The legendary Liverpool Book Market returns to the Garden Room in the Bluecoat.
Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local booksellers, including ‘still Out-of-Print’ of Smithdown Road and the Bolshie Bargain Bookstall.
Bargains, rarities and a cornucopia of subjects for the literary mind!
Enquiries: ‘still Out-of-Print’ Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookshop 07440 501099
Liverpool Art Fair is set to return to the Royal Liver Building from 11th July to 25th August 2025, celebrating its 11th year of championing affordable, accessible art from across the region.
This year’s fair will showcase the work of almost 200 selected artists, continuing the event’s strong track record of connecting local creators with art lovers. Building on over a decade of success since launching in 2012 (with a pause during the COVID pandemic), Liverpool Art Fair has now welcomed more than 60,000 art lovers and showcased the work of nearly 2,500 artists.
Expert Selection Panel Chooses Artists from Over 350 Submissions
The fair’s lineup was 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, having led creative teams behind NML’s exhibitions and public programmes. Joining him is artist Claire Weetman, whose 20+ years of practice spans drawings, prints, installations and public interventions, with exhibitions at The Bluecoat and Castlefield Gallery.
Returning to the panel are Sarah Lovell, Lead Officer for Culture at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, who strategically manages the implementation of the Culture & Creative Strategy, and sculptor Faith Bebbington, who has worked from her Liverpool studio since 1993 creating dynamic public sculptures from recycled materials.
Together, this panel had the task of selecting from over 350 submissions, ensuring the fair represents the best of regional artistic talent.
A Platform for Every Artist, Art for Every Budget
The 2025 fair continues its mission to break down barriers between artists and art buyers, featuring work from emerging and established creators living within a 35-mile radius of Liverpool. True to its founding philosophy, every piece remains accessibly priced between £20 and £2,000, with a dedicated section for works under £200.
For the first time, the fair will be open seven days a week from 11am to 5pm, making it easier than ever for art enthusiasts to discover their next treasured piece.
Creative Workshops Throughout the Summer
Alongside the exhibition, Liverpool Art Fair will host a series of creative workshops throughout the summer, led by Cass Art. These hands-on sessions will provide visitors with the opportunity to explore different artistic techniques and materials. Workshop details and booking information will be available on the website soon.
Supporting Creative Careers
Organised by dot-art, the Liverpool-based art organisation with 19 years of experience supporting visual artists, Liverpool Art Fair continues to champion art as an integral part of everyday life. Beyond the exhibition, the fair serves as a crucial platform for artists to connect with new buyers, develop their careers, and become part of a thriving creative community.
“We’re pleased to be celebrating our 11th year with a strong selection of almost 200 artists,” says Lucy Byrne, Managing Director of dot-art. “The quality and diversity of work continues to showcase the incredible talent in our region.”
Location and Legacy
The Royal Liver Building provides a prominent waterfront location for the celebration of local creativity, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. The venue complements the fair’s mission to showcase local art and connect it with new audiences. As Liverpool Art Fair celebrates its 11th year, it stands as testament to the city’s thriving creative scene and the power of making art accessible to all.
See: liverpoolartfair.com for more information and to plan your visit.
Liverpool Art Fair 2025Dates: 11th July – 25th August 2025Location: Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, LiverpoolOpening Hours: 7 days a week, 11am – 5pmEntry: FREE
Local people selling their preloved clothes in this sustainable fashion market. Say no to fast fashion, slow down your shopping.
Welcome to **Slowdown Sundays – Sustainable Fashion Market**!
Join us on **Sun Jul 13 2025** at **11:00** in the vibrant location of **Lark Lane**, in the old police station, for a day of eco-friendly fashion finds.
Discover unique pieces from local sellers. From clothing to accessories, you’ll find stylish items. By shopping here, you’re reducing the impact of fast fashion, supporting preloved and reducing carbon impact by shopping local, no packaging and shipping needed. Also, no buyer fees!
Come support shopping locally and consciously at our market. See you there!
We’ll have music, drinks and treats to add to the reasons why this is a MUST visit.
The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UU.
Hey ladies! Get ready for a fabulous night out at The Handyman venue on June 19th, 2025 at 6:00 PM .
It’s time to refresh your wardrobe sustainably! Join us for a fun evening of swapping and shopping preloved fashion items, sipping on drinks, and shopping for unique pieces. Let’s support sustainable fashion together!
VINTED IRL -NO added buyer fees or shipping fees
Bring 1-2 items to swap for credit. Use your credit to shop our fabulous range of clothes. This event has a focus on occasion wear, those outfits you won’t wear again that are stuck in your wardrobe, doomed to never shine again.
Part of our Sustainable Prom Project.
Checkout our socials for ideas of what’s on sale
The Handyman
Smithdown Road
L15 3JL
Treat yourself on a Friday night, as the sun sets on another week. We’ll bring the pizza and vibes, you bring your tastebuds.
With offers on Birko’s finest slices (including the insanely popular Gherkinhead), happy hour deals on drinks, plus an immaculately-curated set of tunes to keep the vibes going, our Slice Parties are COMPLETELY FREE entry.
Backyard Balearic join us to provide the soundtrack to the evening, slicing up some heavy tunes throughout the evening. DJ and runner of label Melodies Of Love, Backyard Balearic is going to ensure that the sun sets over the Merseyterranean to the best possible tunes.
5PM TIL LATE
Future Yard are doing a beer festival! If you’ve been to one of our craft beer and vinyl markets in the past, you know that we love the connection between DIY music and independent, craft brewing, with the great taste that come along with it. Well now we’re having a full celebration of it, in three sessions across Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July.
The first ever Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival takes place across Future Yard’s outdoor and indoor spaces, with dozens of taps pouring craft beers and ciders of all types across our bars, and also featuring pop-up stalls from Neptune, Spookton and Polly’s, among others. There will be tasting sessions across the two days where you get to meet the brewers and sample some of their favourite brews (these sessions are limited and have to be booked separately).
Our beer festival combines the worlds of vinyl obsessives and craft beer aficionados for a fair that pulls together some of the best North West breweries, vinyl record sellers and DJs. The festival is broken into three sessions over the two days: an opening party on Friday evening (5pm-11pm) featuring guest DJs; a loungey Saturday afternoon session (12pm-5pm), with brewer talks and tastings; and a closing Saturday evening celebration (6pm-11pm), with more DJs and tastings to keep you entertained. There’ll also be records on sale throughout both days with a number of sellers hosting stalls and spinning some tunes. And we’ll have fresh Neapolitan-style pizza served up from our kitchen, alongside some guest food vendors.
Like music? Like craft beer? Like pizza? Why not put them all together in one place. See you there.
Tickets are available now, at £8.50 per person per session. You’ll get a branded glass and a complementary half pint with your ticket when you arrive. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS! And beer tasting sessions also available on the Saturday.
Come spend your Summer Bank Holiday with us on Monday 26th May and enjoy a day filled with great pizza, drinks deals and good vibes throughout!
With offers on Birko’s finest slices, our all-new offers, plus an immaculately-curated set of tunes to keep the vibes going, our Slice Parties are COMPLETELY FREE entry.
12pm-5pm.
The legendary Liverpool Book Market returns to the Garden Room in The Bluecoat. Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local booksellers, including ‘still Out-of-Print’ of Smithdown Road, and the ‘Bolshie Bargain Bookstall’. Bargains, rarities and a cornucopia of subjects for the literary mind!
Enquiries: ‘still Out-of-Print’ Antiquarian and Secondhand Bookshop 07440 501099
Look out for future dates: Fri 18th & Sat 19th July; Fri 29th & Sat 30th August
We’re back on Friday 30th May with more slices, drinks and good vibes to keep things rolling at Argyle Street!
With offers on Birko’s finest slices (including two new pizzas), happy hour deals on drinks, plus an immaculately-curated set of tunes to keep the vibes going, our Slice Parties are COMPLETELY FREE entry.
5PM TIL LATE
Join The Reader this September for a unique shopping experience at their autumn craft market featuring handcrafted items from over 30 local makers. This indoor/outdoor event takes place at the stunning Calderstones Mansion House in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB.
Explore a diverse range of products on sale from local small businesses, enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drinks from The Reader bar and on site cafes.
This is a dog friendly event, with your furry friends welcome in all outdoor spaces
Makers at the Mansion – Sunday 28th September, 11am till 5pm.Free, drop-in. No tickets required.