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View article Hull stage route revealed for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

Hull stage route revealed for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

Hull will host the start of Stage Three of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men this September. Departing from East Park on Friday 4 September, the riders will travel into the East Riding to face a 194.1km stage. The race will begin at East Park, with riders then travelling east along Holderness Road before […]

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View article David Bowie: On Tour to visit Hull as part of V&A national tour

David Bowie: On Tour to visit Hull as part of V&A national tour

Ferens Art Gallery will host a landmark national tour from the V&A, celebrating the creativity and enduring cultural impact of David Bowie. Bringing together 100 highlights from the V&A’s David Bowie archive – many that have never been on public display before – David Bowie: On Tour will travel to venues across the UK across […]

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View article Grants to Arts returns with two application rounds

Grants to Arts returns with two application rounds

Grants to Arts, a funding grant for creative organisations in Hull, has returned with two rounds now available to apply for. The programme is Hull City Council’s long-standing scheme of small grants for arts projects and is highly valued by local artists and arts organisations. A recent review of the scheme sought feedback from service […]

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View article Monet masterpiece to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery

Monet masterpiece to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery

Monet’s masterpiece, The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil (1872), will go on display at the Ferens Art Gallery this week as part of the Monet: Inspiring the Senses exhibition. Opening tomorrow (Friday 19 June) Monet’s work will be shown alongside paintings from the Ferens’ own collection and artworks created by Flourish, a group of […]

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View article Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology shortlisted for national Museum Award

Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology shortlisted for national Museum Award

The Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology has been shortlisted in the best accessible category for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Awards.  Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award since 2004, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the UK. It is the only museum award to be […]

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View article Just Don’t campaign launched ahead of FIFA World Cup to challenge everyday harassment of women and girls

Just Don’t campaign launched ahead of FIFA World Cup to challenge everyday harassment of women and girls

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside has launched the #JustDont campaign ahead of the start of FIFA Men’s World Cup. Working with the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership, of which Hull City Council is part of, the campaign aims to challenge everyday harassment and harmful behaviour faced by women and girls. […]

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View article Music Cities Convention 2026 arrives in Hull

Music Cities Convention 2026 arrives in Hull

The Hull Music Cities Convention has arrived in the city, with a line-up of over 60 voices from six continents, and more than 20 countries for the world’s leading gathering on music and cities. Speakers will come from the government, grassroots advocacy, major labels, international development, health and wellbeing, climate and the arts – united […]

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View article New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson

New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson

Hull History Centre will host Industrial River: The Photographs of William Jackson, a new exhibition opening on Tuesday 2 June. Running until Saturday 21 November 2026, the display offers visitors a rare glimpse into Hull’s working rivers and docks during a period of profound change. Featuring 32 striking photographs displayed across 17 panels, the exhibition […]

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View article Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition

Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition

Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2003 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks […]

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