THE BIG MALARKEY FESTIVAL

MONDAY 15 JUNE - SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2026

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

The Big Malarkey Festival 2025 / Film by Fly Girl Films

The Big Malarkey Festival returns to East Park on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026 with a host of fabulous authors, dancers, illustrators, actors and musicians. This year our theme is ‘It’s a Malarkey Mystery!’ - we’ll be encouraging children to use their imaginations, practice problem solving, develop their critical thinking skills, enjoy sharing stories and ideas, and discover their own creative power alongside professional artists.

THE BIG MALARKEY FESTIVAL

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026

Check out the festival programme and start planning your visit.

BUY TICKETS

Buy tickets for Saturday, Sunday or grab a Weekend Pass!

Tickets are £3.50 CHILD / £6.50 ADULT / £18 FAMILY / £30 WEEKEND PASS if you buy online, or from your local Hull library.

Best Family Event - Shortlisted
WHITE ROSE AWARD FINALIST

WE'RE BACK 15 - 21 JUNE 2026

A family friendly festival for children aged 0 - 16yrs

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