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View article Let there be lights! Trinity Market gets into the Christmas spirit

Let there be lights! Trinity Market gets into the Christmas spirit

3rd December 2021

Visitors to Trinity Market this Christmas will be treated to a special festive light show. The show is based around the traditional poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Clement Clarke Moore, but with a modern twist and will feature a magical laser light show throughout the whole market. Councillor Rosemary Pantelakis, portfolio holder for […]

View article Free health roadshow aims to improve residents’ first aid skills

Free health roadshow aims to improve residents’ first aid skills

2nd December 2021

Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd is joining forces with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to hold a heath roadshow with free workshops covering key first aid skills. The five 20 minute sessions will be delivered by professionals to residents, volunteers of local clubs and organisations, professionals, and parents. Workshops will cover everything from identifying a heart […]

View article Hammonds of Hull: City celebrates ‘incredible redevelopment’ of iconic building

Hammonds of Hull: City celebrates ‘incredible redevelopment’ of iconic building

2nd December 2021

Hull’s latest and eagerly anticipated visitor destination, Hammonds of Hull, opens its doors this weekend. The historic building, built in 1916, has undergone a dramatic transformation. The ground floor is now home to an artisan food hall, featuring flavours from all over the world and a large selection of products and fresh produce, many of […]

View article Christmas Tree Festival to be held at Hull Minster

Christmas Tree Festival to be held at Hull Minster

29th November 2021

Lord Mayor, Councillor Lynn Petrini, will officially open the Christmas Tree Festival at 11am on 30 November. Business and organisations have been invited by the Lord Mayor to take part in a charity Christmas Tree Festival. It costs £10 to enter a tree, and people can sponsor a tree for £20. Funds raised are for […]

View article Funny man Kevin Bridges is heading to Hull next summer

Funny man Kevin Bridges is heading to Hull next summer

26th November 2021

Comedian Kevin Bridges is bringing his latest stand-up show to Hull’s Bonus Arena in August 2022. Three years after his last tour, the Scottish comedian is returning with ‘The Overdue Catch-Up’. Bridges has previously broken box office records with his last two tours, ‘Brand New’ (2018) and ‘A Whole Different Story’ (2015) going on to […]

View article Humber Street Gallery announces first two exhibitions for 2022

Humber Street Gallery announces first two exhibitions for 2022

24th November 2021

Humber Street Gallery on Hull Marina has announced the beginning of its programme for 2022. Two new exhibitions, commissioned by Absolutely Cultured, will open in January and run until April. The exhibitions will be supported by various other activities performances and events. From Wednesday 1 January, Humber Street Gallery will present Show Real, from artist […]

View article Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition

Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition

19th November 2021

Books and items buried deep in the archives of Hull Libraries will be the focus of a new exhibition delving into the city’s rich history. The Stacks: Bodies of Work opens at Hull Central Library on Saturday 20 November, highlighting hidden reference collections of Hull Libraries and examining hidden archives of literature, records, surveys and […]

View article Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021

Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021

11th November 2021

Hull city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer from next week as the festive season kicks off with the annual Christmas lights switch-on. Following its cancellation in 2020, next Thursday (18 November) Queen Victoria Square will come alive with live entertainment from Hull City Hall balcony, full lighting displays and a stunning 50ft Norway […]

View article Remembrance Day 2021

Remembrance Day 2021

10th November 2021

Hull will remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, this Sunday, on the 103rd anniversary of the 1918 armistice. At 10.30am on Sunday 14 November, a parade will leave from Pease Street and travel to the city centre Cenotaph before the annual service of remembrance takes place […]

View article Bonus Arena announces two new shows for 2022

Bonus Arena announces two new shows for 2022

22nd October 2021

The Bonus Arena has announced two new exciting shows for 2022. Jurassic Live and iconic electro pop band Erasure are both heading to Hull in May 2022. Jurassic Live is a new fun, educational and interactive stage show, taking audiences on an adventure, with rangers throughout the Jurassic zoo, on the hunt for a missing […]

View article FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend

FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend

21st October 2021

Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend by FloodLights, a series of captivating projections and sound installations from Absolutely Cultured. Hull, and the lives of its inhabitants, has been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. FloodLights will explore this relationship, at locations throughout the city centre, from Friday 22 October until Sunday […]

View article Tales of a Maritime City

Tales of a Maritime City

20th October 2021

A treasure trove of seafaring culture will take place across Hull as Maritime Tales Week returns to the city for this October half term. A packed programme of events celebrating Hull’s rich maritime heritage will run from 23 to 30 October. The city’s significant seafaring history will be brought to life with a varied programme […]