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Asylum Hull University Union

University union venue for touring bands.

About 1,000 standing, house PA. Rock, Pop.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 17 Aug 2026

Here is Asylum Hull University Union in Cottingham Rd, Hull at a glance. It books rock and pop acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

1,000

Standing
capacity

approx. · large room

In detail

Live music	Varies
Backline	PA provided
Books	Rock · Pop

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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The facts

Capacity	about 1,000 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	RockPop
Website	hulluniunion.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	17 Aug 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find Asylum Hull University Union

Cottingham Rd

Getting there

You will find Asylum Hull University Union at University of, Cottingham Rd, Hull, HU6 7RX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 32 rooms in our Hull venue directory.

University of,
Cottingham Rd, Hull HU6 7RX

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The nearest station is Cottingham (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.

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04 — Booking

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Asylum	1,000 standing
Good for	gigs, events, club nights
Included	High-quality in-house sound and lighting system.
Worth knowing	Hired for gigs, events and club nights.

Enquire on their website Checked November 2026 from Asylum Hull University Union’s own website

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Asylum Hull University Union has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Cottingham Rd, Hull

About Asylum Hull University Union

Here is the story of Asylum Hull University Union in Cottingham Rd, Hull so far. It books rock and pop acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Asylum Hull University Union is a live music venue in Cottingham Rd, Hull with a standing capacity of about 1,000. It books Rock, Pop.

Listing notes

Asylum ‌‌‍is the award-winning live-music and club space at the heart of Hull University Students' Union, a versatile room holding up to 1,000 gig-goers with a high-quality in-house sound and lighting rig. It's a proper touring-band stop — past shows include Primal Scream, Enter Shikari, Gary Numan, DMA's and Belle and Sebastian — blending student-union energy with serious production. A reliable platform for both rising and established rock, indie and alternative acts.

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08 — What's on

Next 5

There are 5 upcoming gigs listed at Asylum Hull University Union. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Hull gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

19Dec · Sat	The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, Subarctic Monkeys 18:00Rock
30Jan · Sat	The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Stereotonics, Cortinas, Catfish 18:00
7Feb · Sun	CATSEYE 15:00Tribute Act
24Apr · Sat	The Sherlocks 19:30Rock
23Oct · Sat	The Gorillaz Experience in Hull! 19:00Tribute Act

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01	O'Rileys Live Music Venue	10 gigs
02	Connexin Live	9 gigs
03	Cottingham Civic Hall	3 gigs
04	Dirty Dicks	3 gigs
05	Rio Music Bar up2	3 gigs
06	Hornsea Floral Hall down1	2 gigs
07	Hull City Hall down1	2 gigs
08	DiveHu5/Dive Coffee Co. up1	1 gig
09	The Polar Bear New	1 gig
10	Asylum Hull University Union This venue New	0 gigs

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Q: What genres does Asylum Hull University Union book?

Asylum Hull University Union books Rock, Pop. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

University union venue for touring bands. Capacity about 1,000.

c. 1,000
Capacity: Varies
Live music: –
Start time: PA
Backline: Rock
Books: Verified
Directory status

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Asylum Hull University Union — Quick Facts

Asylum Hull University Union capacity: about 1,000 standing. University union venue for touring bands. Here are the key facts on Asylum Hull University Union at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 17 Aug 2026

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Capacity 1,000 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Asylum Hull University Union is the 4th largest of the 13 venues we list in and around Hull with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: The Welly (about 880), Cottingham Civic Hall (about 450) and Dirty Dicks (about 350).

Asylum Hull University Union holds about 1,000 standing, which makes it a large room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is bigger than the typical room we list around Hull (about 350). A room this big is mostly booked by agents and promoters for touring acts; a support slot on one of those bills is the usual way in for a local act. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

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Websitehulluniunion.com

SizeLargevenueAbout 1,000 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA providedAsylum Hull University Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksRock+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

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Asylum Hull University Union has rooms for hire, with enquiries made direct on the venue's own website - to play a gig at Asylum Hull University Union, choose Booking information.

Private hire 1,000 standing, for private hire Asylum Hull University Union has rooms you can hire. Hired for gigs, events and club nights. Enquire on their website →

Asylum1,000 standing

'capacity for up to 1000 gig goers'

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gigs, events, club nights

Included

High-quality in-house sound and lighting system.

Worth knowing

Hired for gigs, events and club nights.

Checked November 2026 from Asylum Hull University Union’s own website. Prices and dates come from the venue.

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Inside Asylum Hull University Union

Asylum Hull University Union has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 1,000. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Asylum Hull University Union

Asylum Hull University Union is a live music venue in Cottingham Rd, Hull with a standing capacity of about 1,000. Asylum Hull University Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

Asylum Hull University Union books Rock, Pop acts. This listing is part of the Hull venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at Asylum Hull University Union: The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, Subarctic Monkeys; The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Stereotonics, Cortinas, Catfish and CATSEYE — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

What to know

Asylum Hull University Union doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Rock is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. Asylum Hull University Union isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Hull and what local gigs pay.

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Find Asylum Hull University Union

AddressUniversity of

AreaCottingham Rd, Hull

PostcodeHU6 7RX

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Getting there

The nearest station is Cottingham (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Asylum Hull University Union is in Cottingham Rd, Hull — use HU6 7RX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Hull this week, or see which Hull bands are free this weekend if you book the music.

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The Hull League

Asylum Hull University Union is #10 of 32 Hull venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#6 ▼1 Hornsea Floral Hall 2 gigs
#7 ▼1 Hull City Hall 2 gigs
#8 ▲1 DiveHu5/Dive Coffee Co. 1 gig
#9 NEW The Polar Bear 1 gig
#10 NEW Asylum Hull University Union This venue 0 gigs

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What equipment does Asylum Hull University Union provide?

Asylum Hull University Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Hull venue directory.

What genres does Asylum Hull University Union book?

Asylum Hull University Union books Rock, Pop. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Asylum Hull University Union?

Asylum Hull University Union has a listed standing capacity of about 1,000, a large venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Hull venues for size comparisons. By size, Asylum Hull University Union is the 4th largest of the 13 venues we list in and around Hull with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: The Welly (about 880), Cottingham Civic Hall (about 450) and Dirty Dicks (about 350).

Does Asylum Hull University Union have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for Asylum Hull University Union. Browse the Hull Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is Asylum Hull University Union?

University of, Cottingham Rd, Hull, HU6 7RX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Hull venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Asylum Hull University Union?

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Can you hire Asylum Hull University Union for a private event?

Asylum Hull University Union has rooms you can hire. Hired for gigs, events and club nights. Spaces: Asylum (1,000 standing). Used for gigs, events, club nights. Ask Asylum Hull University Union about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Asylum Hull University Union?

The nearest station is Cottingham (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HU6 7RX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Asylum Hull University Union in brief. Asylum Hull University Union in Cottingham Rd, Hull, is a large room (500 or more) that books rock and pop. Other rooms nearby: Baths Hall, Cafe INDIE and Cafe INDIEpendent, or browse the Hull venue directory.

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