Neighbourhood Weekender 2026 returns this May Bank Holiday for its eighth year to Victoria Park in Warrington, boasting one of the best line-ups of the UK festival season so far. With huge names like Blossoms and Richard Ashcroft headlining, and local Liverpool legends such as Cast, Keyside, and Jamie Webster to name a few, it seems as though 2026 will be one of the weekend festival’s greatest turnouts since the inaugural line-up in 2018. Following…
This Spring, renowned Artist Pete McKee is partnering with Music Venue Trust on a UK Tour of his exhibition The Boy With a Leg Named Brian. The tour is stopping at District in Liverpool on 16 May. Favoured by musicians, designers and iconic brands, Pete’s work has been commissioned by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys and fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. Pete is delighted to be championing and raising awareness of the vital work that Music Venue Trust do to keep…
Lark Lane is Liverpool’s bustling vibrant social centre known for it’s traditional pubs, trendy bars, Instagram-worthy baked goods and let’s not forget the coffee. The Lane is awash with quirky independent shops and home to a fascinating vintage warehouse. But it’s beating heart is surely the local community centre. The entrance to which is on Sefton Grove, the street just to the left of the the Old Police Station at 80 Lark Lane. St Michael’s…
Tim Lucas’s We’re Havin’ a Party arrived at St Helens Theatre Royal with no airs or theatrical grandstanding, and that’s precisely its charm. This is a show that understands its audience from the outset, trading high-concept ambition for warmth, accessibility and a genuine sense of shared experience. Blending stand-up comedy, personal storytelling and live music, Lucas crafts an evening that feels less like a staged production and more like an open invitation to a lively,…
This May, the creators of one of the North West’s most infamous scare attractions will drag audiences into a new kind of nightmare with the arrival of the Scare City Experience Live where every corner hides a new terror. Taking place at Liverpool Olympia between 22-25 May and 28-30 May, the event will bring the terror of Scare City out of the abandoned Camelot Theme Park and into a live, inescapable stage production, drenched in…
BOXPARK Liverpool has revealed that two new traders, Lids & Co and Falafel Xpress, have joined its ever-evolving food offering, adding even more variety to the popular city centre destination. Joining existing street food vendors including Shake?, Yoki Social Table, Rogue Pizza Co. and Simply Salt N Pepper, the two new kitchens are now available to order from inside BOXPARK Liverpool. After their success with BOXPARK Liverpool at Aintree’s Randox Grand National Festival, Lids &…
Ian Martin – A poet reflects on the city’s split allegiances and shared passion. Football in Liverpool has a habit of shaping more than matchdays. It settles into families, histories, and the small rituals that last far longer than any 90 minutes. Ian Martin’s contribution to the 52 for 26 Poetry Project explores exactly that: the split loyalties, the banter, and the unspoken understanding that comes from being a family divided between red and blue. Martin writes from a…
Liverpool, the legendary birthplace of the Beatles, pulsates with a rich musical heritage. This isn’t just a city steeped in musical history, it’s a place where music culture continues to thrive. One of the best ways to experience this vibrant scene is by diving into the world of the best record stores in Liverpool. Whether you’re a seasoned crate digger or a curious newcomer seeking your first vinyl treasure, Liverpool’s record shops offer something for…
Dear Somebody, Young people (aged 18-21) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) are invited to the next Liverpool Youth Trailblazer (LYT) drop-in event on Thursday 30 April 2026. To be held at PINS Social Club, Duke Street, from 11.30am-2pm, the event is a great opportunity for young people, as well as their parents or carers, to learn about employment support options and career opportunities alongside ten-pin bowling and a tasty pizza lunch. …
On Thursday May 21st, some of the UK’s leading chefs and The Art School team in Liverpool are uniting to raise money in honour of chef Matt Davies, whose dominant left arm was amputated after an accident working in hospitality over seven years ago. The evening will feature 5 courses and 5 paired wines, entertainment and an auction, curated by a brigade of the UK’s leading chefs including Tom Shepherd, Ellis Barrie, Simon Rimmer, Steven…
Visitors will get the chance to play golf inside Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer in an exclusive first for the Club’s waterfront home. Upper Deck Golf is set to take over the stadium across Thursday 16 July to Sunday 19 July, transforming it into an interactive golf experience with teeboxes placed high in the stands and custom greens laid out on the pitch below. It marks the first time Upper Deck Golf has hosted at a stadium outside North America. …
Liverpool John Moore’s MA Short Film Festival has come to a close, and there was a fantastic display of talent here from a whole host of films all over the world. However, only a select few were chosen by both the jury and the audience for the coveted Paper Bird Award. From animations to documentaries, there was a wide selection of short films shown at the film festival, and below are the winners from each…
If you find yourself reaching for your phone during a quiet moment at the bus stop or while the kettle boils, you are part of something that defines the era we currently live in. Our daily lives feature a series of quick pings and brief updates. This constant switching creates fragmented focus. We once spent a full hour on an activity. But now, many of us break it up with a quick glance at our…
Wyld Sauna has announced that work is now underway on a major expansion at Princes Dock, as the UK’s first floating sauna continues its commitment to community, accessibility and connection. Since launching in November 2024, Wyld Sauna has quickly established itself as one of the city’s most unique destinations, welcoming thousands of guests to experience hot and cold therapy on the waterfront. Now Wyld is growing, and this next phase comes directly from listening to the…
Families will be given a unique chance to clown around, stilt walk and juggle alongside world-class circuit acts when Southport hosts a spectacular two-day Big Top Festival this May Bank Holiday. Suitable for all ages and completely free, the festival on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 will see the town centre transformed like never before. Visitors can expect breathtaking acrobatics and daring aerial displays at the event which will comprise five performance stages…
For most people, driving feels familiar and controlled. Yet confidence behind the wheel can shift depending on your experience and the situation in front of you. While 82% of drivers say they feel generally safe on UK roads, that sense of ease doesn’t always hold in more demanding moments. When you look closer, your confidence often depends on factors such as age and the conditions you face on any given journey. Does Our Age Impact…
Liverpool’s Gran Caffè is celebrating a remarkable achievement after securing both Gold and Silver awards at the renowned International Salon Culinaire, one of the world’s most respected culinary competitions that recently took place at Excel in London. Held annually, the International Salon Culinaire brings together elite chefs in a live and static competition environment, where dishes are judged to exacting professional standards. Winning at this level is widely regarded as a mark of excellence within…
The next wave of artists for Africa Oyé’s 2026 festival have been announced. The first Black British female reggae artist to have a number one in the UK; a feminist trio from Togo with a transcendent live show; and an Afrofuturist singer-songwriter will play the iconic Liverpool festival this June. Janet Kay, Nana Benz Du Togo, and Kizaba join the three artists already announced for Africa Oyé ’26 – eco-punks Fulu Miziki, Afrobeats heavyweight Patoranking, and the Afrofuturist…
Alia Boquash – A poet shaped by heritage, community, and Liverpool’s creative undercurrents. Alia Boquash – known to many as Alia Breeze – writes with an instinct that comes straight from lived experience. Her work is shaped by realism, by the grit of south Liverpool streets, and by emotions that don’t soften themselves before arriving on the page. She describes herself as “emotionally charged, heartfelt, and slightly hard faced,” and her poetry carries that same unfiltered energy. For Alia,…
Liverpool-based Irish singer-songwriter Naomi Campbell continues her steady rise with her latest single The Cottage. Serving as the lead track from her upcoming debut EP, The Cottage showcases Campbell’s evolving sound, which has gradually expanded from her folk and Americana roots into something more expansive, drawing subtle influence from soul and R&B. The result is a track that feels both intimate and cinematic, anchored by her dynamic and evocative vocal performance. Recorded at Whitewood Studio…