Tickets now on sale for Big Malarkey 2026 1st June 2026 The Big Malarkey is back for its ninth year and will celebrate alongside the UK National Year of Reading. Tickets are now on sale for the celebrated children’s literature festival which will once again take over part of East Park, transforming it into ‘Malarkey Park’. Established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey 2026childrens literature festivalfamily eventHull LibrariesHull Schools Library Servicetickets
Spotlight on support for youngsters as Volunteers’ Week 2026 starts 1st June 2026 The vital support offered to children and young people by Hull Independent Visitors Service is being highlighted as Volunteers’ Week 2026 gets underway. Running from Monday 1 June-Sunday 7 June, Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. In Hull, some of that important work is being carried […] Read more Children and families News Cllr Linda TockHull Independent Visitors ServiceVolunteers' Week
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 29 May 29th May 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: For more infomation about the Drypool Bridge closure, visit: Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Busy week for Invest Hull team during Humber Business Week 2026 29th May 2026 Monday 1 June will signify the start of Humber Business Week 2026. Hull City Council’s Invest Hull team will be working across the city and the region as part of a full week of networking, conferences, exhibitions and keynote speakers. Humber Business Week, for 2026 running from Monday 1 to Friday 5 June, is a […] Read more Business News What's on Cllr Mike RossHumber Business Week 2026Invest Hull
Trinity Market event to open Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week 29th May 2026 The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market. Grand Opening: Hull Trade Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday 30 May, providing a showcase for a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs. Fashion designers, accessory makers and vintage sellers will be joined […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Cllr Jackie DadHull & East Yorkshire Fashion WeekTrinity Market
Refugee Week 2026 events in Hull 28th May 2026 Hull will mark Refugee Week 2026 with a series of events in the city. Taking place from 15 to 21 June, this year’s Refugee Week theme is courage. As put by organisers of the week, courage is often a daily necessity for refugees around the world, who may face unknown journeys, learn new languages, or […] Read more News Cllr Ted DolmanRefugee Week
Invest Hull team continues to build on UKREiiF success 27th May 2026 Hull City Council’s Invest Hull team attended the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) last week for the fifth consecutive year, for the first time as part of the broader Invest Hull and East Yorkshire presence. Hosted at Leeds’ Royal Armouries since 2022, the annual conference welcomes thousands of delegates from across the […] Read more News
New booking system for Healthy Holidays scheme 27th May 2026 An exciting change is coming to Healthy Holidays Hull – for the first time all activities can easily be booked online with one single log-in. The brand new booking system means sessions can be secured, rather than booking directly through a number of different providers. The change is designed to make the process quicker, simpler […] Read more Children and families News
Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull City’s Championship Play-Off Final win 23rd May 2026 Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull City AFC as they celebrate their Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final with a parade on Monday 25 May. Open-top buses will make their way across Hull to the city centre, culminating with thousands of fans witnessing their heroes with the trophy on the balcony of […] Read more News Sport Stadium What's on Cllr Mike RossHull City AFCSky Bet Championship Play-Off FinalThe Tigers
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 May 22nd May 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: For more infomation about the Drypool Bridge closure, visit: Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Drypool BridgeHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure 22nd May 2026 Hull City Council will reintroduce the city centre Bus Gate from Wednesday 27 May for around eight weeks, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge. The council has a legal duty to minimise disruption to public transport when planning and delivering major road works, ensuring bus routes remain operational wherever reasonably possible. This includes taking appropriate steps to protect the reliability and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bus GateCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool Bridge
Splash into the bank holiday weekend in Hull parks 22nd May 2026 Water play will arrive in Hull along with the predicted heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend. Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 23 May. The three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks What's on Cllr Mike RossHull water playsplash padssplash park
