Huge weekend of culture set to shine light on Hull’s creativity and talent 22nd June 2021 Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has announced its programme for Creative Hull – a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity. Taking place from the 16 -18 July, the weekend will showcase many local artists, residents, community groups and cultural organisations. More than 60 different activities are now confirmed, taking place in existing venues, disused shops […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedCreative HullFerens Art GalleryGroundMiddle ChildPride in Hull
Comedy returns to Hull’s Trinity Market 15th June 2021 Some of the funniest comedians in the region are heading to Hull’s Trinity Market for a night of great food, drink and laughter. Trinity Laughs will return on Friday 2 July. The comedy night launched last year before the Covid-19 pandemic put plans for future events on hold. The event has been organised by Vittles […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Fran GarrityJason ManfordTrinity LaughsTrinity MarketVittles & Company
Joe Lycett brings new show to Hull in 2022 15th June 2021 Multiple award-winning comedian Joe Lycett is bringing his new show to Hull next year. Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? will take place at the Bonus Arena on 2 April 2022. Tickets for the all-seated show go on sale at 10am on Friday. His first tour in years […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 8 Out of 10 CatsBonus ArenaCelebrity JuiceJoe LycettLive At The ApolloNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history 8th June 2021 Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city. The exhibition will build upon an online exhibition that launched during lockdown and is still available to view on the Humber Museums Partnership website. Pride in Our City […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureLGBT+Pride in Our City
The Darkness are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena 4th June 2021 British rockers The Darkness are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena later this year. The band, formed in 2000 and famous for hits including I Believe in a Thing Called Love, Growing on Me and Love Is Only a Feeling, will appear at the Bonus Arena in December. They will perform in Hull as part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaBritish LionIron MaidenThe DarknessThe Darkness Hull
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021 2nd June 2021 From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature. Hosted by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey aims to bring a sense […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonThe Big Malarkey Festival
Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme 19th May 2021 Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street over the next three years. Whitefriargate HSHAZ is one of more than 60 high streets to receive a share of £6 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Councillor Daren HaleHigh Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)Historic EnglandJez RileyNational Lottery Heritage FundSound UKWhitefriargate
Monet masterpiece arrives in Hull ahead of exciting new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery 14th May 2021 A masterpiece by the French artist Claude Monet will be the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, which will focus on the importance of mindfulness and reflection in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Monet’s Antibes (1888) is the inspiration and centrepiece of Monet in Mind, which will open on Monday 17 May […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Antibes Claude MonetFerens Art GalleryMonet in Mind
Follow the White Rabbit and discover Hull’s Old Town wonderland 14th May 2021 The history of Hull’s magical Whitefriargate and Old Town area will be celebrated with a new trail inspired by the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Carroll’s family had a strong connection with Hull, with his mother being raised in the city. The trail will visit locations in the Old Town that […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollVisit HullWhite Rabbit Trail
Jimmy Carr returning to Bonus Arena in Hull 5th May 2021 Comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to Hull next year. The 8 Out Of 10 Cats presenter will perform at the Bonus Arena on Saturday 5 November 2022. Tickets for the Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny show go on general sale at 10am on Friday. The multiple award-winning comedian sold out his previous visit to the Bonus […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaJimmy Carr
Moby Dick to bring live outdoor theatre back to Hull 27th April 2021 A radical reworking of Moby Dick, Herman Melville’s classic novel, will be performed on an outdoor stage in Hull in June. The show is to be staged by The John Godber Company at the Stage @TheDock amphitheatre in the city’s Fruit Market. This fast-paced physical production, adhering to social distancing rules with a playing time […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Fruit MarketJohn GodberMoby DickStage @TheDockWykeland
Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity 15th April 2021 A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture. Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over the city in disused shops and buildings, outdoor spaces, existing venues and online. The event will take place from 16 – 18 July. Stephen Munn, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Absolutely CulturedCreative HullMiddle Child TheatreStephen Munn
