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Liverpool City Council

Libraries · 26 February 2026

Celebrate World Book Day at Liverpool’s libraries

From performance workshops and author appearances to storytelling sessions and crafts, a range of public events suitable for children up to 12-years-old will be held at various branch libraries across the city, alongside additional dedicated sessions for local primary school pupils.

News · 3 February 2026

Liverpool to host ground-breaking multisport and culture festival

The festival will be delivered in collaboration with Liverpool City Council and will feature an exciting week-long lineup of four international sport competitions, ahead of the LA 2028 Paralympic Games. Integrated into the heart of the event will be a sport participation and cultural programme led by deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists - showcasing creativity, talent, and diverse perspectives through performances, exhibitions, and collaborative experiences.

What's on · 2 February 2026

Mary Seacole: A Figure of Care – Free exhibition to open at St George’s Hall

Open from 6 February until 28 February 2026, Monday to Saturday, from 9:30am to 4:30pm, the exhibition invites visitors to explore a series of maquettes created during the development of a permanent marble statue of Mary Seacole, set to become the first statue of a black woman ever installed in the Great Hall of St George’s Hall.

Culture · 12 December 2025

Culture Makes Liverpool: renewed five-year strategy launched

Culture Makes Liverpool: Liverpool Cultural Strategy 2025-2030 sets out Liverpool City Council’s ambitions to drive further local investment and continue to champion the city as a national cultural leader – supporting exceptional creative work and reaching every community.

Culture · 11 December 2025

Liverpool Biennial 2025 generates £17.4 million economic impact

Liverpool Biennial ‘BEDROCK’, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay, took place from 7 June to 14 September 2025, featuring exhibitions at leading arts venues across the city including Bluecoat, FACT Liverpool, Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Central Library, Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, The Black-E and Walker Art Gallery.

News · 17 June 2025

New Liverpool exhibition shares untold stories of Ukrainian refugees

A new exhibition opening at Liverpool Central Library will give voice to Ukrainian refugees who sought sanctuary in Merseyside following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. ‘Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection’ is a free public exhibition running from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 25 June, capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the

Abbie-Grace Breen standing by a gate to a play area. On the gate is her winning picture. Its a colourful picture of children playing in a play area.

A well-run council · 2 June 2025

Liverpool Play Areas Smoke and Vape-Free Spaces for Children

Children and young people in Liverpool are taking a stand for their health with a clear message, “Don’t smoke or vape in our play areas!”   As part of Liverpool’s Smokefree Play Areas initiative, new smoke and vape-free signs are being installed in 60 parks across the city.  The new standout design, created by Abbie-Grace Breen,

Image of the Willis Organ at St George's Hall, Liverpool.

Uncategorized · 31 March 2025

Preserving a Liverpool Icon: The Restoration of the Willis Organ’s Trellis

Work is currently underway on the restoration of the Willis Organ’s trellis, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis of the Willis Organ at St George’s Hall is an exquisite decorative feature that enhances the grandeur of this historic instrument. Designed as an intricate lattice of ornamental fretwork, it serves both

Claire McColgan is awarded her CBE by Princess Anne

Art · 1 March 2023

Royal honour for Claire

Liverpool City Council’s Claire McColgan has been awarded a CBE by Princess Anne, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (28 February). The city’s Director of Culture received the recognition – one of the highest royal honours – for her achievements and services to culture and arts across the country. She was accompanied

News · 29 September 2022

Liverpool marks Black History Month 2022

Let’s talk about race – that’s the message from partners who are bringing Liverpool’s Black History Month to life in October. Arts, heritage, culture and community activists working with Culture Liverpool for the last 10 months have  curated a varied and stimulating programme of events which not only explore the past but look ahead to

River of Light 2022

Art · 21 September 2022

River of Light is back for 2022!

One of Liverpool’s most popular events is back next month to light up the city centre. River of Light is set to illuminate the waterfront across 17 nights from Friday 21 October to Sunday 6 November, and will showcase ten artworks from a host of local, national and international artists along a 2km route. The

Queen Victoria statue Derby Square dressed in a Gone With The Wind inspired dress

News · 6 July 2022

Unique City Council Project Scoops National Broadcast Award

A Liverpool City Council cultural project has scooped a sought-after national broadcast accolade. Statues Redressed took gold in last night’s Broadcast Digital Awards in the Best Content Partnership or AFP category, pipping the likes of ITV’s Cooking With The Stars, Channel 4’s Cook Clever Waste Less and BT’s FA Disability Cup coverage to the title.

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