Culture Makes Liverpool: Liverpool Cultural Strategy 2025-2030 sets out Liverpool City Council’s ambitions to drive further local investment and continue to champion the city as a national cultural leader – supporting exceptional creative work and reaching every community.
Liverpool Biennial ‘BEDROCK’, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay, took place from 7 June to 14 September 2025, featuring exhibitions at leading arts venues across the city including Bluecoat, FACT Liverpool, Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Central Library, Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, The Black-E and Walker Art Gallery.
From ice rinks and grottos, through to artisan markets and fairground rides – Liverpool is set to be the Christmas destination for 2025.
On Saturday 1 November, a series of events will be taking place throughout the day and into the evening, each bringing large numbers of people into Liverpool City Centre.
In partnership with Liverpool City Council, Merseytravel, Merseyrail, and local bus operators, a comprehensive transport plan has been developed
The new policy introduces clear and flexible guidelines for obtaining a pavement licence, in line with road safety, public access, and the requirements of the Business and Planning Act 2020.
On 24 April 2025, Liverpool city centre’s hotels approved an alteration of the Accommodation Business Improvement District to implement a £2 a night Visitor Levy on larger hotels and serviced accommodation blocks. This replaces the current arrangements which fund the BID through a top-up on business rates. It will deliver £9.2 million of investment over … Read more
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will lead Cunard’s 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool on 27 May, as the luxury cruise line marks 185 years of maritime heritage.
Hoteliers in Liverpool have voted in favour to introduce a tourism-based room charge.
Work is currently underway on the restoration of the Willis Organ’s trellis, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis of the Willis Organ at St George’s Hall is an exquisite decorative feature that enhances the grandeur of this historic instrument. Designed as an intricate lattice of ornamental fretwork, it serves both … Read more
Liverpool City Council welcomed members of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) last week for a special visit. The IFEA looks to unite festival and events professionals across the globe, offering a centralised space for research and discussions about the events industry. Delegates from the Asia branch of the association landed in Liverpool on … Read more
National Museums Liverpool is a step closer to realising its ambition for the city’s waterfront, after planning permission was approved to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.
Liverpool has revealed the full details of its bespoke “Taylor Town Trail” ahead of Taylor Swift‘s I The Eras Tour arriving in the city, from June 13-15.
A day dedicated to exploring what is being hailed as one of the most successful Eurovision host city programmes ever is taking place in Liverpool next month.
The Tourist Information Centre service (TIC) at Liverpool ONE is to continue operating while a review of the operating model is completed.
Cruise Liverpool has pushed the boat out to celebrate their one millionth passenger.
We are delighted to announce that our Director of Culture Liverpool, Claire McColgan CBE, has been awarded the Liverpool Chamber Chair Award in Innovation in Business Awards. This award is given to recognise an individual or organisation who has made a substantial impact to Liverpool’s business community. Claire has received this award in recognition of … Read more
THE Liverpool-hosted World Gymnastics Championships has been hailed a massive success as nine days of competition came to a close yesterday (Sunday 6 November). Over 35,000 tickets were sold for the event which was held at the M&S Bank Arena and saw the final weekend sold out. It was the first time that spectators had … Read more
With last week’s Eurovision announcement being somewhat overshadowed by reports of over inflated accommodation prices, Chris Brown, Director of Marketing Liverpool shares details of our current plans, and advises potential visitors to wait a few more weeks before booking. “We’re exactly one week on since it was announced that Liverpool is to host next year’s … Read more
LIVERPOOL’S cruise terminal is on course to welcome its one millionth international visitor by the end of the 2022 season, as it also gears up to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The Cruise Liverpool team will mark the milestone with a series of celebrations across 15 days, highlighting the journey Liverpool’s cruise industry has been on … Read more