5 things to do in Hull this weekend
1. Portrait of Sir Thomas More
Ferens Art Gallery
Until Sunday 23 June
Free
A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday. The portrait of … More
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Will Young to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull
Singer Will Young is the latest star name to confirm an appearance at Hull’s Bonus Arena.
The pop star will perform at the £36 million venue on Monday 21 October. … More
First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece
A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday 23 March), but here’s a sneak peek for those that can’t wait.
The portrait of Sir Thomas … More
How you can live out your karaoke dreams at Hull Truck Theatre’s new show
A new show from Hull’s award-winning Middle Child theatre company opens next week.
Us Against Whatever: A Karaoke Cabaret will be shown at the Hull Truck Theatre in Ferensway from … More
Meat Loaf fans in Hull won’t want to miss this show
The music of a rock legend is coming to Hull next month.
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story will come to the Bonus Arena on Wednesday … More
This museum in Hull is closing for three weeks
One of Hull’s best-loved museums will close for three weeks from Monday.
Hull and East Riding Museum, one of the star attractions in the city’s Museums Quarter, will be closed … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
1. The Lancashire Hotpots
The Welly Club
Saturday 16 March 6.30pm
Tickets from £14
Dubbed ‘the new Wurzels’ by Chris Evans, this comedy folk band have become the go-to act
See how different these maritime paintings look after some TLC
Paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection have been given some much-needed TLC.
The works are being conserved as part of the ambitious Hull: Yorkshire Maritime City project, funded by … More
Hull favourites win big at REYTAs
The city’s finest businesses and business people have been honoured at the 10th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
More than 500 people packed into a glittering Bonus Arena … More
Stage is set for glittering awards in Hull tonight
The annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTA) take place tonight at the Bonus Arena in Hull.
It’s the tenth anniversary of the awards that celebrate some of the fantastic … More
Pointless host heading to Hull
Comedian, singer and presenter Alexander Armstrong is bringing his new one-man show to Hull New Theatre in November.
The show, All Mouth and Some Trousers, includes candid stories, laughter and … More
Swing your way into spring at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre will be humming this spring with the sound of music from all over the world.
Music from some of the world’s greatest icons, including Elvis, Cole Porter … More
Royal masterpiece heading to Hull next week
A masterpiece from the Royal Collection arrives at Ferens Art Gallery next week.
The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the … More
Five things to do in Hull this weekend
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Here are five things happening in Hull to keep you entertained.
1.Swinging the Lamp
Ferens Art Gallery
7pm-8.30pm
£9
Swinging the Lamp is … More
Have your say on the future of Hull’s swimming pools
Hull’s swimmers are being invited to have their say on how £4.7m should be spent on improving the city’s swimming pools.
The investment follows the £8m that was spent on … More
Family disability swimming session launches at Woodford Leisure Centre
A new swimming session for people with special educational needs and disabilities has been launched at Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull.
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has invested £1,400 into … More
Another amazing band on its way to Hull Central Library this weekend
Get It Loud In Libraries, a national organisation bringing some of the world’s most exciting bands and artists to libraries all over the UK, is returning to Hull this weekend.… More
Top 10 archaeological gems in Hull
Hull and East Riding Museum – one of the fantastic free museums in the city’s Old Town – takes visitors through 235 million years of history. Its unique collection of … More
Taco stroll down Paragon Arcade this weekend for a taste of Mexico
We have all enjoyed the recent unseasonably warm weather, but Paragon Arcade is pushing it to its limits this weekend with a Mexican-inspired street party.
The arcade has been hosting … More
Here is why shy Leanne is Hull city centre’s ‘outstanding employee’
An “introverted” cafe worker has been named the city centre’s Outstanding Employee at a glittering awards ceremony at Hull Minster.
Leanne Barry, who works at the Venue Cafe at Hull … More
Bonus Arena in Hull named among world’s top up-and-coming venues
Hull’s Bonus Arena has been named as one of the world’s best up-and-coming venues by prestigious American publication Billboard.
The Myton Street venue is the only venue in the UK … More
£1.5m splash boat and parks investment approved
Councillors have approved a £1.5 million investment in two Hull parks.
It will be spent on renovating the historic splash boat and splash pool in East Park. The popular aviary … More
Hull to host international performing arts community for IETM 2019
Hull will host a major arts and culture event next month.
IETM Hull 2019 will bring the international performing arts community to the city for a programme of performances, talks … More
50% off leisure activities for Armed Forces veterans in Hull
Armed Forces veterans and reservists can get 50% off the price of leisure facilities in the city.
The Live It Card costs £1 and provides half-price access to gyms, pools … More
11 Hull culture activities in February and March
Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take … More
17th century painting returns home to Hull after capital cities tour
One of the Ferens Art Gallery’s largest and most popular paintings returns home today after a tour of the UK and Ireland.
St Sebastian tended by the Holy Irene (c. … More
Heads Up Festival is back – and here are the highlights
A look at the role of screens in observing global conflicts, a Macbeth re-imagining and an alternative guided tour of Hull will highlight the Heads Up Festival’s 12th season.
The … More
What do visitors think of 2019 Open Exhibition?
The 52nd annual Open Exhibition is currently on display at the Ferens Art Gallery.
321 artworks were chosen this year from more than 1,000 entries by a high-profile panel of … More
10 family events in Hull for less than £1
1. East Hull Community Farm
Barham Road, Bilton Grange
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Free (small charge for groups)
See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t … More
First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival
The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced.
The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James … More
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