2024
Grand Civic Event
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation is set to present it’s ‘Heritage Season’ during a Grand Civic event in the presence of Civic Dignitaries this September, introduced by television legend Anne Robinson. Everyone is welcome to attend and the running order of the afternoon will feature: A welcome to St George’s Hall by the Lord Mayor of...
Awe & Splendour at Princes Road Synagogue
An illustrated talk exploring the themes of Awe & Splendour in Judaism both generally and in the context of the Synagogue. The talk will be presented by Rabbi Eliyohu E. Rubinstein who is a philosopher and highly regarded educator in the Orthodox Jewish community. Attendance by ticket only purchased in advance. Tickets cost £9 each...
Ready, Set, ‘Play’! The countdown to River of Light is on
Liverpool is preparing to turn into an epic night-time playground as River of Light returns to the city’s streets. Giant gnomes, a celebration of Diwali and an interactive light battle are just some of the twelve light installations that feature along the 3km waterfront trail. The festival will run from Friday 25 October to Tuesday...
Innovative glass artist Chris Day brings a thrilling new commission to Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of a new installation by innovative glass artist Chris Day. Titled ‘Now you see me’, this stunning blown glass and mixed media modular work is exhibited alongside the painting that inspired it – ‘The Card Party’ by Gawen Hamilton (1698-1737). Day’s installation was catalysed by his...
Award-winning play Wonder Boy is coming to the Playhouse
Wonder Boy is a heartwarming story of a 12-year-old boy’s journey to overcome a stammer. Winner of Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play 2023, written by Ross Willis (Wolfie) and directed by the Olivier-award winning Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) is coming to Liverpool Playhouse from Wednesday 25 September to Saturday 28 September. Wonder...
Young Everyman Playhouse directors festival showcases new talents
The annual YEP Directors Festival takes place at Liverpool Everyman from Friday 27 September to Saturday 12 October. Following the festival, on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October, the YEP Writers Showcase will present new works by nine YEP writers. With five directors collaborating with YEP Producers and YEP Technicians, this year’s festival highlights the...
Tour of Princes Road Synagogue
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation was established around 1750 in Cumberland Street. As the community grew, it moved to three other locations around Liverpool and finally in 1874 to Princes Road. Princes Road Synagogue is a beautiful A Grade I Listed Building, designed by brothers W & G Audsley and is the oldest synagogue in Liverpool....
Welcome to the LIMF Academy class of 2024/25!
The highly anticipated cohort of emerging music creators for the 2024/25 LIMF Academy programme has been revealed. The LIMF Academy is an award-winning initiative dedicated to enhancing the creative and professional skills of young, aspiring music creators aged 16-25 based in Merseyside. Since its inception in 2013, the Academy has become a cornerstone of the...
Autumn Equinox Weekender
Squash Liverpool invite you to come and find your balance, share the harvest and to grow more hope over the Autumn Equinox weekend – a time of almost equal day and night. Come and play out with us on and around our Windsor Street home alongside artists, gardeners, cooks & neighbours. There’ll be a raucous...
Heritage Open Days 2024
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. Here’s a few Heritage Open Days events happening in Liverpool this month: Bluecoat: Heritage Family Weekend, Open Studios, Tours and more 6 – 15 September Bluecoat, 8...