River Festival 2019: Art & entertainment along Liverpool’s waterfront – Gallery

Words by Natasha Young | Images courtesy of Liverpool City Council

Liverpool’s popular River Festival returned with a vibrant schedule of art and entertainment along the city’s waterfront.

The 1-2 June event, which also ran alongside the Changing Tides programme bringing ‘Gaia’ to Liverpool Cathedral, took over iconic sites including Pier Head, Mann Island and Royal Albert Dock Liverpool.

There was something for everyone as visitors enjoyed dance and music performances, boats, street theatre and artworks.

Curated by Liverpool City Council, the family-friendly festivities featured creations from internationally renowned artists.

In addition the world class Bordeaux Wine Festival delighted fans of fine food and drink, and the Northern Boat Show also returned to the city for its fifth year.

: Characters interacted with visitors

: A young pirate was in attendance

: There were plenty of photo opportunities

: Arts and entertainment drew spectators to Mann Island

: Jin Choi’s artwork, ‘The Urchins’ made its UK premiere

: Towering creations added to the spectacle

: Aerial circus was among the features of the ‘Shipwreck: Receivers of the Wreck’ show

: Civils brought a sandpit, diggers and an excavator simulator

: Paul Askew shared his expertise at the Bordeaux Wine Festival

: Live music was enjoyed during the festival

: The Three Graces provided a backdrop for a weekend of performance

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