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The Grand Reveal is coming to Liverpool
A new Liverpool tradition will be born on the eve of The Randox Grand National Festival with the inaugural The Grand Reveal, a free public event bringing the passion and celebration of one of the world’s most famous racing events into the heart of Liverpool city centre. The Grand Reveal is supported through Liverpool’s Accommodation...
Vive la Birkenhead: free exhibition will be Paul’s gift to his hometown
A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the end of this year. The Paul O’Grady Story will be a free exhibition at Williamson Art Gallery and will open on 4 December 2026. The...
Reformed Arts Council to better ensure the arts are no longer the preserve of the privileged few
Communities up and down the country will benefit from increased access to the arts, following the government’s response to the independent review of Arts Council England (ACE), published today. The formal response sets out the government’s vision for a reformed Arts Council that will support a culture sector that will ensure everyone, everywhere is welcome...
Oh Come ’Ed Ye Faithful – The Scouse Nativity is back for 2026
The Scouse Nativity, The Greatest Story Ever Told is coming back to Liverpool’s Royal Court in an all new production for 2026. Written by Kevin Fearon, the show was first staged in 2017. The stage is set in Bethlehem, 0 AD (or 0 BC, I’m not too clued up on these things) and Terry, a...
Hollywood icon Mischa Barton Comes to Liverpool Playhouse
A new stage adaptation of one of the greatest crime novels of the 20th century, Double Indemnity stars Mischa Barton (The O.C.) in her long awaited UK stage debut. Inspired by Billy Wilder’s legendary film noir masterpiece, the production comes to the Liverpool Playhouse for one week only from Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 April. Mischa...
As Beatles Legacy Group marks 10 years – a new Music Heritage Trail is launched to celebrate and remember
This month, The Beatles Legacy Group (BLG) will mark 10 years since its creation in 2016, to enhance and protect the cultural and economic impact of the Fab Four in their home city of Liverpool. Formed in response to a report which recognised the significant £81.9m impact The Beatles had on the economy of Liverpool,...
Museum of Liverpool most visited attraction in North of England
Museum of Liverpool has topped the 2025 Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) list of visitor figures for the North of England. Each year, ALVA compiles a list of visitor figures from 409 attractions across the country. As well as being top in North of England, Museum of Liverpool also sits in the top 50...
New wave of artists announced for Africa Oyé, welcoming acts from Mozambique, Trinidad and Senegal!
More international bands have been announced for this year’s Africa Oyé festival in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. Joining the likes of Fatoumata Diawara, Patroanking and Janet Kay are bands from Mozambique, Trinidad and a Senegalese London-based collective. The festival this year takes place on 20th and 21st June in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. Ghorwane, the legendary band...
Calling Liverpool City Region Musicians, Artists & Music Organisations!
From 1st to 31st May, Liverpool Music Month will be a city-wide celebration of the people, projects and creativity that make Liverpool a UNESCO City of Music, backed by a global and national destination marketing campaign to champion everything that is happening in Liverpool in May. Then, from 1st June to 31st August, the city...
LEAP Dance Festival Reveals 2026 Programme
Leap Dance Festival returns to Liverpool City Region venues next month promising an unmissable fortnight of brilliant performances, workshops and fantastic free events for all the family. The annual festival of dance will take place at theatres, cultural venues and in public spaces between Friday 24 April and Saturday 9 May 2026. Audiences can enjoy...
