In 2023 the band Pleasure Island and friends held the inaugural Penny Lane Weekender, a three day multi venue music festival, on the only lane the entire world knows by name. Now in it’s fourth year, we talk to Sean from Pleasure Island, who has continued with the festival as the programmer, with the responsibility for scouting and selecting the bands that take part each year. We catch up with for a review of the last festival and what to look forward to in 2026. So Sean how are you? I’m very good thanks, happy to…
Award-winning gastropub, Ring O’Bells, has unveiled its new summer programme, transforming the waterside venue into one of the North West’s standout seasonal destinations with a refreshed menu and calendar of family-friendly events. Located in Ormskirk alongside the Leeds and Liverpool canal, the pub offers a relaxed setting for al fresco dining, set within four acres of open countryside grounds with one of the biggest beer gardens in Lancashire. Designed to complement long summer days, the…
Liverpool’s summer festival season wouldn’t feel complete without the return of Africa Oyé Festival, and this year’s edition promises to be one of the most significant in the event’s long history. Taking place across 20–21 June 2026 in Sefton Park, Africa Oyé returns after a fallow year in 2025, ushering in what organisers are calling “a new era” for the much-loved celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture. For more than three decades, Oyé…
Angie Woolfall – words as refuge, resilience, and reclamation Angie Woolfall — known to some as “Ange (Woolf)” — arrives in the 52 for 26 Poetry Project carrying the weight and brightness of a life lived on her own terms. A Liverpool native, Angie once studied philosophy at Sandown College, where the question “why” found its lifelong home. Words have always been her havens and weapons — not just on the page, but in the world beyond it. Her…
Liverpool hospitality operator DGB Hospitality Group has announced its latest city centre opening, confirming plans to launch The Black Horse and Rainbow in the Ropewalks following a £750,000 investment and the creation of 25 new jobs. The new venue, located at 21–23 Berry Street in the heart of the Ropewalks district in Liverpool, will open in July 2026, marking the group’s ninth site in the city. The project sees DGB take on the current Red…
Whenever anyone mentions the word “love”, it does not necessarily mean the ensuing conversation will suddenly turn into a five-minute melodramatic monologue about someone who has recently fallen in head over heels. In all seriousness, whenever visiting Liverpool, it is incredibly difficult to escape the embrace of love. A city known not only for its unique friendliness but also as a place where you can observe the street artist LOVE’s creative works floating around the…
Celebrated Number One Best Selling Author and Former Confidant to Princess Diana to Launch Paperback Edition of The Royal Insider. Guests are invited to experience an unforgettable afternoon of royal stories, elegance, and behind-the-scenes insight as former Royal Butler to Princess Diana, Paul Burrell, hosts an exclusive luncheon event in Liverpool on Friday, 10 July at Masons on Seel Street. The event celebrates the launch of the paperback edition of Burrell’s latest book, The Royal Insider: My…
Liverpool is set to welcome a new premium dining experience this summer, as Hill Dickinson Stadium opens Domingo’s Bar & Grill to the public on selected non-matchdays. Located within Everton’s iconic waterfront home, the restaurant will be open on Saturday evenings and Sundays throughout June and July*, boasting stunning panoramicviews across the River Mersey. Guests can enjoy a Saturday evening grill house dinner, with Sundays dedicated to a traditional lunch featuring a classic roast and…
A 66-person dance collective from LMA Liverpool is preparing to compete in the live final of Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday, following a standout semi-final performance that earned them a Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon. The group, made up of undergraduate and postgraduate dance students aged 19–24, represents Liverpool as well as wider parts of the UK, with performers travelling to the city from North Wales, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland and the South of England…
Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool is hosting a one mile road race this summer. The event is scheduled for Thursday 20 August, and will form the twelfth fixture in the 2026 Merseyside Road Running Grand Prix. The Liverpool Mile is a brand new event taking place within Brunswick Business Park, on the banks of the River Mersey and is expected to attract around 300 runners. A chip-timed race, the marshalled course promises to be fast and…
A brand-new cafe and restaurant has opened on Lark Lane, bringing Mediterranean-inspired food, cocktails and all-day dining to one of South Liverpool’s most popular destinations. Lane & Brew has officially opened at number 83 on the bustling street near Sefton Park, and has already become a popular spot for breakfast, brunch and evening dining just weeks after launching. The new venue serves freshly made Mediterranean-inspired dishes throughout the day, alongside coffees, cocktails, wines and beers…
Influencers, creators and digital personalities from across the UK gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool last Friday night (22 May) for the sold-out National Influencer Awards, celebrating the rising impact of content creators and online communities. The glamorous event welcomed some of the UK’s best-known influencers, many of whom have transformed their online platforms into full-time careers through engaging, relatable and creative content. From lifestyle and beauty to fitness, comedy and charity work, the…
Liverpool’s dynamic food and drink scene has just got even more exciting and accessible, with the arrival of EatClub – the fast-growing dining app backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. The the app gives diners access to exclusive prices at a curated mix of the city’s best-known dining destinations, social hotspots and neighbourhood favourites. Now live across the city, Liverpool has become the latest UK location to welcome EatClub,following successful launches in London, Manchester, Bristol and…
As excitement builds for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™, Panini is bringing the magic of sticker collecting directly to fans with a nationwide FIFA World Cup 2026™ Swap Shop tour. From Saturday 23 May to Saturday 30 May, three custom Panini vehicles will travel across England, Scotland and Wales, popping up in towns and cities to create the ultimate swapping hub for seasoned and first-time collectors alike. The Panini tour will be landing in Liverpool on Saturday 30 May. The…
Liverpool ONE is gearing up for a fun-filled May half term, with free family activities, immersive experiences and a wide range of ‘kids eat free’ dining offers across the destination. Families can enjoy a city centre adventure featuring the popular Shaun the Sheep AR Trail, interactive attractions, themed trails, and a host of entertainment, alongside retail, dining and leisureoptions designed for all ages. Families can also soak up the sunshine in Chavasse Park, offering the perfect spot to relax, picnic or enjoy time outdoors. At the…
Anthony Johnson: A Voice Forged in Truth, Tenderness and Relentless Wit There are poets who ask you to look at the world differently, and then there are poets like Anthony Johnson—writers who insist you feel it differently. A stand-up comedian and poet from Birkenhead, Johnson has long balanced the sting of reality with the sweetness of humour, often with a playful nod to the absurd. But for the 52 for 26 Poetry Project, he steps into deeper waters,…
Sunshine, spritzes, great food and one of Liverpool’s prettiest hidden terraces – The Wheelbarrow is shaping up to be the city’s go-to destination this bank holiday weekend and beyond. With temperatures forecast to reach 25 degrees this weekend and soar to 29 degrees next week, the much-loved venue beside Greenbank Sports Academy is inviting guests to make the most of the sunshine on its beautiful south-facing terrace, a hidden sun trap that’s quickly becoming one…
As Liverpool prepares for a long-awaited burst of sunshine this Bank Holiday weekend, one destination is set to become the city’s go-to spot for relaxing, dining and soaking up the rays, Sefton Park Hotel. Just ten minutes from Liverpool city centre and nestled within the stunning surroundings of Sefton Park, the beautifully restored Victorian villa has recently unveiled its brand-new Sefton Park Bistro and Bar complete with one of the city’s most enviable outdoor terraces.…
Visitors to Sefton Park are set to enjoy an exciting new food and drink destination this summer as the award-winning team behind Liverpool favourite The Watering Can launches Frankley’s Bakery alongside a stylish new mobile catering food trailer by the park’s boating lake. Known for creating one of the city’s most loved café-bistro experiences, the hospitality team has expanded with the introduction of its own artisan bakery, producing freshly baked breads, pastries and sweet treats…
Liverpool ONE has announced that fashion accessories brand Accessorize will return to the city centre destination next month, further expanding its retail offering. Branding for the new store has now appeared on South John Street ahead of the official opening in June, confirming the much-loved retailer’s return to Liverpool ONE after several years away. The new Accessorize store will stock the brand’s latest collections, including handbags, jewellery, seasonal accessories and everyday fashion staples. To mark…