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The BBC Comedy Festival is coming to Liverpool in May 2026

The BBC Comedy Festival is back for a fifth time and in May 2026 the host city will be Liverpool. The BBC Comedy Festival – previously held in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff and Newcastle - is an opportunity for those working in the TV industry to get together, celebrate and discuss comedy. Previous…

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The Lake House's Winter Wonderland-lawn revealed

Set on the picturesque Crosby Marine Lake, The Lake House is home to a magical Winter Wonder-Lawn that’s fully heated and covered and complete with a firepit, warming crumbles, decadent hot chocolates and mulled wine The Lake House has revealed its Winter Wonder-Lawn, a cosy lakeside retreat in…

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It's beginning to look like Christmas in Southport...

K-Pop Demons, Dick Whittington, Santa’s Secret Forest and plenty of parties – it’s all happening in Southport this Christmas! The weather outside may or may not be frightful, but this Christmas will still be delightful right here in Southport. Whatever your idea of festive fun might be, you’ll…

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Lewis Capaldi to play Liverpool's Sefton Park

In the Park makes its highly anticipated return to Liverpool next summer, with global superstar Lewis Capaldi announced as headliner. The much-loved event will take over Sefton Park on Saturday 15th August, hosting Capaldi’s biggest-ever outdoor headline show in the city. The announcement lands…

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What's on this Christmas at Liverpool ONE

Christmas is coming to Liverpool ONE and it all begins with a festive celebration you won’t want to miss! Liverpool ONE Christmas Toy Parade Saturday 15 November, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm Free to enjoy Join us on Saturday 15 November for our Christmas Toy Parade, a magical event packed with dancing toys…

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Liverpool launches countdown to UEFA EURO 2028

Liverpool city region has proudly taken part in the official launch of UEFA EURO 2028, joining cities across the UK and Ireland in celebrating the beginning of the countdown to the biggest UEFA European Championship ever staged. Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson and…

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Foo Fighters to perform two nights at Anfield in 2026

American rock band Foo Fighters will take to the stage at Anfield next summer as part of their Take Cover Tour 2026. Foo Fighters will perform two nights at the iconic home of Liverpool FC, on Thursday June 25 and Saturday June 27. Anfield is the only UK stadium the Grammy Award-winning band…

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Royal Albert Dock launches Dock Shorts

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is set to be transformed with three permanent state-of-the-art projectors which will show a series of short animations mapped onto the back facade of the closed Maritime Museum while it undergoes its transformation. The animation series named Dock Shorts, brings the…

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