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Liverpool Cathedral Organ October marks centenary of installation
Liverpool Cathedral is marking the centenary of the dedication of its mighty Willis Organ with a month of special events and activities. Organ October will feature recitals, talks and demonstrations, an exhibition, themed family craft sessions and the publication of a new book about the instrument by ex-chorister Peter Lynan. The month opens with Organ 100, a free exhibition in the War Memorial Chapel celebrating a century of the Grand Organ and exploring the rich history, cr
Noel set to fill Liverpool Cathedral with light and sound
Luxmuralis returns to Liverpool Cathedral this Christmas with a new son et lumière for the festive season. Noel, created exclusively for the cathedral, will be staged at the grade I listed landmark from November 27 to December 5. The world premiere experience will transform the soaring interior of the cathedral with digital projections and an immersive soundscape in a celebration of the Christmas story – weaving together faith, tradition, nostalgia and wonder. The centrepiece
Hear Handel's Messiah at Liverpool Cathedral this autumn
Liverpool Cathedral will be the grand stage for a special performance of Handel’s Messiah this autumn. The epic event, which alternates annually between the cathedral and Metropolitan Cathedral, will take place on Saturday, October 3. Choirs from both places of worship will be joined by the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra in the performance which will be conducted by Liverpool Cathedral director of music Stephen Mannings and with Ian Wells on the organ. Soloists are due to include
Mendelssohn's Elijah to fill Liverpool Cathedral with divine sound
The massed ranks of 350 singers will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s mighty oratorio Elijah in Liverpool Cathedral next weekend. The concert, on Saturday, May 16, will feature bass Andrew Greenan – who previously sang the title role in the cathedral 40 years ago – and will also be one of the last performances by cathedral organist Ian Tracey before his retirement. The other soloists are Kelsey Thomas, Joyce Tindsley and Stefan Kennedy. Mendelssohn composed his magnificent work fo
Christmas events in Liverpool for 2025
Christmas comes but once a year – even if it does seem to get earlier and earlier with festive treats and decorations popping up in shops as soon as the August Bank Holiday had finished. But now we’re through Halloween and Bonfire Night, and with the weather turning noticeably colder, it’s definitely time to break out the mulled wine, mince pies, spiced hot chocolate and the tinsel. It’s all seasonal systems go in Liverpool this year with a host of festive fun and yuletide jo
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...
Helios shines at Liverpool Cathedral this Easter
A giant new art installation is illuminating the interior of Liverpool Cathedral this Easter. Artist Luke Jerram’s Helios artwork is on...
Liverpool Cathedral announces Helios events programme
A special programme of events will take place to coincide with the visit of the giant Helios installation to Liverpool Cathedral next...
Liverpool Cathedral hosts Luke Jerram's Sun in a celestial first
First it was the moon, then Gaia the Earth. Now artist Luke Jerram is set to return to Liverpool Cathedral this spring with his...
Liverpool Cathedral filled with starlight before Christmas
Starlight is filling Liverpool Cathedral with the return of the magical sensory The Light Before Christmas son et lumière. The...
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