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View article Extra slices of comedy at Hull City Hall

Extra slices of comedy at Hull City Hall

4th November 2022

Funnyman Tom Allen has announced he’ll be serving up an “extra slice” of comedy next year as he adds a second helping to his date at Hull City Hall. Due to popular demand, the host of BBC’s The Apprentice: You’re Fired and regular presenter of Bake Off: An Extra Slice will now deliver his signature acerbic wit and […]

View article 5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022

5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022

5th September 2022

Heritage Open Days 2022 returns this weekend to give communities a chance to explore the local treasures on their doorstep. Every year, the festival reflects the rich cultural heritage of England and works with local organisations and individuals within the city. Want to learn more about some of Hull’s most historic landmarks? Here’s five places […]

View article Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

24th March 2022

It is the first time the competition will be held in the UK Following a successful bidding process by Hull City Council’s Conference Hull team, Hull has been chosen as the host-destination for INTERKULTUR’s prestigious International Choir Competition. Taking place from 27 April to 1 May 2023, the large-scale event is expected to attract up […]

View article Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map

Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map

5th July 2021

Some of Hull’s biggest and most prestigious venues have met for the first time in almost 18 months to promote the area as a City of Music. The Hull City of Music group – made up of some of the area’s biggest and best known venues – was formed early in 2020 but was quickly […]

View article Vaccine centre a ‘huge step forward’ but we must remain cautious – Hull health lead

Vaccine centre a ‘huge step forward’ but we must remain cautious – Hull health lead

12th February 2021

With Hull City Hall now operating as the Humber region’s largest vaccination centre, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has welcomed the development but said social distancing remains ‘as critical as ever’. The council has provided City Hall, in Queen Victoria Square, in the city centre, which reopened its doors as a […]

View article Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall receive £1.6m grant from government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall receive £1.6m grant from government’s Culture Recovery Fund

24th October 2020

Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall has been awarded £1.6 million as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus. Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall are one of 35 major cultural organisations receiving the first grants between £1 and £3 million through the […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

17th March 2020

Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have decided to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre for three months, they have said in a statement. “In light of government advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have taken the difficult decision to close both […]

View article Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

4th March 2020

Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

19th February 2020

With half-term coming to an end, here’s a list of weekend offerings that are bound to keep adults and children alike entertained. Immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales with The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel, or reminisce the nineties with the incredible duo that is the Lighthouse Family. Here are 5 things […]

View article 11 Hull culture activities in February and March

11 Hull culture activities in February and March

18th February 2019

Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take in cultural activities in the city. Whether it’s art exhibitions, tickets to the theatre or an evening at the ballet, here are some of the best […]