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Jockeys and their horses making a jump over a fence at the Grand National Festival

Randox Grand National

The most famous horse race in the world takes place in Liverpool every year.

Liverpool's Annual Event Calendar

Liverpool City Region has some well-known annual events. These events are so popular that visitors head to Liverpool from across the region, country and world to experience them every year.

Every year there are music festivals, festive markets, light trails and celebrations taking place in Liverpool, Southport, Knowsley, Wirral and St Helens.

Browse the collection of Annual Events and buy tickets below.

River of Light

Oct 24

River of Light

River of Light 2025 - The Science of Light This year, ten large-scale artworks will be showcased…

Baltic Weekender

May 29

Baltic Weekender

The festival takes over the Baltic Triangle with another mega line up of house, techno, grime, bass…

International Beatleweek

Aug 26

International Beatleweek

The Cavern Club

Cavern City Tours is proud to bring you our annual International Beatleweek Festival, which…

DaDaFest International Festival

Mar 08

DaDaFest International Festival

DaDa is an award winning and pioneering disability arts organisation based in Liverpool with…

John Moores Painting Prize 2025/6

Mar 01

John Moores Painting Prize 2025/6

Walker Art Gallery

The John Moores Painting Prize brings the best in contemporary British painting to Liverpool, as…