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Celebrate Eric's at 50 at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall this autumn
Legendary Liverpool club Eric’s marks its half-century this autumn – and to celebrate it is set to enjoy a very special night at the city’s Philharmonic Hall. Eric’s at 50, on Friday, October 2, will feature artists who appeared in the Mathew Street club along with never-before-seen footage and tales from the time. The event is being curated by the club’s founding director Ken Testi. Full details of the line-up, ticket prices and an on-sale date are yet to be announced. Eric’
Major Leonard McComb exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery
The largest ever exhibition of work by leading 20th Century British artist Leonard McComb is going on show at Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum. Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity opens tomorrow and runs until October 31. Entrance is free. The exhibition, staged in collaboration with the late artist’s estate, features more than 60 of his best pieces in various media, from sketches, drawings and watercolours to oils, sculptures and just a handful of his 250 sketch b
Physical Fest 2026 full programme announced
Physical Fest returns next month promising six days of the best and boldest new local, national and international work. The 2026 edition of Liverpool’s international festival of contemporary physical theatre runs from September 7-12 with a programme of workshops, events and performances. Produced by the city’s Tmesis Theatre, Physical Fest was founded in 2005 and celebrates some of the world’s most exciting visual and movement-based performance. The performance programme, whi
11 shows to catch in Liverpool this autumn
The summer may still be at its height but given how fast June and July have sped past it won’t be long until the autumn theatre season is upon us. And there is a packed programme of treats at Liverpool’s many venues this year. From big budget musicals to intimate dramas, high comedy to high tragedy, local stories to international tales, and classic texts to thought-provoking new work, there’s plenty for lovers of live theatre to choose from between September and Christmas. Se
Southport Flower Show 2026 countdown is on
Southport Flower Show opens its gates this month – with organisers expecting to welcome more than 50,000 visitors over the four-day event. The 2026 extravaganza, the UK’s largest independent flower show, takes place from August 20-23 on a 34-acre showground at the town’s Victoria Park. Entry on the gate is £32 but advance ‘early bird’ tickets costing £28 are available until August 19. Late entry tickets (after 3pm on August 21-23) are £20. Meanwhile children under 16 go free
Hot Water launches new Liverpool Comedy Festival this September
Hot Water Comedy Club is set to stage a new four-day comedy festival this September featuring more than 70 live shows. Hot Water’s Liverpool Comedy Festival, running from September 3-6 at Blackstock Market, will include a mixture of household names, touring acts, mixed bills, one-off specials, rising stars and local talent. Comedians who have already been announced include Jamie Hutchinson, Katie Tracey, Paul Smith, Tony Carroll, Ignacio Lopez, Adam Rowe, Rachel Fairburn, Dan
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Catherine jones
Arts City Liverpool
I'm a lover of Liverpool and its cornucopia of cultural events and adventures. A journalist with 25 years' experience, including nearly a decade as Echo arts editor.
Now a freelance arts writer, theatre addict, music lover and champion of the city I'm proud to call home.
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