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 student 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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New event set to help businesses access future talent
Small businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being given a fresh opportunity to grow their teams, develop new talent and future-proof their workforce.
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Spring Live returns to Bishop Burton College bigger and better than ever
Bishop Burton College is preparing to welcome the public back to its stunning campus for the return of its hugely popular Spring Live event.
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Hull poet Maurice Rutherford to be celebrated in show at Hull Truck Theatre
The Hull poet Maurice Rutherford, who died last year at the august age of 103, is to be celebrated in a special show at Hull Truck Theatre on Saturday 9th May 2026.
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Pint of Science Hull brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you
Tickets launched today for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, which will see 21 scientists take to the stage in venues across Hull.
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Artlink Hull Presents Isaac Yeboah: Daylight Comes Through the Cracks
Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery is proud to present Daylight Comes Through the Cracks, a new exhibition by Ghanaian artist Isaac Yeboah, opening on 2nd May 2026.
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Cast and creative team announced for UK and Ireland tour of Zog
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog flies back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, including a run at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to the Hull Truck Theatre
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 20th May, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits Paris to support her friend’s fashion show, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve.
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UNTHINKABLE film festival opens submissions for 2026
Hull’s daring celebration of short filmmaking is gearing up for its biggest year yet. UNTHINKABLE, the city’s home‑grown short film festival and registered charity, has officially opened submissions for this year’s festival, taking place 6-11 October 2026 at venues across the city.
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Sam Scherdel joins forces with Hull NHS Choir to release choral version of his 2M-stream global hit
Sheffield-born singer-songwriter Sam Scherdel is set to release a special choral version of his breakout hit “Somewhere in the Middle” following a surge in international acclaim following recent tours around the UK and USA.
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You shall go to the ball as Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella heads to Hull New Theatre
Experience the classic fairytale as you’ve never experienced it before as Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Hull New Theatre with Cinderella from 23 – 27 February 2027.
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Burton Constable secures Arts Council England MEND funding
Burton Constable Foundation is proud to announce that it has secured a significant £242,000 award from Arts Council England through its highly competitive Museums Estate and Development (MEND) Fund.
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SEND Preparation for Adulthood Event returns to support young people planning their next steps
Hull City Council is inviting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), along with their families and carers, to attend its annual SEND Post-16 Options and Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) event.
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Popular music bingo event returns to Yorkshire Wolds brewery
Tickets have gone on sale for a quiz night with a difference at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery.
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Hull to host tall ships ahead of Invictus Games
Two traditionally rigged tall ships will spend time in Hull as part of an expedition in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.
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Cassidy Janson announces spring 2026 show coming to Hull Truck Theatre
Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End.
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Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University teams up with INIT Creative for an unmissable new storytelling series
Something exciting is coming to Hull, and it involves some very recognisable faces.
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Steeleye Span to perform at Hull City Hall
Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.
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Hull families invited to free events tackling child car seat safety risks
Hull City Council has teamed up with Safer Roads Humber, Good Egg Safety CIC, and the Police and Crime Commissioner to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events.
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Q&A with John Godber on ‘Teechers: New Year, Same Problems’
John Godber, one of the UK’s most-performed living playwrights, revisits his classic school comedy with a newly updated 2026 tour. Sharper, fresher and more relevant than ever, Teechers runs at Hull Truck Theatre from 21-31 April.
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Hull to host connectivity event for businesses
Businesses hoping to learn more on how data centres and fibre networks can support their growth, are invited to a networking event in Hull.
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Three Hull networking groups join forces to host new collaborative networking event
Three of Hull’s leading networking communities are coming together for the first time to host a brand-new collaborative event designed to strengthen connections across the city’s business community.
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New marina tours launch this Easter to celebrate the opening of the Spurn Lightship
A brand-new series of guided marina tours will start this Easter, offering visitors a fresh way to explore and understand Hull’s historic waterfront.
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‘Brilliant’ and free exhibition train heads to Hull
An exhibition inside a train that’s packed with amazing stories and interactive fun is heading to Hull – and it’s completely free to visit.
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Make It Count at Louth Riverside Theatre
What if you died… and got one chance to win the love of your life all over again?
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What’s on this Easter at Hull Truck Theatre
Are you ready to have an egg-stra special Easter? Hull Truck Theatre present an egg-citing variety of work this April.
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Planetarium Go UK launches in Hull with a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium to bring science closer to communities across the UK
The project will focus on cities that do not currently have a planetarium, offering a programme dedicated to science outreach.
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Christmas favourite The Holiday Live In Concert comes to Hull
Cherished Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) is set to be presented live in concert this Christmas on a 18 date UK-wide tour, throughout November and December.
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Good Friday brings a full day of family activities to Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall will celebrate Easter 2026 from 28th March to 12th April, with Good Friday, 3rd April as the centrepiece – a full day of live entertainment, outdoor activity and family-friendly experiences set within the historic house and its surrounding parkland.
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Easter set to be a splash at Hull’s iconic aquarium
A brand-new event, ‘Make a Splash’, is launching at The Deep this Easter, gearing up to be an exciting, fun-filled and interactive day out for all ages.
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Artists call-out for 2026 Open Exhibition submissions
Artists are being given the opportunity to submit their artwork for the Ferens Art Gallery’s 2026 Open Exhibition.
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Free grassroots comedy night in Beverley celebrates first birthday
Beverley Jestwood Comedy Club is celebrating its first birthday with a special event on Wednesday 8th April at Junk Bar, New Walkergate, Beverley.
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Hull College students prepare to ‘Press to Impress’ with exciting art and design exhibition
Creative talent from Hull College will take centre stage this month as students from the Access to HE Art & Design course unveil a brand-new exhibition celebrating their work.
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Hull businesses invited to ‘game-changing’ charity event at new immersive sports venue
An educational charity that supports young people across the region is inviting local businesses to take part in a unique fundraising and networking event at Hull’s newest interactive sports venue.
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Marketplace event to promote autism acceptance in Hull
A marketplace event designed to promote understanding and acceptance of autism will take place in Hull later this month as part of Autism Acceptance Week.
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The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own timeless hits
Tony Hadley is delighted to announce a brand new UK tour for 2026 – performing classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits mixed together with some Christmas favourites.
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Middle Child announce first show in new Humber Street theatre
A world premiere about the “taboo” issue of inheritance will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.
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Freedom Festival secures four-year funding for year-round cultural expansion
Freedom Festival Arts Trust (FFAT) has secured funding from the Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation to deliver arts, culture, and heritage activities throughout the year – reaching communities locally, regionally, and nationally far beyond the annual Freedom Festival.
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Hull City Council call on volunteers to join mass litter clean up
The Council is calling on residents to take part in a mass litter pick, to support Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, which runs from Friday 13th March to Sunday 29th March.
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Football legend Robbie Fowler to headline first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool
Football icon Robbie Fowler will headline Hull-based Sailors’ Children’s Society’s first Sports Lunch in Liverpool, bringing one of the city’s most famous sporting figures to a major new fundraiser for seafaring families.
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Hull’s annual cultural conference Cultural Tides returns to Hull Truck this week
Now in its third year, the popular conference attracts members of the culture industry from across the country to listen, learn and share their thoughts on a number of key subjects within the sector.
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Alastair Clark’s Record Store Comedy Tour
Comedian Alastair Clark’s acclaimed love-letter-to-record-collecting tours the UK’s best independent record stores.
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Pocklington Arts Centre’s Comedy Festival returns in 2026
Pocklington Arts Centre’s Comedy Festival will return for a second year on Saturday 30th May, building on the success of its inaugural event in 2025.
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Experience the hilarious king of crowd work on the big screen for the first time.
Cinemalive presents an exclusive comedy cinema event in over 350 cinemas nationwide from Friday 17th April.
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All aboard for a cultural weekend in Hull: free travel with Hull Trains
Hull Trains is offering free travel to the city for a bumper cultural weekend, inviting the public to two major events and industry experts to a high-profile culture conference.
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Digital transformation reshaping opportunities for women in manufacturing, Made Smarter Yorkshire insights show
International Women’s Day survey highlights how technology, leadership development and cultural change are accelerating progress.
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Children’s charity to celebrate 30 years with landmark takeover exhibition at Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery
Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University (HEYCU) and Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery have announced a commemorative art exhibition to celebrate HEYCU’s 30th anniversary milestone.
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Hull Business Expo set to be biggest yet in milestone year
Thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers are gathering this month for the biggest and most ambitious Hull Business Expo so far.
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Historic Spurn Lightship restored to former glory and opens to visitors this Saturday
Saturday 7th March marks a significant milestone in Hull’s maritime history as the Spurn Lightship, a beloved symbol of Hull’s seafaring heritage, is unveiled to the public following an extensive restoration programme.
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New Wildlife Watch Trail launches in Capability Brown Parkland at Burton Constable
Burton Constable has introduced a new wildlife walk across its historic Capability Brown parkland, giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to look more closely at the rich variety of wildlife found throughout the landscape.
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Programme launch events will signal countdown to Humber Business Week
Organisers of Humber Business Week are counting down to the annual festival of business with confirmation of the programme launch presentations on both sides of the estuary.
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Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance launches community engagement roadshow to raise awareness about prostate cancer
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance will hold a number of community engagement events across the region during March to raise awareness about prostate cancer.
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Spring starts with a punchline at Hull Truck Theatre
A lively line-up awaits audiences this Spring as Hull Truck Theatre showcases a rich variety of outrageous comedians and inspirational dramas! Plus, there will be true crime, film, musical re-imaginings and imaginative family shows that will make for the perfect Easter half term entertainment.
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Studio Eleven Gallery presents Figure It Out
Figure It Out features a dynamic mix of contemporary ceramics and painting; showcasing the unique voices of Jemma Gowland, Sam Fowler, and Louise Bass.
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Heathers the Musical returns to Hull New Theatre
Hey-yo Hull! Ready for a new term at Westerberg High? Heathers – The Musical makes a much-anticipated return to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th February 2027.
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Hold your nerve as Paranormal Activity heads to Hull New Theatre
Things are about to get spooky over at Hull New Theatre as the chilling theatrical experience Paranormal Activity heads to the city from 20th – 24th April 2027. Originally developed at Leeds Playhouse, audiences in Hull now have the chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm.
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The Full Monty bears all at Hull New Theatre to celebrate 30th anniversary
Looking for some hot stuff to put a spring in your step? The Full Monty makes a welcome return to Hull New Theatre from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th March 2027.
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Oh là là! Hull Philharmonic celebrates French classical greats
A towering orchestral masterpiece will provide a magnificent climax to the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s Vive la Musique concert this month.
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Go, go, go Hessle Theatre Company: A technicolor show bursts onto the Hull New Theatre stage
Award-winning Hessle Theatre Company is thrilled to bring ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ to Hull New Theatre from 10–14 March 2026, in a vibrant new production of the world’s favourite family musical.
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Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week programme revealed as plans gather momentum
Designers, creative businesses and students will take centre stage during a packed programme at Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week.
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The Grand Babylon Hotel at Hull Truck Theatre: Q&A with Deborah McAndrew and Conrad Nelson
The Grand Babylon Hotel is a rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of five bringing you many faces, chases, glamour, intrigue, and a couple of German princes thrown in for good measure.
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Perennially popular Pub to Pub Walk returns in summer to benefit local good causes
The much-loved Pub to Pub Walk, hosted by Dove House Hospice will once again return to the local area on Saturday 6th June, aiming to raise awareness and proceeds for the hospice and other local causes across Hull and East Yorkshire.
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Critically acclaimed West End production featuring Frances Barber comes to Hull cinema
One of the most acclaimed theatre events in recent years, MUSIK will come to cinemas across the UK for a very special big-screen release, bringing its raw electricity to the cinema for the first time.
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Britpop icon Dave Rowntree to appear at Pocklington Arts Centre
For the first time ever, Dave Rowntree, best known as the drummer for Britpop legends Blur, is hitting the road to share the unheard stories […]
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Theatre review: Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre
Our Editor, Rich Sutherland, shares his thoughts on Macbeth at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Dive beneath the waves at The Deep this February half-term
February half-term is set to be a splash at Hull’s iconic aquarium, as visitors dive beneath the waves and discover the fascinating world of marine animal behaviour.
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