St. Patrick’s Day is always a big celebration in Liverpool, and 2026 is no exception, with bars and venues across the city going all out with live music, flowing Guinness and Irish-inspired food and drink. From month-long takeovers to all-night parties, here are some of the best places to soak up the Irish spirit this March. Antonietta’s Gelato Factory Launches Limited-Edition Guinness Gelato Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, Antonietta’s Gelato Factory has unveiled…
Liverpool Cathedral has launched a new giving scheme allowing people to support the vital upkeep of the building, with donations helping towards maintaining the UK’s largest Cathedral. Named in honour of the building’s architect, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, The Scott Circle gives people the chance to support the Cathedral and ensure it remains a lasting icon in the city he entrusted it to. Built by the people, for the people, Liverpool Cathedral was Sir Giles…
Opened in 2022 and located within the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre at The University of Liverpool, The Tung Auditorium has become a vital space in the city for young emerging musicians wanting to pursue the arts professionally. Previous Liverpool-based artists featured in the Tung’s programme include: Jazz FM’s Breakthrough Act of the Year (2025) Ni Maxine, rising Scouse Hip/Hop & Rap artist KOF, and Birkenhead’s emerging songsmith & Winner of the Young Songwriter’s Competition (2025),…
Dear Somebody, Liverpool City Council and Knowsley Council have announced an event to showcase education and employment opportunities for young people with SEND. The free event will explore post-16 education, training and employment for young people aged 14–24 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Liverpool and Knowsley. Hosted by Liverpool City Council and Knowsley Council, the Supported Internship and Inclusive Learning Marketplace brings together colleges, and specialist services to showcase…
Eleanor Rees: Where Place Becomes Voice For Eleanor Rees, poetry has never been a performance of the self. It is something quieter, more porous — a practice of attention rooted in landscape, language and the subtle negotiations between the human and the more-than-human. Across more than two decades of work, the Birkenhead-born poet has traced rivers, parks, mythic figures and post-industrial terrains, building a body of writing that listens as much as it speaks. Rees’s…
This March, Albert’s Schloss is painting the town green, cueing the fiddles and throwing a month-long St Patrick’s Day bash packed with flowing Guinness, Jameson-laced cocktails, Irish feasting and a whole lot of Schloss-style mischief. For just one month only, perfectly poured pints of Guinness will flow from the taps- and once it’s gone, it’s gone for the rest of the year. The bar is also partnering with Jameson to serve up special cocktails including a smooth…
Award-winning British chocolate maker Montezuma’s has just announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 Easter Range — and it’s one of the most exciting collections the brand has ever produced. This limited-edition lineup brings together playful flavour combinations, beautifully crafted chocolate and the brand’s long-standing commitment to quality and sustainability. From eco-conscious gifting to indulgent dessert-inspired eggs and nostalgic British flavours, there’s something here for every kind of Easter chocolate lover. Eco Eggs (RRP…
Bongo’s Bingo are welcoming a unique theme for May at Content, blending two iconic decades together like a crazy experiment just to see what happens. Already infused with legendary magic and mayhem, the forthcoming themed shows in Liverpool are a pure distillation of Bongo’s Bingo’s essence, boiled down to its chaotic core. So – what two better decades to face off than the 90s and 00s? Each is a pivotal period of time, packed with…
Not every holiday we go on needs to be long and complicated. In fact, while we might devote a great deal of planning energy and contemplation to those month-long trips, it’s often the shorter ones that make a bigger difference to our day-to-day state of mind. If you’re feeling just a little bit frazzled, in other words, it might be that you just need a weekend away somewhere. Short breaks are surging in popularity, with…
If you’re looking to escape the damp and dreary climate of the UK, then a destination in the tropics might provide exactly the required combination of amazing sunshine and scenery. Let’s take a look at a few of the tropical destinations that, increasingly, are appealing to travellers in the UK. Maldives – Overwater Luxury and Crystal Clear Lagoons When most people think of the Maldives, they think of the iconic overwater villas. From your accommodation,…
There’s no better way to leave the daily grind behind than by surrendering to the rhythm of the ocean. Imagine a holiday where the logistics of travel simply vanish, replaced by a floating sanctuary where every meal is prepared for you and the view from your window changes every morning. Cruising allows you to truly switch off, trading the stress of airport queues and packing for a seamless experience of luxury and discovery. If you’re…
Studio Tonto presents Tele Sync – an ambitious new technology developed in collaboration with electronic duo Those Holy and grassroots venue Kapsule. Tele Sync creates interactive digital portals across the city, connecting audiences in real time through promotion, telepresence, games and live broadcast. For this special event, Those Holy will perform inside a fully immersive, in-the-round audiovisual installation. The show will be broadcast live to portal locations city-wide, featuring adapted hardware and Kapsule’s hand-built PA from Sun…
Music for 8 Colours is an immersive, in-person sound and light experience designed to envelop the audience from every direction. With the artist positioned at the centre of the space, the work unfolds through eight spatialised speakers and a synchronised lighting environment, forming a living field of sound and colour. The evening begins with atmospheric soundscapes, gently drawing listeners into the space and setting the tone for deep listening and sensory immersion. The main performance…
Before going to work, some may go and grab a large cup of extra-strong black coffee to help mentally prepare themselves for what lies ahead in the office; not me. Before clocking on, I prefer to take some photos. Aintree, a pleasant residential area in the Merseyside region, is also known for housing the world-famous Grand National race every year at the iconic Aintree Racecourse. But what I discovered was not necessarily something you would…
Liverpool is known for its music scene. There’s usually a show on somewhere regardless of what night of the week it is. Amongst this there is a strong underground metal/hardcore scene but its not often that the bigger metal bands come through, often favouring Manchester. Tonight that changes as scottish metalcore giants, Bleed from Within, play at the O2 Academy Liverpool as a part of their Dying Sun tour. With them are Danish death metal…
Quirky Quarter is celebrating five years in Liverpool with a series of new immersive additions, refreshed spaces and expanded event capabilities, continuing its mission to create a place where people can play, explore and not take life too seriously. Since opening its doors in early 2020, Quirky Quarter has become one of the city’s most unique visitor attractions, offering a hands-on, illusion-led experience filled with unexpected moments, interactive challenges and social, shareable fun. Founded by a…
Dishoom’s all-day bar-café, Permit Room, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Liverpool following a hugely successful soft launch period, welcoming its first guests to Exchange Court, No. 1 Dale Street. After an incredible week of soft launch celebrations, with guests enjoying 50% off food and sharing glowing feedback, Permit Room Liverpool is now fully open and already fast becoming one of the city’s most talked-about dining destinations. Located in the former Royal…
As we approach International Women’s Day this Sunday 8 March, Unity Theatre are championing leading female voices in radical theatre throughout the month. Take a look… Where Have All Our Women Gone? Hot on the heels of its sell out run at The Playhouse, on Friday 13 March Liverpool-founded Sort Sol Theatre company present their critically acclaimed play, Where Have All Our Women Gone? Returning for just one night, Elizabeth Huskisson reprises the role of Everywoman in…
Mike FC – Poetry forged where personal space meets public crisis. Liverpool has a habit of producing artists who don’t just create, but bear witness. Mike FC is firmly in that lineage. His work—whether spoken, staged or sung—always feels tethered to the streets he walks and the people he listens to. With MY FRONT DOOR, his contribution to the 52 for 26 Poetry Project, Mike turns that instinctive sense of social radar onto a night that left an…
Dear Somebody, A Liverpool based entrepreneur is transforming underused school halls, pitches and meeting rooms into vibrant community spaces — creating new income for schools and fresh opportunities for local people to connect, thrive and get active. Founded by Shima Ami, the Community Lettings Management Company (CLMC) is breathing life into spaces that once sat empty for hours at a time. From football and netball to performing arts and Sunday services, CLMC is proving that…