Everton and Castore have released the new 2025/26 home kit that will be worn during the Club’s landmark first season at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The shirt, featuring a mesmeric patterned ‘wave’, takes inspiration from the royal blue Mersey that provides the backdrop for the Club’s stunning new waterfront home. Men’s, women’s and youth kits, as well as infant and baby versions, are now on sale and available online at evertondirect.com, and in store at Everton…
This July, BOXPARK Liverpool is transforming into the ultimate family football fan park, bringing the excitement of the Women’s Euros 2025 to the heart of the city. From Wednesday 2 July to Sunday 28 July, fans can catch every match on the venue’s giant screen, in partnership with Carling, creating the perfect atmosphere to cheer on the Lionesses as they defend their European title. The action-packed fan zone offers more than just football. Visitors can…
Looking to get obsessed with the hottest band around, look no further than local four-piece Keyside. From jamming post-Pandemic to playing BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, I’d advise you to keep an eye on Keyside. The future is looking nothing but bright for the Merseyside-based band. Ahead of their busy summer and headline tour at the end of the year, we caught up with them to ask about their journey so far, their inspirations, and…
Currently embarking on a highly anticipated UK tour, Original Theatre’s production of The Croft has already garnered significant critical attention since its 2020 premiere, being praised for its masterful blend of suspense, history, and the supernatural. It is set to run at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th July. Set against the starkly beautiful yet haunting backdrop of the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft transports audiences to a former crofter’s hut in…
Liverpool-based alt-pop artist Natalie McCool is back with a bang. Her brand new single I Fantasise, out now via Fortress Sounds, marks the start of a vibrant new era for the singer-songwriter and producer. Following her critically acclaimed 2021 album Memory Girl, featuring standout tracks like Devils, Take Me To Your Leader, and the fan-inspired title track, Natalie returns with a bright, nostalgic banger just in time for summer. Taking cues from legendary summer anthems…
INDIKA, Milap’s festival of Indian Arts, returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh, expanded lineup of events. The 15 day celebration of Indian music, dance and culture, will take place across the entire Liverpool City Region, bringing the best of Indian arts to an even wider audience. Chiming with Milap’s 40 year anniversary, this October, the INDIKA festival will feature a programme of Indian music and dance, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary to deeply rooted…
As the heavy wooden doors of St George’s Hall creaked open, something more than a film screening was about to unfold. Romeo + Juliet, reimagined by immersive trailblazers Backyard Cinema, transformed Liverpool’s neoclassical landmark into a sacred space of love, loss, and late-90s nostalgia. Backyard Cinema’s founder, Dominic Davies, is known for curating cinematic experiences that reach beyond the screen—and this production is no exception. Following sell-out runs in London and touring across the UK,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …