Social is a unique ex-warehouse 300-capacity venue space, hosting the best in Live Music, Stand-up Comedy, DJs, Clubbing, Film, Theatre, Festivals, Markets, and much more.
Bands and artists who have played Social include: The Blinders, Nubiyan Twist, Fatherson, Shed Seven, The Skints, Mungo's Hi-Fi, The Lathums, We Are Scientists, Huey Morgan, Jamie Webster, The K's, Don Letts, Beans on Toast, James Taylor Quartet, The Mysterines, Emma-Jean Thackray, Arun Ghosh, Mystery Jets, Warmduscher, Skinny Lister, Alabama 3, Life, Beardyman, Afflecks Palace, The View, The Bluetones, A Certain Ratio, Skinny Living.
Opened in 2010 as Fruit, and reborn in 2020 as Social - the destination venue in the city for those wanting their cultural fix. We're located on Humber Street, as part of Hull's thriving and independent Fruit Market area.
Run by the award-winning Sesh Events Team (The Sesh, Humber Street Sesh, Trinity Live), as well as former team members from the days of Fruit, who collectively have over three decades of experience in live events and venue management.
We're currently open for ticketed/free events in our venue space on selected weeknight and weekend evenings - opening and closing times vary, from event to event.
For more info and to book event tickets please check the individual listings on our What’s On page.
Social boasts a large main event space (300 capacity standing) including stage, PA, lighting, 180" screen, HD projector, and free Wi-Fi.
The venue is serviced by two bars, offering a wide range of favourite and specialist draught and bottled/canned alcoholic beverages, alongside non-alcoholic drinks, teas, coffee, and bar snacks.
We have outdoor seating in front of the venue on Humber Street.
The venue does not have a secure/paid cloakroom, though does offer a rail and coat hangers that visitors can use
We are a dog-friendly venue.
Grab an advance ticket to a world of music, film, comedy, and much more.
ADVANCE TICKETS
Social sells advance tickets for our in-house events via seetickets.com, with other event ticketing agents varying, on a show-by-show basis. All advance tickets will be subject to a per-ticket booking fee, and may incur additional charges from the ticket agent's website.
ENTRY TO AN EVENT
When entering the venue for an event, please have your tickets to hand, either physical tickets, or e-tickets displayed on your mobile phone/printed out. Please note, confirmation of booking emails are not valid for entry to an event - your ticket is required.
AGE OF ENTRY AT THE VENUE
When open as a bar, children are allowed in the venue until 7pm, accompanied by an adult. The age of entry for events varies, please see age information found on the individual events on our 'what's on' page. Most shows are 14+ (with under 16s requiring an adult to accompany them), though some shows are 18+
TICKET SALES AT THE VENUE
We do not sell advance tickets at the venue. Booking online in advance is the cheapest way to book for an event and guarantees you entry.
ON THE DOOR TICKETS
If an event is not sold out in advance, tickets should be for sale on the door at Social on the day of the event from the doors opening time. Please check our social media for the latest on ticket availability and/or contact us before your travel to the venue. On the door pricing will be more expensive than in advance, so we advise booking online beforehand where possible.
QUESTIONS?
Should you have any issues or questions regarding your ticket purchase, please contact the online ticket agent you booked with. For general event enquiries please use our contact us page.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TICKETS
Social may offer PA tickets to customers who may not be able to attend a performance or gig here without the support of a friend or support worker. This is dealt with on a show-by-show basis, as we work with various local and national event promoters, and can liaise with them for you. Please contact us to enquire about this.
Entry to Social is fully accessible, with step-free access to the venue at both the front and rear entrances, alongside an access toilet situated opposite the bar.
The toilet has a grab rail and also an alarm, in case you may need any assistance. There is also baby changing facilities in this toilet.
There are no lowered bars within the venue. If you require assistance, please let one of our staff know.
Strobe lighting may be in use at some of our events. We will always put warning signs about this up on the venue entrance doors.
Should you have any access concerns, enquiries or requests regarding your visit please contact us.
Social may offer PA tickets to customers who may not be able to attend a performance or gig here without the support of a friend or support worker. This is dealt with on a show-by-show basis, as we work with various local and national event promoters, and can liaise with them for you. Please contact us to enquire about this.
