Hull UK City of Culture 2017

Hull UK City of Culture 2017
Date1 January 2017 (2017-01-01) to 31 December 2020 (2020-12-31)
Duration1 year
LocationHull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Also known asHull 2017
TypeUK City of Culture
Theme"A city coming out of the shadows"
PredecessorDerry~Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013
SuccessorCoventry UK City of Culture 2021
Websitewww.hull2017.co.uk

Hull UK City of Culture 2017 was a designation given to the city of Kingston upon Hull, England, between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2020 by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The designation means that Hull gains access to funding to improve its infrastructure and arts facilities, and will host a series of events celebrating local culture. Hull was selected in 2013 to become the second UK City of Culture since the initiative began in 2013, succeeding Derry.