The Shire Hall is a multi-functional building used for community hires such as parties, wedding receptions and fund-raising events. It is also used as an arts centre with live music, theatre, comedy and cinema.

What's On


December 2024

City of Hull Brass Band Christmas Concert

The City of Hull Band is one of the top brass bands in the world and is probably one of the most successful bands ever during its relatively short history. In soccer terms the band started as a Sunday League team in 1989 and achieved promotion in almost consecutive years through the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st divisions and then to the premier league! Having been promoted to the North of England Championship Section (the banding equivalent of the Premier League) in 1996, the Band then earned the title of North of England Champions for a remarkable three successive years.

Sunday 22nd December, 7.00pm
£10.00 - £12.00

The Rat Pack - Christmas in Vegas

Continue the Christmas Fun with The Rat Pack and their famous Christmas Concert. The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show as voted by The Agents Association of Great Britain for three successive years, arrives direct From London’s Leicester Square Theatre, The 02 and a Royal Command Performance. The acclaimed David Alacey (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn) stars as Frank Sinatra alongside Paul Drakeley (Inside Out – BBC) as Dean Martin. They are joined by former Eastenders star and ITV's (Central News) “Mr Weather” - Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating its 25th record breaking year.

Friday 27th December, 8.00pm
£18.50

January 2025

HEART OF GLASS

A 17th performance at the Shire Hall is nothing short of legendary!! Sell out performance after sell out performance are a measure of what you are in for with this very, very special show. HEART OF GLASS fronted by the delectable Denise Danielle described as "the closest to Debbie Harry yet!’" A cast iron guarantee of a superbly entertaining night out . Heart of Glass are the foremost Blondie Tribute band in the UK. Lead singer Denise Danielle who has put together a stunning replication of a ‘Blondie’ show with all the favourite classics plus a lot more: Atomic, Maria, The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone, Call Me, Denis, One Way Or Another, Sunday Girl and many, many more. Denise prides herself on authenticity and does 6 costume changes during a show, each reflecting on the various songs. There is no finer exponent of the songs, style and raw energy of Deborah Harry and Blondie. This is like experiencing the real Blondie in 1978.

Friday 24th January, 8.00pm
£15.00

Bourn Theatre Arts presents…Moving Pictures: A Century of Cinema.

Bourn Theatre Arts presents…Moving Pictures: A Century of Cinema. Watch as BTA students recreate movie magic from the past 100 years! From Charlie Chaplin to James Bond, Back to The Future and Barbie, step into the world of Hollywood’s biggest moments captured on film. This exciting production is for the whole family to enjoy; our students will be delighted to see you there!

Sunday 26th January, 11.00am
£5.00 - £10.00

Bourn Theatre Arts presents…Moving Pictures: A Century of Cinema.

Bourn Theatre Arts presents…Moving Pictures: A Century of Cinema. Watch as BTA students recreate movie magic from the past 100 years! From Charlie Chaplin to James Bond, Back to The Future and Barbie, step into the world of Hollywood’s biggest moments captured on film. This exciting production is for the whole family to enjoy; our students will be delighted to see you there!

Sunday 26th January, 2.20pm
£5.00 - £10.00

February 2025

AMY’S WINEHOUSE BAND A Howden Live presentation.

Amy's Winehouse Band are a Tribute Band formed from a group of top-class musicians who have played in various successful bands local to Hull and have vast experience in the live music scene. Singer: Louise Montgomery - Outstanding versatile vocalist with a broad repertoire of music and includes Lou Lou Soul Experience Tribute. Guitarist/ Backing vocals: Matt Foster - The Shine, Woodsmoke Bass guitar: Andy Foster - Dep Drummer /Bass player for various bands Keyboards/Backing Vocals: Antoine Robinson - solo wedding singer, The Beautiful Couch Drums: Pete Bartley - The Beautiful Couch, The Shine, The Soul Bouncers From the minute we first got together to rehearse with a selection of Amy Winehouse tunes we all knew; this was going to be something special . You will not be disappointed; we have put together a live show that not only sounds fantastic we also look the part on stage .

Friday 7th February, 8.00pm
£15.00

JAMES OLIVER with NORMAN WATT-ROY A Howden Live presentation.

“James is a passionate roots rocker loaded with guitar firepower.” - Bill Kirchen – guitar legend “He’s the man with the face, from outer space, on his faith and grace” Ian Dury describing bassist Norman Watt-Roy. “I am not easily impressed by guitarists, but this guy is definitely a comer.” - John Drumbo, (Drummer for Captain Beefheart) Next year will see the pairing up of the irrepressible guitar talent of Wales’s very own James Oliver and the bass legend that is Norman Watt Roy (Ian Dury and the Blockheads/Wilko Johnson et al). Fresh from a killer show at the Half Moon in Putney in March, James and Norman alongside drummer, Mark Kemlo, will be fully unleashed to tour across the UK and beyond in 2025.

Saturday 22nd February, 8.00pm
£15.00

March 2025

ELIZA CARTHY & Jen Reid A Howden Live presentation.

If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English folk revival, it’s Eliza Carthy MBE. As the daughter of folk legends Martin Carthy & Norma Waterson, Eliza grew up immersed in the world of traditional music and from an early age was championed by John Peel, Andy Kershaw and Billy Bragg. Beloved of staunch traditionalists and iconoclasts alike, Eliza’s music effortlessly crosses boundaries of genre and style. Whether solo or fronting a big band, performing a centuries-old ballad or a self-written song, her powerful, nuanced voice, fiercely beautiful fiddle-playing, and mesmerizing performances have influenced a whole generation of young musicians. Twice nominated for the Mercury Prize, and winner of innumerable other accolades over her thirty-year career, Eliza has performed and recorded around the world with a diverse array of artists including, Paul Weller, Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Patrick Wolf, and Jarvis Cocker. Describing herself simply as a modern English musician, she is one of the most impressive, engaging, and important performers of her generation. ‘Unarguably the queen of English Folk’ The Observer ‘Not the Messiah, but a very naughty girl’ Stewart Lee Jennifer Reid performs 19thC Lancashire dialect work songs, Manchester broadside ballads and clog steps. She played Barb in Shane Meadows’ critically acclaimed period drama The Gallows Pole on the BBC.

Friday 21st March, 8.oopm
£15.00

TWO PIANO'S A Howden Live presentation.

Join the sensational David Barton and Al Kilvo, along with their top-class band as they battle it out to deliver the best rock 'n' roll piano experience audiences have seen. Feel the energy and witness the foot stomping performance of Two Pianos as they bring you to your feet and have you dancing in the aisles, singing hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Elvis, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Everly Brothers and more! “Two Pianos are truly awesome rockers!” — Jerry Lee Lewis “Two of the hottest Rock 'n' Roll piano-pounders in the world” — The Yorkshire Times “Highly recommended ”— Chas & Dave “Dedicated rockers par excellence-top of our gig list.” — The Times “There is enough talent and individuality in his act for him to make his mark nationally and not just for a year or three.” — The Stage “So, it was non-stop electrifying Rock ’n’ Roll all the way except for a glorious interlude where they found themselves playing straight, snatches of everything from Beethoven to Rachmaninov, just for the hell of it, just because they could and seemingly wanted to playfully out-bravura each other.” — The Yorkshire Times

Saturday 22nd March, 8.00pm
£16.50

'Oasis' Tribute by Fakermaker

Can't get tickets for the Oasis reunion, never mind we have the next best thing Fakermaker, back in the Hall for the 4th year running! Get ready for another classic night of indie bangers from one of Britain’s finest ‘Oasis’ tributes on the festival and live venue circuit, ‘Fakermaker’ always give 100% for a guaranteed top night. Get down early for pre-drinks and tunes, doors at 7pm. This one will sell out so make sure you get your tickets early!’

Saturday 29th March, 8.00pm
£16.50

April 2025

THE DUNCAN MCFARLANE BAND A Howden Live presentation.

'It’s nice to find a folk-rock band that understands both folk AND rock and knows how to draw on one without diluting the other' 'Robust folk-rock - reels, jigs and stout songs, well-executed and infectiously lively' 'Essentially solid, energetic English electric folk, full of pumping riffs and loads of energy' 'The world can always use more good English folk-rock and this is loud, fast music based on the rhythms of English country dance music, with sharp-edged electric guitar leads, electric fiddle and gutsy, gritty singing' (fRoots, Yorkshire Evening Post, Dirty Linen (USA) and Shreds & Patches) ‘Absolutely great; The Duncan McFarlane Band CD ‘All Rogues & Villains’ is chock full of great stuff, really powerful playing and singing.’ (Mike Harding, BBC Radio Two, Folk & Roots Show

Saturday 5th April, 8.00pm
£15.00

Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

VOODOO ROOM are an exciting Classic Power Trio, paying tribute to the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream. Featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians, they perform a high energy, world class show in total appreciation of these musical pioneers from the world of classic blues/rock!! NOT a dress up, wig wearing, look-alike tribute band – JUST GREAT MUSICIANS PLAYING GREAT MUSIC – STUNNING!’ Time Out. Doors Open 7.00pm

Saturday 12th April, 8.00pm
£16.00

May 2025

BOOTLEG EAGLES A Howden Live presentation.

The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines the music of the 1970s. THE BOOTLEG EAGLES take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. An evening with THE BOOTLEG EAGLES is jam-packed with all of the unforgettable hits and best-loved album tracks audiences love, all performed with the amazing musicianship and stellar harmonies that they deserve. Reproduced with unwavering respect by a quintet of talented professionals, all live, every harmony, every guitar lick and every hook without a safety net. The five musicians at the heart of THE BOOTLEG EAGLES have previously worked with stars including Mark Knopfler, Ruby Turner, Trevor Horn, Jimmy Nail, Prefab Sprout, Si King (Hairy Bikers), members of Squeeze, Dexys Midnight Runners, The Average White Band, and The Style Council. That's decades of experience, translating into performances packed with energy, sensitivity, soul and breath-taking accuracy, giving audiences a memorable and authentic Eagles experience.

Friday 16th May, 8.00pm
£20.00

June 2025

Abba Stars

With Over 19 years of experience in UK and Europe, Abba STARS UK is one of the UK’s NO.1 Abba Tribute Bands. Featuring some incredibly talented singers and musicians they offer one of the most captivating and authentic tributes to one of the greatest bands of all time. With tight harmonies, replica of costumes, hint of humour and audience participation it’s a great entertainment for every occasion! Doors 7.00pm

Saturday 21st June, 8.00pm
£18.50

September 2025

MARTIN SIMPSON, ANDY CUTTING, NANCY KERR. A Howden Live presentation.

Comprising three of Britain’s finest musicians and interpreters of songs and tunes, each member of this trio is an acknowledged virtuoso in their own right. Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr have come together for the joy of playing and exploring the possibilities of music together, after appearing together on stages in various combinations over recent years and thoroughly enjoying it!

Saturday 6th September, 8.00pm
£22.00

WEETWOOD MAC & Offbeat A Howden Live presentation.

This lot took the roof off the Shire Hall when they last played here and it took a while to find another date but theyre back! Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute bands. Comprising of ex-members of Ellen & The Escapades(James Warrender/Ellen Smith/Chris Quick),Wayword Sons guitarist Sam Wood and Hope & Social drummer, singer/songwriter and Paul Simon afficionado Gary Stewart well known to Howden audiences via the Graceland show and Hope & Social., Yorkshire’s answer to Fleetwood Mac feature all of the hits from the 1970's 'Rumours' era and many other classics such as 'Rhiannon','Say You Love Me,'Everywhere' and 'Little Lies' plus many more. Weetwood Mac whizz you back to make you believe you are enjoying the real deal in their heyday. OFFBEAT are a fantastic young rock/pop band, formed after meeting in local youth music group 'School of Rock' They go from strength to strength . Performing hits by the likes of Arctic Monkeys, White Stripes and The Killers, adding more and more original songs as they go..

Saturday 20th September, 8.00pm
£20.00

October 2025

Elvis For Everyone

NEW for 2025! Come and witness the closest experience to watching the King of Rock 'n' Roll yourself as Multi Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist Louis Brown and his “Tribute To Elvis" Live Band, brings you all the electrifying magic of Elvis Presley! See how Elvis rose to fame as Louis performs all the biggest hits from 1956 when Elvis first hit stardom. Louis then takes you to Hollywood and on set of Elvis' movie career, performing the best songs from all of Elvis' greatest movies! Recreating part of the ’68 comeback special, Louis will grace you with the iconic leather two-piece suit giving you all the electrifying energy of the NBC T.V special.

Friday 10th October, 8.00pm
£17.00

November 2025

THE JAM'D 29th November A Howden Live presentation.

The Jam’d are now the UK’s best known and most popular tribute to the live performance and sound of The Jam, and are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking 3. As full time touring professional musicians, and massive Jam fans, the band don’t “try to be” or “pretend to be” The Jam, but rather put on a performance from the heart and soul, drawing on all their memories, experiences and love of what was the country’s biggest band in their day. Gigging up and down the UK at outdoor festivals, scooter rallies and some of the UK’s top music venues & events! The show also includes the only replica of Rick Bucklers ‘Great White’ drum kit & features their own brass section!……You won’t be disappointed! Every effort is placed into reproducing the sound, arrangements and energy of a Jam gig. Those who saw The Jam live will remember the electricity, aggression, passion, and even fashion on stage, something not always prevalent in today’s world, but to The Jam’d, it is a passion, a mission, and an honour to play for fans of “the best band in the f#@*ing world!” As of September 2024, front man of 8 years, Dave Fletcher, stepped down to be replaced by young and talented Luke Gallagher. And so a new era begins!

Saturday 29th November, 8.00pm
£15.00
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