Events
A Life of Rhyme – A Tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah
On behalf of the people of Liverpool, Writing on the Wall are proud to host a tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah, pioneering dub poet, lyricist, musician, and revolutionary, who passed away in December 2023, aged 65. Liverpool was a special place to Benjamin. In the mind 1980’s, following a smear campaign by the S*n Newspaper, he...
Showstopper!
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Liverpool Playhouse in 2024! With fourteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the...
Irvine Welsh: 30 years of Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh returns to WoWFEST for a no-holds-barred celebration of 30 years of Trainspotting and its cast of outcasts – Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie. Trainspotting quickly gained a cult following – which exploded across the world when Danny Boyle’s film of the same name hit the big screen. It left an inedible mark...
Ecclesiart in Cathedrals: Liverpool
Join Art+Christianity for a day of two art tours to both cathedrals – the Anglican and the Roman Catholic – with leading specialist Laura Moffatt. Both cathedrals have truly outstanding collections of 20th- and 21st-century art, from artists such as Elisabeth Frink, Ceri Richards, John Piper, Tracey Emin, Christopher LeBrun and Susannah Heron. These tours...
Niladri Kumar and Yashwant Vaishnav
World-renowned sitar player and maverick musician, Niladri Kumar, performing alongside virtuoso percussionist Yashwant Vaishnav. Experience music through one of the most royal instruments of India, the sitar, accompanied by the tabla. Celebrated sitar maestro brings an unparalleled immersive experience of the timeless expanse of the classical Indian heritage through his own unique, captivating and popularly...
Liverpool Forró Festival
Join us for Liverpool’s first Forró Festival – with 3 days of dance classes and parties with incredible forró teachers and musicians from around the world. Come celebrate Brazilian culture in the heart of the Liverpool. All levels are welcome to join.
Infinite Encounters at Liverpool Cathedral
Step into a realm of sensory exploration at Liverpool Cathedral’s upcoming art exhibition, Infinite Encounters running from 10th May to 2nd June 2024 – as a part of our centenary celebrations! Infinite Encounters is a group exhibition welcoming visitors to interact and enjoy an experience guaranteed to bring the senses to life. The show conjures wonder through public participation and...
Beats On The Street
Beats on the Streets will take over Castle Street, Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool on Saturday 11 May. Between the hours of 1pm and 7pm performing artists will take over the locations throughout the day. Expect a soundtrack of Eurovision hits from across the years performed by some of the best local...
Liverpool Loves More
Liverpool is set to mark the anniversary of Eurovision in Liverpool with a whole host of activity taking place across the city. The Bluecoat will showcase Fly High, a special art installation by artist Andrea Ku from B4 Biodiversity, which will display beautiful blue and yellow butterfly lanterns created during family sessions. Treasure-hunt spectacular Spot...
Malmö on the Mersey
Watch the Eurovision 2024 Grand Finale at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Liverpool Loves Eurovision, so if you can’t get to Sweden this May, the only other place to be is here! Malmö on the Mersey is the ultimate Grand Final Screening Party held at the home of the 2023 Eurovision Final. Hosted by BBC Radio presenter...
