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NEWS & EVENTS
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The latest news and insights from across the Liverpool City Region, brought to you by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership team
February 2026
New Visitor Welcome Point for Liverpool’s Lime Street Station
Heading to Liverpool City Region soon? We’ve got great news! Over the coming weeks,...
9th Feb 26
Magic WKND Hill Dickinson Stadium, July 4-5
Magic WKND 2026 heads to Everton’s world-class Hill Dickinson Stadium – the perfect stage...
8th Feb 26
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION VENUES ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN UKCAMS 2026 TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL VOICE OF BUSINESS EVENTS
Liverpool Convention Bureau, part of Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, are calling on local...
6th Feb 26
The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale
The 154th Open returns to Royal Birkdale from the 12-19 July 2026 and there...
6th Feb 26
Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027
Competitors will race from the Cumbrian town of Keswick through Lancashire eventually travelling through the...
6th Feb 26
Spectacular celebrations as Liverpool marks the Year of the Horse
Liverpool is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in style with a series...
5th Feb 26
University of Liverpool Launches £1,000‑Funded Internship Programme to Boost Innovation Across the City Region
A new initiative from the University of Liverpool is set to accelerate business innovation...
3rd Feb 26
VisitBritain puts regional gateways centre stage with French and American tourists
VisitBritain has awarded funding to Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership to encourage French and...
3rd Feb 26
January 2026
Liverpool Film Office backs two new productions
Filming is now underway on A Town in Nova Scotia and Saviour, the latest productions to receive...
30th Jan 26
Liverpool ONE delivers record-breaking ‘Golden Quarter’
Retail and entertainment destination outperforms national trends with exceptional sales and footfall increases as...
28th Jan 26
Liverpool City Region Accessible Destination Report 2025
Introduction The Liverpool City Region Destination Marketing project seeks to position Liverpool as a...
27th Jan 26
VisitEngland Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Toolkit for Businesses
Accessible tourism can help businesses in many ways by tapping into under-served and growing...
27th Jan 26
New report finds World Boxing Championships 2025 boosted local economy in Liverpool by more than £4 million and enhanced the global standing of the City
The World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September 2025 boosted the local economy by...
26th Jan 26
LIVERPOOL TO HOST GLOBAL NIGHTTIME ECONOMY SUMMIT
City leaders, policymakers and nighttime economy professionals from around the world will head to...
26th Jan 26
FROM SEASIDE TO SOUNDTRACK: SOUTHPORT’S QUIET INFLUENCE ON BRITISH MUSIC
By Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music Southport has always held a...
26th Jan 26
Accessible Escapes: A Weekend in Liverpool for Every Traveller
Liverpool City Region that blends rich heritage with modern charm, and it’s increasingly designed...
24th Jan 26
Calling experienced festive and destination operators
Liverpool City Council is exploring two major festive opportunities at two of the city’s...
23rd Jan 26
New strategy to attract, develop and grow more major cultural, sports and business events in Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region is on a mission to attract more major events under a new strategy agreed at...
23rd Jan 26
LIVERPOOL NAMED AMONG WORLD’S TOP TEN DESTINATIONS FOR 2026 BY PANACHE TRAVEL
Liverpool’s status as a leading global destination has received a major boost after Panache...
22nd Jan 26
Music lovers coming from all four corners of the UK to enjoy 2026 Southport Jazz Festival
Music lovers are making their way to Southport from all four corners of the...
22nd Jan 26