What’s on in Liverpool February 2018 | Event listings

What’s on in Liverpool February 2018 Event listings: 9-18 February 2018 Words by Christine Toner 9-17 February Gandeys Circus Aintree Racecourse Featuring a dizzying array of internationally acclaimed and award-winning aerial talents, acrobats, clowns and full-scale musical routines. 9-18 February Thresholds: The Adjacent Possible The Tapestry A thought-provoking exhibition from the Liverpool-based Not Just Collective, featuring multi-disciplinary work from over ... Read More...

Kids’ Pick: October – November 2017

  Kids' pick: Attractions for the whole family Aladdin 17 - 8 October, FACT A chance to see the Disney classic on the big screen. Follow the story of street urchin Aladdin as he tries to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine, calling on a genie for help along the way. The 8 October ... Read More...

Liverpool event guide: June – July 2017

Liverpool event guide: June – July 2017 June 2 June Phil Collins Echo Arena Liverpool The Genesis legend brings his ‘Not Dead Yet’ tour to Liverpool. Until 7 June Romeo & Juliet Everyman Shakespeare’s classic love story is brought to life by the Everyman Company. 9-10 June Anything Goes Floral Pavilion Cole Porter’s much loved musical comes to Wirral. 10 June Somewhere in time - An audience with Ian Waite ... Read More...

We Luv Festival cancelled

We Luv Festival, due to take place at Aintree Racecourse over the late May Bank Holiday weekend has been cancelled. Organisers of the two-day event cited ‘contractual differences’ with the owners of Aintree, Jockey Club Racecourses, as the reason behind the sudden cancellation. Over 80,000 people were expected to attend the family-focused ... Read More...

Best for… Champagne breakfast

The time is almost upon us when thousands of race fans descend on the city for the annual Grand National meeting. But before you rush off to place your first bet it’s important to start the day with a proper meal. Here’s our pick of the best spots to start ... Read More...

Odds-on favourites: homes with equestrian roots

As Aintree’s world-famous Grand National approaches, we round-up three front-runners of the Merseyside market with equestrian roots. Onto a winner Brickwall Green, Sefton Village, L29 This mews barn, suggesting it was originally stables, dates back to the late 1700s and has since been converted into a four-bedroom family home within a pretty private ... Read More...

Dizzee Rascal set for We Luv Festival

UK grime and hip-hop artist Dizzee Rascal will perform at this year’s We Luv Festival, organisers have announced. Taking place at Aintree Racecourse over May Bank Holiday weekend, Dizzee will join a whole host of acts including Scouting for Girls, Example, Sugar Hill Gang and Fatman Scoop. The multi-award winning star is ... Read More...

New headline partner of Grand National unveiled

Global healthcare provider Randox Health will become the official sponsor of Aintree’s Grand National Festival, organisers have revealed. The £1 million horse racing event’s current title partner, Crabbie’s will scale back its involvement in 2017 when it will remain as the sponsor of the Grade 1 Top Novices’ Hurdle on the ... Read More...