Liverpool Events
Liverpool Events and things to do in the City
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Black History Month – What’s On in Liverpool
Black History Month has been recognised in the UK since October 1987. It is a prominent celebration of the contributions of black communities to the cultural, political and economic life in the UK, as well as a way of remembering the struggles and experiences of black people throughout history. In the year that Liverpool elects Mayor Joanne Anderson, the first ever black female UK mayor, the city’s arts, cultural and academic organisations and businesses have…
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Liverpool Print Fair Returns This November
This November, Liverpool Print Fair is hosting a two-day art market, gathering independent artist and designers who will have a unique variety of original and handmade art prints for sale. Whether you want something to hang in your home office, or a gift to brighten up a new home, there will be plenty to choose from at Liverpool Print Fair. With over 25 different sellers, the fair will host a different selection of stalls on…
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Fleetmac Wood Wild Heart Disco Comes To Liverpool In September
Our favourite touring party is returning to Liverpool next month, as Fleetmac Wood bring their good vibes to the Invisible Wind Factory. Postponed until 12 February 2022. Since 2012, Fleetmac Wood have been hosting their tunnel-visioned event and celebrating the extensive back catalogue of Fleetwood Mac. With a curated and created assortment of remixes and edits they’ve shared their passion with like-minded hedonists at some of the best festivals and clubs in the world. Glastonbury…
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Comedy @ Turncoat, New Monthly Comedy Night at the Royal Albert Dock
Turncoat Bar will be serving up lots of laughs alongside signature gins and pizza with the launch of its new monthly comedy nights, Comedy @ Turncoat, launching on Sunday 8 August. The bar, in the vaults at Edward Pavilion at Royal Albert Dock, is already a go-to for its amazing cocktails created using Turncoat’s own spirits distilled at its distillery just up the road in the Baltic Triangle. Now as well as its selection of…
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The Royal Albert Dock Celebrates The Seaside This Summer
The seaside is coming to the city this summer, as Royal Albert Dock Liverpool brings the most-loved elements of the Great British Seaside to its waterfront. From pastel striped bunting and giant deckchairs, to nostalgic seaside flavours including chip cones and ice cream tubs to stroll around the dock’s historic waterfront, this seaside has never looked so good. Visitors can head to Anchor or Mermaid Courtyard for a selfie in one of the giant deckchairs and…
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Free Pop-Up Events Featuring A 72ft Long Bridge Are Coming To Liverpool
Over three days, Culture Liverpool in partnership with Imagineer are set to host a series of free pop-up events and happenings, where Bridge becomes the setting for an extraordinary outdoor performance. Imagined by artists, made by designers and engineers, inspired by you – Bridge is a project for our time that brings people together in unexpected and joyful ways. Bridge 2021 Trailer Visit Bridge by day and enjoy a series of free events and experiences created in…
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Joker to be screened with live orchestra at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Watch Joker up on the big screen, accompanied by a live symphony orchestra at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic this winter. Todd Phillips’ Joker, winner of ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Original Score’ at the Academy Awards will be screened with the accompaniment of a live orchestra playing composer Hildur Guðnadóttir’s award-winning score. Central to the emotional journey, Joaquin Phoenix’s character Arthur Fleck takes throughout the movie is Guðnadóttir’s beautifully haunting, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Award-winning score. The…
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac returns to Liverpool
Following the recent government announcement Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is set to go ahead in the arena this on 30 July. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. The show will also include a special blues…
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Bongo’s Bingo Freedom Day Special Show Announced
Bongo’s Bingo Freeddom Day show is exactly what we were hoping for from the Bongo’s team and they haven’t let us down. Taking place on Monday July 19 in Liverpool, it’s time for the craziest game of Bingo to make the ultimate comeback. The award-winning concept is back with its first full house for over 16 months since the pandemic started, hosted by Jonny Bongo, with tickets on sale now. This means every aspect of…
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FACT Cinema in The City: Film Screenings In Secret Liverpool Locations
Launching this summer, FACT presents Cinema in The City, a brand new film programme of weekend screenings in hidden locations across the Liverpool. Each screening will bring together the best in independent cinema whilst showcasing emerging talent from local filmmakers with food and drink stalls from the city’s most loved restaurants. Their summer of screenings kicks off on Friday 13 August at the stunning and historic Cotton Exchange Rooftop Garden. The Grade II listed building on…
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Physical Fest 2021: UK’s only international physical theatre festival returns to Liverpool this June
The UK’s only international physical theatre festival, Physical Fest, returns to Liverpool this June for an 8-day extravaganza of live & online performance, conversation & workshops, brought to you by the city’s own Tmesis Theatre. Highlights include award winning clown, Lucy Hopkins with her hilarious, Ceremony of Golden Truth, along with incredible circus/dance artists Joli Vyann who will perform a beautiful – and free – outdoor piece. The recently restored Albert Walker Hall – a beautiful hidden gem at the Linacre Methodist Mission in Bootle – is…
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‘Good Market’ to bring some of the city’s latest independents all under one roof this May
Who doesn’t love a little shop on a Sunday to cleanse the soul and spend your pennies? Look no further as we have found the perfect place to shop until you drop. So, you might ask yourself what’s better than a market? A GOOD Market! That’s exactly what locals from around the city region will get from Good Liverpool’s first offline event being held at super-cool venue Chapters of Us. Located on Simpson Street, this…
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The Knowsley Social LGBT+ Social partners with LCR Pride Foundation for LGBT+ summer extravaganza
The Knowsley Social LGBT+ Social is happening this summer. The Knowsley Social – a nine-week festival featuring big name music and family events – has announced a partnership with LCR Pride Foundation for a one-off LGBT+ summer celebration this June. A celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Knowsley! TKS aims to promote awareness through top class entertainment for the LGBT+ community. Expect drag acts, pop stars and international artists will be…
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Everyone is invited out to ‘Play’ for LightNight Liverpool
Liverpool’s annual ‘culture-crawl’ LightNight returns to the city on Friday 21 May, when arts venues will throw open their doors until late at night to shine a spotlight on the region’s world-class artistic offer. Open Culture revealed the line-up of over 75 free arts events across the 30 venues taking part in the one-night only arts festival. With a combination of in-person events in Liverpool city centre, and an online events programme, the theme of…
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Liverpool Biennial 2021 ‘The Outside Chapter’ Preview
Liverpool Biennial 2021 to open first chapter of The Stomach and the Port on 20 March with major series of outdoor sculpture, sonic and digital commissions, alongside the new Biennial Online Portal. Liverpool Biennial The Outside Chapter The 11th edition of Liverpool Biennial will open the first ‘outside’ chapter of The Stomach and the Port on 20 March 2021, starting with a major new series of outdoor sculpture, sonic and digital commissions by 9 different artists, alongside…
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TedxLIPA Virtual Event Preview: 31 January 2021
TEDxLIPA is a single day conference that hosts a series of speakers, each presenting a TEDx talk to an audience of 100 thinkers, creators and doers from within the creative LIPA community. The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts sets the stage for a day where innovators from technology, entertainment and design can have meaningful conversations and gain new insights to make their ideas stronger and more global. TEDxLIPA 2021 Speakers Amy Jackson Actress, advocate, spokesperson…
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The North Will Rise Again – The Charlatans and Lightning Seeds headline worldwide live streaming event
Known for their famous rivalry, Liverpool and Manchester have reached hands and hearts across the M62 and come together to host The North Will Rise Again (30 & 31 January ‘21), a live-streamed micro festival featuring The Charlatans, Lightning Seeds, Red Rum Club, Ist Ist, Zuzu and LIINES. Crucibles of the nation’s music industry, these great northern cities have united to highlight the catastrophic damage caused by Covid-19 to the north’s live music scene and its eco-system. The proceeds from The North Will…
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Black History Month Events in Liverpool
Black History Month is an excellent time to spotlight history that should already be part of the curriculum, highlight incredible individuals within the city’s rich black history and celebrate black culture. There is a host of events happening throughout October from organisations across Liverpool and we’ve handpicked some highlights from across the programme. Black History Month Events in Liverpool International Slavery Museum Liverpool is home to the International Slavery Museum giving the city the greatest…
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Liverpool Festivals Rescheduled Dates Due To Coronavirus
With Coronavirus looking to upset most of our summer plans, we’ve compiled a list of Liverpool festivals rescheduled dates and cancellations. Melon Yellow: Saturday 19 September 2020 Threshold Festival: Postponed until further notice Sound City: 25 – 27 September 2020 Smithdown Road Festival: Postponed until further notice. Smithdown Virtual Festival news TBA LightNight: Postponed until further notice Liverpool Psych Fest (PZYK): Postponed until 15 – 16 May 2021 Baltic Weekender: Postponed until 4 – 5…