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Liverpool scoops up three event awards

LIVERPOOL is the best event destination in the world and the city’s Giant Spectacular – Liverpool’s Dream was the best event of its kind on the planet. That’s the verdict…

Culture delivers massive boost for city

A special End of Year Report into Liverpool’s 2018 cultural activities will be presented to the Culture and Tourism Select Committee tomorrow (Tuesday 22 January). It analyses the work of…

The ‘mane’ event this Christmas!

The event will mark the culmination of an extraordinary 12 months which saw the city celebrate a decade since its year as European Capital of Culture in style. Each month…

World Premiere artwork by Turner Prize Holder Lubaina Himid to be unveiled in Liverpool

Lubaina’s new series – “Random Coincidence” – comes in response to a week she spent inside The Guardian as a “ghost” artist in residence - with access at the highest…

Illuminating guide to River of Light

Here is your guide to everything you need to know about the event on the Liverpool side of the water. What is River of Light? Now in its third year,…

Art of Chinese Calligraphy in Shandong Culture Week

Shandong Yue Zuoquan Culture and Art Exhibition comes to Liverpool to explore and celebrate the distinguished tradition and modern vitality of both the region and its art with a collection…

Display is elemental

The installations will represent the elements which underpin Chinese philosophy: wood, water, earth and metal, with the fireworks themselves covering the fire element. Each evening, from around 4.30pm Friday 2…

Liverpool Mountain Revealed

Liverpool Biennial and Tate Liverpool today unveiled a major new public artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Ugo Rondinone – his first work in the UK. The sculpture, called Liverpool Mountain,…

Launch of Ugo Rondinone: Liverpool Mountain

Ugo Rondinone, Miami Mountain, 2016. Image courtesy The Bass, Miami and Sadie Coles HQ, London. Photo: Zachary Balber Tuesday 23 October 12.00–12.30pm Mermaid Courtyard by Tate Liverpool Royal Albert Dock…

Your GIANT guide to the biggest event of the year!

Here is everything you need to know about Liverpool’s Dream. When is it? Liverpool’s Dream takes place from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 October 2018. Although expect to see some…

Bienvenue et Bonsoir – Little Boy Giant asleep in St George’s Hall

In his UK premiere, the Little Boy Giant is heading to the city early and will be taking a nap in a hammock in the beautiful surroundings of St George’s…

The River of Light is back

River of Light: The Elements in association with Royal Liver Building 360 will see the return of Titanium Fireworks, who wowed crowds last year with a jaw dropping display. They…