Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020 19th May 2020 Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online. This year’s festival will include a wide-ranging broadcast and online programme that can be enjoyed at home. Mikey Martins, artistic director and joint chief executive of Freedom Festival Arts […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustMikey Martins
REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony 1st May 2020 An annual awards ceremony celebrating the region’s tourism industry will next week take place virtually. This year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs), which recognises some of the region’s best businesses from the tourism industry, have had to be adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than the glittering awards ceremony witnessed by a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerREYTA 2020VHEYVisit England
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers 27th April 2020 Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration. The literature festival, due to take place in June, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But starting today, a new free activity will be offered each week until the […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey FestivalHull Libraries
Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes 31st March 2020 Hull’s Back to Ours has carved a reputation for bringing incredible shows to the city – and that has not changed since the coronavirus pandemic. The arts company has been lifting spirits by beaming its unique brand of entertainment direct into people’s living rooms. Right on your Sofa launched last week with a diverse mix […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursRight on your Sofa
5 ways to stay connected during isolation from coronavirus 19th March 2020 Schools have closed and home working is advised as the country deals with the coronavirus outbreak. It can leave people feeling isolated and disconnected. But lots of great resources can help people to feel more connected to the outside world. Here are 5 things to do to help during isolation and school closures. 1. BBC […] Read more Coronavirus News What's on #frommywindow#WeMadeThis5 things to do in Hull this weekendBBC SoundsDown DogTwinkl
Coronavirus latest: cancellations and closures in Hull and East Riding 17th March 2020 Here are some of the events and venues seeing closures on Tuesday. Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Public Health What's on Bonus ArenaCity of Culture volunteersHumber Street GalleryNot Where I LiveREYTARoom 42Trinity LiveTrinity Market
UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena 16th March 2020 British reggae outfit UB40 are heading to the Bonus Arena in Hull. The Birmingham group will perform in the city on Sunday 6 December, playing tracks from their latest album For The Many alongside classics such as Red Red Wine and Food for Thought. The band consists of nine members – Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaMusicUB40
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 13th March 2020 Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will now show it’s a great place for laughs too. Hull also hosts an evening with an Archbishop, an up-and-coming comedian, some great theatre and a […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull MinsterHull Truck TheatreTrinity Market
Fascinating stories from D-Day war veteran told in Hull 5th March 2020 A D-Day war veteran will talk about one of the Second World War’s most intriguing untold stories in Hull. The T124T, known as the Tatty Mob, were a wartime Naval Rescue Tug Service. Jim Radford – who is believed to be the youngest surviving fighter from the D-Day landings – will discuss his experiences and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on D-DayHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeSecond World War
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 5th March 2020 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 across the country. Keep it musical with a free folk concert at the Hull Minster or enjoy an art attack at a couple of the […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull MinsterOpen ExhibitionTrinity LiveTrinity MarketUniversity of Hull
Texas to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull 28th February 2020 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 tour to the Bonus Arena on Friday 16 October. They will perform their other hits such as Inner Smile, I Don’t Want A Lover and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaTexas
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 27th February 2020 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? Art and artefacts aplenty are on show at the city’s galleries and museums. Here are 5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend: 1. […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendArtlinkHull and East Riding MuseumHull MinsterHumber Street GalleryOpen Exhibition
