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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.

Liverpool · 26 January 2026

World Boxing Championships 2025 boosted local economy in Liverpool by more than £4 million

A new evaluation report by Quantum Consultancy calculated that the Championships delivered an overall economic impact of £4.03 million with many of the prime beneficiaries being local hotels, shops, and businesses in the hospitality sector, with visitors spending £1.83 million over the course of the competition.

Liverpool · 23 January 2026

New strategy to attract, develop and grow more major cultural, sports and business events in Liverpool City Region

Liverpool and the wider City Region enjoy a global reputation for delivering high-quality, high-profile cultural, sporting and business events such as Eurovision, the Open Championship and the Labour Party Conference.

Arts & Events · 15 January 2026

Liverpool announced as a host for the 2027 Tour de France

The full routes for both the men's and women's races were revealed as ten host towns and cities were illuminated simultaneously in a nationwide “Tour de Skies” moment, marking the next major milestone on the road to the 2027 Grand Départs – set to be the largest free sporting spectacle in British history.

What's on · 15 January 2026

Central Library to host special film screening of The Librarians

‘The Librarians’ will feature as part of a wider event on 22 January, alongside a panel discussion and Q&A with key speakers from Liverpool Central Library, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool Hope University.

Community · 7 January 2026

Liverpool European Partnership wins national award for strengthening community ties

Liverpool European Partnership has been named the national winner of the EU Delegation’s EmpowerEU Award in the Community Champions category. The award was presented on 20 November in London and recognises organisations whose work brings EU citizens together, strengthens local communities, and promotes inclusion and civic participation across the UK. Liverpool European Partnership brings together EU citizens

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.

Culture · 1 December 2025

Creative industries unite for clean power at Accelerator City Expedition TWO

Liverpool City Council’s pioneering journey as the world’s first UN Accelerator City for Climate Action has seen the city host a landmark event that brought together leaders from across the creative industries

Culture · 27 November 2025

Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Cunard Building Tours Now On Sale

The Grade II* listed building, steeped in maritime and architectural history, will open its doors for a rare series of heritage tours in late November and throughout December 2025.

Arts & Events · 26 November 2025

Liverpool to host 2026 BBC Comedy Festival

From Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 May 2026, Liverpool will be home to a series of talks, panels, screenings, a short film night, and live comedy shows.

Film and TV · 21 November 2025

Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions

Liverpool is now the UK’s most-filmed city outside London – and at the heart of its thriving screen industry are two sisters helping to make the magic happen. Faye and Claire Newton, long-established location managers with credits on Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, The Ipcress File and Amazon’s Heads of State, founded Liverpool Locations to connect productions

What's on · 18 November 2025

Liverpool unveils its biggest-ever Christmas offer

From ice rinks and grottos, through to artisan markets and fairground rides – Liverpool is set to be the Christmas destination for 2025.

What's on · 18 November 2025

Central Library to host Baby Week 2025 celebration event

Each year, Baby Week brings together services to promote the best start in life, raise awareness of the importance of early childhood, and reduce barriers to access. This year’s theme is ‘Healthy parent, healthy baby.’

Community · 31 October 2025

The power of role models, legacy and representation

Charlene Smith, Improvement Engagement Lead, shares a blog for Black History Month As part of this year’s Black History Month, I was invited to share my story and reflect on the people who’ve shaped me. For me, that journey starts at home, with two remarkable women who I believe embody the spirit of Liverpool’s Black

What's on · 29 October 2025