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View article 5 top New Year’s Eve parties in Hull

5 top New Year’s Eve parties in Hull

30th December 2019

Planned a quiet New Year’s Eve night in and now itching to dust off the dancing shoes instead? Fear not, there are still tickets available for some of the city’s top events to see in 2020. For those who like to leave plans to the last minute, here are 5 top New Year’s Eve parties […]

View article Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries

Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries

20th December 2019

It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays. Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum and the Museums Quarter, which are operated by Hull Culture and Leisure. Monday 23 December 10am-3.30pm Tuesday 24 December Closed Wednesday 25 […]

View article 5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend

5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend

19th December 2019

Panto is back in Hull … oh, yes it is! Well, that’s enough of that. It’s time to dust off the dames because this year’s musical, farcical offerings include the family classic Aladdin, a retelling of Peter Pan set in post-war Hull and a rock and roll take on the Little Mermaid. Here are 5 […]

View article Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees

Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees

12th December 2019

A community of refugees are sharing their cultural heritage and traditions in a new exhibition. Hull’s Banyamulenge community fled conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo eight years ago. Their exhibition, Minority Voice, is on display at Hull History Centre until January 18. The exhibition includes examples and photographs of art and artefacts, and video footage […]

View article Mrs Brown’s Boys show to visit Hull next year

Mrs Brown’s Boys show to visit Hull next year

6th December 2019

The award-winning Mrs Brown’s Boys is to visit Hull next year. Mrs Brown D’Live Show Encore Tour is coming to the Bonus Arena for two shows on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June 2020. Mrs Brown’s Boys has been a TV ratings smash across the globe, winning awards including five BAFTAs, four National Television Awards […]

View article Il Divo announce Hull 2020 date

Il Divo announce Hull 2020 date

6th December 2019

International classical crossover band Il Divo are coming to Hull next year. The male quartet – created by Simon Cowell – will perform at the Bonus Arena on Tuesday December 17 2020. The group will be coming to the city on their Christmas With Il Divo tour, which will see them perform all their greatest […]

View article 4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend

4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend

5th December 2019

Advent calendars have been broken into (and perhaps entirely scoffed in some households …) yet many in Hull will again have left their Christmas shopping until just weeks before Christmas. Put it off no longer! Head out this weekend with pockets filled with gold and snap up fantastic festive gifts from some cracking Christmas markets […]

View article Michael Bolton is coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena

Michael Bolton is coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena

3rd December 2019

Award-winning singer Michael Bolton will perform at the Bonus Arena in Hull. The performer, known for his hits How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, When A Man Loves A Woman and Time, Love And Tenderness, will perform at the arena on Saturday 3 October next year on his Love Songs Greatest Hits tour. Michael […]

View article Hull will be first to host Dirty Dancing limited tour

Hull will be first to host Dirty Dancing limited tour

28th November 2019

Hull will be the first city to host a limited tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage next year. Hull New Theatre is one of just two UK theatres to bring the show to the stage from Tuesday 14 July to Saturday 18 July. NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT @NewTheatreHull is the 1st venue […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

28th November 2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city. This weekend, we have circled a Christmas market, a chance to see a classic fairytale and a musical masterpiece in our calendars. Here are 5 things to do in Hull […]

View article Popular vegan market returns to Hull

Popular vegan market returns to Hull

28th November 2019

A popular vegan market is returning to Hull’s Old Town on Friday. Trinity After Dark vegan market, at Trinity Market, will once again serve up a range of vegan foods and ethical products. The event on Friday 29 November will run from 5pm to 9pm. This time around the menu will include food from Hun […]

View article Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend

Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend

27th November 2019

Hull’s Museums Quarter staff are urging people in the city to get festive this weekend. The city’s Streetlife, Wilberforce House and Hull and East Riding Museums in the Old Town are starting the Christmas celebrations on Saturday 30 November from 10am to 4pm. And festive activities at the Hands on History Museum will take place […]