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Artist call for International Slavery Museum’s new public entrance
National Museums Liverpool has launched a call for an artist (or collective) to co-design the cast iron panels of International Slavery Museum’s monumental new Entrance Pavilion. Opened in 2007 on the third floor of the Maritime Museum, International Slavery Museum has never had its own front door. The new Entrance Pavilion, designed by Feilden Clegg...
Liverpool Hosts EXPEDITION TWO, next phase of UN Accelerator City for Climate Action
One year ago, Liverpool became the United Nations’ first Accelerator City for Climate Action, pioneering experiments to decarbonise the live music, film and TV sectors through a city-wide lens. The groundbreaking programme, supported by headline partner Ecotricity, was launched with Expedition One, an industry-led event in November 2024 and set a blueprint for cultural industries...
The Scouse Christmas Carol cast confirmed Liverpool’s Royal Court bring a murder mystery to a festive classic
The cast is confirmed for The Scouse Christmas Carol at Liverpool’s Royal Court, now the venue’s fastest-selling festive show in 15 years. Helen Carter, Paul Duckworth, Lindzi Germain, Adam McCoy, Lydia Rosa Morales-Scully, John-Paul Birss, Keddy Sutton, Jhanaica Van Mook, Lenny Wood have begun rehearsals with the Court’s creative team. The Royal Court has had...
BAFTA-winning producer and writer brings Walton’s story to the screen
A powerful new documentary is set to be screened in Liverpool this week, offering a compelling and heartfelt portrait of Walton. Commissioned by Hat Trick Productions Managing Director, Jimmy Mulville (who was born and raised in Walton), Of People and Place is a 30-minute film shot entirely on location in Walton and aims to challenge...
Have you got a story in you? Liverpool’s Royal Court Stage Write is looking for writers
Liverpool’s Royal Court is looking for new voices to join its Stage Write programme, which works to develop writing skills and guide writers to developing a full-length script for the stage. Meeting two evenings a month for nine months, the programme is completely free and is open to writers living or studying in Liverpool City...
On The Waterfront Returns in 2026 With First Headliner, Snow Patrol, Announced
Liverpool’s landmark summer event, On the Waterfront, returns for its 5th edition next summer, for another four-day concert series of unforgettable live music, taking over the city’s iconic Pier Head from Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st June 2026, and Snow Patrol have just been announced as Sunday’s headliner, their first performing in the city in...
Liverpool’s Homotopia Festival Returns For 2025
Liverpool’s Homotopia festival returns to the city next month promising an unmissable programme of performances, film screenings, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops and parties. The 21st edition of the annual event, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, takes place from 1-30 November 2025. The theme of this year’s festival is Uprising – a rallying...
Hall Hosts Autumn Artisan Delights
Around 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall this Sunday to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products. The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on Sunday 5 October, after the huge success of last year’s event. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect stalls filled with...
Royal Albert Dock welcomes crowds for Galeon Andalucía’s opening weekend
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool had an extraordinary welcome for the arrival of Galeon Andalucía, with over 11,000 visitors boarding the spectacular replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon across its opening weekend. Currently moored in Canning Half Tide Dock, alongside Hartley Quay, this is the first time the Galeon Andalucía has visited Liverpool. The striking tall...
The £1 Billion* Initiative explores economic impact of Waterfront Transformation Project
National Museums Liverpool has partnered with University of Liverpool’s Heritage Institute and Octopus Associates to develop the £1 Billion* Initiative. The Heritage Institute, working alongside a consortium of leading cultural partners including Historic England and World Monuments Fund, together with scholars from the US, Oman, and Africa, will conduct a landmark study into the social and...
