Monet masterpiece to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery 18th June 2026 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 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadFerens Art GalleryKerri OffordMonetNational GalleryThe National Gallery Masterpiece Tour 2025 – 27The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil
Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology shortlisted for national Museum Award 18th June 2026 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 […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Jackie DadEsther HallbergFamily Friendly Museums AwardsHull & East Riding Museum of ArchaeologyKids in Museumsshortlisting
Tender to be awarded for Anlaby Park Library works 10th June 2026 Hull City Council has invited tender submissions for structural repair works to safeguard the long-term viability of Anlaby Park Library. Read more Community and Living Customer Services Libraries News Regeneration Anlaby Park LibraryCllr Jack HainesCllr Jackie DadFriends of Anlaby Park Library
Just Don’t campaign launched ahead of FIFA World Cup to challenge everyday harassment of women and girls 10th June 2026 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. […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning News Sport Cllr Ted DolmanPolice and Crime CommissionerWorld Cup
Music Cities Convention 2026 arrives in Hull 9th June 2026 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Music Cities Convention 2026Music Cities Convention
New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson 4th June 2026 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionHull MaritimeIndustrial River: The Photographers of William JacksonWilliam Jackson
Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition 3rd June 2026 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 […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionFerens Art GalleryMadeline BraceYoung Artist Open
Tickets now on sale for Big Malarkey 2026 1st June 2026 The Big Malarkey is back for its ninth year and will celebrate alongside the UK National Year of Reading. Tickets are now on sale for the celebrated children’s literature festival which will once again take over part of East Park, transforming it into ‘Malarkey Park’. Established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey 2026childrens literature festivalfamily eventHull LibrariesHull Schools Library Servicetickets
Trinity Market event to open Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week 29th May 2026 The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market. Grand Opening: Hull Trade Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday 30 May, providing a showcase for a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs. Fashion designers, accessory makers and vintage sellers will be joined […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Cllr Jackie DadHull & East Yorkshire Fashion WeekTrinity Market
Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull City’s Championship Play-Off Final win 23rd May 2026 Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull City AFC as they celebrate their Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final with a parade on Monday 25 May. Open-top buses will make their way across Hull to the city centre, culminating with thousands of fans witnessing their heroes with the trophy on the balcony of […] Read more News Sport Stadium What's on Cllr Mike RossHull City AFCSky Bet Championship Play-Off FinalThe Tigers
Splash into the bank holiday weekend in Hull parks 22nd May 2026 Water play will arrive in Hull along with the predicted heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend. Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 23 May. The three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks What's on Cllr Mike RossHull water playsplash padssplash park
The Wonders of Moominvalley opens at Ferens Art Gallery 21st May 2026 A magical new family exhibition celebrating some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters, the Moomins, will open at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (23 May). The Wonders of Moominvalley invites families and grown‑ups to step into the enchanting world of the Moomins through a specially curated interactive exhibition, inspired by the stories and […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on
