The latest news from the city.
Hull's longest-running comedy festival, Hullarious!, celebrates its 20th anniversary from 1 to 15 November across a range of city centre venues. The programme runs from Larry Dean's opening show on 27 October to the Hull Comedian of The Year final, with a pay-what-you-can fringe at The Pop Up Space.
The Lord Mayor's Rainbow Ball returns to Hull's Guildhall on Friday 27 November, with a hot and cold buffet, a charity auction and drag entertainment from Chelsea Dagger and Miss Fanny. All proceeds go to One Punch (Hull and East Yorkshire) and STAND.
Hull's free Creative Voice Festival runs on 29 and 30 October at Princes Quay, with drop-in workshops in film, DJing and rap, exhibitions, and performances by young people. No booking is needed, and there is a wider show at Ferens Art Gallery.
Dove House Hospice's charity light trail, 'A Garden Lit with Love', returns to Hull this December, bigger and brighter than before and extending onto the woodland walk for the first time. The switch-on is on 11 November, with lanterns decorated by hospice wellbeing groups.
Plant & Paint is an independent houseplant shop, garden centre and gift shop at 24 Humber Street, Hull. Reviewers praise its unusual plant range, knowledgeable owner Lara and terrarium workshops. The post covers the range, workshop terms, online shop prices and opening hours.
The Deep's Dive Deeper series returns with Conservation in Action on Wednesday 11 November at 6.30pm, £8 a ticket. Three talks from Lloyd Wilkinson, Fiona Wilson and Dr Robert Bullock, recommended for ages 14+, with the bar open.
Hull Fair 2026 ran from 9 to 17 October on Walton Street, with between 250 and 300 rides, classic fairground food and an opening ceremony led by the Lord Mayor. This recap covers the highlights of the week and the fair's long history, which dates back to 1279.
