Image source, Hull City Council Ferens exhibitions celebrate the work of talented artists 15th October 2026 The annual Open Exhibition returns to the Ferens Art Gallery this week, featuring over 300 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film. Opening tomorrow (Friday 16 October), artworks have been produced by amateur and professional artists, with many hailing from the local area. Some of the pieces will be for sale, offering visitors […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture What's on Cllr Jackie DadFerens Art GalleryFerens OpenFerens Open ExhibitionKerri OffordYoung Artist Open Exhibition
Image source, Back to Ours Our City confirmed to return to Hull in March 2027 8th October 2026 Local arts charity Back to Ours has confirmed that Our City will return to Hull in 2027, with communities across the city invited to help shape the event. Following the first Our City in 2026, Back to Ours will bring the event back to Hull city centre on Saturday 13 March 2027, supported by Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursCouncillor Jackie DadLouise YatesOur City
Image source, David Street Photography Hull Fair arrives for 2026 5th October 2026 One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this month for its 732nd year. Opening this Friday, 9 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. This year there are more than 300 attractions from rollercoasters and white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck and bingo, […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on Chief Inspector Derek HussainCllr Maria Cowardfamily eventHull Fair 2026Lord Mayor
Image source, Hull City Council Free author events celebrate young adult and teen fiction 1st October 2026 A series of free author events for teen and young adult events will take place across autumn, starting this weekend. A collaborative project between Hull Libraries and Hull Waterstones, YA SPOTLIGHT will welcome four acclaimed authors throughout the October and November at Hull Central Library. The line-up includes bestselling author Rachel Greenlaw, graphic novelist Salomey […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Cllr Jackie DadCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our Cityfree eventsHull LibrariesKenechi UdoguMorgan H. OwenPhilippa LeathleyRachel GreenlawS.J. BakerSalomey Dokuteen fictionWaterstonesYA SPOTLIGHT
Image source, VHEY VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy 30th September 2026 Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling for passionate and experienced people from across the region’s visitor economy to join its influential Advisory Board. Expressions of interest are now being invited from people working in or with sectors across the visitor economy, with VHEY keen to ensure the board reflects the full breadth of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News `Advisory BoardChris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadCllr Nick CoultishVHEY
Image source, Aerial Defence Temporary drone restriction zone in force for Hull Fair 2026 29th September 2026 A temporary airspace restriction for drones will be in place over the Hull Fair site and surrounding area during this year’s fair, as part of the safety and security arrangements for one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Secretary of State for Transport have introduced Restriction of Flying Regulations […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on CAAChief Inspector Derek HussainCllr Jackie DaddronesHull FairHumberside PoliceTemporary drone restriction zone
Image source, Broken Orchestra Grants to Arts funding awarded and second round now open 23rd September 2026 The first round of Grants to Arts Project funding has now been awarded, with five awards granted to local organisations and artists in Hull. After a call out earlier this year, the council was overwhelmed with 29 applications received requesting £106,000, over five times the amount of £20,000 available to allocate. Following tough deliberations from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Jackie DadGrants to ArtsMatt FratsonNAPANational Youth Arts Trustsuccessful projectsThe Broken OrchestraUnthinkable Film Festival
Image source, VHEY Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time 23rd September 2026 Members of the public are being given the chance to help decide a winner at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) for the first time. Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the REYTAs recognise excellence across the tourism sector and have become one of the region’s most prestigious events in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Chris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadCllr Nick CoultishRemarkable East Yorkshire Tourism AwardsREYTAs 2026VHEY
Image source, Courtesy of KCOM Digital inclusion tool, Progress Online, rolled out across Hull and East Yorkshire 23rd September 2026 Council aiming to make sure no-one is left behind in this digital age. Read more Customer Services Education and Learning Libraries News Cllr Mike RossEast Riding CouncilHEYCAKCOMProgress Online
Hull City Council appoints Tangram to develop new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan 18th September 2026 Hull City Council has appointed cultural strategy specialists Tangram to develop the city’s new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan. Tangram are experts in culture, heritage and community projects. They specialise in taking complex information and turning it into clear, easy-to-use plans. The project will focus on pulling together extensive insight, evidence and […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadCllr Linda TockCultural StrategyTangram
Image source, Hull City Council State-of-the-art facilities open at Costello Playing Fields 17th September 2026 A state-of-the-art, purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with dedicated changing facilities at Costello Playing Fields Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Jackie DadCllr Maria CowardCostello Playing FieldsHCALHull Esteem ConsortiumSewell Construction
Image source, Hull Culture & Leisure New acquisition on display at Ferens Art Gallery 17th September 2026 Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by artist Emma Prempeh for its collection, through the Contemporary Art Society. Following the commission and resulting exhibition by Artlink’s 87 Gallery in Hull, Prempeh’s painting ‘Ira’ has now joined the gallery’s permanent collection. The painting has been acquired through the Contemporary Art Society, who have supported acquisitions […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Caroline DouglasContemporary Art SocietyCouncillor Jackie DadEmma PrempehFerens Art Gallery
