2026
Award winning comedy The Memory of Water comes to Liverpool
Hilarious yet deeply moving, this 30th anniversary revival of Shelagh Stephenson’s Olivier Award winning comedy The Memory of Water is coming to the Everyman from Wednesday 25 February to Saturday 14 March. Set in the Winter of 1996, as The Spice Girls topped the charts, football had failed to come home, and Dolly the Sheep...
St George’s Hall Beer Festival
The Ship & Mitre is proud to bring our legendary Beer Festival back to the heart of Liverpool! Join us at the iconic St George’s Hall for an unforgettable celebration of beer, food, and entertainment! Expect over 250 beers and ciders, including: Real ales, Craft beers, continental lagers & a specialty gin and rum bar....
The Artisan Craft & Spirit Festival
The Artisan Craft & Spirits Festival brings together independent distillers from across the UK for a one-day celebration of craft spirits, live atmosphere, and immersive tasting — inside one of the country’s most iconic venues. Jointly delivered by Your City Events and headlined by Turncoat Distillery, this is a rare opportunity to explore, taste, and meet the makers...
New report finds World Boxing Championships 2025 boosted local economy in Liverpool by more than £4 million and enhanced the global standing of the City
The World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September 2025 boosted the local economy by more than four million pounds and reinforced the global standing of the city according to a new evaluation report by Quantum Consultancy HERE which reveals that hosting the event delivered multiple economic, social and reputational benefits. The Report calculated that the...
Where Artists and Texts Meet: An Exhibition of Artists Books
Liverpool Book Art and Liverpool John Moores University are delighted to announce a new Book Art exhibition to be held in Liverpool, entitled ‘Where Artists and Texts Meet’. Entry to the public is free. This exhibition marks a new collaboration between Liverpool Book Art (LBA) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The exhibition will be...
LIJF Fringe 2026: Opening Event – Art Jazz Improv
This event is presented as part of the LIJF 2026 Fringe Festival by Parrjazz and Mutant Jazz. Featuring an expanded set from Weirdo jazz-spectrum DJ and an ensemble featuring Jack Lewis (guitar), Nick Branton (reeds) and Joel Howley (drums), the improvising music will be triggered by the Hobo Kiosk art installations, art films and audience...
LIJF 2026: LIJF Youth Collective
In this lunchtime concert, Liverpool Hope University Big Band under the direction of Dr Tom Sykes will perform a varied programme. Invited students from local secondary schools will also perform, including some joint items with the Big Band. This is the culmination of workshops led by tutors from Parrjazz in an outreach project to provide...
LIJF 2026: David Helbock and Julia Hofer
David Helbock, a prominent figure in Austrian jazz, captivates audiences worldwide with his projects at festivals across all continents. His virtuosity and creativity have earned him numerous awards, including several prizes at the world’s largest jazz piano solo competition in Montreux (CH) as well as the “Outstanding Artist Award” from the Austrian government. In his...
LIJF 2026 and Milap Presents Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh
Milap and Liverpool International Jazz Festival jointly present a unique collaboration between two of the brightest stars on the contemporary jazz scene. Zoe Rahman is a vibrant and highly individual pianist and composer. Her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British-Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste. Arun...
LIJF 2026: Robert Mitchell’s Little Black Book
Diversity is at the heart of Robert Mitchell’s remarkable career. His recent tenure as Artist in Residence at Morley College provided the setting for a new venture that builds on all his previous legacy while sounding quite unlike any of it. Drawing inspiration from the heavy fusion of Chick Corea and Allan Holdsworth, the psychedelic...
