The entrepreneurial spirit in Liverpool flourishes strongly as small businesses adopt digital transformation with remarkable enthusiasm. The city’s distinctive combination of deeply-rooted maritime heritage, which spans centuries of seafaring tradition, alongside its remarkable cultural vibrancy that manifests through numerous artistic venues and festivals, coupled with cutting-edge modern innovation in technology and business sectors, creates an exceptionally ideal environment for ambitious startup ventures. Recent comprehensive statistics from local business registries clearly demonstrate that over 4,500 new…
St Helens Theatre Royal has built a proud reputation for producing some of the most vibrant and joyfully chaotic pantomimes in the North West, and its 2025 staging of Dick Whittington continues that tradition with confidence and flair. Directed by Chantelle Joseph this year’s production blends old-school panto heart with modern spectacle, creating a show that feels both comfortingly familiar and sparklingly new. Families filled the theatre and from the first flourish of the overture…
In cities around the world, culture lives in museums, theatres, and galleries, but it also thrives on plates and around tables where people gather to eat. Food is the language of cities, and nowhere is that more evident than in Budapest. The Hungarian capital has long been a crossroads of cultures, where East meets West and tradition meets innovation. Today, its culinary scene tells the story of a city in motion, constantly evolving yet rooted…
Liverpool is set to welcome MONUISM, an awe-inspiring light, laser, and sound installation that transforms space into a luminous, ever-evolving landscape of monumental geometric structures. This brand-new work for 2026 promises to immerse visitors in a dazzling interplay of light, form, and sound. MONUISM features monumental, ephemeral light sculptures that continuously shift in shape, scale, hue, and intensity, giving the impression that the very essence of architecture is being sculpted in real time. The installation’s…
Flat Iron have announced that they will be opening a restaurant on Castle Street, Liverpool next summer. Located on one of the city’s most historic and architecturally significant streets, the 100-cover restaurant will bring their single-minded commitment to serving remarkable steak at an affordable price to the heart of Liverpool. The restaurant’s concise menu is led by the signature ‘Flat Iron’ steak, taken from the often-overlooked featherblade, known for its flavour, tenderness and juiciness when…
Liverpool Soundz has just announced a city-wide battle of the bands competition that will launch in January. Heats will take place at four venues in the city (District, Tunnel, Arts Club) and the final will be held at The Dome. Heats will take place from January to May 2026 and will feature 32 bands. There will be a huge prize pot of £1000 for the winning act who will also win help with their merchandise…
Rugby is a sport defined by intensity. Every match involves fast collisions, sudden changes in direction, and powerful tackles that push the body to its limits. Players train hard to stay strong and agile, but even with excellent conditioning, protective gear, and proper technique, the physical risks remain higher than in most other sports. The nature of the game means that injuries are not an occasional event but an ongoing possibility that shapes both performance…
Award-winning disability arts organisation DaDa has unveiled DDFI Extra, an ambitious new international winter programme set to run throughout Disability History Month 2025 and into early 2026. Marking the latest chapter in DaDa’s 40th anniversary celebrations, DDFI Extra expands on the legacy of DaDaFest International, the UK’s longest-running disability arts festival. The new programme brings together artist development, creative exploration and accessible participation, connecting artists and audiences across Liverpool, Nigeria and Tanzania. Backed by the…
As the season enters its festive period, The Tung Auditorium will be celebrating throughout December with annual Christmas concerts from the talented University of Liverpool students (LUMS, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir), and the return of a number of popular ensembles with special seasonal shows, including Liverpool Welsh Choral, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band and Liverpool Cathedral Girls’ Choir. With tickets selling out quickly, be sure to grab yours soon! Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band: A Festive FanfareWednesday 3 December 2025 ,…
Liverpool is one of the most unique cities in the UK, and this is just one of the many reasons why it attracts so many students to live here every single year, with such a diverse range of culture to the amazing universities on offer whether it be University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores, Liverpool Hope or LIPA, Liverpool is one of the biggest hotspots for student life that you can find. This aim of…
Paulina Kurzydlowska – charting a practice where memory meets the modern There is something quietly radical in the way Paulina Kurzydlowska works. She moves easily between memory, nature and the digital, letting thread, paint and pixel coexist in ways that feel both intuitive and deliberate. She describes herself as a mixed-media fine artist working across painting, textiles and digital processes, creating what she calls “new ways of experiencing our physical world.” Her work always seems…
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a real Christmas tree to kick off the festive season, and if you’re looking for real Christmas trees in Liverpool, you’re in luck. The city has plenty of fantastic places to pick up a real tree, whether you want to browse in person, order online for delivery, or support an independent local seller. From Aigburth to Woolton, Liverpool offers options for every household, budget, and tradition. Here’s your…
Sound City has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition — and it’s one of the festival’s biggest announcements yet. The UK’s leading new music discovery festival returns to Liverpool City Centre from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May 2026, with its Sound City+ Conference launching the weekend on Friday 1 May. Among the first names revealed are hype-heavy Manchester four-piece Westside Cowboy, nu-soul powerhouse Brooke Combe, hometown indie favourites Keyside, and…
Fans heading to Everton’s clash with Newcastle United this Saturday (5:30pm kick-off) can look forward to a brand-new winter matchday menu at Hill Dickinson Stadium, featuring a variety of warming festive dishes available throughout December and early January. Created in partnership with Aramark, the refreshed menu introduces seasonal comfort food across the concourses and Club View — including an exclusive new item making its debut in the East Stand. What’s New This Winter At Hill…
Liverpool’s much-loved independent café brand Parliament Square Coffee has announced ambitious expansion plans with the unveiling of a new 3,500 sq ft flagship store set to open on Cook Street in early 2026. The rapidly growing business, founded by husband-and-wife team Christopher and Hayley Commerford, launched its first café on Parliament Street in 2023 and has since become a favourite among coffee lovers across the North West. Known for its specialty brews, elevated brunch dishes…
The Epstein Theatre has unveiled the full glittering cast for its magical Christmas production of Cinderella, with Coronation Street favourite Katie McGlynn leading the way as the beloved fairytale heroine. McGlynn, who won a National Television Award for her role as Sinead Tinker, is joined by Liverpool panto icon Leanne Campbell, returning by popular demand to sprinkle festive magic as the Fairy Godmother. TV presenter and BBC Radio Merseyside reporter Kevin Duala – known to…
The Watering Can is officially stepping into Christmas, transforming its popular Greenbank Park venue into a glowing haven of festive food, carols and seasonal mischief throughout December. With twinkling lights in place and the halls fully decked, the much-loved Liverpool restaurant has unveiled a Christmas programme filled with indulgent dining and joyful experiences — from a souped-up Christmas roast to a cheeky adults-only Santa brunch. Festive Roasts Get a Christmas Makeover Running from 23 November…
This festive season, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will shine brighter than ever as it launches ‘Light Up Your Christmas’, bringing free family-friendly experiences and a series of new illuminated installations to the city’s iconic destination, along with welcoming Alder Hey’s inaugural Santa Paddle. Festivities begin on 29 November, when visitors can meet a cast of interactive characters on stilts. From 1pm to 5pm, bubble-blowing candy canes and cheeky elves will roam around the inner quay, greeting children and spreading…
Liverpool ONE is set to become an even bigger destination for football lovers next spring, as two major new sports concepts prepare to open their doors in the city centre. Crossbar, a brand-new interactive football experience, and Pro:Direct Soccer, the world’s leading premium online football retailer, will both make their Liverpool debut at the retail and leisure hub—further cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s most vibrant shopping destinations. A New Football Retail Experience…
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic freshly-baked loaf of sourdough, a decadent pastry, or something to satisfy your sweet tooth, Liverpool’s bakeries have it all. From locally-sourced to internationally-inspired baked goods, here’s our list of some of the best bakeries in Liverpool that you simply must try. The Best Bakeries In Liverpool Pastille Address: Pastille, Gibraltar Row, Liverpool L3 7HJContact: info@pastillebakery.com Instagram: @pastille_bakery Pastille is an independent, family-run bakery tucked away on Gibraltar Row. As…