First look at Freedom Festival 2023
Freedom Festival Arts Trust has unveiled key dates for their highly anticipated summer festival, and offered a sneak preview of the incredible artists set to use the city as a … More
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Hull’s biggest street festival returns
Hull’s biggest free street festival is to return, boosted by a donation from the Leader of Hull City Council.
The Vista Festival will take place on Princes Avenue on Saturday … More
NEXT STEPS FOR HULL’S BANKSY: Trinity Market contender for permanent accessible location
Hull City Council is currently considering a permanent location for the Banksy artwork ‘Draw the Raised Bridge’ with Trinity Market a possible option.
The mural was confirmed as a Banksy … More
Duck, duck, go! Pupils’ chance to win free swim at new outdoor heated lido
Schoolchildren in Hull will have the chance to show their artistic flair as part of a competition to celebrate the reopening of Albert Avenue Pools this summer.
The facility has … More
Hull Refugee Week 2023: All you need to know
Hull Refugee Week is an annual festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
Royal Collection Canaletto to go on display in Hull
A painting by world renowned Italian artist, Canaletto will go on display at the Ferens Art Gallery later this year. A Regatta on the Grand Canal c.1733-4 is lent by … More
Hull theatre company to open pioneering recycled play space at London’s Southbank Centre
The Herd Theatre, a Hull-based arts company that specialises in bringing children, young people and families together in playful spaces, is opening a new installation, made entirely out of recycled … More
Whitefriargate rooftop bar to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding
Visitors to Hull city centre will soon be able to enjoy a new rooftop bar thanks to Levelling Up Funding.
Added Value Portal Limited has been awarded £75,000 from the … More
What’s on in Hull – June 2023
Read some of our handpicks for what’s on in Hull this month.
The trailblazing Victorian artist, the drag show and the painting in Ferens Art Gallery
Middle Child premiere their latest show – Modest – at Hull Truck Theatre next week, but did you know that the story of the play’s extraordinary protagonist, Elizabeth Thompson, already … More
Ready, steady, Eurovision
Hull is ready for Eurovision 2023 as it arrives in the UK for the first time in 25 years.
Fans not lucky enough to get tickets for the coveted live … More
Levelling Up grant for Humber Street arts and culture venue
A pop-up arts and culture venue will be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding from Hull City Council.
A grant of £76,418.81 has been awarded to Fruit Market LLP to … More
Competitive cycling event comes to Hull
Keen cyclists are being invited to enter a competitive cycling race at Ennerdale Cycle Circuit next month.
On Saturday 13 May, the British Cycling event will include chip-timed races in … More
Heritage project shines a light on gateway to Hull’s old town
A new lighting scheme installed on Whitefriargate is now complete.
The façade lighting has been installed on four buildings to highlight the street’s architecture and heritage.
Number’s 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 … More
Hull International Choir Competition 2023: All you need to know
Hull will be singing next weekend – quite literally – thanks to a massive international choir competition that will see singers from all over the globe landing in Hull to … More
Council-supported theatre company takes to world stage
A groundbreaking Hull theatre company, which receives funding from Hull City Council, will take to the world stage in June after being invited to speak at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial.
Concrete … More
Proposed plans for future of Ennerdale Leisure Centre
The council has today published a Forward Plan Notice seeking approval for the commissioning of works to Ennerdale Leisure Centre pools.
Following the closure of the small pool in 2022, … More
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire given new national accreditation from VisitEngland
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire has become one of the first nationally accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) by VisitEngland.
The accreditation has been described as a “great boost” for … More
Coronation celebrations come to Hull city centre
Hull city centre will be awash with red, white and blue in May as the Royal Coronation is celebrated.
On Saturday 6 May, the coronation of King Charles III will … More
What’s on in Hull – April 2023
Take a look at our handpicked highlights of what’s on in Hull this month.
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 30
Discover the latest job vacancies this week at Hull City Council.
FREE children’s activities back for Easter
Free sports camps and activities with the Healthy Holidays programme are back for the Easter holidays, and will run Monday 3 – Friday 14 April.
Albert Avenue Pools’ District Heating plans given green light
Plans to incorporate Hull City Council’s District Heating Project into Albert Avenue Pools were given the green light by Cabinet today (Monday 27 March).
The Hull District Heating Project was … More
Have your say on state-of-the-art sporting facilities
A public consultation will begin this weekend to give the community the chance to share their views on improvements to Costello Playing Fields.
The consultations will be held at Peter … More
Rare treat of vocal delight heads to Hull
Visitors to Albermarle Music Centre this Saturday are in for a treat, as a stunning singing duo perform as part of Hull City Council’s Singing City initiative.
Singers and inspiring … More
Plans for high quality sports and community facilities to be heard
Hull City Council’s Cabinet will consider major investment for Costello playing fields that will benefit sporting groups and the local community, together with a new purpose-built gym on George Street … More
Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre
The coronations of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will be shown on two big screens in Hull, thanks to funding from the government.
The screens will be … More
Ancient Egypt exhibitions open for the season at Ferens Art Gallery
Ancient Egypt has arrived at Ferens Art Gallery and is now open for the spring/summer season.
Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, … More
The Awakening 2023: All you need to know
Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend with the return of the spectacular Awakening from Freedom Festival.
The event, across two evenings, will feature world-class installations and performances, with … More
Cabinet to decide on incorporating Albert Avenue Pools into District Heating Project
Hull City Council’s Cabinet will decide later this month whether to give backing to further develop its District Heating Project into Albert Avenue Pools.
On Monday 27 March, Cabinet will … More
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