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BOXPARK Liverpool to launch World Cup with opening night fan festival

By News on Jun. 05, 2026

BOXPARK Liverpool is set to launch the World Cup in style with an opening night fan festival featuring live entertainment, interactive competitions, giveaways and the tournament's opening match, as football fans gather for the start of the world's biggest sporting event. On Thursday 11th June, the…

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John Lennon Drawings Discovered by North East Collector to go on display at Liverpool Beatles Museum

By News on Jun. 05, 2026

Rare drawings by John Lennon, have been rediscovered at auction by a collector from Tynemouth, Newcastle. Sixty years after they were made, the works are to be exhibited at The Liverpool Beatles Museum. Joseph Robert O’Donnell, a Beatles collector and dealer based in Tynemouth, uncovered the…

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Example and Jax Jones set to ignite Magic WKND 2026

By News on Jun. 03, 2026

Magic WKND 2026 is turning up the volume with the addition of two of the UK's biggest live music acts, as Example and Jax Jones join the entertainment line-up for Super League's biggest ever event. Already on course to become the highest-attended Magic WKND in history, the festival of rugby league…

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Liverpool’s Pride rebuilds to become one of the UK’s biggest Pride weekends, set to attract visitors

By News on May. 29, 2026

Liverpool’s Pride is set to return as one of the UK’s standout LGBTQ+ events this summer, as organisers unveil a significantly expanded, city-wide programme designed to attract visitors from across the country. Following the widely reported cancellation of last year’s event and a rapid six-week…

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Liverpool To Host Historic 2027 IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

By News on May. 28, 2026

IWBF Europe has awarded British Wheelchair Basketball the hosting rights for the 2027 European Championships, with the prestigious competition set to be hosted in the vibrant city of Liverpool. Taking place between 11-19 September 2027 at the iconic M&S Bank Arena along Liverpool’s lively…

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Discovering Wigg Island's Quiet Transformation

By VisitLiverpool Team on May. 28, 2026

A Place Shaped by Change At first glance, there is little to suggest what came before. Open grassland stretches towards the river, paths guide you effortlessly between water and woodland, and the whole space feels quietly established, as though it has always been here. But Wigg Island has not…

Liverpool ONE brings jam-packed May Half Term line-up

By News on May. 22, 2026

Liverpool ONE is gearing up for a fun-filled May half term, with free family activities, immersive experiences and a wide range of ‘kids eat free’ dining offers across the destination. Families can enjoy a city centre adventure featuring the popular Shaun the Sheep AR Trail, interactive…

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Half-term in Southport will be a May to remember as family-friendly events unveiled

By News on May. 21, 2026

Southport is set for a spectacular May half-term with a vibrant line-up of family-friendly events and activities, including the much-loved Food and Drink Festival – ready to bring the town to life. Young visitors have plenty to dive into, from high-energy science shows and inspiring exhibitions at…

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Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to return to Liverpool in 2030

By News on May. 20, 2026

British Gymnastics has today been awarded the right to host the gymnastics 2030 Artistic World Championship in Liverpool, bringing one of the world’s biggest sporting events back to the UK and creating a platform for gymnastics to further contribute to happier, healthier lives. The gymnastics 2030…

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Liverpool to host groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival in May 2027

By News on May. 19, 2026

Liverpool is set to make history from 2-8 May 2027 as it hosts a new groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival (ISCF) — a first-of-its-kind event in the UK that will bring together elite athletes that compete in the Paralympics and a world class disabled-led arts and culture programme on a…

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National Museums Liverpool announce bumper summer of music to celebrate 40th anniversary

By News on May. 18, 2026

A soon-to-be-announced legendary Liverpool act is set to headline a summer of live music and fun events at Museum of Liverpool, as National Museums Liverpool continues its 40th anniversary celebrations. Summer of Sound is a summer-long series of gigs, special events and talks taking place in the…

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Liverpool FC Unveils Rare Access to the Anfield Pitch

By News on May. 15, 2026

Liverpool Football Club is offering supporters extraordinary opportunities to get even closer to the magic of Anfield, with the return of the Walk on the Pitch Tour and the launch of the brand-new Score on the Kop experience. Available on May 30-31 and June 3-4, the exclusive Walk on the Pitch Tour…

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