Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture
Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered.
This new funding will ensure … More
Leisure & Culture
International Choir Competition lands back in Hull
Hull’s International Choir Competition returns this weekend, bringing over 1000 singers from across the globe to the city.
This world-class event, part of INTERKULTUR’s global choir competition series, returns to … More
Heated Lido swimming returns to Albert Ave Pools and Fitness
Heated lido sessions will begin this week at Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness.
The pool will open this weekend with three new sessions starting on Friday (2 May) including … More
Polish Heritage Day celebrations at Streetlife Museum
Visitors to the Streetlife Museum on Saturday (3 May) are invited to celebrate Polish Heritage Day with free crafts, food and live music making it a fun day for the … More
What’s on in Hull – May 2025
With spring in full flow and summer just around the corner, here’s just a selection of things taking place in Hull this May.
Hull Minster Beer Festival
Hull Minster, Thursday … More
Move over, CBeebies stars – Hull’s young storytellers steal the spotlight at red carpet premiere
Hull’s newest screen stars lit up the red carpet last night at a special premiere event celebrating the magic of reading aloud and the power of performance.
Hosted at Hull … More
Ferens Art Gallery announces interactive family friendly art exhibition for the summer
A new family-friendly exhibition will take place at Ferens Art Gallery for the summer season. It will see parts of the gallery transformed into an immersive space filled with large … More
Improvements for Costello running track
Costello Stadium’s running track will undergo several weeks of refurbishments from today, Tuesday 22 April.
A surface respray and specialist deep clean of the current track will take place, whilst … More
VE Day 80 celebrations come to Hull
Families in Hull will have the opportunity to come together and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from Saturday 3 to Thursday 8 May.
A number of celebration … More
Hull City Council supports local music talent at The Great Escape Festival
Hull City Council is supporting four local acts at the highly anticipated The Great Escape Festival in Brighton this May, where a vibrant showcase of Hull’s freshest musical talent will … More
Victory! Watch how Hull celebrated VE Day with free archive screenings at the Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre are hosting screenings of Hull’s Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations next month.
Thursday 8 May marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second … More
Exhibition celebrating the Polish community in Hull opens at Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition celebrating over 100 years of the Polish community in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum.
Cześć Hull, To My!/Hi Hull, It’s Us! explores Polish traditions, food, … More
Exciting new children’s book project coming to schools with free public launch event this Easter
A ground-breaking city-wide literacy project for all year six pupils, the first of its kind in Hull, will begin this summer.
‘One Hull of a Read’ is run in partnership … More
What’s on in Hull – April 2025
Spring is here and there’s plenty going on in Hull this month. Here’s just a small selection of what’s on offer.
Healthy Holidays
Various dates and locations
There is tonnes … More
Tickets now on sale as International Choir Competition returns to Hull
Tickets are now available to the Hull International Choir Competition 2025 Gala Concert.
Now in its second year and pitted as one of the most exciting choral events of the … More
Call for artists to submit work for Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition
Artists are being given the opportunity to submit their artwork for the Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition.
Having celebrated incredible artistic talent since 1967, the Open Exhibition is open … More
Cultural Tides conference grows
Friday’s (14 March) culture conference ‘Cultural Tides’ has been hailed as a resounding success, generating significant momentum for the region’s cultural landscape.
The second edition of the conference, linked to … More
Ferens Art Gallery exhibition shortlisted for global award
An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, … More
Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award
The Hull Schools Library Service Team has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected award.
Nominated in the Children’s Promise category, the Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have … More
Humber Street Sesh Festival announces 2025 headliners
The award-winning Humber Street Sesh Festival has announced that anthemic alternative/indie band The Howl & The Hum will headline this year’s event.
The 2025 festival will take place on Saturday … More
Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements
Works will begin this spring on energy efficiency improvements at Ennerdale Leisure Centre to help to safeguard its long-term future.
The centre will close to the public on Monday 19 … More
Hull City Council commits to re-bidding for UNESCO status after bid outcome
After just missing out on this round, Hull City Council said it is even more determined to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music, with plans to strengthen its bid … More
Hull to welcome Ukrainian Culture Minister
Hull City Council has today announced Galyna Grygorenko, First Deputy Minister for Culture and Strategic Communications, Ukraine, as the keynote speaker at the city’s Cultural Tides conference on Friday 14 … More
What’s on in Hull – March 2025
Hull is hotting up this March with a number of exciting events and shows taking place. Here’s just a little taste of what you can get your teeth into.
Colliderfest
… More
Hull culture hits Westminster
A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners.
The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that … More
Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars
Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities.
Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as … More
Culture conference returns to Hull
An international cultural conference for Hull’s cultural sector will return next month.
Cultural Tides will be hosted at Hull Truck next month (Friday 14 March), following a successful inaugural event … More
Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull
This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities.
Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school … More
Wizards and witches invited to a night of magic at Hull Libraries’ Grownups Wizarding Night
Calling all wizards and witches of Hull! – Hull Libraries are celebrating their 10th year of hosting Wizarding Nights for families by introducing an extra night for adults only.… More
Charities to receive boost from Hull rock concert
A rock concert is to be held at the historic Hull City Hall with the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund set to benefit.
‘Daz’s Rock 4 Charity’ returns to the … More
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