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Celebrating Summer days are back in Liverpool

Three summer events will return to Liverpool city centre this August to showcase the best of the city’s culture. Celebrating Castle Street, Celebrating Bold Street and The Last Day of Summer on the waterfront will welcome street entertainment, artists, food, drink, music and more across three days…

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A warm welcome to the Walled Garden!

One of Liverpool’s most beautiful green gems is welcoming visitors this summer with a vibrant programme of events celebrating its heritage, creativity, and community. From immersive storytelling and jazz under the stars, to hands-on botanical tours and Shakespeare with a twist, there’s something…

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Welcome to Taylor Town

One of the biggest stars on the planet is coming to the birthplace of pop - and to mark this musical moment for the ages, there are plans in place to give Swifties a proper scouse welcome. In June, Taylor Swift will play three sold-out shows at Anfield stadium, and the team that helped deliver the…

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New Knowsley Safari docuseries to air on Channel 4

Knowsley Safari is the focus of a brand-new primetime six-part television series, Secret Life of the Safari Park, which is scheduled to hit screens on Channel 4 at 8pm, from Thursday 4th January, 2024. Produced by Blast! Films, makers of The Supervet and The Secret Life of the Zoo, the hour-long…

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Macbeth, A Thespian Powerhouse and The Depot

Liverpool’s film studio is getting a theatrical make-over as it prepares to welcome one of the world’s biggest movie stars. The Depot, located off Edge Lane, will be transformed into a custom-built theatre as it hosts the premiere of a brand new production of Macbeth, starring award-winning actor…

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Final programme announced for Liverpool Theatre Festival

The final four shows have been announced for this year’s 11-day Liverpool Theatre Festival which takes in July with a brand new Summer date. Tickets for all productions are now on sale. The full programme features 18 shows spanning 24 performances throughout the festival, with genres including…

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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival celebrates 25 years

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, the UK’s longest running annual festival celebrating Arab art and culture, brings leading Arab artists to the city between Thursday 6 – Sunday 16 July 2023. Founded in 1998, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) began with a vision to keep Arab arts, culture and…

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