News · 19 May 2026
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.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 14 May 2026
Liverpool City Council has brought together partners from education, health, early years and youth services to develop a shared approach to supporting healthy screen use for children and young people across the city. At an event on Friday 1 May 2026, local organisations talked about what the evidence says on how screens and social media affect children’s
News · 28 April 2026
Liverpool City Council has launched its 12th Family Hub as the council looks to establish a hub in every neighbourhood. This is the 6th hub that has been opened in 2026 so far, adding to the six that had opened previously. The 12th hub, known as the Best Start Everton Family Hub and Nursery School,
What's on · 30 March 2026
Families across Liverpool City Region are invited to attend Little Smiles For Everyone at Liverpool Central Library, a free, sensory-friendly fun day taking place during the Easter school holidays – offering the perfect opportunity for children to enjoy an activity that is both engaging and educational. Developed in collaboration with a range of local partners
Community · 24 March 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
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.
Health · 4 March 2026
One year after launching in January 2025, Liv Life Liverpool, a commissioned partner of Liverpool City Council, is celebrating a year of life-changing impact across the city. Created with local residents, the service supports people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight through compassionate, long-term support. In its first year: At a time when 63% of adults in Liverpool
Libraries · 26 February 2026
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 · 20 February 2026
Liverpool now has 11 Family Hubs operating across the city as the council looks to establish a hub in every neighbourhood. Five hubs have been opened in 2026 so far, adding to the six that had opened previously. Building on the well-established strengths of Liverpool’s Children’s Centres, a Family Hub is a place where all
Housing · 17 February 2026
A raft of measures proposed to drive down the cost pressures on the council’s temporary housing budget
Heritage · 13 February 2026
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
Photo credit: Dave Brownlee Photography
Culture · 6 February 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.
Culture · 4 February 2026
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.
What's on · 2 February 2026
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.
Arts & Events · 15 January 2026
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.
Libraries · 15 December 2025
Subject to approval from the Cabinet on Tuesday 16 December, the Liverpool Library Strategy 2026-2031 will strive to transform the city’s libraries into vibrant, inclusive, and digitally connected community hubs that respond to resident needs, support lifelong learning and wellbeing, and promote neighbourhood cohesion.
What's on · 5 December 2025
From card writing and art workshops, to festive performances and community markets, there’s something for all the family this Christmas.
Business · 28 November 2025
Thanks to Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service, Bonnie Bear got the boost it needed to grow at a crucial time
Libraries · 27 November 2025
Any child under the age of five who joins the library between 1December 2025 and Christmas Eve will receive a free book bag containing a specially chosen book.
