A landmark moment in Europe’s cultural calendar will be marked in style as the ‘Major Events Summit 2025: Connecting the Golden Thread’ event takes place in Liverpool on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St George’s Hall. – shining a spotlight on the transformative power of events and celebrating 40 years since the very first European Capital of Culture. Timed to coincide with the anniversary of Liverpool’s selection as the 2008 European Capital of Culture – a title first awarded to Athens […]
Liverpool has welcomed dozens of EU ambassadors, state consul-generals and other dignitaries in a drive to become the most Europe-facing city in the UK. It follows an invitation to the EU27 Ambassadors by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Richard Kemp, supported by Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to mark Europe Day in the city. Europe Day is celebrated across Europe on 9 May each year to commemorate the Schuman Declaration, which is […]
We are recruiting for a board member for the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCR DP) Board to represent to represent Workforce Skills and Destination Development for the sector The recently published LCR Destination Management Plan 2025-30 identifies a core pillar of focus for the board around skills and careers development and how best to support businesses. The addition of a board member to represent this area will be a welcome addition to the membership. The person specification can be […]
Liverpool Restaurant Week starts on 10 May and there are hundreds of offers available at eateries across the city centre, ranging from £5-£35. Organised and funded by Liverpool BID Company, this year, 500 £10 offers will be given away at giveaway sites in the city centre on Thursday, 8th May. The top offers have now been revealed by restaurants and bars. In the £35 offers there are plenty for diners to choose from, including Three Course A La Carte at […]
At just 18 years old, for the last month, Ella McNeill has been playing a key role in shaping how people experience one of the UK’s most vibrant destinations. As the newest member of the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) team, Ella joins us as our new Communications Assistant, bringing a fresh perspective, creativity, and undeniable passion for her home city. Raised in Liverpool’s Speke district and previously working with the Liverpool City Council Communications team, Ella jumped at […]
Communities across Liverpool will come together this spring to celebrate the rich diversity, traditions and stories of Europe as the Liverpool European Festival returns bigger and bolder for 2025. The festival will shine a spotlight on the many European communities who have made Liverpool their home, showcasing the vibrant cultures that have helped shape the city’s identity for generations. Running from 8 May to 28 June, the festival offers a packed programme of events celebrating music, dance, food and storytelling. […]
At a reception in Delhi today, the Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy, announced that the first major retrospective by Chila Kumari Singh Burman, one of the UK’s most celebrated artists, will reopen Tate Liverpool in 2027 following the gallery’s transformation. Chila Kumari Singh Burman has a widely recognised, unique visual identity that has been shaped by her working-class childhood growing up in Bootle, Liverpool. A self-described ‘Punjabi Scouser’, Chila will be celebrated at Tate Liverpool with the first retrospective of […]
Cunard’s ‘Sea of Glamour’ Exhibition and Queen Anne Cruise Ship return joins Liverpool’s Big Weekend, from May 26–27, 2025. Cunard is inviting everyone to immerse themselves in nearly two centuries of unforgettable moments from its celebrated history with the ‘Sea of Glamour’ exhibition. Set against the backdrop of Liverpool’s Big Weekend, the exhibition will be hosted at Liverpool’s famous Royal Liver Building from May 28 May – 17 June 2025, alongside the excitement of the LFC Premier League Victory Parade […]
Businesses across the Liverpool City Region are invited to a special event this May, offering an inspiring opportunity to see how partnering with The King’s Trust can make a real difference to youth employment in our communities. Taking place on Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 9.00am to 11.30am at Spaces, The Tea Factory, 82 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ (map), this engaging partner information session will shine a light on the positive impact The King’s Trust is having by connecting […]
This summer, Liverpool City Region is set to shine brighter than ever. From the epic LFC Premier League Victory Parade to the energy of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, our city is THE place to be for music, art, sport, culture – and extraordinary memories. With a packed calendar of world-class events and visitors from across the globe, it’s time to roll out a warm, unified welcome that reflects the spirit of our city and its people. That’s where your ‘Summer […]