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National Museums Liverpool marks 40th anniversary with a new exhibition
National Museums Liverpool is marking its 40th anniversary with an exhibition which showcases some of its most loved and important treasures from across its many venues. NML at 40 runs at the World Museum from Good Friday, April 3 to February 2027 and is free. Visitors will be able to ‘dig, dive and delve’ into some of the vast and nationally important collections which are held by the network of venues, the only national museums group in England outside London. The 40 object
Liverpool Music Heritage Trail celebrates 60 years of key musical moments in the city
A new music heritage trail linking 12 key Liverpool locations has been launched in the city. The free, self-guided trail is marked by plaques designed to look like vinyl records and the Beatles Legacy Group, which is behind the new attraction, says it hopes it will inspire a new generation of Liverpool artists as well as music fans and visitors. Billed ‘a whistlestop tour through 60 years of Liverpool music from 1957 to 2016', the tour aims to explore some of the places, peop
Mischa Barton on her femme fatale role at the Liverpool Playhouse
The OC’s Mischa Barton is making her UK stage debut in a new production of Hollywood thriller Double Indemnity which comes to Liverpool this month – and it seems she’s looking forward to her first visit to the banks of the Mersey. “I’ve always heard such incredible things about Liverpool - the music history, the warmth of the people and the energy of the city,” says the British-American actor who has carved a busy and successful career on the small and big screen. “So, I’m re
Leap Dance Festival returns to Liverpool for 2026
Liverpool’s Leap Dance Festival returns to city venues next month with a programme of performances, workshops and free public events. The festival, which was revived and relaunched by Chaos Arts CIC in 2024 after a five year break, this year runs from April 24 to May 9 and encompasses National Day of Dance on April 29. It aims to showcase local and regional talent and nurture and support the next generation of dancers as well as bring top dance companies and artists to the ci
St George's Hall Minton floor 2026 reveal details
St George’s Hall’s famed Minton tiled floor will be uncovered for viewing this summer for the first time in three years. The exquisite floor, which features 30,000 hand crafted tiles, will be on display to visitors from July 17 to September 2. It was last revealed in 2023 when upwards of 20,000 people came to marvel at its stunning mosaic designs which cover the sunken floor of the Great Hall at the Grade I listed Lime Street landmark and include Liver birds, sea nymphs, trid
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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