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
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Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, … More
8-metre floating lighthouse lands in Prince’s Dock ahead of captivating three-day event
An 8-metre floating lighthouse has landed in Prince’s Dock ahead of Navigate, a captivating three-day sound and light event opening in Hull city centre this Thursday (30 January).
The lighthouse, … More
‘Enchanterlands Avenue’: murals pop up around Hull railway bridge
New artworks celebrating Hull have been created to liven up an area around a city railway bridge.
The murals in Chanterlands Avenue were produced over the summer after artist Andy … More
Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’
Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes.
Freedom Festival announced … More
Historic Hull fountains set for makeover
Let there be light! Hull to host captivating outdoor event
Hull city centre will be lit up this week with a spectacular three-day event celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage.
Navigate, featuring mesmerising sculptures and outdoor exhibits from the acclaimed … More
Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend
A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow.
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain … More
Pictures: New-look Ennerdale Leisure Centre reopens to public
Ennerdale Leisure Centre is ready to reopen to the public after a £2m makeover.
The facility will reopen next week after closing last summer for a major refurbishment.
Doors will … More
Video: First look at floating lighthouse heading to Hull city centre next week
An eight-metre tall floating lighthouse is on its way to Hull next week.
Oracle will form part of Navigate, a three-day light and sound event taking place from Thursday 30 … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Your weekly events round-up starts early this week.
With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
A musical quartet of events begins with a delightfully angsty appearance by a cult favourite band that will be followed by a huge record fair, a show exploring music in … More
Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape
A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of … More
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp
The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation.
The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more … More
Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation
One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize.… More
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers
Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month.
Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding … More
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition
An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community.
For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the … More
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers
Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month.
Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star.
Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, … More
Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award
A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award.
Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey
Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years.
The relocation of … More
5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe
Five Hull theatre makers are taking over at Edinburgh Fringe as the world’s largest arts festival gets under way.
With support from Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured and Back To … More
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library
Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions.
January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be … More
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub
A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market.
Form Shop & Studio is moving into … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
It’s almost the weekend – and this week’s two-day work break (for most of us) features one of the city’s most well-attended music events – or events of any kind … More
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre
Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre.
The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh.
Yet January is no reason to feel … More
Humber Street Sesh: 6 acts not to miss this weekend
Hull’s answer to Glastonbury takes place this weekend – and with no mud, no tents, flushing toilets, firm concrete underfoot and the bus to get you home at the end … More
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