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A shot of a fairground at night. Different coloured neon-lit stalls are in the foreground. A big wheel, lit white, takes up most of the picture

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

A pattie butty at Bob Carver’s, a chat with a palm-reader, a stroll down Walton Street to munch on brandy snap and candy floss, or a ride on not one … More



Rei Gyaamie, Trinity Live

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from … More




Chiedu Oraka

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

This weekend in Hull is all about BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival, with both free and ticketed performances taking place across the city.

We are also heading out to see … More



Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Texas.

Texas to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull

Scottish pop rock band Texas are heading to Hull.

The Sharleen Spiteri-led outfit, who had a smash hit with Say What You Want in the 1990s, will bring their UK … More


The Creation exhibition at Hull Minster takes inspiration from the touring Sistine Chapel exhibition last year.

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

It feels like a keep-your-money-in-your-pocket type of weekend – and with so many fantastic exhibitions going on in the city, why not keep your cash and take in some culture?… More


Rush at Hull Truck Theatre

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

How many more warm weekends can we expect? Your guess is probably as good as those made by local TV weather presenters.

While the sun may still shine, get out … More



Stepney Railway Station

9 things not to miss at Heritage Open Days in Hull

Dozens of Hull’s most famous buildings are opening their doors from today as Heritage Open Days 2019 begins.

The annual event, organised by Hull Civic Society, features walks, talks and … More


Up N Under

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

This weekend’s offerings in Hull include a free festival and a free look at some of the city’s most important heritage sites, plus some theatre, art and music for good … More




ice cream

Family fun (and free ice cream) at Pickering Park

A free family fun day will take place at Pickering Park on Saturday 14 September.

It will see a host of free family activities, with children’s rides, face-painting, donkey rides … More




Open Exhibition 2020

First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2020

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens this weekend (Saturday 15 February).

The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks … More


Artist Paige Graham-Buckle, who will show some of her work's at the Open Exhibition.

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Head into Hull city centre this weekend for a fantastic immersive installation and pop in to see one of the region’s biggest regular art exhibitions.

One of Hull’s most popular … More


Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams is heading to Hull

Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams is coming to  the Bonus Arena, Hull, on Saturday 9 May as part of his UK tour.

The energetic musician, famous for hits such as … More


5 things to do in Hull this weekend

A hugely talented Hull comedian, two Irish pop legends and a stage musical based on a hit film are among the top offerings in the area this weekend. Head to … More


The Quarrel, 2019, Hand coloured Lino Print by Holly Scott

Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend.

The exhibition will feature more than 370 … More


Queen Extravaganza in 2013

Queen’s official tribute band is coming to Hull

The official Queen tribute band, produced by group members Brian May and Roger Taylor, is coming to Hull.

Queen Extravaganza will perform at the city’s Bonus Arena next year following … More



The Polar Bear in Hull

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Some big names from the worlds of music, comedy and art are coming to Hull this weekend. So what’s new?

Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend.… More


Les Misérables is coming to Hull

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables is coming to Hull New Theatre next year.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this new production of … More




Photo by Tom Arran

Stage is set for Freedom Festival 2019

The 12th edition of the award-winning Freedom Festival returns to Hull today.

Artists from across the world are converging to delight, challenge and mystify audiences with jaw-dropping circus, weird and … More


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