Image source, VHEY Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time 23rd September 2026 Members of the public are being given the chance to help decide a winner at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) for the first time. Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the REYTAs recognise excellence across the tourism sector and have become one of the region’s most prestigious events in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Chris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadCllr Nick CoultishRemarkable East Yorkshire Tourism AwardsREYTAs 2026VHEY
Hull City Council appoints Tangram to develop new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan 18th September 2026 Hull City Council has appointed cultural strategy specialists Tangram to develop the city’s new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan. Tangram are experts in culture, heritage and community projects. They specialise in taking complex information and turning it into clear, easy-to-use plans. The project will focus on pulling together extensive insight, evidence and […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadCllr Linda TockCultural StrategyTangram
Image source, Hull Culture & Leisure New acquisition on display at Ferens Art Gallery 17th September 2026 Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by artist Emma Prempeh for its collection, through the Contemporary Art Society. Following the commission and resulting exhibition by Artlink’s 87 Gallery in Hull, Prempeh’s painting ‘Ira’ has now joined the gallery’s permanent collection. The painting has been acquired through the Contemporary Art Society, who have supported acquisitions […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Caroline DouglasContemporary Art SocietyCouncillor Jackie DadEmma PrempehFerens Art Gallery
Image source, Hull Culture & Leisure Hull museums calls for childhood photographs in the city 11th September 2026 Hull Museums is inviting people to delve into their photo albums and share images that capture what it was like growing up in Hull, as part of an exciting new exhibition opening in 2027. The exhibition, Hull’s Youth Stories, will celebrate the experiences, memories and stories of young people across the city’s history and teams […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on childhood photographsHull MuseumsHull's Youth Storiesphotos in Hullyouth in Hull
Image source, Hull City Council WiME celebrates tenth anniversary on return to Hull 7th September 2026 Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed supporting women and girls in the region considering a career in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockDr Kirsty ClodeGreen Port HullHull GuildhallWiME
Image source, Hull City Council New look to Lord Mayor’s quiz night 3rd September 2026 TWO quizzes to be held during the 2026-27 civic year. Read more Civic News What's on Cllr Maria CowardLord Mayor
Image source, VHEY Get in Gear, Hull! Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival comes to East Park 2nd September 2026 A spectacular day of free family entertainment is on offer this Friday (4 September) as East Park plays host to the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival. Families of all ages and cycling enthusiasts are invited to come along and bring their bikes from 9am where the park will be transformed into a vibrant […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks What's on East Parkfamily eventfreeLloyds Tour of BritainLloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling FestivalStage Three
Image source, Hull City Council Hull’s new app rewards residents for walking, cycling, or catching the bus or train 2nd September 2026 A new rewards app has officially launched in Hull turning everyday walks, cycle rides, and public transport trips into high-street shopping vouchers and charitable donations. Read more Children and families Environment News Parks Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on active travelBetterPointsBetterPoints HullCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City Councilsustainable transport
Residents’ views sought on Hull’s music scene 26th August 2026 Hull residents are being asked to contribute their thoughts, memories and experiences of the city’s music offer as it steps closer to submitting a UNESCO Creative City of Music bid. The Hull Music Survey is now live and it is hoped the results will help shape the application that is expected to be submitted in […] Read more Leisure & Culture Music News What's on Cllr Jackie DadHull Music ExhibitionHull Music SurveyUNESCO
Bank holiday relaunch for Hull’s low-alcohol champions 25th August 2026 Hull’s hotspots for low and no-alcohol drinks are relaunching in time for the August bank holiday. The long weekend will see the launch of ‘Low and No Alcohol Zones’, which will replace the former ‘Low Ale Trails’. The update retains the three popular areas – the city centre, the Theatre Quarter and the Avenues, and […] Read more Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture News Public Health What's on City centreCllr Linda ChambersLow Ale TrailsLow and No Alcohol Zones
Image source, Hull City Council Hull ready to welcome Premier League football fans 20th August 2026 As Hull City AFC prepares to host Premier League big-hitters Manchester United this weekend, the Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross says Hull is ready to see visitors from across the country arrive into the city. “As a city, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome fans from across the country as Hull City […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on city welcomeCllr Mike RossfootballHull City AFCManchester UnitedPremier League
Image source, Tate and The National Portrait Gallery William Dobson Self-Portrait will bring young people together on UK Tour 12th August 2026 On International Youth Day, Tate and the National Portrait Gallery are happy to announce a national tour of William Dobson’s Self-Portrait c.1635-40. The tour will focus on bringing together young people across the country, connecting this 17th century painting to a new generation. Jointly acquired in 2025 by Tate and the National Portrait Gallery, the artwork will […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadInternational Youth DayNational Portrait Galleryself portraitWilliam Dobson