Festival
Homotopia Festival 2023
Homotopia, the UK’s longest running LGBTQ+ arts festival, returns for its 20th anniversary in 2023 with a celebration of Queer history and heritage – starting with a riotous pro-wrestling, drag and cabaret night in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. Clash of the Titans will see wrestlers and Queer cabaret Fist Club bring an incredible combination of comedy,...
River of Light: A beacon of inclusivity
Plans are in place to make River of Light 2023 the most accessible instalment to date. With a track record of attracting around 250,000 visitors to the stunning illuminated trail, Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team – responsible for curating and staging the annual event – has put in place plans to make the twelve...
Family-friendly events announced for all ages to enjoy at INDIKA Festival 2023
With just weeks to go until one of the country’s biggest festivals of Indian arts and culture takes over Liverpool, Milap have revealed the full line-up of family-friendly events taking place, with performances and activities suitable for the entire family to enjoy! From 1 – 12 November, Indika 2023 will take over Liverpool in a...
Patrick and the Superheroes
Calling all super heroes – Diverse Stories for a Diverse World! The WoW super squad is back in action and ready to defeat those pesky Book Worms at Toxteth Library. As part of Black History Month we’re celebrating with live performances and readings promoting and celebrating diverse charatcers and stories in children’s literature. Have you...
The Eric Lynch Memorial Slavery Walking Tour
The Eric Lynch Memorial Slavery Walking Tour, following in the footsteps of Eric Scott Lynch’s pioneering work, will continue to serve as an important educational tool to showcase the history of slavery in Liverpool. This tour offers participants the opportunity to walk through the city and witness first-hand the historical sites and buildings that are...
Liverpool Irish Festival 2023
Liverpool Irish Festival, the UK’s largest Irish arts and culture led festival takes place Thurs 19 Oct– Sun 29 Oct 2023 at venues across Merseyside. This year, the Festival turns 21! The annual Festival – a highlight of the UK cultural calendar – features 40 events, for adults and children, across 10 remarkable days. An...
Katumba Halloween Carnival
Katumba’s Halloween Carnival goes into hiding… but a horde of drumming ‘zonbi’ might spook you, watch out! Local cultural organisation Katumba Drumming and Movement takes a ‘step back’ and a different take on their annual unforgettable Halloween parade. Hear ye, hear ye be surprised, be spooked! On Saturday 28th of October, it’s expected that a...
Harmonies Of Heritage
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration right in the heart of the Granby Four Streets at Granby Winter Garden! Come along for ‘Harmonies of Heritage,’ a Black History Month special inspired by ‘The Jazz Project’, celebrating our individual and shared Black histories and creating space for us to thrive together. This space is about celebrating...
The Situationship with Taylor Dior Rumble
Get ready for a story of love, self-discovery, and unexpected connections. Join Writing on the Wall for a captivating evening as they celebrate Taylor-Dior Rumble’s debut novel, The Situationship. In The Situationship, Tia, an independent woman, faces a crossroads when her ex arrives with a new partner. She ventures into the world of dating apps...
Liverpool Literary Festival
The Liverpool Literary Festival returns this autumn (Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October) featuring BBC Radio 6 Music’s Stuart Maconie and former TV presenter Melanie Sykes. Now in its eighth year, this well-established festival will include talks from broadcasting legends, Stuart and Melanie, as part of a weekend of inspirational discussions with an exceptional line up...
