Community & Participation
Chase the Rainbow: Southport Lights Up February Half Term with Free Immersive Art Event
Southport is set to glow this February half term as Lightport, a brand-new free immersive light art experience, takes over the town’s iconic Lord Street for three magical evenings to mark the start of Southport 2026, a year-long cultural calendar of events in the town. Running from 14–16 February, Lightport will invite families, friends and...
Makers at the Mansion Summer Craft Market
Join us at our summer craft market for a fabulous day of shopping and supporting talented local artisans. Discover unique handcrafted items, from jewellery and ceramics to artwork and aromatherapy, all in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park. The event takes place inside and outside the Mansion House and features up to 40 fantastic makers....
Big Top Festival
Southport is the only place to be this May Bank Holiday as some of the world’s leading modern circus performers join the best of British to transform the town into a giant big top! Expect incredible acrobatics, heart stopping spectacle and some sheer stupidity.
Royal Albert Dock brightens Blue Monday with £1,000-worth of vouchers
This Blue Monday (19th January), often labelled as one of the gloomiest days of the year, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is banishing the blues by inviting visitors to come to the dock and search for £1,000-worth of vouchers, redeemable across a selection of popular dockside venues. With 10 x £100 vouchers available, the giveaway offers...
Meet The Residents at Merseyrail Stations
Photographer Ming de Nasty’s celebratory LGBTQIA+ project part of Homotopia 2025 Exhibition continues until February 2026. A special photographic project showcasing the portraits and words of members of the Liverpool City Region’s queer community is on show at Merseyrail stations across Christmas and the New Year. Residents was co-commissioned as part of the 2025 edition...
‘In My Life’ Memories in music for Merseyside
The Beatles Story announces plans to support individuals living with dementia in the local Merseyside area. Music is a very powerful tool used by the likes of music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins to provide support for people living with dementia. The Beatles Story to set up ‘In My Life Memory Café’ among other activities...
Liverpool Biennial 2025 generates £17.4 million economic impact
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...
Event Submissions Now Live for Lunar New Year 2026
Culture Liverpool requires several artists/makers/arts organisations to design, create and deliver arts workshops or activities as part of the 2026 Lunar New Year programme. The artist would be required to deliver the workshops or activities on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February 2026 at the Chinese New Year Celebrations located in the Family Zone on...
Announcing DaDa’s Winter Programme
This International Day of Disabled People, DaDa is excited to present #DDFIExtra – a winter programme of social justice and artist development. #DDFIExtra builds on the momentum developed through our 40th anniversary festival ‘DaDaFest International 40 – Rage: A Quiet Riot’ presented earlier this year. Here is a snapshot of what is to come… Rushton Residency...
Christmas on County
The magic of Christmas is here, and County Road is sparkling with festive cheer! From creative workshops to markets and trails, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your coat, bring your friends and family, and let’s make this season unforgettable! 26th November – 13th December: Snowflake Trail Explore the Snowflake Trail across County Road!...
