Bollywood movie set comes to Hull 13th November 2025 Hull will once again become a film set this month as scenes for a new feature are shot across the city centre. Hotshot Production Limited, in conjunction with UK Line Producers 4K INC Limited and Northern Films Limited, will shoot parts of ‘Dastaar’, the first Bollywood production to visit city, from Sunday 16 November to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration BollywoodCllr Rob PritchardDastaarfeature film setHotshot Production LimitedHull City CouncilK Line Producers 4K INC LimitedManjot Singh BAJWANorthern Films Limited
Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer 7th November 2025 Hull city centre will be flooded with festive cheer this November as a full Christmas weekend event fills the streets. A Christmas market will line King Edward St, brought to life with street entertainment, hot and cold food offers as well as covered seating with live music performances and festive panto on the main stage […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas eventChristmas marketCllr Rob PritchardHull TrainsKing Edward StreetLou MendhamPrinces QuayQueen Victoria SquareVictorian Christmas
Live music returns to Hull Libraries 7th November 2025 In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries, musician Albertine Sarges will visit Hull Central Library this Sunday (9 November) for a matinee performance. Sarges will play this intimate gig with a heady blend of indie rock, blues and art pop from her current album ‘Girl Missing’. ‘Girl Missing’ is Sarges’ highly anticipated follow-up to […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Albertine SargesCllr Rob PritchardGet It Loud In LibrariesGirl Missing
Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull 6th November 2025 Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on ChristmasCllr Rob PritchardeventHull MuseumsMuseums QuarterVictorian Christmas
Free festivities return to Trinity Market – with a Grinchy twist 4th November 2025 Hull’s favourite Christmas tradition is back – and this year it comes with a twist! The Santa Claus Showtime returns to Trinity Market for 2025, bringing families together for free festive fun every Saturday in the run-up to Christmas. And just around the corner in Hepworth’s Arcade, a new neighbour is moving in…The Grinch Grotto! […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas 2025Cllr Rob PritchardHepworth ArcadeSanta Claus ShowtimeThe Grinch GrottoTrinity Market
Hull creative company awarded contract for new 2026 event 23rd October 2025 Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in 2026, following a contract award from Hull City Council. ‘Our City’ will form part of a fantastic weekend in Hull, alongside the already successful event Colliderfest and established cultural conference Cultural Tides. The event will bring a whole host of community groups and organisations […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursCllr Rob PritchardColliderfestCultural TidesCulture & Heritage StrategyCulture HullLouise YatesOur City
Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums 17th October 2025 A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum. The Underground Spiritual Game is a visual storytelling exhibition exploring Fela Kuti’s global influence through photography, art and archival material. The exhibition features works by Nigerian artist Abolore Sobayo, including […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Abolore SobayoAfrobeatBlack Heritage of Hull CollectiveCllr Rob PritchardFela Aníkúlápó KutiFelabration festivalHull MuseumsThe Underground Spiritual Game
Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields 13th October 2025 Significant regeneration works at Costello Playing Fields are now underway. The major upgrades will include a purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with a dedicated changing facility, additional parking and an EV charging point. The improvements will complement Costello Playing Fields’ existing offer, including the recently reopened running track at Costello Stadium following capital investment. This will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardCostello Playing FieldsHull Esteem Consortium
Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull 9th October 2025 A plaque commemorating the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society’s role in the cultural and educational history of the city over 200 years has been unveiled today (Thursday 9 October) at the Museums Quarter. The plaque stands in front of three figures depicting Minerva in the Museums Quarter Gardens, that once stood on the pediment of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Rob PritchardJane AvisonLiterary and Philosophical SocietyMargaret ImrieMinervaMuseum Quarter GardensPlaque
Open Exhibitions 2025 begin at Ferens Art Gallery 9th October 2025 Two exhibitions celebrating the talent of local artists will open this week at the Ferens Art Gallery. The annual Open Exhibition features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film. Artworks are produced by amateur and professional artists, many of which are from the local area. Some pieces will be for sale, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryKerri OffordOpen ExhibitionYoung Artist Open Exhibition
Over a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums 8th October 2025 Hull Museums and Gallery are delighted to have secured up to £272,095 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), via Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund. This national fund, launched in April, supports local authority-linked museums in strengthening their operational resilience and enhancing public engagement. The award will help to continue delivering high-quality […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts Council EnglandCllr Rob PritchardDCMSfundingHull Museums & GalleryJane AvisonMuseum Renewal Fund
New rail exhibition opens at History Centre 25th September 2025 A new free exhibition exploring the history and development of the railway in Hull has now opened at Hull History Centre. Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will guide visitors on a journey from the opening of the first line in 1840, through to the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob Pritchardhull railwayRail exhibitionRailway 200tracks through time