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River of Light will bring Liverpool ‘Together’ this October

River of Light, Liverpool's iconic free light art festival that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the city, has released the next set of artworks for its 2026 edition, taking place from 23 October to 1 November. Delivered by Culture Liverpool, the theme of the festival this year is…

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Liverpool to celebrate Disney Dream visit

Disney Cruise Line will return to Liverpool Cruise Port on Wednesday 9 September 2026, with a special moment planned to celebrate the Disney Dream’s visit to the city. Over the years, Disney Cruise Line has become a popular and much-loved visitor to Liverpool, attracting interest from residents…

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Heritage Open Days in Liverpool City Region

Discover hidden gems during heritage open days - for free! Every September, venues across the country unlock their doors to offer a rare glimpse behind the scenes and invite you to enjoy unique experiences as part of Heritage Open Days - and it’s all completely free! From 11-20 September…

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50 Years of Rock Against Racism

The British Music Experience to Mark 50 Years of Rock Against Racism with New Temporary Exhibition In 1976, a group of activists wrote an impassioned letter to the NME in response to Eric Clapton’s public support for Enoch Powell and his anti-immigration rhetoric. “We want to organise a…

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Challenge Point Liverpool Celebrates 1st Anniversary

With real prizes up for grabs and an experience like no other, Challenge Point Liverpool has had an extremely successful first year since it opened in August 2025! At Challenge Point, you play a series of six minigames based on classic TV Gameshows with your team of between 2 and 6 people, earn as…

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