Art · 9 June 2026
Commissioning callout: Home – A Celebration of Place
Culture Liverpool is seeking projects that are collaborative, inclusive and community-led, placing co-creation and shared ownership at their heart.
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Culture · 20 May 2026
Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to return to Liverpool in 2030
The gymnastics 2030 Artistic World Championship will represent one of the biggest global sporting events to be staged in the UK that year, further strengthening the UK’s reputation as one of the leading nations in world gymnastics.
News · 19 May 2026
Liverpool to host groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival in May 2027
Taking over the city’s iconic waterfront - including the M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre at the Liverpool Experience Campus, the neighbouring Salthouse and Albert Docks, and Pier Head - the week-long festival will transform the city into a vibrant hub of energy, creativity and elite performance, redefining how sport and culture can be experienced together.
News · 7 May 2026
Close to Home: Ground-breaking exhibition exploring stories and the impact of suicide to open in Cunard Building
Taking place between 3 September and 10 October 2026, including World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept) and World Mental Health Day (10 Oct), Close to Home brings together more than seven years’ work.
Culture · 29 April 2026
Liverpool gears up for inaugural Music Month
Delivered by Culture Liverpool and Sound City, the inaugural Liverpool Music Month will run throughout May and will see live performances, cultural events, and community activity take place across the city region, before transitioning into Liverpool Summer of Music, which will run until September.
Culture · 17 April 2026
Launch of new Liverpool Experience Campus brand, marking next chapter for Council-owned asset
Situated on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront, the campus has welcomed more than 10.5 million visitors since opening, helping to position the city as a leading UK destination for business tourism, culture and major events.
Climate Change · 17 April 2026
New Sustainability Project Manager named as city’s Accelerator City title gains international recognition
The role reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to climate action through culture..
Libraries · 14 April 2026
Central Library to host special Birds of America event
On Thursday 30 April, An Evening with Audubon will give visitors the unique opportunity to discover the story behind Birds of America and learn more about its history, conservation, and its controversial creator.
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 March 2026
New sustainability module to power Liverpool’s green events talent pipeline
Module forms part of city's wider legacy programme from its role as the world’s first UN Accelerator City for Climate Action
Community · 24 March 2026
Award-winning Stanley Park Market returns for 2026
The city’s largest weekday market will resume on Wednesday 1 April with a special Easter event to celebrate the start of the new season, which will run until December.
Arts & Events · 9 March 2026
Liverpool Music Month to launch followed by city-region-wide Summer of Music
Delivered by Culture Liverpool and Sound City, the programme will run from Friday 1 to Sunday 31 May 2026 and will see live performances, cultural events, and community activity take place throughout the city region.
Film and TV · 17 February 2026
Record growth sees Liverpool City Region become UK’s leading film and TV hub outside London
Published today, Liverpool Film Office’s Impact Report 2019-2025 reveals the film and TV industry’s transformational impact on the city region, creating 5,408 full-time equivalent jobs and supporting local businesses, while nurturing the next generation of talent.
Heritage · 13 February 2026
Exclusive behind-the-scenes Cunard Building tours back by popular demand
Following a popular, limited run in late 2025, the Grade II* listed building is set to reopen its doors for an extended series of heritage tours from Sunday 15 February.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 12 February 2026
Liverpool’s 11th Mental Health Festival for Children and Young People
Photo credit: Dave Brownlee Photography
Culture · 6 February 2026
A Floor to Adore: Liverpool’s Minton Masterpiece Returns for Summer 2026
Usually protected beneath a wooden covering to preserve its intricate craftsmanship, the Minton floor is one of the finest examples of Victorian design in the world.
Arts & Events · 6 February 2026
LIMF Academy’s all-female music project underway
‘YES WE ARE!’ sees 12 female songwriters, composers, musicians, and producers undertake guided collaborative song creation and recording sessions at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool, alongside an all-female team.
Culture · 4 February 2026
Spectacular celebrations as Liverpool marks the Year of the Horse
The main Chinese New Year celebrations will be held on Sunday 22 February in and around Liverpool’s Chinatown - home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe - with Saturday 21 February also offering a smaller, quieter programme of events.
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.
Film and TV · 30 January 2026
Liverpool Film Office backs two new productions
A Town in Nova Scotia is the first feature film that the Fund - delivered by Liverpool Film Office and supported by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority - has supported.
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