Leisure & Culture

View article Exciting new children’s book project coming to schools with free public launch event this Easter

Exciting new children’s book project coming to schools with free public launch event this Easter

A ground-breaking city-wide literacy project for all year six pupils, the first of its kind in Hull, will begin this summer. ‘One Hull of a Read’ is run in partnership with the publisher Scholastic, Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and previous James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award winning author, Helen Rutter. Helen’s new ‘choose […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – April 2025

What’s on in Hull – April 2025

Spring is here and there’s plenty going on in Hull this month. Here’s just a small selection of what’s on offer. Healthy Holidays Various dates and locations There is tonnes of stuff going on over the Easter Holidays as part of the Healthy Holidays programme. There are events and activities for all sorts of ages, […]

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View article Tickets now on sale as International Choir Competition returns to Hull

Tickets now on sale as International Choir Competition returns to Hull

Tickets are now available to the Hull International Choir Competition 2025 Gala Concert. Now in its second year and pitted as one of the most exciting choral events of the year, the competition will arrive in the city this May and promises to be the best yet. As part of the Hull International Choir Competition […]

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View article Call for artists to submit work for Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition

Call for artists to submit work for Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition

Artists are being given the opportunity to submit their artwork for the Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition. Having celebrated incredible artistic talent since 1967, the Open Exhibition is open to everyone – from new and emerging artists to established pros. It offers an opportunity for artists to display and sell their work, as well […]

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View article Cultural Tides conference grows

Cultural Tides conference grows

Friday’s (14 March) culture conference ‘Cultural Tides’ has been hailed as a resounding success, generating significant momentum for the region’s cultural landscape. The second edition of the conference, linked to the new science and arts festival, Colliderfest, brought together over 250 delegates at Hull Truck Theatre, almost a 50 per cent increase on 2024’s event. […]

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View article Ferens Art Gallery exhibition shortlisted for global award

Ferens Art Gallery exhibition shortlisted for global award

An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. 51,623 people visited the Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We there Yet Exhibition, displayed at the gallery in 2024. Visitors were taken […]

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View article Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award

Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award

The Hull Schools Library Service Team has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected award. Nominated in the Children’s Promise category, the Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have had an exceptional impact on their library service, users or their local communities. Awards are made in six categories which reflect Libraries Connected Universal Library […]

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View article Humber Street Sesh Festival announces 2025 headliners

Humber Street Sesh Festival announces 2025 headliners

The award-winning Humber Street Sesh Festival has announced that anthemic alternative/indie band The Howl & The Hum will headline this year’s event. The 2025 festival will take place on Saturday 2 August 2025, on Hull Marina. The annual day music festival is renowned for showcasing more than 100 acts and providing a platform for regional […]

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View article Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements

Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements

Works will begin this spring on energy efficiency improvements at Ennerdale Leisure Centre to help to safeguard its long-term future. The centre will close to the public on Monday 19 May with works to be completed by contractor Esteem and subcontractor Hobson & Porter. Access to all council-owned leisure facilities in the city, including the […]

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View article Hull City Council commits to re-bidding for UNESCO status after bid outcome

Hull City Council commits to re-bidding for UNESCO status after bid outcome

After just missing out on this round, Hull City Council said it is even more determined to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music, with plans to strengthen its bid for 2027. Following feedback from the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, the city will drive the delivery of its recently published five-year Music Plan and […]

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View article Hull to welcome Ukrainian Culture Minister

Hull to welcome Ukrainian Culture Minister

Hull City Council has today announced Galyna Grygorenko, First Deputy Minister for Culture and Strategic Communications, Ukraine, as the keynote speaker at the city’s Cultural Tides conference on Friday 14 March at Hull Truck Theatre. Supported by the British Council, Ms. Grygorenko will speak about and introduce a documentary, ‘Culture vs War’ by Serhiy Zhadan, […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – March 2025

What’s on in Hull – March 2025

Hull is hotting up this March with a number of exciting events and shows taking place. Here’s just a little taste of what you can get your teeth into. Colliderfest Various locations, Thursday 13 March until Sunday 16 March A new and exciting science and art festival arrives in Hull this month. Colliderfest brings together […]

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