2026
Heritage Crafting: An Introduction to Bobbin Lacing
Discover the beautiful heritage craft of bobbin lacemaking with Love2Lace at The Reader. This hands–on beginner workshop introduces the traditional techniques used to create delicate lace designs. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a handmade lace sample and a newfound appreciation for this fascinating craft.
Masterclass: Janet’s Repentance
Our Masterclasses offer an inspiring deep‑dive into literature, giving you the space to discover great stories, spark new ideas and share the experience with fellow book lovers. It’s a rewarding, energising way to take your reading to the next level in friendly and open-minded company. Join us for an engaging Shared Reading Masterclass exploring Janet’s...
Autumn Wellbeing Workshop: Autumn Poems & Stories
As the leaves in the park turn golden brown and the air becomes crisp, join us for an afternoon dedicated to slowing down and spending time with autumnal literature. Throughout the afternoon, we will explore a curated selection of autumn–themed prose and poetry including Wendell Berry, Rita Dove, Walter De La Mare, Emily Dickinson and...
Spooky Cinema
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season. This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music,...
Liverpool to celebrate Disney Dream visit
Disney Cruise Line will return to Liverpool Cruise Port on Wednesday 9 September 2026, with a special moment planned to celebrate the Disney Dream’s visit to the city. Over the years, Disney Cruise Line has become a popular and much-loved visitor to Liverpool, attracting interest from residents and visitors alike whenever its ships arrive on...
Holding Light
“Grounded in real human stories… dance that heals, inspires, and breaks down stigma” Following the sold out première performance at the Royal Ballet and Opera, Fallen Angels Dance Theatre presents a deeply moving and transformative new evening of dance, Holding Light. At the heart of Fallen Angels is a powerful mission, creating extraordinary dance theatre performed by...
Baby Book Club
Wed 7, 14, 31 Oct & 11, 18 Nov These sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby, connect with other parents and carers, and start building a lifelong love of books together through fun, creative storytelling. Led by artist Roger Hill, each session includes time for discussion and sharing, book recommendations and...
Black History Month 2026: Dean Atta: Big Man
Join award-winning author, poet and filmmaker Dean Atta for a special event celebrating the publication of his adult literary debut, Big Man — a tender, funny and deeply moving novel about love, identity, ageing, family and the lasting impact of trauma. Big Man follows Big, a middle-aged Black British gay man living a gentle life...
Close to Home
A five-week installation and public programme at the historic Cunard Building, bringing together eight years of work by artist Mark Storor made in collaboration with communities and individuals with lived and living experience of suicide across England, Ireland and Wales. Part of The Suicide Chronicles. Over five weeks, The Suicide Chronicles will be in residence...
Change the Scene Liverpool – An Inclusive Arts & Music Night
As part of their UK wide Change the Scene tour, Club Soda are teaming up with Liverpool’s inclusive arts communities and showcasing three artists for their first appearances in Liverpool. Performers from inclusive theatre company RAWD will introduce an action-packed line-up featuring Club Soda musicians Theophilus Ajayi, Luminous Starchild and DJ Flukey Dook. Blue Room...
