Community · 5 July 2019
Liverpool hosts fact-finding slavery commemoration visit
The former French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault is visiting Liverpool to see how the city commemorates the slave trade and celebrates Black history.
Culture
Community · 26 June 2019
Celebrating Liverpool’s Windrush generation
Liverpool will premiere a major new play this week as part of a series of celebrations and reflections about the city’s Windrush Generation.
Civic · 19 June 2019
Flying the flag for Armed Forces Week
Liverpool will officially be flying the flag for Armed Forces Day from Monday 24 June. Monday marks the start of Armed Forces Week and, as is now traditional, the Armed Forces Day flag will be flown from the Town Hall. This year, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Peter Brennan will be joined by Lieutenant Colonel
Uncategorized · 12 June 2019
Cheers! Liverpool Gin sponsors LIMF
One of the UK’s largest independent drinks manufacturers is the headline sponsor of this year’s Liverpool International Music Festival. Merseyside-based Halewood Wines & Spirits, owner of Liverpool Gin, will be the title partner for the city council organised Sefton Park music extravaganza, which takes place on 20 and 21 July – with the event now
Arts & Events · 7 June 2019
First major UK exhibition of artist and activist Keith Haring
Tate Liverpool presents the first major exhibition in the UK of American artist Keith Haring (1958–1990). Keith Haring brings together more than 85 works exploring a broad range of the artist’s practice including large-scale drawings and paintings, most of which have never been seen in the UK. Haring was a unique presence in 1980s New
Arts & Events · 22 May 2019
Bumper fleet of ships sail into Liverpool’s River Festival
River Festival Liverpool returns to the city from 1-2nd June and this year boasts a bumper fleet of ships!
Arts & Events · 20 May 2019
Cathedral goes global for River Festival
The UK’s largest cathedral will be home to the earth this weekend in preparation for Liverpool’s popular River Festival.
Civic · 3 May 2019
Marching towards Armed Forces Week 2019
The countdown to Armed Forces Week 2019 has begun - and this year in Liverpool it’s set to be bigger and better than ever.
Culture · 17 April 2019
Liverpool to Host Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 Fan Park
In partnership with Liverpool City Council, the Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 will be hosting a Fan Park alongside the showcase international event. Located in Chavasse Park within Liverpool ONE, as part of their Summer of Sport, netball fans from around the world will have the exciting opportunity to visit the park throughout the 10
Culture · 11 April 2019
We are sailing
Liverpool’s biggest-ever cruise season is officially upon us! The annual cavalcade of cruise ships begins tomorrow (Friday 12 April), when luxury liner the Costa Mediterranea makes its maiden voyage down the Mersey.
Culture · 29 March 2019
Liverpool Film Office launches Film Fund in UK First
A brand new film and TV fund is being launched to attract more productions to Liverpool City Region (LCR), create jobs and boost the local economy.
Culture · 28 March 2019
Liverpool – three times a winner
LIVERPOOL is the best event destination in the world. And the city’s Giant Spectacular – Liverpool’s Dream was the best event of its kind on the planet. That’s the verdict from a major international events award ceremony which saw Liverpool walk away with a trio of top honours.
Arts & Events · 26 March 2019
An Event Out of This World
It’s not one small step, but a giant leap for Liverpool as the city welcomes the first Briton in space – Helen Sharman CMG OBE. Britain’s first astronaut is heading to the city in June as part of River Festival Liverpool and will take part in two unique events under the huge 23ft replica earth
Community · 20 March 2019
New chapter for former library as multi-million makeover begins
Work is to begin on a multi-million pound transformation of a former library into a brand new community centre in Liverpool.
Regeneration · 8 February 2019
Highways scheme fit for Princes – includes cycling first for city!
A major highways scheme which will transform a historic boulevard in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, complete with a cycling first for the city, is set to go ahead.
Arts & Events · 29 January 2019
MARSM and Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) present Palestinian hip hop crew DAM at Constellations
MARSM events company has partnered with Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) to bring renowned Palestinian hip hop crew, DAM, to Constellations on Wednesday 27 February 2019. They will be supported by DJ Sotusura, who has become known as one of the most intriguing contributors to the Middle East’s hip hop scene. Mastering a unique combination
Arts & Events · 21 January 2019
Culture delivers massive boost for city
Liverpool's programme of events to mark ten years since the city was European Capital of Culture, attracted more than 2.2 million visitors to the city and boosted the local economy by a whopping £85m – QUADRUPLING the 2017 figure.
Culture · 15 January 2019
Giants genius receives top city honour
On Thursday 17 January, Jean Luc Courcoult – the man behind the three unforgettable Giant Spectaculars - will receive the highest accolade Liverpool can bestow.
Arts & Events · 3 January 2019
Birds of America – Double Delight
Liverpool Central Library is offering visitors an extremely rare opportunity to see two volumes of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, one of the rarest books in the world, and learn more about its history and conservation. Join experts from our team, as they talk about the history of the book and Audubon’s links to
Arts & Events · 19 January 2017
Record-breaking year for Albert Dock Liverpool
Albert Dock Liverpool has reported a record-breaking year, with 6.3 million people visiting the iconic landmark
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