Where Art and Lived Experience Collide… Some artists paint pictures. Others throw punches. Amartey Golding somehow does both – and neither – crafting work that pulls you in and holds you there, somewhere between discomfort and wonder. Now, this shape-shifting storyteller brings his latest exhibition to FACT Liverpool, and trust us, it’s one for the soul. Golding’s life reads like a patchwork of place and perspective: born in London in the late ’80s to an…
Now the dust has settled and the confetti has been swept away, it’s time to look back at what was an incredible and unique season for Liverpool FC. When Arne Slot took the reins from the much loved Jurgen Klopp at the end of the 2023/2024 season, few people (myself included) could have imagined just how successful the club was going to be in the upcoming season. Despite Klopp leaving the club with a strong,…
Summer in Liverpool just got a whole lot cooler—and we’re not talking about the weather. As they celebrate their 20th year of frightfully fun street theatre, Liverpool’s award-winning ghost tour legends Shiverpool are serving up Summer Shivers 2025: a devilishly delightful programme of eerie experiences and limited-time offers to make your August unforgettable. The tours aren’t just walks—they’re immersive street theatre experiences, with flamboyant cloaked guides, spine-chilling soundscapes, and meticulously researched tales from Liverpool’s shadowy…
This August, the Penny Lane Weekender returns for its third year, continuing Penny Lane’s global musical legacy with a 3-day festival spotlighting local and independent artists and bands. Taking over venues on and around Liverpool’s iconic Penny Lane, the festival celebrates the city’s vibrant grassroots music scene. Created in 2023 by Liverpool Post-Punk band Pleasure Island, the grassroots community festival was conceived to showcase Liverpool-based acts from the local community. Initially billed as a one-off event in…
Immersive theatre returns to one of Liverpool’s most famous hotels this summer with an audience experience that promises to be both ‘intimate and interactive’. The creative team behind The Bedroom which sold out its run at The Adelphi last year are heading back to the Edwardian city centre building for 2025 with follow-up show, The Living Room. Taking place in a ‘private, hidden room’ at The Adelphi, The Living Room is another unique site-specific piece of theatre brought to the city…
Tired of spending your time on dating apps? Get Dating Liverpool is flipping the script on modern dating with their latest event — a Singles Bottomless Brunch on Friday 11 July, promising great food, flowing drinks, and zero pressure. Founded by local dating rebel Becky, Get Dating Liverpool was born out of frustration with endless swiping. “I just wanted to go to a pub where everyone was single and have a good night — no…
A Chain of Voices, Heard in Stillness… Step into FACT Liverpool’s Gallery 2 and you’re met with a silver spectacle — an arresting, sculptural form that draws you in and doesn’t let go. At its heart stands Silent Knight, a collaborative centrepiece by artist Amartey Golding, and the final commission in FACT’s powerful Resolution project. Its presence is undeniable — physically, emotionally, politically. Constructed in collaboration with over 50 incarcerated men from HMP Altcourse, Silent…
The sounds of soul, disco and Motown will take over Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle this summer as Soulside Music Festival returns with an unforgettable day of legendary live performances. Taking place on Saturday 12 July at BOXPARK Liverpool, the Soulside Summer Soiree promises an eight-hour celebration of timeless hits and party grooves. Headlining this year’s festival is none other than Heatwave, the chart-topping group behind disco classics Boogie Nights and Always and Forever. They’ll be joined…
Everton Football Club will welcome Italian giants AS Roma to Merseyside for a landmark pre-season friendly at the Club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 9 August (3pm kick-off). The highly anticipated match will be the first to take place at full capacity in Everton’s stunning new 52,888-seater waterfront home. It marks the final test event and the last pre-season fixture ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign — a historic moment in the Club’s…
Everton have announced Seat Unique as a founding partner of Hill Dickinson Stadium. Seat Unique will become Everton’s Official Match-by-Match Premium Ticketing Partner, providing premium match-by-match and event sales for the bars, restaurants and experiences at the Club’s new iconic home on Liverpool’s waterfront. The 52,888-capacity stadium, which opens in August, will become a world-class destination for sport, music, entertainment and cultural events. Seat Unique and Everton share a belief that premium experiences should be…
Just a week after her final show on Hits Radio, beloved Liverpool broadcaster Leanne Campbell is back – and she’s bringing a familiar voice with her. Reuniting with her former co-host Dave Kelly, the duo launches a brand-new podcast: Leanne and Dave’s Daily Dose. Known for their infectious energy and quick wit, Leanne and Dave first teamed up in 2014 on Radio City, broadcasting live from the iconic Radio City Tower. Their chemistry quickly made them one of Liverpool’s most…
Liverpool Art Fair will return to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks this summer, transforming the Royal Liver Building into a vibrant celebration of local art and creativity. Running from 11 July to 25 August 2025, the event marks its 11th edition and promises its biggest showcase yet, with nearly 200 artists exhibiting work under one roof. Organised by Liverpool-based visual arts organisation dot-art, the fair continues its mission to make art accessible for…
National Programme Grows 50% in Partnership with The Arts Society, Showcasing Exceptional Young Talent from Over 150 Schools. England’s most promising young artists took centre stage on 12 June as the Art Bytes national schools programme reached new heights in its fourth year, welcoming a record-breaking 150+ schools across the country – a remarkable 50% increase from 2024. The programme’s flagship celebration events, held at prestigious cultural venues from the Saatchi Gallery in London to…
Art in the Maze: Finding Wonder Around Every Corner Let’s start with a confession. Navigating Crossroads at Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus is no small feat. The layout meanders, buildings slip past you, corridors tighten, doors open into places you didn’t expect. It’s part art show, part dream logic. And on a busy early evening, with private view visitors gently jostling through narrow passageways, the sense of disorientation only deepens. But here’s the thing; like…
Heat Outside, Hush Within… On a sweltering, airless afternoon in Liverpool, when Prescot Street seemed to shimmer under relentless sunlight, salvation comes in the form of the Bridewell Studios and Gallery—a cool, contemplative refuge tucked away behind thick Victorian walls. Step inside, and the hush is almost monastic. But it’s not silence that fills the space — it’s something charged, something quietly electric. It’s the presence of Caroline Gorick’s latest work. Her painting doesn’t so…
The Culture Network LCR CIC, the new membership organisation championing the Liverpool City Region’s arts and culture sector, is marking a milestone first year since launching in Spring 2024. With 65+ member organisations and growing, the network has quickly become a vital advocate for the region’s creative and cultural sector—driving collaboration, supporting economic growth, and expanding access to culture across the region. A Year of Impact – At a Glance 65+ cultural member organisations and…
Launching just in time for Father’s Day, Antonietta has unveiled Liverpool’s first and only, limited edition Peroni gelato. Renowned for its authentic artisan gelato, freshly baked pastries, exquisite cakes and hand crafted chocolate, Antonietta is Liverpool’s go-to for indulgence. Located in the heart of Liverpool city centre, in the city’s popular Italian Quarter in Williamson Square, Antonietta is part of the P&D Gran Caffe family, providing sweet treats, Italian delicacies and traditional desserts as well as modern flavours, to…
Liverpool’s vibrant cultural tapestry is set to gain new threads this June as Liverpool Hope University unveils a compelling series of events, promising to be a significant platform for emergent and established artistic voices. Eschewing the conventional, these three distinct happenings offer a nuanced exploration of contemporary creative practice, inviting audiences to engage with film, spoken word, and the very processes of artistic production. The proceedings commence on Monday, 16 June, within the architectural embrace…
Planning to propose or getting ready for the big day? Finding the right ring is a pretty special moment, so it’s important to make it feel personal, meaningful, and something you’ll both love forever. Liverpool has some amazing jewellers who really know their stuff when it comes to engagement and wedding rings. So, if you’re looking for something that stands out and feels like you, you have plenty of options to choose from in Liverpool. …
Agitprop Returns to the People’s Stage at Hope Street Theatre. Socialist theatre isn’t some dusty artefact locked away in a museum archive — it’s a vital, breathing part of Britain’s working-class heritage. Born of struggle, fired by solidarity, and carried by conviction, this form of theatre blazed onto the scene in the early 20th century with real purpose. Between the 1920s and the 1950s, the stage became a battleground. It wasn’t about velvet curtains and…