Festivals & Events
Come Together for River of Light
River of Light – the iconic light art festival – will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn under the theme of ‘Together’. Between 23 October – 1 November, tens of thousands of visitors will once again explore the city and experience the giant outdoor art gallery, which has become a staple of Liverpool’s...
Minton Tiles: Sunrise Sound Bath & Yoga
Start your August Bank Holiday with intention, movement and restoration. Join Flowstate.cic for a special Sunrise Sound bath & Yoga session on our incredible Minton Tiles, taking place from 8am to 9am. As the city wakes up, immerse yourself in a calming yoga flow followed by a deeply relaxing sound bath experience, designed to help...
Yin Yoga on the Mintons
Step onto one of Liverpool’s most iconic floors for a truly unique yoga experience! Join experienced instructor Meg for a calming one-hour Yin Yoga session on the magnificent Minton tiled floor of St George’s Hall. Surrounded by breathtaking architecture and immersed in the tranquillity of this historic setting, you’ll be guided through a series of...
Santa Paws
This Christmas, we have some paw-sitively amazing news! Santa-Paws is back at Croxteth Hall this December to visit all the good boys and girls. In December, pup parents can bring their pets of all shapes and sizes to meet Santa Paws at his specially made grotto. Good doggies will receive a gift, meet Santa-Paws, and...
Carols By Lantern Light
Set within the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall at St George’s, amidst the warming glow of lantern light, this will be one of the most magical carol concerts this year! Join Ian Tracey, City Organist, as he hosts this enchanting evening, with Ian Wells bringing the majestic Willis Organ to life. The acclaimed St...
Story Time With Santa
Join Father Christmas and his friend, Buddy the Elf, as they share magical stories and sing a song or two in the cosy setting of Liverpool Town Hall! This unique, festive event is an intimate and engaging experience which will leave you and your little ones spellbound. Each child gets a turn of sharing their...
Jalsaghar Closing Event with Jennifer Lee Tsai
Join us for an evening of pop-up poetry readings by Bluecoat’s Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsai. A number of Tsai’s poems that share themes with the exhibition have been selected by both Tsai and exhibiting artist Debjani Banerjee, and will be read against the backdrop of Jalsaghar. Free, booking required
Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble
А unique concert will take place at the mesmerising St George in the heart of Liverpool. The evening’s programme includes the music of the world-famous composer Hans Zimmer, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble in an intimate & relaxing atmosphere. Zimmer is the author of the soundtracks for films including James Bond, Interstellar, Inception, Dune,...
Liverpool Christmas Markets set for return as 2026 festive programme revealed
Liverpool City Council has unveiled its plans for the 2026 festive season in the city. From festive events including Story Time with Santa and Carols by Lantern Light, to two large-scale outdoor Christmas activations and a series of pop-up seasonal markets, there is something for everyone in Liverpool this winter. Following a competitive tender process...
Julia Carter Preston at the Bluecoat
To celebrate the centenary of the popular Liverpool artist Julia Carter Preston (1926- 2012), five Liverpool venues (The Bluecoat, Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool Hope University, The Walker Art Gallery, and Victoria Gallery and Musuem) are staging exhibitions on her life and work, which is explored in an accompanying symposium. Julia Carter Preston had a studio...
