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Homotopia Festival returns for 2025

Liverpool’s Homotopia festival returns to the city next month promising an unmissable programme of performances, film screenings, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops and parties. The 21st edition of the annual event, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, takes place from…

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St George's Hall Hosts Autumn Artisan Delights

Around 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall this Sunday to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products. The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on Sunday 5 October, after the huge success of last year’s event. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect…

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Ghosts on the streets: Liverpool ONE counts down to Halloween

Spooktacular fun and family friendly frights are set to take over Liverpool ONE as part of the annual Halloween Street Party returning on Sunday 26 October from 11am - 5pm. The event promises a day of thrilling entertainment, where creativity meets costume chaos and every family member can embrace…

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Stalls in the Halls: Celebrating 450 Years of Croxteth Hall

Celebrating 450 Years of Croxteth Hall with Heritage Markets To mark 450 years of Croxteth Hall, the historic home of the Earls of Sefton - a special Heritage Market will take place this weekend (20 and 21 September), from 11am to 4pm. As part of Heritage Open Days, visitors can explore the…

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The Ivy Asia to open in Liverpool ahead of the festive season

Liverpool is set to welcome The Ivy Asia this Autumn, with the luxurious Asian-inspired restaurant opening above the popular Ivy Liverpool Brasserie on Castle Street. Set in the former Bank of England building, steeped in history and character, The Ivy Asia Liverpool will be an incredibly exciting…

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Light Before Christmas returns to Liverpool Cathedral

An unmissable Christmas tradition for tens of thousands of families, Light Before Christmas makes its triumphant return to Liverpool Cathedral for its fourth spellbinding year. From 28th November to 6th December, witness the magic come to life through a brand-new theme and completely new series of…

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Queen Mary 2 Mersey arrival marks maritime milestone celebrations

Liverpool is set to host a series of celebratory events next week to honour Cunard’s 185th anniversary - marking a historic milestone in the city’s long-standing relationship with the world-renowned cruise line. The festivities will take place after the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) sails into Liverpool on…

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