A large crowd of people, including families with children, gather outside a large blue and white festival tent labeled "Big Top" at the Big Malarkey F

About

The Big Malarkey Festival is Hull's first ever children's literature festival, brought to you by Hull Libraries and funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust and Arts Council England.

The Big Malarkey Festival is a celebration of children's literature for everyone aged 0 – 16 years.

Four days of activities for schools (15-18 June) and a glorious weekend of fun for families (20-21 June) brought to you by Hull Libraries.

The Festival includes amazing artists, authors, illustrators, performers, poets, writers, musicians, makers, dancers and dreamers!

More details coming soon.

Guide Prices

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Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

The Big Malarkey Festival 2026

Type:Festival

East Park, East Park, Hull Culture and Leisure, Holderness Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU8 8JU

Tel: 01482 210 000

Opening Times

Season (20 June 2026 - 21 June 2026)
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Saturday - Sunday10:00
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