Social
BEST FOR
Ages 14+
ENTRY
from £5
WHERE
Hull
What it’s like
A live music and comedy venue in Hull's Fruit Market, strictly for the 14 and over crowd.
This is a gig and comedy venue, not a family day out, and that's clear from the door: most shows are 14+, with under 16s needing an adult, and some nights are 18+ only. The lineup swings from tribute acts like Noasis and The Smiths Ltd to stand up sets from names like Harriet Kemsley and Rachel Fairburn, plus a panto over Christmas that fits the 14+ rule if teenagers are your plan for the evening.
Prices span a proper range. You can catch the Hull Record Fair for free, or the Cure tribute for £7, right up to Hang Massive at £35. Most gigs and comedy nights land between £15 and £25, and buying ahead is the move, since door prices are always higher when tickets aren't sold out already.
Getting there means the 15 minute walk from Hull Paragon, or 3 hours of on-street parking round the back on Wellington Street and Queen Street if you fancy a punt on timing. There's no venue car park, so the Fruit Market car park a third of a mile off is the fallback for anyone who wants to stay longer than the on-street limit allows. Access is properly thought through too, with step-free entry front and back, a floor-level viewing spot for wheelchair users, and seating you can ask for at the rear.
If you're bringing a teenager to a gig, this is straightforward enough. Check the age rating on the specific show first, because it varies from 14+ to 18+ depending on what's on, and book ahead rather than hoping for the door.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 14 and up only; under 16s need an adult with them
- Booking
- Advance booking cheapest and guarantees entry
- Parking
- 3-hour on-street parking to rear on Wellington Street/Queen Street
- Wheelchairs
- Floor-level viewing area at front for wheelchair users
- Getting there by bus or train
- Hull Paragon Interchange 0.8 miles away, 15 minute walk
- Book ahead where you can, door prices are always the pricier option
- Age limits vary show to show, from 14+ to 18+, so it's worth a check on the specific event before you buy
- No car park on site, just 3 hour on-street parking or the Fruit Market car park down the road
- Wheelchair users get a floor-level viewing spot up front, with rear seating on request
Plan your visit
What age can attend?
It varies by show. Most are 14+, with under 16s needing an adult, but some nights are 18+ only, so check the specific event.
How much are tickets?
Anywhere from free (the Hull Record Fair) to £35 for Hang Massive. Most gigs and comedy shows sit between £15 and £25.
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, it's cheaper and it guarantees you get in. Door tickets cost more and only exist if the show hasn't sold out.
Can we just turn up and buy on the door?
Only if the event isn't sold out already, and you'll pay more than the advance price.
Is there parking?
No car park on site. There's 3 hour on-street parking on Wellington Street and Queen Street, or the Fruit Market car park 0.3 miles away for longer stays.
How far is it from the train station?
About 0.8 miles from Hull Paragon Interchange, roughly a 15 minute walk.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Step-free at both the front and rear entrances. There's a floor-level viewing area at the front and seating available at the rear on request.
Are there baby changing facilities?
There's a baby change on site, though given the 14+ age rule for most events, this is more relevant for daytime bar hours.
Can under 14s come along?
Not to most ticketed events. When the venue is open just as a bar, children can be in until 7pm with an adult, but event age limits are separate and usually 14+.
What kind of shows are on?
A mix of tribute acts, stand up comedy, live bands, club nights and cinema events. Panto also runs at Christmas.
Is there wifi?
Wifi is available in the venue.
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