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The Quarrel, 2019, Hand coloured Lino Print by Holly Scott

Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend.

The exhibition will feature more than 370 … More



Queen Extravaganza in 2013

Queen’s official tribute band is coming to Hull

The official Queen tribute band, produced by group members Brian May and Roger Taylor, is coming to Hull.

Queen Extravaganza will perform at the city’s Bonus Arena next year following … More



The Polar Bear in Hull

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Some big names from the worlds of music, comedy and art are coming to Hull this weekend. So what’s new?

Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend.… More


Les Misérables is coming to Hull

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables is coming to Hull New Theatre next year.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this new production of … More


One of Hull’s oldest parks gets a makeover

One of Hull’s oldest parks has received a £90k makeover.

Barnsley Street Park in east Hull is one of the city’s oldest original play areas, dating back to the 1970s.… More





Photo by Tom Arran

Stage is set for Freedom Festival 2019

The 12th edition of the award-winning Freedom Festival returns to Hull today.

Artists from across the world are converging to delight, challenge and mystify audiences with jaw-dropping circus, weird and … More




Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull

The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer.

The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday … More


The Guilty Feminist

Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

The region’s first podcast festival is taking place this summer – and it’s happening right here in Hull.

The Northern Podcast Festival will take place over four days in May … More



Hull Maritime Museum

Historic maritime paintings return to Hull

A number of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection, which were conserved early last year, are returning to the city.

Last year, 35 paintings were identified and … More


5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Remember that time when you were playing with Lego while wearing your favourite Scouting For Girls t-shirt as Newton Faulkner played on the stereo in the background? No? Er, us … More


Creative Voice Dance

Hull dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

Dance groups from across Hull will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre this Sunday, for the first time.

Hull City Council’s Youth Arts Initiative Creative Voice will give … More





5 things to do in Hull this week

With 2020 well and truly up and running, here’s five fantastic events happening in Hull this week.

1. Navigate
Hull City Centre
Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February 5pm … More



Photo by João Silas on Unsplash

New-look for Humber Mouth Festival

A new-look Humber Mouth has been launched, introducing a number of residencies and commission opportunities for readers and writers alike.

The literature festival, which has been produced by Hull City … More






Rose Bowl Fountains

Historic Hull fountains set for makeover

Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountains are set for a makeover that will see them returned to their former glory.

The fountains, built in 1935, are being restored as part of More


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