New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson 4th June 2026 Hull History Centre will host Industrial River: The Photographs of William Jackson, a new exhibition opening on Tuesday 2 June. Running until Saturday 21 November 2026, the display offers visitors a rare glimpse into Hull’s working rivers and docks during a period of profound change. Featuring 32 striking photographs displayed across 17 panels, the exhibition […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionHull MaritimeIndustrial River: The Photographers of William JacksonWilliam Jackson
Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition 3rd June 2026 Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2003 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionFerens Art GalleryMadeline BraceYoung Artist Open
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
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
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
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
The Wonders of Moominvalley opens at Ferens Art Gallery 21st May 2026 A magical new family exhibition celebrating some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters, the Moomins, will open at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (23 May). The Wonders of Moominvalley invites families and grown‑ups to step into the enchanting world of the Moomins through a specially curated interactive exhibition, inspired by the stories and […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on
Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC nominated for regional award 12th May 2026 Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC have been nominated for the Partnership of the Year Award at the 2026 HEY Smile Awards. The nomination comes for their partnership programme, Tree Babies and Tots. Tree Babies and Tots (now named Together in Nature) has taken place in the Museums Gardens since 2021, making use of the […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 2026 HEY Smile AwardsEsher HalbergHull MuseumsLouise SavagePartnership of the Year AwardPhoenix Families CIC
Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover 12th May 2026 Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival. This is the second year that Hull has had a presence at the festival which provides artists and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Great Escape FestivalNorthern Music TakeoverSam RyderThe Great Escape
Foster Care Fortnight in Hull, “This is Fostering” 11th May 2026 From Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, Hull Fostering will once again be part of Foster Care Fortnight, the UK’s biggest awareness campaign for fostering. Led by The Fostering Network, this annual fortnight shines a light on what fostering really is, the difference it makes, and the people who make it possible. This […] Read more Children and families News What's on Foster care fortnightHull FosteringThe Fostering Network
Polls now open for Hull’s local elections 7th May 2026 Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today in the city council local elections. Elections are taking place in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards today. Kingswood and Ings wards do not have local elections. Details on all candidates for each ward can be found here. Polling stations are open until 10pm […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Hull electionsLocal Elections 2026