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05 Jun 2025

New Pop-Up Venue Set to Transform Southport’s Historic Wayfarers Arcade

An exciting new establishment has opened its doors at Southport’s iconic Wayfarers Arcade, with the launch of The Junction, a new pop-up venue, located on the ground floor in the former Multiyork unit. The Junction will offer a laid-back space for visitors to gather, enjoy locally sourced food and drinks, and take in the ambience of this historic setting. The launch of The Junction aligns with extended opening hours for Wayfarers Arcade, with its Lord Street entrance remaining open until […]

03 Jun 2025
James Wood, Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership Marketing Campaign Manager, joins the VisitEngland LVEP webinar on Liverpool City Region's tourism sector.

FILM: LIVERPOOL’S VISITOR ECONOMY IN FOCUS – INSIGHTS FROM THE VISITBRITAIN LVEP WEBINAR

By James Wood, Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership Marketing Campaign Manager Liverpool City Region continues to cement its place as a must-visit destination for international travellers, and the latest VisitBritain LVEP webinar was a key opportunity to highlight what makes Liverpool unique. I had the pleasure of discussing how Liverpool’s visitor economy is evolving, where new opportunities lie, and how trade professionals can leverage the city’s strengths. This well-received webinar was delivered specifically for the hugely lucrative US travel trade […]

30 May 2025

Shaping Liverpool’s Cultural Future: Draft Strategy 2025-2030 – Have Your Say

Liverpool City Council is inviting residents, creatives, organisations, and cultural partners to take part in the public consultation for our new draft Cultural Strategy 2025–2030, Culture Makes Liverpool. The draft strategy sets out our collective vision for how culture can continue to shape, inspire, and strengthen Liverpool over the next five years. It builds on the foundation of our 2020 strategy, reflecting the lessons learned during the pandemic and responding to the city’s changing social, economic, and environmental landscape. We’re […]

28 May 2025

LIVERPOOL’S SUMMER 2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Get ready for a summer like no other in Liverpool City Region. Massive festivals, immersive art, international theatre, and family-friendly celebrations — the city is set to buzz with unforgettable energy all season long. Whether you’re a culture lover, a foodie, a sports fanatic or just here for the vibes, Liverpool City Region’s summer 2025 calendar is packed with showstopping moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here’s your quick-fire selection of just some of what’s going on across our region this summer. […]

28 May 2025
photo gallery from The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum

TIME TO TURN UP THE VOLUME: WHY BUSINESS EVENTS DESERVE TO BE HEARD

By Lisa Owen, Head of Business Tourism, Liverpool Convention Bureau Last month I had the pleasure of attending The Business of Events (TBOE): Global Policy Forum in London – and I came away energised, optimistic and more than a little fired up! There’s a real buzz building in our sector right now. After years of working hard for greater national recognition, business events are firmly front and centre, with a refreshed outlook and clear strategy. For those of us who’ve […]

23 May 2025
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Watch The Film: The World is Better Because of what Happens Here

As we head into one of the biggest weekends for the city region and the eyes of the world are on Liverpool, we want to use this global opportunity to tell everyone else what we already know – that the world is better because of what happens here. Whether visiting for a weekend or investing for a lifetime, you’ll get a welcome unlike anything you’ve ever had. We’re innovative, joyful and ambitious, full of imagination, love and belief. Why wouldn’t […]

22 May 2025

LIVERPOOL JUMPS 61 PLACES IN THE WORLD MEETING RANKINGS

CITY ALSO CLAIMS HISTORIC 4TH POSITION IN UK STANDINGS Liverpool is celebrating having risen 61 places from 173rd to 112th in the world meeting rankings as the 2024 ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) report is published, which charts destinations based on the number of events hosted. The jump also sees the city move up to 4th in the UK, its highest ever ranking and move up to 65th in Europe. ICCA is the global community for the meetings industry, enabling its members […]

21 May 2025

True Liverpool ‘icon’ to appear at BBC’s Big Weekend

An iconic part of Liverpool will take pride of place among the attractions at this week’s BBC’s Big Weekend. The city’s legendary purple bins are due to appear in a special activation space at the Sefton Park event, running from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May. “Purple Patch” is an interactive space where attendees can relax and charge their phones for free while learning about recycling across Liverpool. Liverpool City Council commissioned local art company social enterprise Make CIC to […]

21 May 2025
Black History Month 2025

Liverpool Black History Month Creative Grants 2025

Culture Liverpool, the cultural department of Liverpool City Council, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Black History Month Creative Grants. This initiative is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and will be an integral part of the broader BHM25 programme across Liverpool.  We are looking for high-quality, creative and innovative proposals that acknowledge Black History (especially in Liverpool), but also celebrate the achievements of Black creatives and community heritage today. We are looking […]

20 May 2025
Aerial photo of the “Cultural quarter” of Liverpool city centre

Transformational future outlined for Liverpool’s Cultural Quarter

The cultural quarter of Liverpool city centre is to be the subject of a transformational new masterplan. Liverpool City Council has appointed a team of placemaking experts, led by LDA Design, to set out how the St George’s Gateway can be regenerated over the coming decade. The 35-hectare site, which covers an area from Lime Street Station through to William Brown Street, encompasses some of the city’s most famous buildings like St George’s Hall, Liverpool Empire Theatre, the Walker Art […]