🚧 What We’re Up To: Highway to Hull 2026 Update! 🚧

Things are buzzing behind the scenes here at Highway to Hull HQ, and we’re thrilled to finally share what we’ve been cooking up for the 2026 Weekender!

We’re currently deep in planning mode...emails flying, spreadsheets multiplying, and a frankly heroic amount of caffeine being consumed – all to make next year’s event bigger, brighter, and even more community-centred than ever before.

Performer Applications Are Open!

Whether you're a seasoned burlesque powerhouse or an exciting new face on the scene, we want to hear from you. Our performer applications are officially open, and we’re already loving the talent rolling into our inbox. If you’ve been thinking about taking the Highway to Hull stage, this is your sign! Apply here.

Market Trader Applications Now Live

Highway to Hull is all about celebrating creativity in every form, so if you’re a maker, designer, or seller of wonderfully weird and beautiful things, we’d love you as part of our market. Applications for traders are now open, and the earlier you apply, the better your chance of securing a spot. Apply here.

Discounted Hotel Rooms Available

For those travelling from afar (or locals who love a staycation), we’ve secured a special discounted hotel rate, now live on our website. Rooms go quickly every year, so grab yours before they're gone! More info here.