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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 […]

View article Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails

Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails

20th October 2021

Dancing skeletons and ghosts will be ready to entertain in Hull parks and the city centre as the Love Exploring augmented reality app gets a spooky makeover this Halloween. Available now until Monday 8 November, the usual dinosaur safari will be temporarily joined with the ghoulish-themed trail, complete with characters ready to boogie. Councillor Marjorie […]

View article Wilberforce House Museum launches 3D virtual tour on Anti-Slavery Day 2021

Wilberforce House Museum launches 3D virtual tour on Anti-Slavery Day 2021

18th October 2021

Wilberforce House Museum can now be explored digitally thanks to a new 3D virtual tour. The 3D tour has been launched today (Monday 18 October) on Anti-Slavery Day 2021. The virtual tour will allow people to explore the birthplace of William Wilberforce on their phone or digital device and discover the story of the transatlantic […]

View article Let’s dance! Absolutely Cultured announce new show

Let’s dance! Absolutely Cultured announce new show

14th October 2021

Absolutely Cultured is presenting two evenings of dance, in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November. The event is part of a series of pilots over the next year, which aim to offer more opportunities to experience dance and physical performance in Hull. Acting as a double bill, each […]

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