THE BIG MALARKEY FESTIVAL

TUESDAY 22 JUNE - SUNDAY 27 JUNE 2027

• WRITERS • POETS • CARTOONISTS • ARTISTS • ILLUSTRATORS • MUSICIANS • PERFORMERS •

The Big Malarkey Festival 2026 / Film by Tiny Rock Studios

Big thanks to everyone who joined us at The Big Malarkey Festival 2026! We had the most fabulous time and we hope you did too! Thank you to all our brilliant artists, authors, illustrators, performers, poets, writers, musicians, makers, dancers - and, of course BIG thanks to all the children, families, teachers, library staff and volunteers who joined in and made it such a fabulous few days for everyone. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

CHECK OUT THE FESTIVAL PHOTOS - CAN YOU SPOT YOURSELF?

VIEW THE GALLERY

BIG MALARKEY DOODLE DAY!

Thursday 13 August / 2:00 - 3:30pm / Hull Central Library

Do you love to Doodle?  Join us at our very first Big Malarkey Doodle Day! Come along, draw, doodle and design the 2027 Big Malarkey Festival – and find out more about becoming a Young Producer!

BOOK FREE TICKETS
Best Family Event - Shortlisted
WHITE ROSE AWARD FINALIST

WE'RE BACK 22 - 27 JUNE 2027

A family friendly festival for children aged 0 - 16yrs

WRITERS

PERFORMERS

MUSICIANS

ARTISTS

POETS

the

VENUE

* Malarkey Park *
East Park, Hull, HU8 8JU

big thanks
to our

FUNDERS & FRIENDS

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