Fully immerse yourself into one of music’s powerful instruments in an evening with Miles Tyrrell.
– Learn the history
– Hear a live performance
– Get hands on experience
Held: Ullett Road Church, 4.30 – 6.30pm, 21 March
Adults, £10, students, £7.50 and under-16s go free.
Tickets available here
Capoeira for All are running a fun, interactive and informative day for teenagers to come together and explore the importance of movement, discussion and healthy tools to combat stress.
Organised in light of the upcoming exam season and made possible through funding by the Asda Foundation!
Bookings via www.capoeiraforall.org/classes and a free lunch, snacks and refreshments provided!
Held: John Archer Hall, Liverpool, 18 April, 11am – 3pm
Liverpool’s celebrated art fair returns to the Royal Liver Building this summer, inviting artists to submit work for its most ambitious edition yet.
Liverpool Art Fair will open to the public on 12th June and run until 26th July 2026, operating 7 days a week from 12-5pm at the iconic Royal Liver Building. Now in its 12th year, the event continues its mission to make art accessible to everyone, with pieces starting at just £25 and a price cap of £2,500, including a substantial section dedicated to works under £250.
Artist submissions open Monday 16th March and close on 26th April, with successful artists notified in early May.
Last year’s fair was the most successful to date, with 191 artists exhibiting, over 50% selling their work, and sales increasing 61% from the previous year. Almost 9,000 people visited the 2025 event, an 83% increase on 2024, bringing the total number of visitors since 2012 to nearly 70,000, with almost 2,700 artists showcased over the fair’s history.
The fair’s lineup will be selected by an expert panel combining fresh perspectives with returning expertise. Joe Brooks, Executive Director of Audiences and Media at National Museums Liverpool, brings over 25 years of museums and heritage experience. Joining him are returning panellists Sarah Lovell, Lead Officer for Culture at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and sculptor Faith Bebbington, who has worked from her Liverpool studio since 1993 creating dynamic public sculptures from recycled materials.
Liverpool Art Fair is open to all artists living within a 35-mile radius of Liverpool, providing a vital platform for both emerging and established creators to connect with art buyers. The event has consistently helped artists sell their first pieces, with the accessible price points and prominent waterfront location creating an ideal environment for discovering and purchasing original art.
“We’re delighted to open submissions for our 12th year,” says Lucy Byrne, Managing Director of dot-art, the organisers of the event. “Last year’s success showed the incredible appetite for affordable, locally-sourced art, and we’re excited to showcase another exceptional selection of regional talent this summer.”
How to Submit
Artists can submit their work via the online form at liverpoolartfair.com/submit/ from 16th March to 26th April. A submission fee of ?6 per piece applies, and successful artists will be notified in early May.
See: liverpoolartfair.com for submission details and more information.
Celebrate Make, Do & Mend March – a month-long festival of making, mending and doing. Expanding on national Repair Week (2nd-8th March) and highlighting local events that happen here regularly, throughout March and beyond.
Join repair cafés, workshops, meetups and community swaps. Some are drop-in; others require booking due to limited space. Check event listings and socials for details, times or any changes.
Held: 9 – 15 March
Link to events calendar here
Kindred LCR know social investment isn’t on every organisation’s radar – and even when it is, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why they’re running a series of practical workshops for socially-trading organisations across Liverpool City Region, starting in Knowsley this April.
Over six Friday sessions, you’ll work through your finances, build a plan for growth, and develop the skills to make a confident case for your organisation – all using your own live information, alongside other local businesses who are asking the same questions.
This isn’t a fast track to investment – it’s an opportunity to build knowledge, resilience and connections that will serve you well, regardless of what comes next. If your STO has been trading for at least six months and is based in the Liverpool City Region, they’d love you to come along and see what’s possible.
Sessions run every Friday from 17 April to 22 May, 9:30–14:30.
For more details and to book, visit here
DaDa, the Liverpool-based disability and Deaf arts organisation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Haslam as Chief Executive Officer and Faye Christiansen as Operations Manager. These new roles mark a significant expansion of DaDa’s leadership team, strengthening the organisation’s capacity to build a resilient and sustainable future.
The appointments come at a landmark moment for DaDa, following its renewed confirmation as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation in 2022 and the celebration of its 40th anniversary in 2025 with DaDaFest International 40 ‘Rage – A Quiet Riot’. Together, these milestones reflect DaDa’s national impact, long-term vision, and continued commitment to advancing disability and Deaf-led arts practice.
Ben Haslam joins DaDa as CEO and Artistic Director, bringing an excellent track record in theatre making, accessible vocational education and training, academia, and advocacy for both disability and employment rights. His appointment signals DaDa’s ambition to build on four decades of pioneering work while scaling its influence, partnerships, and advocacy for disabled and Deaf artists locally, nationally, and internationally. Ben said:
“I am thrilled to join DaDa at a pivotal moment in its history. Following the success of DDFI40 and forty years of disabled artistry, advocacy, and change, our focus now turns to building a sustainable, resilient future that matches our creative ambition. My goal is to ensure DaDa remains a national leader in disability arts, not just by challenging barriers, but by creating a professional infrastructure where disabled and Deaf artists can produce their most rigorous and uncompromising work. I look forward to working with this exceptional team to build the foundation for DaDa’s next forty years.”
Alongside this, Faye Christiansen steps in as new Operations Manager, returning to DaDa after 15 years of widening her experience across the sector. Faye brings extensive experience in arts and inclusive practice. This role has been introduced to support DaDa’s growing programme of activity and to ensure robust, people-centred systems that enable artists and staff to thrive.
Ben and Faye will be working alongside long-standing Executive Producer Rachel Rogers who leads on DaDa’s creative programme and has helped the organisation to expand its funding profile over the last year, securing a future for its Young Ensemble project.
Together, these appointments represent further strategic investment in leadership that supports DaDa’s values-led approach, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to respond to future opportunities, sector challenges, and the evolving needs of its communities.
“The board is delighted to welcome new CEO and Artistic Director Ben Haslam and Operations Manager Faye Christiansen to the DaDa team. Under their leadership we look forward to a new period of growth and development, whilst continuing the excellent festival programming that DaDa is recognised for.”
Speaking about the leadership expansion, Mandy Redvers-Rowe, Chair of DaDa’s Board, emphasised the importance of strengthening senior capacity as the organisation enters its next chapter—building on its legacy and excellence, while embedding sustainability, access, and artistic excellence at every level.
With a renewed leadership structure in place, DaDa looks ahead with confidence, continuing its mission to challenge barriers, champion disabled and Deaf artists, and shape a more equitable cultural landscape.
Nu Noize music programme is for young people aged 16-25 who are interested in music, storytelling and performance.
There are various different strands to this programme that they may be interested in:
Mini gigs and Desk Jams: live performances around the city – attend as a gig-goer, with the chance to get on the mic if you want!
Steering Group: curated group of young artists interested in feeding in to the direction of our music programme, with opportunities to connect with music venues and companies across the city
Weekly sessions: 12x weekly sessions to develop music skills, ending with a sharing of work. Register your interest for the weekly sessions by attending a taster session:
– Thursday, 12th March, 6-8pm at the Venus Centre in Bootle, Linacre Lane, L20 6AD
– Monday, 16th March, 6-8pm at Toxteth TV on Windsor St, L8 1XE
After attending they will be in touch to let people know whether they’ve been selected for the programme.
For any more info please contact Leonisha@20storieshigh.org.uk
Greg Wilson started out as a DJ of the original disco era – his first paid booking as a mobile DJ in September 1975, before securing his inaugural club residency the following December, taking over the Saturday nights at the Chelsea Reach in New Brighton.
And now with an incredible 50 years under his belt, Greg is still one of the most revered DJs on the scene and for Easter Sunday he’s touching down at Gloria’s in Liverpool to bring the long weekend to an a truly epic climax. The intimate and pulsating Liverpool club will host Greg as he segues through his palette of genre-spanning sounds, encompassing disco, house, funk and soul as part of his trademark electrifying sets. This is a free party at Gloria’s for the city’s party people arriving before midnight.
Greg has many accolades to his name. A true UK pioneer, Greg was the first DJ to demonstrate mixing live on British TV, appearing on Channel 4’s ‘The Tube’ in 1983, the same year in which he’d show a young Quentin Cook (later Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim) how to cut and scratch. He received the then prestigious Blues & Soul award for Best DJ in the North, while his club nights at Wigan Pier and Legend came in first and second.
His 2009 Radio 1 Essential Mix was a landmark, later chosen as one of the top 10 mixes in the long-running series, whilst US magazine, Rolling Stone, named it amongst the ‘25 greatest internet DJ mixes of all time’. His three ‘Credit To The Edit’ compilations in 2005, 2009 and 2018, showcased his edits and reworks, and his extensive array of online DJ mixes have been streamed in the multi-millions.
Greg’s remix credits have included Gabriels, Confidence Man, Grace Jones, Gilberto Gil, The XX, Groove Armada, Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music and Happy Mondays, and DJs throughout the world have played Greg’s numerous edits and reworks throughout the past two decades, plus tracks released on his Super Weird Substance label.
Gloria’s is set to be extra special this Easter Sunday with Greg and Clara B in support.
Gloria’s – Easter Sunday Special
The Stables, Back Berry St, Liverpool, L1 4LG
Sunday 5th April
Greg Wilson
Clara B
Free entry until midnight
LIPA School has been at the heart of our community, providing quality education and fostering creative talents for many years. The decision to close this beloved institution has struck a deep emotional chord with everyone connected to it. Parents, teachers, students, and local residents are devastated by the proposition of losing a school that not only excels academically but also nurtures the artistic abilities of its pupils.
The announcement of the school’s closure by the governors has raised significant concerns among all stakeholders, especially since it appears that this decision was made without a thorough understanding or appreciation of the school’s positive impact. They believe that many of the decision-makers have never even visited their school, which raises the question of how they can grasp the true essence of what LIPA School stands for and how it contributes to their community’s cultural and educational development .
Closing this school would not only disrupt the education of its current students but also deny future generations the opportunity to benefit from its innovative approach.
Furthermore, research supports the critical role that arts education plays in children’s development. According to a report by the Cultural Learning Alliance, students who participate in arts learning experiences score higher on standardised tests and lower dropout rates than those with limited arts involvement. LIPA School embodies this educational spirit, and its closure would negatively impact students’ academic year.
They urge the Department for Education, Liverpool Local Education Authority, and the Secretary of State for Education to reconsider the course of action regarding LIPA School. They are seeking immediate intervention to prevent this closure, which seems to be based on insufficient grounds and a lack of engagement with the school community.
Please join them in their fight to save LIPA School by signing this petition. Let’s ensure that the voices of parents, students, and the wider community are heard, and act now to preserve this invaluable educational institution. Your support is crucial in keeping LIPA School’s doors open and ensuring a bright future for its students.
Following a brilliant run of sold-out shows for 2026 so far, as well as being nominated for People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards, Unity Theatre have announced an all-new festival season featuring the very best up and coming theatre, film, comedy and dance.
March heralds the beginning of Unity Comedy Festival – an exciting first for the venue…
Launching on Saturday 14th March with an already sold out performance by Joe-Kent Walters – 2024’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer – the festival begins in earnest on Thursday 19th March in the capable hands of Alex Stringer, who brings her new show Happy Hour to Liverpool for the first time. This is a show about what it’s like once you get sober, discovering who you really are without substances, and what if who you really are is actually also a dickhead? A Chortle Hotshot 2025, Alex Stringer has been lauded by Rolling Stone as one of the “12 Rising Stars of Comedy”.
The following night – Friday 20th March – sees “Master Clown” Dru Cripps present his phenomenally successful loopstation-based shenanigans in Juicy Bits – a show so good it earned five 5-star reviews, sold out Edinburgh completely, and added extra dates. This quadruple award-winner (British Comedy Guide, Malcolm Hardee, Comedy Store King Gong, Solo FX Sponsorship) and BBC New Comedian of the Year nominee transforms audience suggestions into improvised songs, spontaneous musical sketches, and “utterly winning” chaos in real-time.
Keeping the laughs ringing throughout the building, Dru’s show will be immediately followed by a performance from sign language user, seasoned traveller, and weary father of three, Gavin Lilley – sharing painfully funny stories of awkward moments, cultural mishaps, and the quirks of everyday life in Signs of The Times. Gavin has entertained audiences across the UK and Europe, performing everywhere from the London Palladium and the Edinburgh Fringe to the Helsinki Apollo — and even supporting John Bishop on tour. His comedy bridges deaf and hearing worlds, giving audiences a unique perspective on the habits we all share (but rarely admit!).
There’s also a second sold out show from Joe Kent Walters as well as a showcase of the finest up and coming working class comedy talent in Best In Class. Hosted by award winning comedian Sian Davies (“Compelling and distinctive” The Scotsman), Best in Class features a mixed bill of the very best new comic voices, who just so happen to be from working class backgrounds. Graduates of the project have had nominations for Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Awards, created shows for BBC Radio 4, signed for agents, gained TV credits and toured sell out shows.
Bringing the Unity Comedy Festival to a close on Saturday 21st March is Motion Sickness – the latest show from Rachel Barry and Nina Levy. Join two men on a journey to escape the mediocrity of everyday life and themselves, and watch as it quickly unravels into a surreal, chaotic, and joyful exploration of the strange characters we encounter throughout our life and in our own heads.
The following weekend sees the return of Unity Theatre’s annual celebration of Merseyside creativity – Up Next Festival – featuring 16 brand-new shows and workshops from the region’s most exciting up and coming artists and theatre companies.
What makes Up Next Festival so special? There is no limit to the work or specification of the programme, meaning that a production can be presented in both any artform and at any stage of its development. Over the years, the festival has been both a unique opportunity and an incredible tool for artists to develop their craft and get their work on tour.
A previous Up Next artist commented on their experience: “Up Next is fantastic. It’s been a huge help for my piece, the mentorship, deadline, expertise and community has helped me elevate my ideas up into something way beyond what I could do on my own.”
Presented by Unity Theatre from Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th March, expect to encounter an array of newly commissioned works, including world premiere plays, poetry, improvisation, cabaret, installations, drag and music.
In April, Unity Theatre hosts Horizon Film Festival 2026, showcasing the work of Liverpool’s rising filmmakers, giving them the exposure, connections and support to thrive in the industry.
Attending is your chance to experience groundbreaking short films, meet the creators behind them and discover the bold visionaries shaping the future of film – all in the heart of the city. 2026’s edition returns for the very first time as a two-day event on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April, featuring two evening showcase screenings alongside a programme of industry-led workshops designed to help creators develop their skills and knowledge.
The full programme is to be announced very soon…
For all tickets visit here