Arts and Culture
Discover the best of arts and culture in Liverpool, featuring exhibitions, interviews, and cultural events celebrating the city’s creative spirit.
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Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Blaise Drummond
Between Nature and Architecture: Blaise Drummond’s Quiet Pursuit of Balance. In the latest instalment of the Liverpool Noise 2025 Creative Spotlight series, we turn our attention to Blaise Drummond, a Liverpool-born artist whose work quietly excavates the tensions between the built environment and the natural world. Raised on the fringes of the city—suburban Heswall, in his case—with marshes, untamed patches of land and the edge of industry always in view, Drummond’s early years planted the…
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Wirral Poetry Festival 2025: Poetry Swaps The Page For The Stage
This weekend, Port Sunlight transforms into a living stage as the Wirral Poetry Festival 2025 arrives on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October. With its rich mix of performances, competitions, workshops, and community events, the festival is set to be one of the most welcoming and vibrant arts gatherings on Merseyside this autumn. For two days, the village’s theatres, galleries, and green spaces will become poetry hubs. Expect a programme that moves effortlessly from family-friendly sessions to bold, cross-arts performances.…
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In Full Bloom: New Exhibition at dot-art Gallery Explores the Poetry of Flowers
dot-art Gallery will burst into colour this autumn with In Full Bloom, a new exhibition featuring works by Frank Leung, Hilary Dron, and Madeleine Pires. Running from 17 October to 29 November, the show celebrates the beauty, symbolism, and emotional resonance of flowers through three distinctive artistic voices. Exploring themes of seasonality, vitality, and connection to nature, the exhibition pairs delicate watercolours with dynamic compositions and community-inspired works. Frank Leung brings a poetic sensibility to…
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Liverpool ONE Showcases Next Generation of Artistic Talent with New dot-art Schools Exhibition
Exceptional artwork by young students from across the Liverpool City Region is now on display at Liverpool ONE, following the launch of a striking new outdoor exhibition on School Lane. The showcase features vibrant pieces from Year 5 and Year 9 pupils, shining a spotlight on emerging creativity in the heart of the city. The works represent the culmination of the 13th annual dot-art Schools programme, with winners selected by arts professionals and an online…
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Hightown Inn Launches New Gallery Space with Local Art Exhibitions
The Hightown Inn has partnered with Smithdown Social Arts Hub to transform the venue’s back room into The Hightown Gallery, a space dedicated to showcasing the work of local artists. The first exhibition, By the Water, opened on Thursday 25 September and features 15 artists who either live, work, or have strong connections to Hightown and the wider Sefton area. Curated by Smithdown Social Arts Hub, the exhibition reflects the organisation’s mission to support artists…
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Give Poetry A Chance Brings Poetry on the Fringe Back to Liverpool Fringe 2025
Liverpool’s thriving poetry scene is once again stepping into the spotlight this October as Give Poetry A Chance presents the fourth edition of Poetry on the Fringe, part of the Liverpool Fringe Festival 2025. The much-loved evening of spoken word takes place upstairs at The Ship & Mitre on Dale Street, Wednesday 8 October, promising a free night of verse, rhythm and reflection in one of the city’s best-loved pubs. Since its founding in 2019,…
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La Feria: Annual celebration of Latin American Culture Returns This October
Preparations are in full swing for the region’s annual celebration of Latin American culture taking place this October. La Feria will take over multiple Merseyside venues from 1 – 5 October 2025 and organisers have promised that it will be ‘bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever’. The theme for this year’s event is “Experience, Belong, Celebrate” with audiences invited to dive into a vibrant celebration of Latin American music, art and culture. The festival will…
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BlackFest: Celebration of Black Creativity Takes Over Capstone Theatre With Spoken Word And Classical Music
Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre will be alive with music, words and community spirit this October as it plays host to two powerful cultural events that celebrate Black creativity and heritage. BlackFest will be taking over the Liverpool Hope University venue as part of their annual Liverpool grassroots celebration, first with an evening of spoken word and then a special Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Festival. The Spoken Word Poetry Night on Friday 3 October will see four artists explore themes of race, identity, culture, love and survival.…
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Shakespeare North Playhouse Unveils Exciting Winter/Spring 2025–26 Season
Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced its winter and spring programme for 2025–26, offering a vibrant mix of theatre, music, film, and community events in Prescot. Tickets are now on sale, with priority booking for supporters from 10 September. Memberships start from just £5 a month, giving audiences first access to tickets while supporting the Playhouse’s year-round work. Theatre Highlights Kicking off the season is Jim Cartwright’s acclaimed play TWO, directed by Lisa Allen. Set in…
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The Atom Improv Brings Grassroots Comedy to Liverpool with New Shows and Workshops
Liverpool’s alternative comedy scene is getting a boost this autumn thanks to The Atom Improv, a fully independent grassroots company dedicated to improvised performance and comedy. Founded and run by Al Donohoe, The Atom Improv has been carving out a space for experimental, offbeat comedy in the city, with shows and workshops that attract a younger audience (18–30) but are open to all who love a good laugh. The group is hosting improv workshops, with…
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‘Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe’ New Exhibition To Tell The Story of Black Musicians From L8
A new photographic exhibition in Liverpool is set to tell the story of Toxteth’s Black musicians of the 1950s and 1960s, whose influence reached The Beatles and beyond. This autumn, the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum (VG&M) presents Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe. Running from 11 October 2025 to 26 April 2026, the free exhibition features portraits by Liverpool photographer Ean Flanders. Alongside striking new images of musicians from that era, Flanders also captures…
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Milap collaborate with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic for INDIKA 2025
INDIKA 2025 returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh, expanded lineup of events. The 15 day celebration of Indian music, dance and culture, will take place across the entire Liverpool City Region, bringing the best of Indian arts to an even wider audience. This year, Milap are collaborating with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to present a series of music concerts featuring Indian classical and Indian-jazz-funk as well as a family-centred programme for children to enjoy.…
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Milap Present Indian Jazz fusion, Futuristic Folk & Experimental South Asian Electronica At INDIKA Festival
This October, Milap’s INDIKA Festival returns to Liverpool with a fresh expanded lineup of events. Chiming with Milap’s 40 year anniversary, the INDIKA festival returns bigger, brighter and bolder than ever with 15 days of Indian music, dance and culture across the Liverpool City Region, bringing the very best of Indian Arts to an even wider audience. This year, Milap are also spotlighting many contemporary and experimental artists in the festival, blending Indian music with jazz,…
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Abstract Alchemy Exhibition Brings Nature’s Transformations to dot-art Gallery This Autumn
dot-art Gallery in Liverpool will host Abstract Alchemy, a new group exhibition featuring works by Amanda Oliphant, Felice Beilin and Rachel McArdle, running from 5 September – 11 October 2025. The exhibition explores how three artists use processes akin to alchemy to transform recordings, memories and lived experiences of nature into abstract depictions of landscapes in constant flux. Amanda Oliphant translates patterns, rhythms, and sensations of the natural world into textured visual stories. Drawing on…
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A Day in the Life in Fairfield: Urban Exploration in Liverpool
Liverpool’s roads and streets have become my sanctuary. Especially during the summer, arguably the best season of the year, because the beautiful sun creates an atmosphere that gives me the incentive to casually stroll the pavements with my camera in tow, hoping to take pictures of anything seemingly uncanny. While walking on Prescot Road in the Fairfield area of Liverpool, I came across an overgrown pathway, which is, of course, not too uncommon when you think about it.…
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Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Gay Caul
Finding Equilibrium: The Geometry of Regenerated Spaces. Stepping into the world of artist Gay Caul is to encounter a captivating dialogue between urban landscapes and geometric abstraction. Her work, deeply rooted in an engagement with regenerated dockland areas, translates the dynamic tension and relationships found within these spaces into a language of hard-edged forms and bold lines. Gay Caul’s reductive approach strips back the complexities of urbanisation, focusing on the fundamental structures and their interplay.…
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The 52 for 26 Poetry Project: Celebrating Merseyside’s Poetic Voices
Liverpool Noise, a cornerstone for celebrating Merseyside’s arts and culture, is thrilled to announce its most ambitious literary project yet: 52 for 26! This initiative will shine a spotlight on the region’s incredible poetic talent by publishing a new poem from a local artist every Friday throughout the entire year of 2026. This project is a direct extension of our mission to champion local creativity and provide a valuable platform for artists of all disciplines.…
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Damo Jones Celebrates 25 Years of PR in Liverpool
From custom Henry Hoovers to club nights and madcap VHS-salvaging adventures to navigating the pandemic, it’s been a wild journey so far. Damo Jones is celebrating 25 years of PR in 2025. It’s a quarter of a century since he sent out the first press release for Chibuku Shake Shake, the club night he and his friends co-founded as students. He currently works with Bongo’s Bingo, The Art School, LEAF, Ma Boyle’s, Picante and Newsham…
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Meet the Stars of Riverdance 30 Ahead of the Liverpool Empire Run
Riverdance 30: The New Generation is set to open at the Liverpool Empire Theatre from 29 August to 2 September 2025. This special anniversary tour celebrates three decades of the iconic show that first took the world by storm with its explosive blend of traditional Irish music and dance. This new production features innovative choreography, new costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting. A cast of new young performers bring fresh energy to the legacy whilst keeping the…
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Book Clubs in Liverpool: Meetups, Libraries, Pubs & More
If you’re looking to meet new people and share your love of reading, book clubs in Liverpool offer something for everyone. Joining a book club isn’t just about reading—it’s about connection, conversation, and community. For many people, book clubs offer a rare opportunity to switch off from screens and engage in thoughtful discussion. Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to make new friends, they can be a great way to meet like-minded…
Liverpool has long been recognised as one of the UK’s most creative cities, with a thriving arts and culture scene that continues to inspire, innovate, and attract visitors from across the globe. From world-class art galleries and museums to grassroots exhibitions, community-led projects, and bold new work from emerging artists, the city offers an ever-changing landscape of creativity.
Our arts and culture in Liverpool section celebrates everything from major cultural moments to intimate creative experiences. Here, you’ll find coverage of the city’s most exciting art exhibitions, from Tate Liverpool’s thought-provoking contemporary shows to Bluecoat’s pioneering visual arts programme and FACT’s boundary-pushing exploration of digital culture. We also shine a spotlight on independent galleries and artist-run spaces, such as Output Gallery and dot-art, which champion local talent and give a platform to Liverpool’s diverse artistic voices.
But arts and culture in Liverpool is about more than exhibitions. It’s also about the stories behind the artists, curators, and cultural leaders who shape the city. Through interviews, features, and opinion pieces, we explore the inspirations, challenges, and creative journeys of those contributing to Liverpool’s cultural life. Whether it’s an established painter, a theatre director, or a multidisciplinary artist experimenting with new forms, we share their perspectives and amplify their work.
Liverpool’s cultural calendar is packed with must-see events, and this section keeps you up to date with the highlights. From visual arts festivals like Liverpool Biennial, to multi-arts celebrations such as Africa Oyé and Homotopia, we cover the festivals and events that bring people together and reflect the city’s spirit of creativity and inclusion. Alongside these larger-scale happenings, we also look at grassroots cultural activity—pop-up exhibitions, open studios, and collaborative community projects that keep the city’s cultural identity vibrant and alive.
The city’s strong cultural foundations, built on its history as a UNESCO City of Music and European Capital of Culture 2008, continue to fuel innovation. Today, arts and culture in Liverpool is about creating accessible, inclusive, and exciting opportunities for everyone to experience creativity. Whether you’re interested in traditional painting and sculpture, cutting-edge digital installations, performance art, or cultural heritage, Liverpool offers something for every taste.
By exploring this section, you’ll discover not only what’s on, but also gain insights into why the arts matter here and now. Liverpool’s artists and cultural organisations are shaping important conversations about identity, diversity, community, and the future—and we’re here to share their stories.
So whether you’re planning your next gallery visit, looking to discover a new artist, or simply want to stay connected with the heartbeat of Liverpool’s creative scene, this category is your guide to everything happening in arts and culture across the city.