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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The first British Merchant Navy loss since World War 2 is to be remembered for ever following the Re-dedication of a war memorial at Liverpool Waterfront. Liverpool-registered MV Atlantic Conveyor was attacked and sank off the Falkland Islands in spring 1982. Twelve lives, including 6 Cunard crew members led by Captain Ian North, died in the attack. At the time the ship was requisitioned to join the South Atlantic Task Force, Cunard was part of a consortium operating the ACL […]
The first ever Southport Beer Week is bursting into life this May with four days of real ale trails, unique events, live music, and lots of reasons to explore Southport. The town-wide beer festival is here from Thursday 22nd May 2025 to Sunday 25th May 2025 as a superb celebration of real ale and great beer hosted by 20 different pubs and bars around Southport town centre. Here are FIVE reasons you won’t want to miss Southport Beer Week: […]
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 […]