Shine On Goole

What an event this was! We've plenty more lined up this year.

 

Goole 200

A history of Goole in 200 objects

 

Vintage In The Park

A community event organised by Friends of West Park

 
 

Join the Lantern Parade

An illuminating evening of family fun

 

Coming soon

Helios by Luke Jerram

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2026 is Goole’s bicentenary year
or, in other words, its 200th birthday!

To mark this significant milestone, a busy programme of events and activities has been planned by a wide variety of local organisations and community groups to celebrate the history, heritage and achievements of our town. Although there will be events and activities taking place throughout the year, a busy weekend of celebration is planned for mid-July to coincide with the date that the town was established.
During 2026, the local community and visitors to the town will be able to enjoy everything from an internationally renowned art installation, exhibitions and film screenings to festivals, a lantern parade and community picnics. Developed as part of the Goole 200 project, this website brings together everything you need to know about the events, activities and celebrations taking place in our town during 2026.

Which events will you join in? Take a look at our schedule and book your favourites.

The Goole 200 project is proud to be part of Goole 2026. 

Goole 2026 website

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What’s on next?

Goole 200: A History Of Goole In 200 Objects

Goole Museum, Carlisle Street
This exhibition explores two centuries of Goole’s rich history through 200 weird and wonderful objects from Goole Museum’s collections. Nearly all...

Goole Bicentenary Timeline Exhibition

Multiple locations across Goole FREE
Exploring 200 years of history, the Bicentenary Timeline exhibition tells Goole's story from its official opening as a company...

Goole Creative Network launch

Goole Market Hall, 25 Stanley Street FREE
Goole’s new Creative Network will launch on Thursday 4 June at Goole Market Hall, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. The Creative Network...

Poetry At Goole Museum: Free workshop for young people

Goole Museum, Carlisle Street FREE
The latest session in a series of poetry workshops for budding young writers and those with an interest in working...