What’s On

Liverpool is a vibrant city, with plenty of activities to suit all tastes. Find out what’s happening and when with our handy ‘What’s On’ calendar.

7th April 2026 - 7th June 2026

Free Community Dance Performance Sessions

The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW

Free Weekly Creative Sessions at The Black-E. The Black-E offers free weekly sessions for young people and adults from across the Liverpool City Region. Delivered by See You See Me CIC on behalf of WE ARE MD, these sessions provide inclusive, community‑led spaces where participants can build confidence, develop new skills and connect with others....

17th April 2026 - 7th June 2026

Self-Defined. New Stories From Archives

Open Eye Gallery, 19 Mann Island, L3 1BP

Self-Defined brings together the histories from the East (or the Centre, depending on the perspective) of Europe through the contemporary work of artists from different geographies working with local contexts and their own family stories. It explores non-institutional, independent, private archiving and the non-existence or inaccessibility of material memory. The projects featured in the exhibition...

22nd April 2026 - 3rd July 2026

George Hallett: Home and Exile

Exhibition Research Lab, John Lennon Art and Design Building, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool L3 5RD

Exhibition Research Lab (ERL) presents ‘George Hallett: Home and Exile’, an exhibition curated by Christine Eyene, featuring works by Cape Town-born South African photographer George Hallett (1942-2020) who lived in exile in Europe from 1970 to the mid-1990s. Introduced to literature, music and visual arts in South Africa, Hallett developed his practice as a self-taught...

25th April 2026 - 7th June 2026

Immersion: Royal Gold Medal exhibition on the process and practice of Níall McLaughlin Architects

Gallery 2, RIBA North, 21 Mann Island, Liverpool

Showcasing the remarkable work of Níall McLaughlin Architects (NMLA), Immersion opens to the public on 25 April at RIBA North in Liverpool. The exhibition has been commissioned by the Royal Institute of British Architects to celebrate Níall McLaughlin as the recipient of the 2026 Royal Gold Medal and explores NMLA’s unique approach, investigating how architecture...

26th April 2026 - 1st November 2026

May Morris: Crafting a Legacy

Lady Lever Art Gallery

This exhibition is a celebration of the wide-ranging creative output of Arts and Crafts designer and maker, May Morris, the younger daughter of William Morris. A vibrant display of embroideries, wallpapers, watercolour designs, costume and jewellery will showcase her many talents. Today she is regarded as one of the most pioneering artists of the Arts...

7th May 2026 - 2nd July 2026

Acting Classes For Adults

A 9-week series for anyone interested in developing their acting skills. Whether you’ve dipped your toe into performing or you’re a complete beginner, join us for an exciting dive into performing with expert Margaret Connell. Each week you’ll work with your class to explore principals of acting, collaborating as creatives and refining your talents. If...

7th May 2026 - 27th August 2026

Palm House People Power

Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW

As part of its anniversary year, the Palm House is hosting a display in Liverpool’s Central Library to celebrate how a group of people changed the future of this iconic city landmark, 25 years ago in 2001. Opening on Thursday 7 May until 27 August, the display situated on the third floor of Central Library...

11th May 2026 - 6th July 2026

World Fusion Dance

24 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX

In the next series of classes you will be learning mix of Afrofusion dance with Dori Felipe, incorporating different Afro styles each week, for all levels. You will learn choreography in preparation for a community performance at Africa Oyé on 20th and 21st June. Our signature World Fusion dance class usually includes an energising warm...

11th May 2026 - 31st October 2026

Studio Picnic Summer School

Studio Picnic , above Commune, Kempston Street Liverpool L3 8HL

The Studio Picnic Summer School is a FREE artistic talent development course for young people to get into DJing and Radio Broadcasting. The Studio Picnic Summer School comprises of a 12 week DJing and Radio Hosting 12 Week Course over May – July 2026, then 3 x Masterclasses in September-November 2026. We will cover the...

14th May 2026 - 6th June 2026

A Radical Re-Imagining | Unity Heritage Project

Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

This May and June, through a multi-faceted heritage project, the Unity Theatre will celebrate their building’s unique history—first as a synagogue and later as a home for political and grassroots theatre. Join them for a series of events that delve into their rich heritage and history. Thursday 14th May — Saturday 6th June This project...

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