Category: Events

Middle Child have announced the full programme for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.

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East Yorkshire Village to host biennial Open Gardens and Flower Festival

Nine gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hull City Hall in Classics Series

As part of its continued commitment to bring world-class performers to the city, Hull City Hall has announced the line up for its upcoming season of classical concerts and lunchtime organ showcases.

There’s a ghost ‘pottering about’ in the house

That famous pottery scene from the ’90s hit film Ghost will be recreated live on stage when Ghost The Musical wheels into Hull New Theatre next year from 29 April to 3 May.

World street food festival returns – with Euro football optional

by editor18 June 202418 June 2024

Independent food and drink businesses from across the region will be aiming to tap into the football frenzy this week with the return of Hull Street Food Nights.

Preparations underway for East Yorkshire village’s annual produce show

by editor12 June 202412 June 2024

The 77th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday 20 July.

Beverley Gin Festival all set for this weekend at Minster

by editor10 June 202410 June 2024

With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June.

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Thousands to descend on city of Hull for the region’s flagship 10k running event

by editor6 June 20246 June 2024

The countdown is on for the return of the hugely popular Hull 10k, which will be staged on the city streets on Sunday 9 June.

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City centre businesses cheer as superheroes pull the crowds

by editor5 June 20245 June 2024

Superheroes swooped into the streets of Hull and sent footfall figures flying to bring a half-term holiday boost for city centre businesses.

Janet Street-Porter CBE announced as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards

by editor5 June 20245 June 2024

The iconic writer, producer and television personality has been confirmed as this year’s guest speaker.

Anne Brontë Celebration at St Mary’s, Lowgate

by editor5 June 20245 June 2024

Everyone has heard of the Brontë sisters – they lived at Haworth, died young, had a drunken brother and wrote novels. Clever Charlotte wrote ‘Jane Eyre’ and eccentric Emily wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’. And then there was the other one. Anne.

Council encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week

by editor30 May 202430 May 2024

A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).

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Snow Patrol to bring UK arena tour to Hull in 2025

by editor30 May 202430 May 2024

Snow Patrol have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on 13 September via Polydor Records.

Hull theatre company to open a loose parts play space in Hull city centre

by editor30 May 20243 June 2024

Hull-based theatre company The Herd are opening a pop-up play space in Princes Quay Shopping Centre. The Herd Shop will be an exciting new play centre for children aged 0-5 and their families.

Barnsley Civic and Concrete Youth unite to enhance accessibility in the creative sector

by editor30 May 202430 May 2024

Barnsley Civic is delighted to announce that Hull-based Concrete Youth, a pioneering charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) through cultural provision, is joining them as an associate company.

Silent Uproar in association with Hull Truck Theatre presents Dead Girls Rising

by editor29 May 202429 May 2024

A brand-new production from Hull-based Silent Uproar, Dead Girls Rising is an angry, joyous, punk protest that doesn’t pull any punches. Written by Maureen Lennon, with music and lyrics from Anya Pearson (international punk artist featured on BBC Radio 6 Introducing), Dead Girls Rising is an explosive exploration of what it takes to live and survive within a violent patriarchy.

Local business sponsors Hull 4 Heroes Humber Bridge Soapbox Race

Hull-based modular and portable building specialist, Phoenix Building Systems, is sponsoring the annual Hull 4 Heroes SoapBox Derby. This event will raise money to support veterans’ transition to civilian life and will take place on Saturday 15 June, between 10am and 3pm, at the Humber Bridge car park.

Hull-based digital marketing agency up for esteemed creative award

by editor27 May 202428 May 2024

Hull-based digital marketing agency, Superfly Marketing, have been announced as finalists in the prestigious 2024 Prolific North Creative Awards.

The Children’s Bookshow brings Canadian author and illustrator Sydney Smith to Hull New Theatre

This autumn, children’s charity The Children’s Bookshow is offering Yorkshire primary schools the chance to see award-winning author and illustrator Sydney Smith in a live performance at Hull New Theatre.

Networking groups join forces to eat their way through Humber Business Week

Organisers of one of the Humber’s biggest corporate get-togethers are inviting delegates to eat their way through Biz Week as they count down to this year’s showcase.

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Superhero Day revives comic book memories for joke shop owner

A business which was selling American comic books even before Superman was created will join the attractions on the streets of Hull city centre when Superhero Day returns next week.

Theatre review: Little Shop of Horrors

Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Little Shop of Horrors at Hull Truck Theatre.

Theatre review: Sense & Sustainability

by editor18 May 202418 May 2024

Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre.

Camping returns to William’s Den next week

The ultimate overnight adventure for families and nature-lovers amidst panoramic Yorkshire views and starry skies.

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Skindred announce ‘Smile (Again)’ UK headline tour – coming to Asylum

Welsh “ragga metal” legends Skindred have announced that they will be bringing their UK headline tour to Hull this autumn.

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Acid Klaus + Wet Man + Azyys at The New Adelphi Club

Anyone lucky enough to attend BDRRM’s ace Xmas party will have witnessed ACID KLAUS not only take the roof off the place (then kindly put it back) but also have an almost psychic ability to make everyone lose control of their legs (and minds) and for that reason and that reason alone we are proud to invite the Acid Klaus live collective back to The Adelphi to kick start the summer to headline and curate an evening of fun, weird and eccentric electronic pop – but not as you know it!

Q&A: Anton Stephans and Matthew Heywood on Little Shop of Horrors

by editor17 May 2024

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to their brand-new production of Little Shop of Horrors (Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June). Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.

HullBID assembles top speakers for Biz Week highlight