What’s On
Liverpool is a vibrant city, with plenty of activities to suit all tastes. Find out what’s happening and when with our handy ‘What’s On’ calendar.
Going To The Match Creative Commission by Marge Bradshaw
Following the loan of ‘Going to the Match’ by L S Lowry, The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum have commissioned award-winning photographer Marge Bradshaw to work with Liverpool Trans and Enby FC. Funded by Arts Council England, Marge will produce a short social documentary and portrait photography series in response to Going to the Match....
Philip Wilson Steer: In Conversation
Born in Birkenhead, Philip Wilson Steer was a pioneer of impressionism in Britain during the late nineteenth century. Studying in Paris in the 1880s, he was exposed to this radical way of painting after seeing works by the likes of Degas and Manet. With his loose approach to painting and depictions of scenes that were...
Albert Richards
March 2025 will mark 80 years since the passing of Albert Richards, the youngest official war artist to be killed in action during WWII. The Williamson holds over two hundred of his works, spanning from his days at the Wallasey School of Art to the frontlines of France in 1944. These works show the incredible...
Subterranean Elevator
Subterranean Elevator has been conceived by artist Di Mainstone, and developed with a team of inter-disciplinary specialists. The installation invites intrepid visitors to explore the inner worlds of soil and the subconscious mind. On entering a dark, elevator-shaped environment, they will feel a soft earth-like substance beneath their feet, where they can stand, sit, or...
Elizabeth Smolen: Trailblazer
Discover the life of local legend Elizabeth Smolen, a Polish refugee who settled in Birkenhead and became a champion scooter racer and successful businesswoman. A keen motorcyclist and engineer, Smolen made a name for herself by repairing, dealing and racing scooters and became part of Wirral’s scooter scene. Elizabeth Smolen: Trailblazer explores Smolen’s early life...
Romantic Waltzes: Chopin, Schubert and Tchaikovsky by Varvara Tarasova
Step into the enchanting world of the most beautiful and famous waltzes ever composed, performed brilliantly by the talented pianist Varvara Tarasova. We invite you to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Tung Auditorium and experience truly unforgettable emotions as you enjoy the timeless masterpieces of Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Strauss. Frédéric Chopin, a shining figure of...
The Peaceful Hour
Kirkby, 1985. When it comes to relationships, Julie has had more misses than hits. She just wants someone to love and someone who loves her. To go on long walks through Kirkby Market together, look at the stars from the site of the recently demolished ski slope and lie in bed listening to the dulcet...
SealSkin
Sealskin is an old selkie tale of the sea. Every full moon the Selkies appear, peeling away their seal skin, they dance freely in the moonlight, a fisherman discovers their secret, a skin is stolen and we see the betrayal and consequences that follow, exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home. The show combines Tmesis’...
Lunar New Year at the Lady Lever Art Gallery
Join in with the Lady Lever Art Gallery’s annual celebration of our astonishing Chinese collections and links to Wirral’s Chinese community. Our fun day of festivities for the Year of the Snake will include the following Find out all about the lunar new year and the legend of the Zodiac Race with Billy Hui, presenter...
LIMF Academy Orchestrated with Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra
Celebrating the talented young music creators of our city, this annual collaboration brings together musicians from Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra with the best of Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) Academy’s singer-songwriters. Join us for this showcase event featuring specially arranged cross-genre originals and covers with performances from Bethane, Immi Dash, Jazmine Johnson and special...
