Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival returns to Hull’s Fruit Market this weekend with two days of performances, workshops, talks and social events.
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Freedom Festival unveils over 100 experiences for 2026 programme
Hull’s Freedom Festival has announced its full 2026 programme, offering audiences over 100 different experiences andthe return of evening performances.
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Award-winning theatre company Silent Uproar announce return of 5-star theatre show Shit Life Crisis
Award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar (The Night of the Werewolves LIVE; A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad; Dead Girls Rising) has announced the return of Shit Life Crisis, the 5-star reviewed sing-along karaoke theatre show written by Olivia Hannah (Braids).
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The Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition launches with a call to explore ‘HOME’
Giroscope is launching The Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition, a new global photography award and exhibition programme created as part of Giroscope’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
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BYMT presents Technical Difficulties at Hull Truck Theatre
BYMT comes to Hull Truck Theatre for the first time in the company’s history to present the premiere of Technical Difficulties, a comedy set during a high school’s own musical production.
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Back to Ours brings a summer of free music, circus and community celebrations to Hull
This summer, local arts charity Back to Ours is bringing an exciting programme of events to Hull – including a 30-piece orchestra performing in neighbourhoods across the city, plus circus, comedy and live music right on residents’ doorsteps.
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Pink Pig Farm slashes summer admission prices to help families make the most of the school holidays
Families looking for affordable days out this summer have some welcome news as Pink Pig Farm has announced reduced admission prices to help them make the most of the school holidays, without breaking the bank.
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Rare surviving artefacts reveal the remarkable 130-year life of Hull’s great whaling ship
Free tickets for Hull Maritime Museum’s reopening on Saturday 8th August are now available to book.
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UNTHINKABLE Festival: Unfiltered stories. Unpredictable art. Underground performance.
Hull’s UNTHINKABLE celebration of short filmmaking and contemporary art returns this autumn. From 6-11 October 2026, the festival is set to partner with venues across […]
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Musicians, fans and venues celebrate incredible weekend of live music at first Everywhere At Once festival
Last weekend, thousands of artists took to the stages of the UK’s grassroots music venues with organisers, musicians, venues and music fans declaring the inaugural Everywhere At Once festival a resounding success.
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The Addams Family comes to Hull Truck Theatre
The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met.
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Nominations open for Time2Volunteer Awards 2026
Communities across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to shine a light on the incredible contributions of local volunteers through the Time2Volunteer Awards 2026. The annual awards celebrate the individuals, groups and organisations who go above and beyond to make a difference, often without recognition, by giving their time, skills and energy to support others and strengthen communities.
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House hunters invited to experience the best of Beal at King’s Crescent launch
Prospective buyers are being invited to experience Beal Homes’ latest development in Hull’s ever-popular Kingswood neighbourhood at a special launch event.
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Lord Mayor’s Civic Service to take place
The annual Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster later this week.
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Scene but not Heard — Revealing Hull’s working class Drag and LGBTQIA+ performance histories
Did you know that in the 70s, 80s and 90s, pubs and working men’s clubs in the HU3 docklands area of Hull had a drag and queer performance scene that held a top spot in the north of England, alongside Manchester?
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Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival reveals 2026 line-up
Middle Child have announced the full programme for the 2026 edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival, taking place across Hull’s Fruit Market from 18-19 July.
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Search begins for Hull and East Yorkshire’s tourism champions as 2026 REYTAs open for entries
The search is on for the region’s tourism champions with entries now open for the 16th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
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New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
There’s plenty to look forward to at Hull Theatres in the months ahead. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a night of live entertainment, delve into the morbid and macabre or embark on an awe-inspiring voyage through the cosmos, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
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Armed Forces Day to be celebrated in Hull
Hull will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the city centre.
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Give ‘em the old Razzle Dazzle as Chicago returns to Hull New Theatre
The “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) Chicago returns to Hull New Theatre from Monday 27th September to Saturday 2nd October 2027.
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Dinosaurs to take over William’s Den
Families are invited to step back in time this June as award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den hosts a prehistoric takeover filled with roaming dinosaurs, fossils and family fun.
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City centre event promotes electric bus rollout on Clean Air Day
The Hull Bus Alliance will be hosting an event in Queen Victoria Square, on Thursday 18 June, to provide residents and bus users with the opportunity to see some of the city’s new electric buses and speak to representatives from Hull City Council, Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses about the rollout of the vehicles, in Hull, including routes and timetables.
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Free cyber security workshops for businesses
Hull businesses are invited to a series of free bite-size workshops to improve cyber security, starting this week.
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Unity and creativity take centre stage as Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week exceeds expectations
Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week has been hailed a huge success after turning an ambitious vision into a week-long celebration of creativity, collaboration and opportunity.
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Hymers College launches fundraising drive for bursaries to transform young lives
Hymers College is aiming to raise tens of thousands of pounds to provide life-changing educational opportunities for talented young people.
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East Yorkshire brewery brings Shakespeare to the Wolds
An East Yorkshire brewery is bringing live theatre to the Yorkshire Wolds with an alternative take on Shakespeare.
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Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June
Following a successful inaugural event last summer, residents of Hull and the East Riding will once again be able to find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport as the region hosts a second EV experience event.
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Preparations underway for East Yorkshire village’s annual Produce Show
The 79th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday 11th July.
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10th anniversary of East Yorkshire’s She Productions: A remarkable decade of drama, by women, for everyone
Against the odds, an East Yorkshire-based all-female theatre collective is celebrating the tenth anniversary of their company which has survived and flourished despite cuts in UK arts funding, a global pandemic, economic recession and a cost-of-living crisis.
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Hull Maritime Museum to unveil extraordinary treasures as major transformation opens this August
Rare scrimshaw, Arctic relics and historic objects to go on public display for the first time.
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New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson
Hull History Centre will host Industrial River: The Photographs of William Jackson, a new exhibition opening on Tuesday 2nd June. Running until Saturday 21st November 2026, the display offers visitors a rare glimpse into Hull’s working rivers and docks during a period of profound change.
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Hadestown comes to Hull New Theatre in 2027
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin comes to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th September 2027.
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André Rieu’s 2026 summer concert Viva Maastricht comes to over 600 cinemas across the UK
Step into a spectacular evening of music, joy, and celebration with André Rieu’s 2026 Maastricht Concert – Viva Maastricht! Captured live in the breathtaking Vrijthof Square in the heart of his hometown, this brand-new summer concert brings the magic of André’s world-famous performances to cinemas across the UK for one weekend only on 8th and 9th Ausgust 2026.
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Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson MBE announced as Headline Speaker for Sports Lunch Hull
Sailors’ Children’s Society is delighted to announce that Rugby World Cup winner, broadcaster and entrepreneur Matt Dawson MBE will be the headline speaker at this year’s sold-out Sports Lunch Hull.
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Humber Business Week audience hears how career switch took economics graduate from Hull to Hollywood
A University of Hull economics graduate who became a global movie executive working on box office blockbusters worth more than a billion dollars told his audience at Humber Business Week that he only entered the industry because he was a flop in the world of finance.
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Forgotten Danish Church to mark 70th anniversary of relocation as flat-pack community hall
A forgotten flat-pack building shipped from Scandinavia in the 1940s to replace a church which was flattened in an air raid has been found just six miles from its original location.
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Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition
Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
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Pride Month in Hull: The Queer Future is Already Here
An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.
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Ahoy shipmates! Hull New Theatre announces swashbuckling panto line up
Hull New Theatre and Crossroads Pantomimes have today unveiled a stellar line up for this year’s seafaring tale, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.
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Anarchy on Humber Street as Hull musicians stage alternative King’s Birthday Punk Party
While official birthday celebrations take place around the country, Hull’s Humber Street will be hosting a very different kind of party on Saturday 20th June.
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Hull College students set to celebrate creative journeys at The Degree Show 2026
Graduating students from Hull College are preparing to showcase their creativity as the college’s annual Degree Show returns next week, offering a first look at work shaped by years of artistic development, experimentation, and ambition.
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Help make Winterton a first aid town
Residents across Winterton are being invited to take part in a new community initiative that could help save lives.
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Celebrate Pride season 2026 with Hull Truck Theatre
June marks the start of Pride Month in the UK and this year’s Pride Season at Hull Truck Theatre will celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ people with a variety of new writing, comedy, drag, puppetry, musical numbers and burlesque.
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Provocative Pots: New ceramics by Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge
To celebrate 25 Years of Gay Pride in Hull 2026, at a time when identity, memory, and cultural history remain fiercely contested, Studio Eleven Gallery presents Provocative Pots — a bold new exhibition of ceramic works by Liverpool-based artists Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge. Through clay, porcelain, glaze, image, and narrative, the exhibition confronts the enduring overlap of queerness, visibility, politics, and survival.
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New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Hull Theatres announces an exciting line-up of new shows on sale now at Hull New Theatre at Hull City Hall. There’s a fascinating journey through human history with Professor Alice Roberts, two breathtaking ballets from Varna International Ballet & Orchestra, riotous stand-up from Ross Noble and Simon Brodkin and a naughty night of nostalgia from Gareth Gates.
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What’s on at Hull Truck Theatre this June
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, Hull Truck Theatre is delighted to present an exciting mix of entertainment this June, with an eclectic line-up of live performances, comedy, family favourites and community events.
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Free fish and chips served up for charity in Hull
Smales and Sailors’ Children’s Society are bringing a taste of the seaside back to Hull city centre this National Fish and Chip Day, with a huge fundraising celebration planned for Friday 5th June in Queen’s Gardens.
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Trinity Market event to open Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week
The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market.
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Pocklington Together: A Celebration of Volunteers
Pocklington Arts Centre is set to unveil a new photography exhibition celebrating the many individuals who generously give their time to support the local community.
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Humber Street Sesh wristbands are now on sale
Recycled wristbands for Hull’s iconic grassroots music festival, Humber Street Sesh, are on sale now from independent outlets across the city.
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Refugee Week 2026 events in Hull
Taking place from 15th to 21st June, this year’s Refugee Week theme is courage.
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Fatboy Slim, Lucy Spraggan and more join UK-wide grassroots festival Everywhere At Once
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce an expanded line-up for Everywhere At Once, the UK-wide live music weekend bringing festival season directly to grassroots music venues across the country.
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Ashley James announced as guest speaker for Women of Achievement Awards 2026
Ashley James, one of the UK’s most recognisable feminist voices, known for calling out inequality and championing women’s voices, has been announced as the guest speaker for the Women of Achievement Awards 2026.
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East Yorkshire village to host biennial Open Gardens event
Seven gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on 4th and 5th July.
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Supporting healthier workplaces across Hull and East Yorkshire
Local NHS charity Health Stars is inviting employers, managers and staff from across the region to attend a new Workforce Wellbeing Exchange event as part of Humber Business Week.
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Historic first Open Gardens event comes to Garden Village
Garden Village will come alive this summer as it hosts its very first Open Gardens event on Saturday 13th June 2026, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and the beauty of one of the area’s most charming historic neighbourhoods.
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UK’s biggest family water safety festival returns to The Deep
The UK’s biggest family water safety festival, powered by partnerships, is back at The Deep for the fourth year running.
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Veterans and civilians set off on 306 km coast-to-coast run for mental health
A team of military veterans and civilians has set off from Easington, near Hull, on a 306km non-stop coast-to-coast endurance challenge to raise awareness of veteran mental health.
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Beverley Musical Theatre presents Grease at Hull Truck Theatre this June
Beverley Musical Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of the iconic musical Grease, hitting the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June.
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H&H to reawaken the spirit of work in Humber Business Week
Work could be better for everyone. More human. More alive. More worth it. And this Humber Business Week, H&H is setting out to prove just that.
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NAPA students step into the shadows for Jekyll & Hyde at Hull Truck Theatre
Students from the Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) are preparing to take to the stage at Hull Truck Theatre this month with a powerful new production of Jekyll & Hyde.
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Den Fest returns to William’s Den following sellout success
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den is bringing back its hugely popular family festival following another sell-out year.
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Building healthier and happier workforces locally with NHS-led event
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and their Trust charity, Health Stars, are preparing to hold a unique wellbeing event designed to support local businesses and their workforces to lead happier and healthier lives.
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Hull’s Freedom Festival returns with a powerful theme of Peace and a bold first programme
As one of the most distinctive arts festivals in the north of England, Freedom Festival is preparing to transform Hull with a bold theme: Peace.
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Hull & East Yorkshire Mind launches ‘Mindful Makers Market’ to celebrate creativity, community and wellbeing
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is inviting local people to come together this summer for the launch of the Mindful Makers Market – a brand-new event celebrating creativity, community connection and mental wellbeing.
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Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover
Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival.
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Join Sir Ian McKellen as Part of the Furniture in Hull’s newest theatre
Middle Child will soon open its purpose-built studio theatre in Hull’s vibrant Fruit Market, and one of the 65 seats has a very familiar name attached to it.
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Springboard to Midwifery careers event in Hull
Hull’s midwifery team are inviting students to learn about life as a midwife following the success of an inaugural careers event.
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East Yorkshire village gardens open for charity
Four gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the 6th and 7th of June.
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Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May
Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.
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Pioneering Yorkshire theatre companies join forces for exciting new collaboration
Red Ladder Theatre Company and Silent Uproar – two boundary-pushing theatre companies – are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership, showcasing the North of […]
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Saddle up for a wild country round-up this May Half Term at William’s Den
The school holidays are set to get a whole lot wilder, as award-winning adventure play attraction William’s Den invites families to dust off their boots and grab their hats for an action-packed May Half Term celebration.
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Hull Truck Theatre’s Grow Festival 2026 announced
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to announce the return of Grow Festival 2026. The annual artist development season showcases new work from local talent and hosts workshops in theatre careers for professionals and audiences alike.
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Yorkshire Wolds brewery celebrates the local area with a guided walk
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery is hosting a guided walk to highlight the beauty and history of the area around the brewery’s home.
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Launch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business
The official launch event for the much‑anticipated Women of Achievement Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 21st May at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.
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Trainspotting the Musical heads to Hull New Theatre
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical heads to Hull New Theatre from Monday 16th to Saturday 21st November.
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SeaFit brings Dentaid Charity and health and wellbeing to Bridlington
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YOURhealth Service, The Fishermen’s Mission, and the Seafarers Hospital Society Charity have come together once again, through the award-winning SeaFit initiative, to bring a health and wellbeing event to Bridlington Harbour this May.
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Community planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome
A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool.
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Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery announce first line-ups for Everywhere At Once: The UK’s Biggest Festival
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-ups for Everywhere At Once – a UK-wide live music weekend that brings the festival season to grassroots venues across the country.
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Humber Business Week confirms keynote role for global movie executive
A University of Hull graduate who helped shape the development of BAFTA in the UK and United States as a global movie industry executive will return to East Yorkshire next month as a keynote speaker at Humber Business Week.
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Sunday afternoon music and readings at St Mary’s, Lowgate
The Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, are hosting an afternoon of words and music on Sunday 27th May, to raise funds for further restoration work.
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Humber Street Sesh bounces back with limited discounted tickets on sale now
The award-winning grassroots festival for emerging music, Humber Street Sesh, is set to return to Hull Marina on Saturday 1st August, after narrowly avoiding closure due to financial pressures affecting festivals across the UK.
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Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre
Big night out. Big. HUGE. Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th July 2027 as part of a major UK Tour.
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John Partridge stars as the elegant face of evil in The Silence of the Lambs
Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live, in association with Curve, have today announced the first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs which visits Hull New Theatre from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November 2026.
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Organisers promise opportunities for all at Humber Business Week 2026
Business leaders operating in the UK’s biggest carbon-producing industrial cluster are being urged to help lead the country on the road to recovery.
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Inspiring woman carries the Baton for Yorkshire as relay launches in Hull
The Baton for Yorkshire has officially begun its journey from Hull, marking the launch of We Walk for Yorkshire – the annual walking fundraising campaign from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Men in Hull encouraged that “It’s OK To Talk” about their mental health at important bus event
A specially branded bus is set to visit Hull, offering local men the chance to step on board for a private chat or a friendly conversation about their mental health, with respected charity Andy’s Man Club.
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From venue protection to urban regeneration: Music Cities Convention 2026 announces full programme and international speaker lineup
Music Cities Convention 2026 today announces 28 confirmed speakers joining its already-announced programme for 10–11 June in Hull, with a final cohort to be revealed shortly.
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An interview with ‘Isabelle’ writer, Marc Graham
Isabelle is a brand-new play about the thorny issue of inheritance and the first show to open Middle Child’s new studio theatre at 69 Humber Street in Hull.
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New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Get ready to relive timeless hits and discover a global phenomenon as Hull Theatres announces three new shows offering something for every music lover.
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Burton Constable Hall brings 200-year-old botanical collection back into the light
This season, Burton Constable Hall invites visitors to discover The Curiosity Garden, a rare opportunity to see one of its most remarkable collections brought together for the first time in over two centuries.
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Pub darts team from Yorkshire make it to grand final of the Cool Hand Cup by Marston’s
Following a nationwide tournament that saw punters from across the UK form darts teams to compete at their local Marston’s pub, 16 finalist teams competed in the Grand Final on Friday 10th April, with The Dog’s Bollogs from Wednesfield taking home the title and a £10,000 cash prize.
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Hull jewels set to sparkle in spectacular laser and classical collaboration
The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is joining forces with Indigo Shiba lasers in a dazzling performance this month.
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Subject Matters – Studio Eleven’s new exhibition
This exhibition from 24th April to 6th June brings together a compelling group of artists whose practices explore the expressive and tactile possibilities of clay, paint, and material form.
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Global bug hunt challenge coming to Hull this weekend
A global City Nature Challenge event, held across the 24th to 27th April, is set to be celebrated in Hull again this year.
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Schools empower pupils to take climate action with JUST ONE Tree
Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact — not only for the planet, but for pupil engagement and school pride.
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RSPCA Hull & East Riding World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026
RSPCA Hull & East Riding is bringing together the local community for a powerful evening of celebration, reflection and generosity at its World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026, taking place on Friday 13th November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.
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National Year of Reading and World Book Night team up to deliver biggest ever Reading Hour
Taking place from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the Reading Hour encourages people everywhere to do one simple thing: read something they love. Whether it’s a novel on the sofa, an audiobook in the kitchen, or a magazine on the commute, the message is clear – any book, any format, any place.
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New community art exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum
A new community‑focused art exhibition celebrating creativity, inclusion and growth is set to open this Saturday (26th April) at the Streetlife Museum.
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Annual Air Raid Service to take place
The 85th anniversary of the worst bombing Hull experienced during the Second World War is to be marked during the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service.
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