The Big Malarkey Festival will see authors, artists, dancers, musicians and theatre companies fill East Park during its main event on 20 and 21 June.
As part of this year’s ‘It’s a Mystery’ theme, children will be able to solve puzzles, don disguises and explore some of Hull’s best mysteries.
Councillor Jackie Dad said: “It is a festival not just about reading, but about ideas, imagination, creativity and performance.”
The Big Malarkey was established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017.
This year’s festival will kick off with the James Reckitt Reading Conference on 15 June, followed by a week of school activities.
Also taking place is the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards, where children aged 7 to 11 will meet authors and choose their favourite book in a live vote.
During the main event at the weekend, the Hook-a-Book stall will return with free books for everyone to take home.
Tickets can be bought online or at all branches of Hull Libraries.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Holly Phillips
