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Liverpool Cathedral Announces Special Programme of Events for Helios
Liverpool Cathedral is preparing to shine brighter than ever with the arrival of Helios, the latest artwork by renowned British artist Luke Jerram. From 4th April to 9th May 2025, visitors will have the chance to experience this breathtaking, illuminated sculpture of the sun, accompanied by a specially commissioned surround sound composition. Measuring seven meters...
World-renowned art installation, Borealis, is coming to Royal Albert Dock
A world-renowned art installation that recreates one of nature’s most magical phenomena, the Northern Lights, is coming to Liverpool for the first time at Royal Albert Dock from 20th to 30th March 2025. Kicking off on the first day of spring and concluding with the start of British Summer Time, this free ten-day awe-inspiring spectacle...
Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall to host ‘strongest ever’ 2025 British Chess Championships
Liverpool will play host to the prestigious 2025 British Chess Championships alongside a wider chess festival this summer as organisers hope to put on the strongest event in its 121-year history. Britain’s top chess players will converge on Liverpool from July 31 to August 10 as the English Chess Federation’s flagship annual event comes to the...
Liverpool Remembers as Hall Hosts Covid-19 Reflection Event
The civic heart of Liverpool – and one of Britain’s most beloved buildings – is to become the city’s focal point for remembering the Covid-19 pandemic. To commemorate five years since the pandemic began, a national Covid-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 9 March. In Liverpool, the Great Hall in St George’s Hall will...
DaDaFest reveals exciting 2025 programme
Award-winning DaDa today reveals its exciting 2025 festival programme which marks the Liverpool-based disability and Deaf arts-led organisation’s 40th anniversary. A busy line-up of film, including large-scale projection, performances, visual arts, workshops and talks are promised at this year’s DaDaFest International 40 (DDFI40) which runs from 8-31 March. With 90% of events open to the public for...
FACT opens powerful exhibitions by Christopher Kulendran Thomas and Bahar Noorizadeh
From Friday 21 February to Sunday 11 May, FACT presents two compelling exhibitions by artists Christopher Kulendran Thomas and Bahar Noorizadeh. The exhibitions invite visitors to explore the intersection of media, technology, and global politics, with Christopher Kulendran Thomas showcasing a major new body of work, Safe Zone, alongside a reimagined staging of Bahar Noorizadeh’s film...
Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy comes to life on stage
A brand-new stage version of Malorie Blackman’s novel Pig Heart Boy comes to Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 March 2025. This powerful play tells the story of 13-year-old Cameron, who faces a life-or-death decision when offered a controversial pig heart transplant. Malorie Blackman, Writer of Pig Heart Boy says: ‘I wanted to...
Jury announced for John Moores Painting Prize 2025 as competition opens
Walker Art Gallery and the John Moores Painting Prize Trust are excited to announce the jury for the 2025 John Moores Painting Prize, alongside the formal opening of the call for entries. This distinguished panel of art world and creative industry figures will assess thousands of entries to determine both the exhibition content and prize...
Anchors Aweigh! Maritime Museum’s anchor moves to a temporary new location
A popular landmark on Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock has moved to a temporary new home. The (approx.) 5 tonnes HMS Conway anchor, part of Maritime Museum’s collection, was lifted today from its current position on the quaysides in front of the museum, opposite Canning Dock, and transferred to near the north steps of Museum of...
A Playhouse full of variety with drama, dance and family fun for all
New shows are now on sale at the Playhouse, delivering an exciting mix of dramas, thrilling dance productions, and family favourites to Liverpool audiences. In his first year as Creative Director, Nathan Powell brings a dynamic programme to the Playhouse, ensuring something for everyone to enjoy. Nathan Powell, Creative Director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse...
