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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
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...
Follow the Science of Light in Liverpool this autumn
River of Light returns to the city’s waterfront this autumn and this year the 10-night free festival has the theme of the Science of Light. Follow a 1.8mile (3km) trail of light sculptures and installations along the banks of the Mersey and through the city’s business district between October 24 and November 2. Ten largescale artworks will be on show in this eighth edition of the festival, all inspired by science, technology or nature. Among them will be Dandelion (pictured a
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...
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...
Liverpool European Festival returns for 2025
Liverpool European Festival has returned with a series of celebratory events organised by and within the city’s diverse communities. The...
Liverpool's WoWFEST celebrates 25 years with month long programme
Liverpool’s WowFEST is marking its 25th birthday in May with a month-long programme of unmissable events featuring a host of famous...
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