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River of Light 2025 installations and where to find them
The Liverpool waterfront comes alive with sound and colour over the next 10 days as the annual River of Light returns – this year with the theme the Science of Light. Follow a trail of light sculptures and installations along the banks of the Mersey and through the city’s business district between tonight and November 2. The installations will be lit up from 5-9pm each night, with two quiet hours on October 26 and October 29, from 4-5pm. Ten largescale artworks are on show i
Africa Oyé returns to Sefton Park in 2026 as a ticketed event
Africa Oyé will return to Sefton Park next year – but for the first time it will be as a ticketed event. Organisers say rising costs mean it has been increasingly difficult to keep running the annual festival, the UK’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture, for free. The 2025 event was put on hold while they looked at ways to continue to run the Oyé while making it as affordable as possible for festivalgoers. The 2026 Oyé will be held in the park on t
Liverpool Irish Festival 2025 programme of events
Liverpool Irish Festival returns to city venues next week with 10 days of cultural events and activities. The 2025 event runs from October 16-26, and this year has the theme of Liverpool Irish Festival is the UK’s largest arts and culture-led festival and marks its 23 rd  anniversary this year. It is set to be officially launched at Liverpool Irish Centre on Thursday, October 16 where there is the opportunity to meet the team and hear more about the 2025 programme. There will
The 2025 La Feria Festival takes place in Liverpool this week
Liverpool’s La Feria festival of Latin culture takes place in the city and beyond this week. The 2025 festival – organised by Luma...
Liverpool Fringe Festival 2025 full programme details
Liverpool Fringe Festival returns to city theatre spaces next week with 20 shows and events over its 12-day run. The annual festival...
Hope Street Blend Festival brings live music to Liverpool audiences this weekend
The Hope Street Blend Festival will bring live music to venues up and down the popular Liverpool cultural area this weekend. The new...
Penny Lane Weekender returns for 2025 with packed programme
The Penny Lane Weekender returns to South Liverpool with live music across three days this weekend. The annual festival event takes place...
Michael Palin heads Smithdown Litfest 2025 programme
Sir Michael Palin is set to headline the 2025 Smithdown Litfest – but if you haven’t secured your ticket, you may be disappointed because...
LAAF 2025 festival programme revealed
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) is taking place this week with a line-up from across the Arab world. The annual festival runs until...
Where to see Liverpool Biennial 2025 artwork across city
The Liverpool Biennial is now running with the theme of this year’s festival – BEDROCK – being described as “inspired by the physical and...
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