £17.50
Max Westwell as The Swan in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.
Matthew Bourne’s powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is a contemporary Swan Lake for our times. And Hull-born dancer Liam Mower will star as The Prince in this fresh look for the 21st century. Retaining the iconic elements of the original production loved by millions around the world, Bourne and his award-winning design team create an exciting re-imagining of the classic production. Get tickets here.
5. Paragon Dreams
23 April-4 May
Hull Truck Theatre
Tickets from £10.50
Hull Truck Theatre.
Hull Truck is always a good place to start if you are looking for something a bit cultural. Paragon Dreams is the latest offering from Hull playwright and actress Hester Ullyart. This original Hull Truck Theatre production follows on from her critically acclaimed The Ballad of Paragon Station. Get tickets here.
