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View article Find out more about Hull’s ambition to be a UNESCO City of Music

Find out more about Hull’s ambition to be a UNESCO City of Music

17th January 2024

An event to discuss Hull’s ambition to become a UNESCO City of Music will take place this month. Free tickets are now available to book for the session, hosted by Hull City Council, that will see Professor David Wilson, Expert Advisor to UK Commission for UNESCO on the Development of Creative Cities, discuss the benefits […]

View article Call for artists to submit artwork for the 2024 Open Exhibition

Call for artists to submit artwork for the 2024 Open Exhibition

10th January 2024

Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2024 Open Exhibition. Whether a regular exhibitor or entering for the very first time, for work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, the Ferens Open caters for all. Artists from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit their […]

View article Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

4th January 2024

2024 promises to be an exciting year for Hull Museums and gallery as the year’s exhibition programme is today revealed. Starting at the Ferens Art Gallery in February, visitors are invited to a colourful journey into the imagination and experiences of disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Created in response to disabled communities in Hull, Wakefield and […]

View article What’s on in Hull – January 2024

What’s on in Hull – January 2024

28th December 2023

2023 may soon be in the rear view mirror, but the good news is, there’s plenty to look forward to in January 2024. Snowmen Hull Truck Theatre, 5-6 January Two snowmen are on a mission not to melt when they discover their perfect home, an ice arena. Packed with visual comedy and told with a […]

View article 5 outdoor spaces to explore over the festive period

5 outdoor spaces to explore over the festive period

22nd December 2023

Looking to get some fresh air over the festive period? Hull has many outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or a casual stroller, there’s a perfect park to explore right on your doorstep. Here’s our guide on outdoor spaces in Hull to explore this Christmas: East Park Hull’s largest green […]

View article 7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas

7 places to grab some food or drink in Hull this Christmas

19th December 2023

The Christmas season is in full swing with plenty of office parties completed (and a few sore heads as a result), mince pies consumed and maybe even the odd Christmas present already unwrapped. Christmas is a fantastic time to unwind, recharge and find time to spend time with friends and family. Hull has a host […]

View article Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024

15th December 2023

A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024. The forthcoming exhibition ‘Are we there yet?’ has been designed in collaboration with Yorkshire-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Jason’s work details his life as a disabled person, through theatrical self-portraits, which reflect aspects of his personality, memory, illness, and disability. Using iPads and […]

View article Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

Trinity Market’s Christmas artist showcase goes on display

8th December 2023

A new Christmas art piece has gone on show at Trinity Market, courtesy of local artist Keith Key. Tasked with displaying different pieces over a year, Keith’s festive offering is named ‘Church of Tree’. Taking three months to complete, it depicts a scene at the front of Hull Minster in a bygone age of Christmas. Although […]

View article Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre

7th December 2023

Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family. Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to support the Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, with a three-year Hi! Whitefriargate […]

View article Christmas returns to Pearson Park

Christmas returns to Pearson Park

6th December 2023

Victorian carol singers, festive live music and a festive family trail will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (9 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place. From 11am until 3pm the park will be filled with Christmas spirit, with something for all the family to enjoy. Alongside live entertainment, stalls will be open selling everything […]

View article Celebrate Small Business Saturday 2023

Celebrate Small Business Saturday 2023

1st December 2023

Small Business Saturday 2023 is here! Running for over a decade, Small Business Saturday is a grassroots campaign that celebrates amazing small businesses and encourages customers to shop locally. Hull has a plethora of fantastic small businesses across the city. This year, the council has hosted two Hull Business – Your Future breakfast events that […]

View article Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

24th November 2023

A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday (27 November). ‘Sunflowers Travelling’ has been put together by the Loud Mouths Young People Engagement Group – a group of young […]