A new wellness concept, Attis Bathing Club, is preparing to open its doors in Liverpool this August, bringing a fresh take on social wellbeing to the city centre. Based on David Lewis Street inside The Prestige building, the new venue aims to offer a premium alternative to the traditional night out, combining wellness experiences with opportunities for social connection. Facilities will include a 30-person Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and dedicated red-light therapy spaces. Attis…
Liverpool FC has today revealed images of the new permanent memorial at Anfield in tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, following their tragic passing last July. Titled “Forever 20”, it celebrates their lives, their bond, and the love and respect felt by family, teammates and supporters across the world. At its centre is a flowing heart sculpture, in acknowledgement of Diogo’s iconic goal celebration, while viewed from different angles it also reveals…
Liverpool Sound City returned in May 2026 for its 19th year with returning acts, Keo and Jalen Ngonda as their weekend headliners. The Liverpool-born festival is renowned for showcasing artists before their big break with the likes of The 1975, Florence + the Machine and, Catfish and the Bottlemen, having graced its stages. The footprint of Sound City centred itself across a tight cluster of city venues—Grand Central Dome, Arts Club Theatre and Loft, The…
Here’s our guide to the best bookshops in Liverpool. This list contains the best independent bookshops with reference to chain bookshops at the bottom. We always recommend and encourage you to support your local, independent bookshop! News From Nowhere Liverpool’s radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere is a strong favourite among locals. Established in 1974 and run collectively by a women workers’ co-operative, they stock a great range of all kinds of books. You’ll…
Two major exhibitions exploring identity, memory and belonging are set to open at Walker Art Gallery this summer, bringing internationally acclaimed contemporary art and deeply personal stories to the heart of Liverpool. Opening on 16 May 2026, Listening All Night To The Rain by Sir John Akomfrah and Gender Stories will run side-by-side until 31 August, transforming the gallery into a space for reflection, conversation and cultural dialogue. Originally commissioned by the British Council for…
Announcing their highly anticipated return, The Heavy North are making their most daring move yet with brand new single, Heavy, released on the 1 May. Made up of Kenny Stuart, Jose Ibanez, Jack Birch, George Favager, Mark Rice, and Ste Penn, The Heavy North are one of Merseyside’s more distinctive rising bands. A Blues Rock band, formed in late 2018, the group gained recognition for their eclectic blend of influences, combining rock, blues and soul. Their…
A family-run restaurant that has been part of Lark Lane life for more than four decades has reopened its doors, marking the start of a new chapter. Maranto’s has unveiled a refreshed look alongside a brand-new upstairs bar, The Gathering Place, following a period of closure to update the much-loved venue. Since opening in 1983, Maranto’s has become more than just a place to eat. For many, it is where birthdays have been celebrated, where…
North West hospitality group GSG Hospitality has been named Bar Business of the Year at the prestigious CLASS Bar Awards 2026, recognising the group’s outstanding contribution to the UK bar industry and its continued success in a challenging trading landscape. Held at Battersea Arts Centre in London on Tuesday 6 May, the CLASS Bar Awards are regarded as one of the UK hospitality industry’s most respected accolades, celebrating excellence, innovationand talent across the country’s bar…
A ground-breaking exhibition exploring stories and the impact of suicide is to open in Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building this September. Developed in collaboration with Merseyside-based community arts organisation Heart of Glass, Close to Home, is more than an exhibition. It is an act of witness, inviting audiences into a space of contemplation, of reflection, of quiet assembly. Built upon lived and living experience of suicidal thoughts and attempts, and of bereavement by suicide, it has been…
The cocktail and Social Darts bar, Flight Club, has unveiled an exciting line-up of summer experiences, bringing feel-good seasonal vibes to its Chavasse Park terrace. There’s plenty to celebrate right now: the warmer weather has finally arrived, and Flight Club has officially launched its stunning new outdoor bar and terrace on Chavasse Park. Open now and throughout the summer, guests can soak up the sunshine with an alfresco terrace experience featuring irresistible drinks offers, delicious…
Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C. are two of English football’s fiercest rivals, making it especially notable when a player represents both clubs during their career. Representing both the blue and red halves of the city is rare, and those who do often leave a unique mark on Merseyside football history. With research from Bet442 Casino, we take a look at seven players who played for both football clubs. 1. Peter Beardsley Peter Beardsley was one…
Where shadow and light fold together, and return reshapes what is seen. At Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre, visual art has become part of the building’s everyday rhythm rather than a separate event—and that’s largely down to its ongoing partnership with dot-art. Their collaboration continues to open up the theatre’s spaces to a rolling programme of contemporary artists, inviting audiences to encounter new work in passing as much as by intention. It’s within this quietly evolving setting that Julie Lawrence’s latest…
The Diamond – Holding On to Something Real in a Fading Nightlife Culture. Brian O’Hanlon is a Liverpool-based photographer whose work bridges documentary storytelling and commercial image-making. Originally trained in graphic design and art direction, he spent over two decades in the creative industries before returning to photography, a shift that continues to shape his distinctive visual style. His work focuses on people, place and identity, often exploring working-class culture and contemporary British life with both sensitivity and structure.…
Two of Liverpool’s most exciting musical projects are collaborating for a live performance of the Beach Boys’ legendary Pet Sounds for Brian Wilson’s 84th birthday at The Tung Auditorium. The surreal, lo-fi pop group Novelty Island have received extensive BBC6 Music coverage as well as playing at Glastonbury. Meanwhile Credits have supported Shack on tour with their alt-country songwriting and glorious harmonies. Novelty Island Credits This June, the projects will come together, fusing musical and artistic talents for…
Rebecca Riley – A candid exploration of crisis, recovery and creative return. Rebecca Riley describes herself first and foremost as a performance poet, shaped by early training in dance and drama and by a creative instinct that favours collaboration. She has worked alongside musicians in recent years, developing a style in which language and rhythm are inseparable, each shaping the emotional weight of the other. Away from performance, her focus turns inward: long walks in…
A historic former bank on Smithdown Place is set to open as a new independent lifestyle destination, as founders Laura McCumiskey and Anna Forster launch twenty. twenty combines food, drink, floristry and independent retail, all under one roof. Open from 8:30am until late, customers can expect an immersive, sensory experience. Offering carefully curated natural wines, seasonal small plates, year-round floristry, and a rotating collection of quality brands, twenty is designed for discovery, connection and time…
BOXPARK Liverpool is set to become the ‘home of the fan’ for the upcoming World Cup, bringing supporters together to watch every moment of the action in one of the city’s most vibrant social spaces. Located in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, BOXPARK Liverpool will transform into a high-energy fan destination, screening England matches alongside key rest of the world fixtures throughout the tournament, creating an electric matchday atmosphere for football lovers across the…
The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) is set to return for its 24th edition this summer, bringing a bold and thought-provoking programme of Arab arts and culture to venues across Liverpool from Friday 17 to Sunday 26 July 2026. As the UK’s longest-running annual festival celebrating Arab culture, LAAF continues to platform powerful artistic voices from across the Arab world and diaspora. This year’s theme explores the evolving concept of “home” — from place and…
Get closer to incredible live performances by celebrated artists from across jazz, contemporary and folk/roots. This May, defining dark-Americana duo The Handsome Family, plus the extraordinary Sarah Jane Morris return to The Tung with The Sisterhood Volume 2, a powerful tribute to the female artists who have shaped musical history. Showcasing artists with local roots, the venue also presents Liverpool’s own Novelty Island and Credits, with a highly-anticipated collaboration where the groups will perform the iconic Pet Sounds, live on Brian Wilson’s 84th…
The Tung Auditorium have announced its first few shows for Autumn-Winter 2026 and as ever, the season is shaping up to be another incredibly diverse programme of live music, art and performance. The Autumn season begins with some incredible Classical performances from two of The Tung’s previous affiliate ensembles. Performing repertoire from both Mozart and Beethoven, Liverpool Mozart Orchestra are starting their new chapter at the Tung with a bang in November, whilst in October Solem Quartet present a…