Galleries & Exhibitions
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
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...
Summer Workshops: The Beatles’ Last Tour (USA)
Travel back in time to 1966 and explore The Beatles’ iconic final tour of the USA! This week combines creativity with a touch of history. Children can create colourful USA Streamer Crafts, inspired by the excitement of the tour, and enjoy Aeroplane Colouring Sheets, reflecting the journey across the Atlantic. A fantastic mix of music...
Gender Stories
What is gender? How have ideas about it changed over time? How does it shape our day-to-day lives? These questions and more will be explored in the Gender Stories exhibition at Walker Art Gallery. Through a diverse collection of fine and decorative art, personal stories and objects, Gender Stories traces the spectrum of genders and...
John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain
‘Listening All Night To The Rain’ by British artist Sir John Akomfrah is a series of multi-channel video installations. It was commissioned for the British Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024 and is now at Walker Art Gallery. The title is drawn from the poetry of Chinese writer Su Dongpo (1037 – 1101)...
Liverpool Poetry Space: Pig data with Anne Vegter
We are delighted to welcome Anne Vegter and translator Astrid Alben to Liverpool, in partnership with UK publisher Prototype. This event is part of New Dutch Writing, supported by the Dutch Foundation for Literature. Pig Data is a collection that exposes the raw nerves of power and desire, and is the winner of the Ida...
A Mother’s Warmth
The exhibition will transform one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks through a series of immersive installations, contemporary artworks and symbolic visual experiences exploring tenderness, care and the enduring human need for connection. Dedicated to the quiet forces that preserve our humanity in times of division, fear and loss, A Mother’s Warmth invites visitors to reflect...
Beckett: Lieben 2026
Actor and director Adrian Dunbar and musician Nick Roth bring Beckett: Lieben 2026, an international festival celebrating the works of Dublin-born writer Samuel Beckett, to Liverpool from 17-20 September. Delivered in collaboration with the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies, festival highlights include an installation from world-renowned artist Sean Scully and a double bill...
Open Studios with Steve des Landes
From 2025, Steve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson. With a studio in our Art Room, his intention starting the residency was to work on larger-scale paintings. He will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening, 6 – 8:30pm. Between these hours you can drop into his studio, see what...
Bluecoat Family Weekend
Our popular Bluecoat Family Weekend returns this August! Join us for two days of FREE family-friendly fun, including creative activities inspired by Debjani Banerjee’s exhibition Jalsaghar. Suitable for all ages.
