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A very famous ship, stunts, children’s entertainer Steve Royle and even a Strong Lady – there’s lots to look forward to at this year’s Pirates on the Dock!

The beautiful two-mast Brig, tall ship Phoenix – world-renowned for her appearances in hit shows Poldark and Doctor Who - will return for the show-stopping, ear-popping, live pirate battle at…

Waves of support for River Festival

Plans for the 2017 Mersey River Festival are well underway, and following a lottery-style draw involving dozens of local businesses which are part of the Mayoral 100 Club – a…

The Flyover Summer Takeover

A spectacle of dance & movement for the Churchill Way Flyover in second takeover. A costumed Flight of the Bikes, explosive dance aerobics, a choreographed dance flash mob and a…

Albert Dock Liverpool unveils 2016 event programme

Albert Dock Liverpool has unveiled an exciting programme of free events for 2016 – bringing a cultural explosion and celebration of music, fashion, steamboats, trains, and pirates to the North…

Poppies inspire special carol concert

A moving and unique carol concert is to take place at St George’s Hall which reflects on wartime at Christmas. As a tribute to the Poppies: Weeping Window installation on the…

S-park-ling shows!

Liverpool's two fireworks displays are all about the feel good factor this year. Taking place at Sefton and Newsham Parks on Thursday 5 November, the free illuminations both start at 7.30pm…

With love from Liverpool: Fundraising concert from the capital of kindness

A massive fundraising concert hosted by award-winning British comic, John Bishop, is to be held at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday 19th September, 2015. Leaders, musicians and businesses alike from…

Step Back in time with Vintage on the Dock

Marking the finale weekend of One Magnificent City, the 4 and 5 July will see Liverpool play host to ‘Vintage on the Dock’ – part of the celebrations to mark…

Disney Magic on the Mersey

One of the USA’s most popular cruise lines is heading to Liverpool on its first ever trip to the British Isles.   Disney Cruise Line has announced that in 2016…

Let Them Make Cake

Liverpool bakers called on to step up to the plate.   Bakers across the city are being asked to get their mixing bowls at the ready to help create an…

Baby Book Club launches at the Bluecoat

The Bluecoat has launched a groundbreaking Baby Book Club for babies aged 3-12 months in a bid to aid child development and bring new parents together. The pioneering pilot came…

Penny Readings returns to St George’s Hall for a truly Dickensian Christmas

Following a successful tenth anniversary last year, The Reader Organisation’s Penny Readings will make its triumphant return to the grandeur of St George’s Hall on Sunday 21st December.  This year’s event is…