What's on
A wide range of events are taking place across a variety of venues in and around Hull to commemorate the 'Abolition of the Slave Trade' act. Come along and help us celebrate!
July 2007 Events
Women and the anti-slavery movement 2nd July 2007
A short talk at Wilberforce House Museum more »
Sing & Drum Out Slavery Now! 7th July 2007
A Celebration of African Arts & Culture with Ali Bullivent, Ibrahim Dumbuya & Friends more »
The Stuart Harris Bransholme People’s Carnival 2007 14th July 2007
This year's carnival will celebrate culture and diversity, as part of the city's Wilberforce 2007 programme. more »
Stories from West Africa 21st July 2007
Traditional tales bringing culture and history to life more »
The time travellers! 23rd July 2007
Become a Hull museum time lord on our trail more »
Hands on our collections - Summer holidays 23rd July 2007
Variety of museum events for the Summer hols! more »
Wilberforce Weekender 27th July 2007
An action-packed weekend full of events including the Wilberforce Cup, Zapcat National Championships 2007, Sankofa Sunsplash, Jazz festival, Black Atlantic Project, Music of the Spheres and Hull ColourDome. more »
Wilberforce Cup Race - Wilberforce Weekender 27th July 2007
See the Clipper Round the World Yatch Race fleet in Hull marina after their warm-up race from Rotterdam to the Humber from Friday 27 to Sunday 29. more »
Hull ColourDome - Wilberforce Weekender 28th July 2007
Step inside a labyrinth of colour and light more »
Sankofa Sunsplash - Wilberforce Weekender 28th July 2007
Music, dance, food and fun to celebrate African and African Caribbean culture more »
Zapcat National Championships - Wilberforce Weekender 28th July 2007
The thrills and spills of colourful catamarans in the first Hull and Humber Grand Prix - all weekend. more »
Music of the Spheres - Wilberforce Weekender 28th July 2007
Live performance from a giant floating sphere more »
Jazz Festival - Wilberforce Weekender 29th July 2007
A free afternoon of classic jazz featuring international artists more »
HMS York Open Day - Wilberforce Weekender 29th July 2007
The last chance to see the Royal Navy destroyer before a major re-fit. more »
Events Calendar
Download a PDF version our events guide (published Jan07).
Please note: Wilberforce2007 events are subject to change - for up to date listings please check the site for the latest details.
