Hull’s Big Bus Day returns for 2017 6th September 2017 Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport. Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Hull Museums, Big Bus Day attracts people of all ages, and has become one of the Museum Quarters biggest events. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Excavations begin at the site of Henry VIII Hull Fortress 4th September 2017 Remains of King Henry VIIIs Hull fortress are being revealed this month as excavations take place at the site of the South Blockhouse. Two trenches have been opened, exposing parts of the brick structure, with the investigations due to take place throughout September. To coincide with Heritage Open Days, there will be two open days […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Former United Nations Secretary-General arrives in Hull to deliver Wilberforce Lecture 1st September 2017 Kofi Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006) and Founder and Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation arrives in Hull today (Friday 1 September 2017). Mr Annan will give the annual Wilberforce lecture at the newly advertised time of 11.30am at the City Hall on Saturday 2 September. The event is sold out […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Icelandic delegation to donate maritime relic 31st August 2017 Officials from Reykjavik will visit Hull as part of a return visit of a Cod Wars exchange, and to donate a secret weapon to Hull Museums, never seen before outside of Iceland. The delegation includes the President of Reykjavik City Council, the chair of Reykjavik City Council Cultural Committee, Museum staff and members of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull museums and art gallery to welcome millionth visitor this year 30th August 2017 Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Museums and Hull History Centre will welcome their one-millionth visitor on Wednesday 30 August, just eight months into UK City of Culture, making it the busiest year for the service since records began in 1960. Since 1 January 2017 the attractions have delivered a strong and diverse cultural and visual arts […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Join in the homecoming party! 27th August 2017 Hull FCs fantastic success in retaining the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final on Saturday will be celebrated at a homecoming event on Bank Holiday Monday (28 August). Hull FC defeated Wigan Warriors on Saturday (26 August) at Wembley, bringing the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup back to Hull for a second time in as many years – and […] Read more Leisure & Culture
One World Show looks for new voices 25th August 2017 Award-winning songwriter, composer and choir director Helen Yeomans is bringing her acclaimed choral theatre piece One World to Hull as part of UK City of Culture and is looking for elite singers to join the special performances. If you are interested in becoming part of the Hull One World Freedom Chorus, auditions are being held […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Council leader wishes Hull FC luck ahead of Challenge Cup final 25th August 2017 Hull City Councils leader, Councillor Stephen Brady, is wishing Hull FC good luck ahead of this Saturdays Challenge Cup final at Wembley against Wigan Warriors. Councillor Stephen Brady, said: I would like to wish Hull FC the very best of luck in Saturdays Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors. It will be a tough match […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Special one-off talk by Michael Peppiatt 23rd August 2017 Francis Bacons close friend and confidant Michael Peppiatt will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 7 September to give a unique talk on the artist’s life and work. This special one-off talk Francis Bacon: An intimate Portrait will see Michael Peppiatt reflecting on Francis Bacons career, looking at select pieces of work and combining the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Urban Summer Festival at Hull City Hall 18th August 2017 Event marks start of new partnership between Hull Culture and Leisure and Hull City Councils youth arts initiative Creative Voice, Hull Youth Development Service and Freedom Road Creative Arts Young people aged 11 to 18 will take part in free workshops with arts professionals at Hull City Hall as part of a two-day Urban Summer […] Read more Leisure & Culture
New timepiece sculpture moves into Queens Gardens 15th August 2017 The installation of Hull’s newest bespoke sculpture Solar Gate has begun. The 10 metre tall stainless steel structure was brought in to the city centre yesterday evening for the start of an installation process that will take a team of specialists a number of weeks to complete. A flat-bed lorry with police escort and two […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Ferens Art Gallery Gets Ready For Turner Prize 10th August 2017 With unprecedented visitor numbers anticipated, Hull is getting ready for the arrival of the prestigious contemporary art award, Turner Prize 2017. As work gets underway to host the exhibition the Ferens Art Gallery will temporarily close for a week, between Tuesday 5 Monday 11 September 2017. Preparations will be undertaken to ensure the gallery […] Read more Leisure & Culture