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Penny Lane Weekender 2026 details revealed
The Penny Lane Weekender returns this August promising three days of ‘boss music’ at venues in and around the world-famous street. The fourth annual event, shining a spotlight on local and independent musical talent, takes place from August 7-9. Early Bird tickets at £10 are available now. The 2026 line-up boasts an eclectic mix of genres, from indie, rock, pop and punk to electronica and dance music, and will be headlined by Scottish psychedelic band Helicon (pictured) and B
Paul O'Grady's Lily inspires SAVAGE which comes to the Liverpool Playhouse in 2027
A ‘bold and deeply moving’ new comedy inspired by the late Paul O’Grady is set to come to the Liverpool Playhouse next spring prior to a West End run. SAVAGE, written by Liverpool playwright Jonathan Harvey and created with O’Grady’s blessing, tells the story of the life of the late star and his most famous creation – the ‘Blonde Bombsite’ Lily Savage. It will be staged at the Playhouse from March 16-20, 2027, and will feature Wirral-born RuPaul Drag Race UK winner Danny Bear
Africa Oyé 2026 full programme at Sefton Park
The 2026 Africa Oyé comes to Sefton Park next weekend with two full days of music from some of the most exciting figures on the international stage. The annual festival - the UK's largest celebration of African music and culture - takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21. This year’s event is ticket only, with organisers say rising costs mean it has been increasingly difficult to keep running the annual event for free. Headlining the 2026 festival are Grammy-nominated M
Liverpool Art Fair 2026 showcases record number of artists
Liverpool Art Fair has returned to the Royal Liver Building – and the 2026 event is the largest to date. The annual celebration of the region’s artists showcases work by 245 different painters, sculptors, printmakers and creatives from today, June 12, to July 26. Entrance to the fair is free and all work is for sale, with prices starting at just £25 and with a large selection for £250 or under. The fair, now in its 12th year, is run by Liverpool’s dot-art which is marking its
Wirral Open Studio Tour 2026 showcases work of almost 100 artists
Wirral artists are throwing open their studios and workspaces to visitors this weekend. Almost 100 artists are taking part in the 16th edition of the Wirral Open Studio Tour which runs on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14. A room in a former greengrocer’s in New Brighton, an old fire station in Port Sunlight, a former lifeboat station at Hoylake and a Georgian townhouse in Hamilton Square are among around 50 locations along the free, self-guided route. Studios, workshops and di
Liverpool European Festival 2026 most ambitious yet
Liverpool European Festival returns this weekend with a wide-ranging programme of community-led events and activities. The festival, a legacy of Liverpool’s hosting of the 2023 Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine, is now in its fourth year and organisers are promising the 2026 event is the most ambitious to date. It runs from May 9 to July 5. The festival is set to officially open on Europe Day this Saturday (May 9) with a large-scale public event at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church f
Cracking comedy to catch in Liverpool in 2026
Is everyone in Liverpool a comedian? If not, the UK’s unofficial ‘capital of comedy’ certainly punches way above its weight when it comes to knowing how to enjoy a good laugh. So it’s perhaps no surprise funny men and women from across the country – and beyond – are always keen to bring their live shows to the city. Along with bespoke comedy clubs and regular comedy nights, star names and rising talent also perform at mainstream venues like the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Playh
About
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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