The Maritime Museum goes to the Movies
For one week only, the beautiful and historic Court Room at the Hull Maritime Museum will be transformed into a movie theatre screening a series of films relating to the … More
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Music and contemporary dance performance relives The Dogger Bank Incident
A new music and contemporary dance composition written by electronic artist Vanishing will be performed at Stage@TheDock this weekend.
Made possible with funding and support from Hull City Councils Art … More
Hull Fair – travel
The fair is held on the site of Walton Street car park, Hull, this is next to West Park, the KC Stadium, and the Bonus Arena. The postcode for sat … More
Singing for blokes, chaps & other men
A singing workshop day led by UK member of the Spooky Mens Chorale – Dominic Stichbury, will take place on Saturday 25 November, as part of a Council project to … More
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continues five year residency at Hull City Hall
Hull Culture & Leisure and Hull City Council are delighted to announce the continuation of a significant partnership for a further five years with an international orchestra the Royal … More
The joy of reading brings people together in Hull
A project evoking memories and instigating discussion is bringing people together through reading in Hull.
Reading Rooms was launched in Londonderry in 2013 during the first UK City of Culture … More
Striking the right chord this Halloween
Children aged between 8-12 years-old will be able to get creative with musical instrument making and playing sessions at Hull Central Library this half-term.
On Tuesday 31 October and Wednesday … More
One of Hulls best loved animals George, the Iguana passes away
The much-loved George, the Iguana, who lived in Pearson Park has sadly passed away today (Monday 23 October), following a recent deterioration of a long-term illness.
He had already surpassed … More
Opportunity for young writers extended
Hull Libraries has extended a competition inviting Hulls youngest writers to have their work published in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation.
The Venn Young Writers Competition … More
Give your views on the future of Holderness Road library
Residents and library users have the chance to shape the future of Holderness Road library.
The current property lease for the library at the Mount Pleasant site on Holderness Road … More
Thrills and spills of Hull Fair returns for 2017
Hull Fair, one of Europes largest travelling fairs, is set to return to the city for eight days from Friday 6 October until 11pm on Saturday 14 October.
Taking over … More
Call for artists to submit artwork for 2018 Open Exhibition
The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition.
Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first … More
Hull museums and art gallery to welcome millionth visitor this year
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 … More
Urban Summer Festival at Hull City Hall
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 … More
Major maritime works by Turner go on display in Hull
An exhibition that unites Hulls own whaling collections with works from by one of Britains greatest artists, JMW Turner, opens at Hull Maritime Museum on Saturday 7 October.
On loan … More
Excavations begin at the site of Henry VIII Hull Fortress
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 … More
One World Show looks for new voices
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 … More
Special one-off talk by Michael Peppiatt
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 … More
UK Maritime Heritage Forum to be held at Hull, UK City of Culture 2017
The ninth UK Maritime Heritage Forum (UKMHF) will be held at The Guildhall, Hull, this Thursday and Friday (5-6 October).
Co-organised with Hull Maritime Museum (part of Hull City Council/Hull … More
Council confirms £250 million UK City of Culture Legacy Plan
Hull City Council has today confirmed its continuing commitment to investing in culture and the arts with a £250 million plan to deliver further improvements to the citys cultural and … More
Get into shape this autumn
People keen to get fit this autumn can take advantage of Hull Culture and Leisures offer to coincide with National Fitness Day on Wednesday 27 September.
Hull Culture and Leisure … More
Get online with IT sessions
The annual and biggest digital inclusion campaign in the UK is back and Hull Libraries are hosting taster sessions to get people online.
Now in its 11th year, Get Online … More
Ferens reopens with newly displayed gallery four
Ferens Art Gallery has reopened today with a complete re-hang in gallery four showcasing world renowned works from the permanent collection, spanning the 19th to 21st century.
Last weeks closure … More
Libraries launch new writing competition for 7-14 year-olds
Hull Libraries is inviting Hulls youngest writers to show off their talent in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation.
The Venn Young Writers Competition is open to … More
Hull’s Big Bus Day returns for 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 … More
Former United Nations Secretary-General arrives in Hull to deliver Wilberforce Lecture
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 … More
Young artists urged to submit artwork
Calling all young artists to enter exhibition
Budding young artists are being urged to get creative and submit work to be part of The Ferens Art Gallery, Junior Open exhibition. … More
Tuner Prize exhibition opens as a highlight of UK City of Culture 2017
#TURNERPRIZE
The Turner Prize will be presented at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull for the first time, with an exhibition of work by this year’s shortlisted artists: Hurvin Anderson, … More
Libraries kick-starting the next generation of entrepreneurs
National Start-up Day, Thursday 21 September
The Business & IP Centre in Hull will launch Start-up Day as part of a national drive to celebrate the regions next generation of … More
The Royal Ballet returns to Hull to reopen city’s New Theatre following multi-million pound rebuild
The Royal Ballet returns to Hull for the first time in 30 years this Saturday, when some of the world’s finest dancers take to the stage at Hull New Theatre … More
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