Exhibitions

Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Where to see the Giants Spectacle and The Kazimier co-founder’s ‘live exhibition’   STREET THEATRE | Where to watch the Giants this weekend The spectacular ‘Liverpool’s Dream’ is now in full swing with Giants strolling around the city region from now until Sunday (7 October). Find out where ... Read More...

Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Botanical Garden fireworks, Tate’s after hours party and a Bombed Out Church market.   EVENT | Farewell fireworks for popular summer venue The Baltic Triangle’s Botanical Garden will end its fourth summer season with a bang as its closing party takes place on Saturday 29 September. A firework ... Read More...

Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Immersive AURORA arrives, traffic-free cycling fun and more.   EXPERIENCE | 'Walk through water' at AURORA AURORA arrives at Toxteth Reservoir today (21 September), transforming the cave-like vaults of the Grade II-listed site into an immersive ‘walk through water’ experience. Open for bookable hourly sessions from Thursday to ... Read More...

Get ready for the weekend in Liverpool Rum and Gin Festival, pop-up cinema screening, last chance to catch painting showcase and more   FESTIVAL | Rum and Gin Festival arrives at landmark Toast the end of the summer in style as the UK’s Rum and Gin Festival tour stops off at Liverpool’s St George’s ... Read More...

Get ready for the weekend in Liverpool The Jacaranda’s 60th anniversary, Run For Rhys & Bootle Music Festival   EVENT | Celebrate 60 years of The Jacaranda Legendary Slater Street pub The Jacaranda, where The Beatles first played, will mark its 60th anniversary with three days of celebrations from 24-26 August. The original venue and ... Read More...

Unmissable Attractions: The best of September in the city Words by Lily Kehoe Celebrate 50 years of The Beatles' 'White Album' Where? Pier Head When? 8-9 September What’s happening? A two-night star-studded concert will mark 50 years of the Beatles’ 'White Album' right here in the Fab Four’s birthplace. The iconic 30-track collection is set to be ... Read More...

The best outdoor arts & entertainment in Liverpool this summer Words by Natasha Young William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ Where? Knowsley Hall When? 9 August What’s happening? Pack up a picnic, set up your camping chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of theatre outdoors. All male company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will perform its fast-paced production ... Read More...

The Walker Art Gallery has announced the five shortlisted artworks for this year’s John Moores Painting Prize. The first prize winner of the 60th anniversary competition will be announced on 12 July. ‘Quilt’ by Billy Crosby; ‘King and Queen of Wands’ by Jacqui Hallum; ‘The Thunderous Silence of Your Presence’ by Tom ... Read More...

World Museum will celebrate China’s traditional Dragon Boat Festival this weekend with a host of free events. On 16 June visitors can enjoy performances, workshops and crafts throughout the day to mark the 16-18 June occasion, which coincides with the museum’s ongoing China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors exhibition. Liverpool Hung ... Read More...

Five of the best: Summer exhibitions in the Liverpool City Region Our pick of cultural showcases in and around Liverpool which are well worth checking out. Words by Lawrence Saunders Life in Motion: Egon Schiele / Francesca Woodman Tate Liverpool | Until 23 September A decade on from its acclaimed Gustav Klimt exhibition, Tate ... Read More...