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Jake Shears to headline open-air orchestra concert on Liverpool’s waterfront as part of Pride in Liverpool celebrations
Critically-acclaimed LGBT+ icon Jake Shears has been revealed as the headline act of Pride Classical, which will see a world-class 32-piece orchestra take to the stage to perform the best Pride anthems of the last 50 years for thousands of people at Liverpool’s Pier Head on Friday, 26 July – the eve of Pride in...
Historic Aircraft Flyby
Culture Liverpool are thrilled to be welcoming Navy Wings and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to Liverpool during the Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration weekend. All flypasts will follow the River Mersey, with good visibility from both sides of the river. The planned flypast times are: Friday 26th May 12.11pm – 12.16pm: Flypast (North...
Naval Ships Open to Public
Got good sea legs? Then get on board the visiting Naval vessels HMS Defender and The Bretagne during the weekend of the Battle of Atlantic commemorations. Ships are open on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May from 10am until 4pm. Access is free and no booking is required, just turn up on the day! HMS...
BOA Military Village
This May (27th-28th), we will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic with a 1940s Military Themed Village at Liverpool’s Pier Head. With lots of fun things to do with the family, get ready to experience activities and equipment from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF including a Typhoon simulator, VR...
Cunard Service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving
The Cunard Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving takes place at Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady and St Nicholas, at 11am on Saturday 3 June 2023. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend. During the Service, a tribute will be placed at Cunard’s company Memorial inside Church. Location: Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady...
Pop Up Performances
Expect silly shenanigans and toe-tapping music from our pop-up performers during the BOA80 weekend. Here to entertain the crowds, keep your eyes peeled as they make appearances across the Pier Head from 12pm each day. Location: Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DP
Music at BOA80
Saturday and Sunday will see a host of artists performing on the Pier Head stage, treating the crowds to a selection of Sea Shanty songs and more. Here’s your rundown of what to expect and when. Saturday 27 May 11.15am The Jack Tars Sea Shanty Band 12.20pm The Lahdidahs 1.30pm The Soldiers of Swing 2.20pm...
The Convoy Sails
Gather along the River Mersey waterfront for a spectacular and moving event to close the BoA80 commemorative weekend. Watch the Merchant and Naval vessels plus a convoy of support from the Mersey’s maritime community sail away to a beat retreat from His Majesty’s Royal Marine Band. A flypast display by the Navy Wings Aircraft will...
March for the Medals
The special March for the Medals parade will follow the Drumhead Service, starting at Exchange Flags, following Castle Street, James Street and The Strand towards the Cruise Liner Terminal at Pier Head. BoA veterans will take the salute at Princes’ Parade, where there will be a flypast at around 1.50pm. If you have family medals...
The Drumhead Service
As a fitting finale to the BoA80 weekend, the Drumhead Service will see music from His Majesty’s Royal Marine Band Scotland from 12pm to 12.30pm, muster from 11am. Everyone is invited to come along to this short outdoor service and enjoy the age old tradition. There is very limited seating available and will be prioritised...