Join Canadian astronaut and ex-commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield, for a mind-expanding evening of exploration, imagery, stories, and music.
What does this new age of space travel mean, and what can it bring to life on Earth?
For these unique live events, Chris will share unheard tales of space voyages and human exploration for all ages, as seen through the eyes of an astronaut.
With screen-filling multimedia of the latest discoveries and technology including mind-blowing images from the James Webb telescope, Chris will celebrate the best of human achievement and optimism, engage the audience in Q&A, and share his unique view of our world from a true space explorer’s perspective.
Image credited to Dmitry Lovetsky
Venue Details
Over 400,000 visitors have experienced events here at the venue since 2018 including Bob Dylan, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Ne-Yo, Paloma Faith, JLS, Sarah Millican, Blondie, Noel Gallagher and many more. The venue is a state-of-the-art music and events complex with a capacity of up to 4,000 people for concerts and live events, plus an array of bars, lounges, premium seating and hospitality suits including the Connexin Lounge. The venue is purpose built to offer significant flexibility for any conference, exhibition, dinner or event. With 1320 square metres of floor space, making it one of the biggest in the region, the Arena’s flexibility means we can host events of all shapes and sizes – from huge award ceremonies to smaller breakout meetings, including the University of Hull’s graduation ceremonies. The building is owned by Hull City Council and is managed by ASM Global.
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Blue-Badge Parking
Wheelchair Access