Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Your guide to the latest art exhibitions in Liverpool, featuring major galleries, independent spaces, and must-see shows across the city.
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FACT Liverpool Unveils 2025 Programme
FACT Liverpool, the UK’s leading centre for art, film, and creative technology, announces its dynamic 2025 programme, featuring solo exhibitions, collaborative projects, and immersive experiences that push the boundaries of contemporary art and technology. The programme is highlighted by extraordinary international co-commissions and locally embedded participatory projects that bring together artists from multiple disciplines and practices. FACT Liverpool 2025 Exhibitions Christopher Kulendran Thomas’ Safe Zone and Bahar Noorizadeh’s Free to Choose (21 February – 11 May 2025) Bahar Noorizadeh,…
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Vicki Mansley To Hold First Solo Exhibition At Royal Liver Building
Vicki Mansley’s bright and expressive style of sketching makes her stand out from the crowd and it’s her love of Liverpool architecture that makes the location of her first exhibition so perfect. Having spent years drawing it from afar, Vicki will now be showcasing her first collection at the iconic Royal Liver Building. Vicki has always been creative and studied art to degree level, specialising in illustration but it wasn’t all plain sailing as Vicki…
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New Exhibition At FACT, Cosmotechnics, Redefines Technology With Installations From Latin American Artists
From Friday 8 November 2024 to Sunday 26 January 2025, FACT presents Cosmotechnics, a group exhibition curated by FACT’s 2024 Curator-in-Residence Beatrice Zaidenberg. Cosmotechnics showcases a series of transformative installations featuring video, sound, sculpture, and digital media. Using plants as a guide, the exhibition invites audiences to explore the relationship between culture and technology through the works of three Latin American artists. Cosmotechnics includes existing works by Atractor Studio, alongside new works by Patricia Domínguez…
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New Interactive Exhibition, Art Plays Games, Opens 5 September at FACT Liverpool
Discover a free interactive exhibition dedicated to games created by digital artists and independent video game developers, open at FACT Liverpool from 5 September 2024 to Sunday 27 April 2025. Art Plays Games examines how artists are increasingly using games to offer alternative ways of making sense of the world today and to challenge conventional forms of storytelling. Over nine months, the exhibition artworks and games will rotate, introducing something new for audiences to experience with…
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La Feria Festival Returns To Celebrate Latin American Culture In Liverpool
Luma Creations is delighted to announce the 6th annual La Feria Festival in Liverpool, a vibrant celebration of the beauty and diversity of Latin American culture. Running from 10 – 15 September, the city will come alive with music, dance, theatre, art, and food, offering an immersive experience embodying the essence of Latin America, across a series of iconic venues. This year’s festival promises a thrilling array of events and activities that highlight the rich cultural…
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Sixty Years of The Everyman Theatre Celebrated With LJMU Exhibition
Liverpool John Moores University’s Libraries: Archives and Special Collections has partnered with the Liverpool Everyman to celebrate the sixty-year history of the theatre. The Ever Forward – Everyone Starts Somewhere exhibition will be on display in the LJMU Aldham Robarts Library from 19 August and will showcase the theatre’s history, Liverpool connections and the rich archive held at LJMU. LJMU students a part of 60-year celebrations LJMU students have also been involved in the partnership…
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Figures In Space Exhibition At dot-art 23 August – 5 October 2024
An exhibition showcasing a complementary duo; James Hallinan and Julie Lawrence share a reflective temperament on the impact of their body and mind through experiencing nature, solace and changes in environment. Their abstract figures boxed into rooms or distant on vast beaches are obscured, creating opportunity for the viewer to find a character and themselves within these works. “I walk every day through local woods and heathland and am fascinated by the way experiences of…
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Liverpool Cathedral To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Anish Kapoor Exhibition
To celebrate its centenary in 2024, Liverpool Cathedral is thrilled to present an exciting and UK-first exhibition by the internationally acclaimed British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor. One of the most innovative and influential artists of our time, Kapoor is renowned for his iconic works, such as Cloud Gate in Chicago and the Orbit Tower at the Olympic Stadium in London. This landmark exhibition, titled ‘Monadic Singularity’, marks the first time Kapoor has presented a solo exhibition in a…
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Liverpool Art Fair Returns To The Royal Liver Building This Summer
Liverpool Art Fair will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer at the prestigious Royal Liver Building, promising a spectacular showcase of local talent and creativity. The event, which will be exhibiting and selling an unprecedented 200+ artists’ work, will open to the public on Friday 28 June and run until Sunday 18 August. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday, 12-6pm and entry is free. Art prices start at £20, with a substantial “under £200” section, and everything…
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Immerse Yourself In The Spirit of Equality For Pride Month
The Royal Liver Building has some exciting things coming up this year and they are inviting you to get involved. Ian Edwards, CBRE’s General Manager at The Royal Liver Building, says he’s, “always looking for new and exciting ways to animate the public areas of the building“. Earlier this year Ian hosted the first ever exhibition by renown street artist Paul Curtis. The free event which featured workshops, Q&A’s sessions, a charity draw and live…
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FACT Presents Groundbreaking Art Installations By R.I.P. Germain & Sara Sadik This Summer
FACT Liverpool presents two solo exhibitions by artists R.I.P. Germain and Sara Sadik from Friday 5 July until Sunday 13 October 2024. R.I.P. Germain’s immersive installation considers the complex overlaps between alternative currencies, gate-kept spaces and odd logics that structure hidden worlds. Alongside, Sara Sadik’s film and interactive installation reflects on brotherhood and belonging, exploring the relationship between alienation, ambition, and securing your legacy. R.I.P Germain “After GOD, Dudus Comes Next!” (2024) R.I.P. Germain presents “After GOD,…
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A Window To Your Neighbourhood Exhibition Launches At dot-art 7 June – 17 August
dot-art and Liverpool Architecture Festival 2024 (LAF24) have worked in partnership to produce this exhibition featuring local creatives. Artists of all abilities entered a free competition to show ‘A Window to your Neighbourhood’. dot-art as an arts organisation works with artists, communities, and businesses across Liverpool City Region. The dot-art Gallery was the ideal place for LAF 24 to host an exhibition exploring the architectural and place making elements of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods through artistic interpretation.…
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Dip In To Pride Bath Now On Display At The Most Iconic Building In Liverpool
When photographer and arts producer, Laura McCann wanted to include an interactive installation in an exhibition she was curating, she could never have imagined just how many people would end up seeing it. After meeting mosaic artist Natasha Ellis, Laura came up with the idea of tiling a bath in rainbow colours, to encourage people to immerse themselves in the spirit of Pride. As Laura explained, “I wanted a fun installation that would engage people…
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Shuffle Presents Cutting-Edge Art Exhibition at Historic Tobacco Warehouse in Liverpool
Shuffle, an artist-led initiative that highlights the work of contemporary artists through DIY, short-run exhibitions and events, announces its upcoming showcase at Tobacco Warehouse at Stanley Dock, Liverpool. The exhibition will run from Saturday 27 April to Sunday 12 May, opening during weekends and bank holiday Monday. Launching with a dynamic opening event on Saturday 27 April, the exhibition offers a carefully curated selection of works by both emerging and established artists. The exhibition venue, Tobacco Warehouse, is a spectacular Grade II-listed structure, which was the largest…
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Brickworks: Iconic Works From The Tate Collection Turn The Humble Brick Into The Hero
From July 2024, Tate Liverpool will present Brickworks a new display featuring works from the Tate collection at the new gallery space at RIBA North. Consisting of sculpture, photography and works on paper it will show the diverse ways that this material has been used to make art. Brickworks will run at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North from 31 July to 12 January 2025. More than just a “pile of bricks” this display calls attention to how everyday materials…
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Liverpool Art Fair 2024 – Call for Artist Submissions
Artists are invited to submit their work for Liverpool Art Fair, which will return to the Royal Liver Building in the summer of 2024 and this year will be celebrating its 10th birthday. Liverpool Art Fair is an annual event which started in 2012, aiming to showcase a wide range of affordable original art by a plethora of local artists; providing a unique insight into the region’s creative talent and the opportunity for everyone, from seasoned…
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Open Call – “A Window to your Neighbourhood” Exhibition at dot-art Gallery
Liverpool Architecture Festival 2024 (LAF24) is delighted to be working with dot-art to facilitate a free to enter art competition. dot-art is an established, independent, not-for-profit arts organisation working with individuals, communities, and businesses throughout the Liverpool City Region. LAF24 and dot-art are working together to offer this great opportunity to artists of all levels to enter interpretations of their Neighbourhood. Winning and shortlisted entries will be exhibited in the dot-art Gallery located within the…
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Lucy Temple’s ‘In The Sky With Diamonds’ Exhibition Coming To Royal Liver Building
Acclaimed London artist Lucy Temple is bringing her extraordinary hand painted, geometric water colours to the iconic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. This is Lucy’s first solo show outside London and she feels honoured and excited to introduce her work to the city’s creative and innovative audience. “Everything starts with a circle” Lucy reminds us. Renowned psychologist Carl Jung saw Liverpool as being the centre of the metaphorical, circle of creativity, famously saying “Liverpool is the pool…
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Bread And Roses Exhibition Opens At dot-art 5 April – 25 May 2024
Bread and Roses is the latest exhibition announced by independent art gallery, dot-art. Bread and Roses was a poem written in 1912 by James Oppenheim, about women and children striking for better wages and working conditions. “For the people hear us singing: Bread and Roses! Bread and Roses!” The metaphor of Bread and Roses is that we all need bread to feed our bodies, but we also need to be nourished by life’s roses: art,…
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‘Beyond Van Gogh’ Immersive Experience Coming To Liverpool This Summer
A unique and unmissable Van Gogh immersive exhibition will have its UK premiere in Liverpool this Summer. Beyond Van Gogh will be a chance to step inside the artist’s world and experience his paintings in a whole new way. This cinematic multimedia spectacle will run at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool from 27 June to 24 July, having extended its run by 10 days due to high demand. Produced by Annerin Productions and Paquin Entertainment Group,…
Art exhibitions in Liverpool form a central part of the city’s thriving creative landscape, reflecting both its rich cultural history and its forward-looking artistic energy. Liverpool has long been recognised as a city of creativity and innovation, and its galleries, museums, and independent art spaces provide countless opportunities to experience work from local, national, and international artists. Whether you’re passionate about contemporary art, intrigued by historical collections, or looking to discover emerging talent, Liverpool’s art exhibitions offer something for everyone.
The city is home to some of the UK’s most renowned galleries. Tate Liverpool, located at the Royal Albert Dock, is one of the country’s leading contemporary art galleries, hosting major touring exhibitions and showcasing works from the Tate Collection. The Walker Art Gallery, often referred to as the “National Gallery of the North,” offers an impressive collection of Renaissance masterpieces, Victorian classics, and modern works, alongside regular temporary exhibitions that shine a spotlight on diverse artistic practices.
For those seeking a more contemporary and experimental edge, Bluecoat — Liverpool’s oldest contemporary arts centre — presents thought-provoking exhibitions alongside a vibrant programme of performance, literature, and community-focused projects. FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is another must-visit, dedicated to exploring the intersection of art, film, and digital culture. Its exhibitions often push boundaries and highlight the ways technology and society influence creativity.
Beyond the larger institutions, Liverpool boasts a thriving independent arts scene. Galleries such as Open Eye Gallery, dedicated to photography and visual culture, and OUTPUT Gallery, which showcases work by artists from or based in Merseyside, provide vital platforms for fresh perspectives. Rathbone Studio and dot-art Gallery also play an important role in championing local talent and offering audiences the chance to engage directly with artists’ work.
Art exhibitions in Liverpool aren’t confined to traditional gallery spaces. The city’s creative energy spills into its streets and public spaces through murals, installations, and site-specific projects. Biennial festivals such as Liverpool Biennial, the UK’s largest festival of contemporary visual art, transform the city into an open gallery, bringing international attention and creating opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with art in unexpected ways.
Whether you’re planning a gallery day out, looking for inspiration from leading names in the art world, or wanting to support grassroots initiatives, Liverpool has an exhibition for you. From family-friendly shows to conceptual installations, the city’s art scene is inclusive, diverse, and ever-changing. Our coverage of art exhibitions in Liverpool brings together reviews, previews, and features to help you discover what’s on now and what’s coming up next.
If you’re passionate about visual arts or simply curious about new experiences, Liverpool is the perfect place to explore. The city’s exhibitions not only showcase incredible artistic talent but also reflect its character — open, experimental, and deeply connected to its community.