Join us this December for the Bluecoat Arts Market!
We’re opening our Garden and Sandon rooms to local artists, makers, and creatives. The market will feature a wide range of locally crafted, handmade goods, celebrating the creativity of our community.
From parking lots and gas stations to swimming pools and diners, explore the work of influential American artist Ed Ruscha.
Inspired by his travels by car, including the journey from his hometown of Oklahoma to Los Angeles, Ruscha depicts the vast open space of the US and invites you to look at his surroundings. This free display includes books, photographs, paintings, drawings, and lithographs, capturing the architecture, geography and image of the USA.
You’ll see his 1963 book Twentysix Gasoline Stations, which features photographs of petrol stations along Route 66, photographs from his ‘Sunset Strip Portfolio’ including Filthy McNasty’s, as well as some of his text-based artworks such as OK (State I) 1990 and Dance? 1973.
ARTIST ROOMS presents the work of international artists in solo exhibitions drawn from a national touring collection jointly owned by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Its programme reaches audiences across the UK and is developed through local partnerships. ARTIST ROOMS gives young people the chance to get involved in creative projects, to discover more about art and artists, and learn new skills.
The ARTIST ROOMS programme and collection is managed by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland with the support of Art Fund, Henry Moore Foundation and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Creative Scotland. Its founding collection was established through The d’Offay Donation in 2008 with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund and the Scottish and British Governments.
Tate Liverpool is temporarily located at RIBA North, Mann Island, a short distance (425m) along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. There is step free access to the main entrance. There is a lift to the first floor gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.
Please ask a Visitor Engagement Assistant Additional seating is also available. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.
To help plan your visit to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit: Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
For Grief Awareness Week 2025, At The Library presents Messy Grief! A week of arts programming as part of Loved and Lost, a programme of work exploring grief, how we talk about it and how we live well with it.
For this special smashing ceremony, artist Lowri Evans has reimagined her project, Fragile Handle With Care, to explore the reasons why grief can be messy, ambivalent and uncomfortable. Celebrating mistakes, accommodating agonies and giving voice to pain, you’re invited to a special Smashing Ceremony.
Friday 5th December
3pm – 4:30pm
Crosby Library – Echalaz Room
Bring an item that holds significance for you in a cathartic ritual, smashing the item against the wall to honour all that we do to hold ourselves, and others, together when we have loved and lost. This is an act of holding up the pieces, not brushing them under the carpet, finding beauty in mistakes, embracing what’s broken or lost, and letting it go.
When you book your place, please let us know what item you’ll be bringing to smash so we can discuss with you!
Visit our website to book your place and tell us which item you would like to smash.
LJMU Special Collections & Archives are delighted to invite you to a First Look event for our newest collection: April Ashley’s Personal Papers.
We’re very excited to announce this recent acquisition, and we want to hear from our community to learn more about: what you want to see more of; what you want to happen next; and how we can work with you in the future.
This ‘first look’ will include an open workshop with a large selection of original archive material belonging to Ashley to browse, followed by discussion.
As the collection is very large and currently uncatalogued, it won’t be possible to retrieve everything, but we will try to put out a good variety of material.
Her papers include: the legal records related to the landmark 1970 Corbett V Corbett case; personal and medical records related to her life as a prominent transgender figure from the 1950s onwards; and records of her successful career as a model and activist, among other papers.
The building is wheelchair accessible with blue badge parking, but do let us know at archives@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any specific access needs or concerns.
19 Nov 14:00-16:00 or 21 Nov 10:30-12:30
Mount Pleasant Campus Library, 29 Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE
Step onto the pitch at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North for a free day-long festival exploring the culture, creativity and spaces of football.
Inspired by Home Ground: The Architecture of Football, you’re invited to share stories, try out new skills and experience the game from a new perspective. Show your support by contributing to a collective supporters banner, build a stadium using recycled materials, try drawing like an architect and share your match day memories in a comic drawing workshop. Join a curator tour of the display, grab a match day pie while they’re hot and stay for an afternoon of sports storytelling talks with author and illustrator Anna Trench and local sports journalists including The Anfield Wrap.
10.30-12.20
Join Sara and Seb from creative collective Comics Youth for a drop-in comic-making session. Illustrate your favourite match day memories or sketch a short sports-themed comic strip. No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
Comics Youth is a youth-led community organisation based in Merseyside, empowering young people to find their voice through drawing and storytelling. All welcome. Ages guidance 8-16 years old.
11.00-12.00 (age guidance 5-10 year olds), 12.30-13.30 (age guidance 11-14 year olds) and 14.00-15.00 (age guidance 15-18 year olds)
Join Ivy or Edie, our resident architectural drawing experts from the Learning team at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to explore stadium design through drawing. Get inspiration from our Home Ground display to create your own pencil stadium design. Think about shapes, materials and spaces and explore scale, plans sections and elevations.
11.00-15.00
Build two table-top stadiums with recycled newspaper and materials. Help us tackle designs that will evolve from your ideas and construct our stadiums as a team throughout the day. Pop back later to see how they’re developing, check the structures are sturdy and let us know which one you think is the winning design. All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30-15.00
Join LFC banner maker Emma Norbury to contribute to a collective football banner, celebrating Liverpool as a city of supporters. Paint a section of text, colour the city backdrop and add your own banner of support for whoever and whatever you support. All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Emma Norbury is a local artist and designer who has been dressing the Kop with giant hand-painted banners since 2009.
10.30-11.15, 12.00-12.45, 14.00-14.45
Join RIBA curator Pete Collard for a tour of Home Ground: The Architecture of Football. Hear stories behind the works and discover the process of putting on an exhibition. Tours are free but booking is essential. Book your ticket here.
12.00-14.00
Grab a match day pie for sale from Homebaked Bakery. Whether you’re buying one hot to eat on the spot or taking it home to bake later, these pies are match day staples. Since 2012, Homebaked Bakery has been providing pies to football supporters and Liverpool locals alike, and has become a hub for the community to connect, socialise and learn.
15.00-15.45
Join author and illustrator Anna Trench as she shares the inspiration behind her debut graphic novel, Florrie. Through the story of a female footballer, Anna’s book explores friendship, falling in love, and the little-known history of the women’s game, including the impact of the FA’s 1921 ban on women’s football. Anna will discuss the motivations and stories behind the book and share her perspectives on the game as a player, a fan and a creative storyteller. All welcome.
Anna Trench is an author, illustrator and teacher based in London. Her book Florrie has been shortlisted for the First Graphic Novel Award and the LDComics Award.
16.15-17.00
Join sports journalist Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap and award-winning radio and podcast producer Lizzi Doyle to explore how football stories are shaped on the pitch, in the stands and behind the mic. In this interactive Q&A session led by Curator Pete Collard, hear what drives their work, some challenges of sports journalism and how to make a story resonate with fans.
Exhibitions, workshops, demos, Winter Arkade & more – 15th & 16th Nov 2025
The North Docks of Liverpool is the epicentre of the city’s creative sector & the workshop for Merseyside’s culture. We plan to showcase the talent and amazing output of this creative community across a weekend of exhibitions, conversation, workshops and an artisanal market on the 15th & 16th November at Make North Docks & The Invisible Wind Factory.
Programme:
Saturday 15th November
11:30 – Affirmation Decoration Making with Pyromancy Productions
12:00 – Design Your Own Tote Bag with Sarah Armstrong
12:00 – Panel Talk #1- ‘Can arts & culture be the patriotism of unity?‘
14:00 – DJ Workshop with Malissa (Sisu Crew)
14:30 – Natural Wreath Making with Louise & Deb
14:30 – Lego Christmas Card Printing with Cath Garvey
Sunday 16th November
Winter Arkade 11am – 6pm
(Artisnal Market)
? SMEC Ghost Train 2025 – Tickets On Sale NOW! ?️
?️ BUY TICKETS: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets
The spooky season is here… and the Southport Model Engineering Club Ghost Train is back for Halloween!
? Rides run 31st October – 1st November.
?️ Tickets available now at: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets
Follow our social pages for more updates!
SMEC Ghost Train 2025 – Halloween Railway Adventure
RIDE IF YOU DARE! 31/10/25-01/11/25
Join us for an unforgettable spooky railway adventure at the SMEC Ghost Train, Southport Model Engineering Club’s Halloween event. We’ve gone all out this year — haunted tunnels, ghostly stations, surprises around every corner… but also family-friendly fun!
When:Friday 31st October – Saturday 1st November
4:30pm – 8:00pm each night
Where:Southport Model Engineering ClubRotten Row (next to Victoria Park)Southport, Merseyside PR8 2DA
What to Expect:
Visit our spooky website: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/
A hauntingly decorated train ride through eerie tunnels and spooky landscapes
Friendly ghosts & ghouls to guide you along the journey
Duration: approx 8-10 minutes (safety briefing, boarding, spooky train ride, disembark)
Children under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult — we want thrills, not nightmares!
Important Info:
Ticket InformationTickets: ️https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets
See our socials for more information and the FAQ on our website.
Booking in advance is highly recommended — sessions fill up fast.
Door tickets may be available, but securing your spot ahead of time avoids disappointment.
Dress warmly! Much of the event is outdoors, often in the dark.
Costumes are encouraged (without anything trailing for safety) — extra points for spooky creativity! Please note: This is a family appropriate event, Nothing scary that would cause discomfort or concern to other guests – otherwise you may be turned away!
Comfortable footwear for walking, especially around station areas.
Sensory Notes & FAQs:
The ride is spooky but not overly scary — balanced for kids and adults alike
Total experience time includes the ride, treats, and station encounters
Arrive ~15-20 minutes early to allow for ticket check in / meeting point
Come along and share a night of chills, thrills, and family memories. We can’t wait to see you on the Ghost Train!
More Details: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets
Who were the ‘British Chinese’ artists that emerged in the 1990s and early 2000s? What is their legacy today?
Explore these questions in a special film screening and talk. Curator and artist Kwong Lee will discuss his role at the Chinese Arts Centre and the important presence of British Chinese artists in Manchester and Liverpool. Filmmaker Rosa Fong will present her offbeat short films ‘Chinese for Beginners’ shown on Channel Four in 2002. This will be followed by an audience Q&A.
While looking back on the forgotten presence of these artists, this event will also look forward to a new era of East and South East Asian identity and artmaking.
Kwong Lee is an artist, curator and contemporary arts producer. He was previously Director of Castlefield Gallery (2005-2016), producer at Factory International/Manchester International Festival, and is currently Director at Deptford X.
Rosa Fong is an award-winning filmmaker. Her films have garnered accolades from the British Film Institute, Arts Council of England and UK Film Council. She has directed programmes for BBC and Channel 4 television. Deconstructing Zoe, a feature length documentary was selected for the Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Jump feet first into our Learning Space this summer and create multi-coloured replicas of your favourite marine life, including fish, crabs and coral. Play with print stamping blocks and collage to recreate intricate marine patterns and textures. Using our easy-to-follow templates, make a 3-D model of your sea creature and deep dive into our pick ‘n’ mix recycled craft box to add finishing touches to personalise your marine animal.
Take inspiration from artworks in Tate’s collection, including John Skeaping’s Fish, Federico Herrero’s Crab, Salvador Dali’s Lobster Telephone, Masami Teraoka’s Catfish Envy and Eileen Agar’s Marine Object.
These activities are suitable for children aged 4-12 years old. Children must be supervised by parents/carers.
Our Learning Space is open every day for visiting families- a space to relax and create with art games, colouring-in, books, toys and more!
Share your experience with us on social media using @tateliverpool and #TLfamilies.
Tate Liverpool is temporarily located at RIBA North, Mann Island, a short distance (425m) along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. There is step free access to the main entrance. There is a lift to the first floor gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.
Additional seating is also available. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.To help plan your visit to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
Owen Owen Clayton Square store opened in November 1925. A Centenary Display celebrating this much loved and much missed department store is on the 3rd floor of Liverpool Central
Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool. The display will be there until end December 2025.