World culture
Dadafest Annual Rushton Lecture with Ashok Mistry
Each year DaDa present our Edward Rushton Social Justice Lecture on the United Nations International Day for People with Disabilities, 3 December, to keep alive the passion and fire demonstrated by Rushton, a Liverpool poet, activist, abolitionist and disabled man. This year we are thrilled to announce that we have secured a fantastic and insightful...
Ho ho ho! – Giant Santa is back!
A firm Liverpool family favourite is back for Christmas with the return of Blacker’s Giant Santa at the Museum of Liverpool from 7 November. Giant Santa, who towered over shoppers in Blackler’s department store each winter from 1957 until 1988, first went on display in the Museum of Liverpool’s atrium in 2016 and has returned...
Look Back to Look Forward’ – 50 years of the Irish in Britain
The exhibition will feature 50 oral histories of people from across the Irish community. These include people who have worked in the NHS, in construction and been involved in local Irish community organisations. It also includes contributions from notable Irish cultural figures, actors Siobhán McSweeney, Adrian Dunbar and Aisling Bea, broadcaster Terry Christian, musician Jah...
Flamenco Quintet – Carlos Van Tongeren
A live presentation of ‘Moradas’, the first album by flamenco guitarist and composer Carlos Van Tongeren, inspired by modern flamenco, jazz, ambient. ‘Moradas’ is the first album by flamenco guitarist and composer Carlos Van Tongeren. This project started in 2019 when Carlos moved to Manchester, after living and working in the Netherlands, Spain and elsewhere...
All treats, no tricks at National Museums Liverpool this half-term
This half-term the seven venues of National Museums Liverpool (NML) are bursting with exhibitions, events and workshops for all the family. William Brown Street has been a school holiday choice for generations and this October half-term is no exception. The popular exhibition, Return of the Gods, continues at World Museum, accompanied by special events for...
Illapu
Illapu is one of the biggest Latin American Folk bands in the world, and LUMA Creations is honoured to host them while they perform their only UK date at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Sunday the 15th of October. Prepare for your soul to be taken on a captivating journey through the Andes and...
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...
Movema’s Big Union Celebration for Black History Month
Join Movema for a spectacular event celebrating Black History Month! Movema’s Big Union is a gathering of diverse individuals who are passionate about honouring and embracing the rich cultural heritage of the Black community. Get ready to immerse yourself in a day filled with interactive performances and engaging workshops for the whole family. This event...
Diabel Cissokho
Africa Oyé and Metal present a musical instrument workshop with world-class Kora player, Diabel Cissokho. Part of the great line of Cissokho griots, Diabel grew up in Dakar and Tambacounda, Senegal. Surrounded by a rich musical heritage and a family of musicians, he began playing a number of traditional instruments. However, his affinity with the...
Big Help Project and Pagoda Art’s Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
On September 30th, 2023, Big Help Project is proud to announce its partnership with Pagoda Art to host a vibrant Mid-Autumn/Moon Festival celebration in Liverpool. This event is dedicated to honouring the Chinese festivity and offering support to those celebrating in Liverpool. The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, goes by several...
