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Tate Liverpool traces the battle between nature and industrialisation in The Plant that Stowed Away
In February 2025, Tate Liverpool will present a new display, The Plant that Stowed Away. The display will move outwards from Liverpool and its surroundings, tracing connections between the city and its trading history, reflecting on the journeys that have caused the movement of plants and people, and their impact on the city’s rich multicultural...
Open Eye Gallery presents a selection of works exploring deep connection with Merseyside
Stephen McCoy has spent 45 years living, working, and photographing on Merseyside. “Proximity” explores his deep connection with the people and places of the region, tracing the development of his photographic practice over the decades. The exhibition features a selection of works from his major projects, spanning from 1979 to the present, including two recent,...
New stage production of George Orwell’s 1984 comes to Liverpool
Featuring Keith Allen and directed by Lindsay Posner, who previously directed 3 Sisters on Hope Street for the Everyman in 2008. 1984 is an iconic story of surveillance, oppression, and forbidden love that will be brought to life at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 19 November to Saturday 23 November. To commemorate 75 years since...
dot-art Schools Winning Artists 2024 Display Opens in Liverpool ONE
dot-art in partnership with Edge Hill University are thrilled to announce the opening of the dot-art Schools Winning Artists 2024 display, showcasing the incredible talent of young artists from across the Liverpool City Region. Thanks to a partnership with Liverpool ONE this exciting outdoor exhibition will be on view from Thursday, 24th October in School...
International Slavery Museum acquires LR Vandy artwork
Following a generous £3,000 grant from the Henry Moore Foundation, LR Vandy’s ‘Dancing in Time: Copper Bottom’, has been acquired by International Slavery Museum as part of the museum’s redevelopment plans. The sculpture went on display on Friday 25 October in time for Black History Month. ‘Copper Bottom’ is a 75cm sculpture made by sewing...
A large-scale game of hide-and-seek with The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elf™ heads to Liverpool this Christmas
Liverpool is to become the stage for a giant game with The Elf on the Shelf this December as a 15ft version of The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf will appear at locations across the city centre until Christmas Eve. Organised by Liverpool BID Company, the Scout Elf will be moved at night to...
Liverpool Shines Spotlight on Climate Action
Live audience podcasts, curated Q&A sessions and artistic performances will spotlight Liverpool’s ambitions to become the most sustainable city for film, TV and music – on the planet! On Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November, a special two-day event, Expedition One, will take place at Exhibition Centre Liverpool which will officially launch Liverpool’s UN Accelerator...
VisitLiverpool launch ‘Liverpool in 360’ pairing amazing artists with unique locations across the city
Liverpool, a UNESCO City of Music, has long been celebrated around the globe for its indelible contributions to a wide range of musical genres. That tradition continues as world class artists are captured in unique and historic locations across the city. Liverpool in 360 is designed to tap into the city’s incredible and iconic musical...
Liverpool Biennial reveals theme and participating artists for 2025 festival
Today, Liverpool Biennial reveals the theme and participating artists for its 13th edition. The Biennial festival, titled ‘BEDROCK’, will take place 7 June – 14 September 2025, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay. ‘BEDROCK’ draws on Liverpool’s distinctive geography and the beliefs which underpin the city’s social foundations. It is inspired by the sandstone which spans the...
Liverpool unwraps a brand new markets offer this Christmas
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice this festive season as Liverpool welcomes some brand new markets, as well as the return of some old favourites, in the run up to Christmas. Liverpool City Council’s Markets team have been busy elves working behind the scenes to schedule a brand new offer to meet the Christmas demand....
