Thoughts
Culture Liverpool x University of Liverpool: The Big Events Challenge 2026
Liverpool has long been recognised as one of the world’s leading destinations for major cultural and sporting events. From international celebrations to city-wide festivals, the city has built a global reputation for creating unforgettable experiences that bring people together. With this legacy in mind, we’re delighted to be partnering with Culture Liverpool to deliver The...
Strings, Stages & Standout Talent – Inside LIMF Academy
Are you one of those people who has a dream where you are on stage in a magnificent hall? In my dream I’m looking gorgeous, the audience is loving what I’m playing and when I look round, I’m being backed by a fabulous orchestra. Oh, right that’s just me then, is it? For me LIMF...
The Music Industry Needs You
Having a career in the music industry is something many young people aspire to but most will have no idea about where to begin to try and take this ambition forward. That’s where events like the Liverpool Phil’s Industry Career Day is a real help. Taking place this year on Sunday 22 March at the...
Jodie Comer’s Prima Facie: A Triumph for Liverpool’s Independent Theatre Scene
When an internationally acclaimed performer returns to her roots, it’s more than a homecoming, it’s a cultural moment. That’s exactly what’s happening as Emmy, BAFTA, Olivier, and Tony Award–winning Jodie Comer brings the final tour of Prima Facie to the Liverpool Playhouse in March 2026. The production’s arrival is more than a star returning home...
Southport: The Town Shining So Elegantly
So we’ve been working hand in hand with the brilliant team at Sefton Council to develop the Elegantly Eccentric cultural programme of events which is bringing the love back to Lord Street ahead of major regeneration in the borough later in the year. In February the first iteration of that launched on Lord Street with...
Celebrating 75 Years of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
This year marks a remarkable milestone as the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra celebrates 75 years of shaping, inspiring, and elevating the next generation of musical talent. Since its beginnings in 1951, originally known as the Merseyside Youth Orchestra, the ensemble has grown into an essential part of Liverpool’s cultural heartbeat, offering young musicians unparalleled opportunities...
Chinese New Year Lanterns
This year’s Chinese New Year celebrations in Liverpool will shine brighter than ever with the unveiling of two spectacular new lantern centrepieces: a majestic horse and a pair of powerful dragons. Specially commissioned for Liverpool by Culture Liverpool, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, and Liverpool ONE, these breathtaking illuminated sculptures take centre stage in the city’s...
Chinese New Year Arts Workshops
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with hands-on art workshops for kids, adults, and families. Join in the fun and let your creativity shine this Chinese New Year! Saturday 21 February & Sunday 22 February, 11am – 5pm. Family Workshop Zone, Nelson Street, Chinatown. Design Laser Play – Horse Parade: A creative and engaging Make...
Cold Nights, Hot Collabs: Why You Can’t Miss LIMF Academy’s Big January Event
Have you got the January blues? Well we have the perfect anecdote for you in the shape of LIMF Academy’s For The Love taking place in the Music Room at the Phil on Friday 16th Jan 2026. I know January is horrible – it’s cold and gloomy and some of you were probably a bit...
Liverpool Biennial 2025: A Celebration of Unmatched Success
Liverpool Biennial 2025 generated £17.4 million in economic impact for the city, according to an independent report released today. 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...
Boxing, Community, and the Unsung Heroes of Liverpool
Writing about boxing might take me slightly out of my comfort zone – but right now, in Liverpool, it’s impossible not to be captivated by it. If you’ve been near the waterfront recently, you’ve probably spotted some of the world’s top boxers exploring the city – snapping photos by the Beatles statues, filling hotel rooms,...
Yellow Studio
Yellow Studio, creators of artwork Within Water at River of Light 2025. Yellow Studio is an artistically minded design firm specializing in production design and creative direction for broadcast and live events. For more than two decades, they’ve worked closely with leading brands and artists to translate abstract ideas into vivid landscapes – brought to life...
