Liverpool will play host to “the most in depth look at The Jam there has ever been” this summer when a new exhibition heads to the city. The waterfront’s iconic Cunard Building will host the display, curated by band frontman Paul Weller’s sister Nicky, Russell Reader and Den Davis. ‘About the Young ... Read More...
Exhibitions
More than 40 artists from across the world will gather in Liverpool this summer to exhibit a series of unique 'book art' pieces to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The Artists’ Book Exhibition and Fair will feature six giant figures of the Bard made by students at Birmingham City ... Read More...
13 May Manic Street Preachers Echo Arena The Manics return to Liverpool for the first time since 2010 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic fourth album ‘Everything Must Go’, which features arguably the Welsh rockers’ most well known track ‘A Design for Life’. 14 May Writing on the Wall Festival Presents: An Evening with ... Read More...
The motorbike and sidecar belonging to Hagrid in the Harry Potter films will go on display in Liverpool next week. Fans of the big screen and literary series will have the chance to catch a close-up glimpse of the quirky vehicle as part of a Museum of Liverpool exhibition. From 16 May ... Read More...
29 April England Boxing: 2016 Elite National Finals Echo Arena (until 1 May) The country’s best male and female boxers will lock horns at the 129th Elite National Championships. The tournament will take place over three days, culminating in the grand final on 1 May. 29 April Phronesis Capstone Theatre, Liverpool Hope University British-Scandinavian trio Phronesis ... Read More...
A display at the Museum of Liverpool will highlight the role of Merseyside men and women in the 1916 Easter Rising. Launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the event, 1916 Easter Rising: The Liverpool Connection opens to the public on 20 April as part of the museum’s Our City, Our ... Read More...
April 4-9 April The 39 Steps Playhouse Theatre Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of Hitchcock’s classic makes its way to Liverpool on its 10th anniversary tour, with just four actors playing more than 130 characters in the thriller and comedy hybrid. 7-9 April Crabbie’s Grand National Aintree Racecourse Place your bets, put on your fanciest outfits and head to Aintree ... Read More...
Previews: Theatre, attractions and music in Liverpool Francis Bacon: Invisible Rooms 18 May – 18 September Tate Liverpool The largest exhibition of Francis Bacon’s work ever to be staged in the North of England will launch at Tate Liverpool in May, providing another landmark display for the gallery. Francis Bacon: Invisible Rooms will feature around ... Read More...
A rare plant native to the Philippines has flowered in Liverpool for the first time in nearly 40 years. The green Jade Vine, believed to have last flowered in Liverpool in 1978, will go on display at Croxteth Hall’s walled garden from Friday 25 March. The plant, commonly known as Jade Vine ... Read More...
An exhibition celebrating black role models and icons has been announced for the International Slavery Museum. Afro Supa Hero will offer an insight into the experiences of an African Caribbean boy growing up in London during the 1960s and 70s. Running from 13 May – 11 December 2016, the exhibition aims to ... Read More...