Event type: Music

Téada

Celebrating 25 years on the road in 2026, Téada are one of Irish traditional music’s most celebrated and hard-working ensembles — described by one American critic as “arguably the most vibrant and hard-working traditional Irish music ensemble in the world today”.

Rooted in the living tradition yet alive to the wider world, the Sligo-based group have headlined major festivals across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australia, performing to audiences of up to 40,000 on their landmark Japanese and Taiwanese tours. Closer to home, they are a familiar and much-loved presence at Ireland’s greatest festivals, from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Temple Bar TradFest.

The band’s current line-up brings together some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians: Oisín Mac Diarmada on fiddle, Paul Finn on button accordion, Damien Stenson on flute, Seán McElwain on guitar and bouzouki, Tristan Rosenstock on bodhrán and the award-winning step dancer and pianist Samantha Harvey.

Their most recent album on Gael Linn features special guest appearances by Hollywood actor and singer John C. Reilly and the late, great Séamus Begley — a fitting record from a band who carry the tradition with both pride and joy. Don’t miss them!

Presented in partnership by Return to London Town and Liverpool Irish Festival, with support from Culture Ireland. 

Movema céilí with The Saltcutters

Get ready for a joyful, next-generation Céilí.

Movema dance company, in league with live-band The Saltcutters, lead an evening of dance and music born from their experiences as multiple-heritage artists, working with Irish traditional forms in Liverpool, made in response to the Festival’s theme, I am here.

In the spirit of the old meanings of ‘céilí’, ‘neighbour’, ‘visit’ or ‘gathering’, Movema and Saltcutters invite you to come together with your neighbours to celebrate our shared humanity through group dances that connect us to others and celebrate our similarities and our differences. Expect dances and tunes from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Guests will also hear the surprising stories of how music and dance travel, adapt, change and upend what we think we know about identity.

No experience is needed. No partner is required. Everyone’s welcome to dance any role. The evening’s calling is gender-free, so instead of ‘ladies and gents’ you might hear terms like ‘larks and robins’ or ‘ones and twos’. Dance whichever part feels right for you. Ideal for ages 16 and above.

Ticket price includes a hearty Irish stew with vegan and gluten-free options and a bar will be operating serving refreshments.

If you have got any access needs or concerns or want to know more before you come, get in touch: info@movema.co.uk 

PK’s seisiún

Simple opportunity to come along for a tune. The second seisiún of two in the Festival, the other takes place the prior Fri (16 Oct 2025).

Bring an instrument, your voice and a will to play along. There’ll be Festival friends to help bring the gang together. A fully stocked bar — in one of the most historic and quirkiest pubs in Liverpool — eases you towards the dawn. This event gets busy quickly and sometimes it’s ‘standing room only’. Be prepared to ‘hotch up’ and swap places so everyone can get a piece of the action. This is a night that almost guarantees high kicks ’til dawn.

Friends of Hadlow Road Station 160th Anniversary celebration & pop-up cafe

Alongside our twice minthly pop-up cafe, FHRS are celebrating the 160th Anniversary of the line and station opening, we have music by Familar Ground.  The Thomas Brassey Society (TBS) will have a stand highlighting the work done locally and worldwide by Thomas Brassey, railway engineer.  A new poster will be unveiled by TBS and FHRS will have an information stand.

Hadlow Road Station is a Grade II listed Hertiage England station with a historic museum which has been restored to look as it did when the station closed in 1956, now part of the Wirral Way it is looked after by Friends of Hadlow Road Station (FHRS).

FHRS run pop-up cafes on the platform twice a month, Sunday mornings 10am to 1pm, cash only, serving bacon baps, teacakes, tea, coffee and cakes.  All funds raised are put back into the station’s maintenance, restoration and development.

Post code for the station is CH64 2UQ Hadlow Road, Willaston, Wirral.  There is a small free car park at the station with further parking in the village.  There is a seperate private cafe Station Masters Housr (SMH) which is open 7 days a week.  http://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfHadlowRoadStation

Friends of Hadlow Road Station Special pop-up Cafe

 

Special Pop-up cafe, charity day and signal box open

As part of the Wirral History & Heritage Association Week our usual twice-monthly pop up cafe is supporting our second charity funds going to Wirral St John’s Hospice.  We have the singal box open (accessed via steps), music by Western Approaches and Mersey Morris performing.

Hadlow Road Station is a Grade II listed Heritage England station with a historic museum which has been restored to look as it did when the station closed in 1956, looked after by Friends of Hadlow Road Station (FHRS).  The line is now part of the Wirral Way.

FHRS run pop-up cafes on the platform twice a month, Sunday mornings 10am to 1pm, cash only serving bacon baps, tacakes, tea, coffee and cakes.,  All funds raise are put back into the station’s maintenance, restoration and development.

Post code for the station is CH64 2UQ, Hadlow Road, Willaston, WIrral,  There is a small free car park at the station, further parking int he village.  There is a seperate private cafe Station Masters House (SMH) open 7 days a week.  http://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfHadlowRoadStation

 

 

Movema Céilí with Saltcutters

Get ready for a joyful, next-generation Céilí. Movema dance company, in league with live-band Saltcutters, lead an evening of dance and music born from their experiences as multiple-heritage artists, working with Irish traditional forms in Liverpool, made in response to the Festival’s theme, I am here.

In the spirit of the old meanings of ‘Céilí’, ‘neighbour’, ‘visit’ or ‘gathering’, Movema and Saltcutters invite you to come together with your neighbours to celebrate our shared humanity through group dances that connect us to others and celebrate our similarities and our differences. Expect dances and tunes from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Guests will also hear the surprising stories of how music and dance travel, adapt, change and upend what we think we know about identity.

No experience is needed. No partner is required. Everyone’s welcome to dance any role. The evening’s calling is gender-free, so instead of ‘ladies and gents’ you might hear terms like ‘larks and robins’ or ‘ones and twos’. Dance whichever part feels right for you. Ideal for ages 16 and above.

Ticket price includes a hearty Irish stew with vegan and gluten-free options and a bar will be operating serving refreshments.

Proceeds will go towards supporting Movema’s charitable work with women, children and resettled communities in Liverpool.For more ways to support and donate to Movema’s work with women, children, families & communities visit https://movema.co.uk/support-movema/

If you have any access needs or concerns or want to know more before you come? Get in touch: info@movema.co.uk

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Saturday, 17 October 2026

  • 6.30–11pm
  • St Bride’s Church, Percy St, Liverpool L8 7LT
  • £20 (includes hearty Irish stew – vegan & GF options)
  • No experience or partner needed – everyone welcome, all roles are gender-free.
  • Ages 16+ (over 12s welcome to attend with an adult.
  • Bar available.
  • Proceeds support Movema’s charitable work with women, children and resettled communities in Liverpool.

A Season of Song – Summer at Sudley House

Keep cool in Sudley House’s gorgeous galleries and enjoy performances from local groups and artists through the summer season.

11am – Singing Our Socks Off 

“Singing our Socks off is a fun, friendly, vibrant choir. Our members enjoy singing many genres of songs from contemporary pop to musicals, war songs Christmas songs and songs from around the world.But we are more than just a choir, entering our 20th year in 2026 we will be celebrating the friendships, many experiences of singing in fabulous venues across the region and the fun we have enjoyed. We always encourage and welcome new members”

2pm – Pastorale Ladies’ choir 

“We are Pastorale, a ladies choir from West Derby in Liverpool. We sing a mix of music genres. We sing a lot to raise funds for charity and enjoy giving to the community by way of singing in residential homes.”

The Christians

Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits …Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, Whats in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the late 80s and early 90s both in the UK and Europe and often confused people with their band name (in fact just the brothers surname with absolutely no religious connotation!)

Still headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry Christian (who very much deserves the Daily Mirror’s description of him as having ‘one of the finest voices in pop) who has only gained in vocal stature (and wit) over the years! the band are enjoying a revival currently touring successfully in the UK and Europe.

Currently embarking on a huge UK Tour playing their well known back catalogue and one or two favourites selected from newer albums.

Catch them on tour and find out why Chris Evans said ‘it was the best gig I’ve ever been to’.

Minimum Rage Presents, The Shape of Stories – The Bridewell 28/8/26

 

Minimum Rage Collective presents The Shape of Stories, an eclectic, multidisciplinary offering from the people that make up the Bluecoat Arts Centre’s front of house team, along with some cherished friends.

Designed to be inclusive and collaborative, the exhibition embraces Jerry Saltz’s invitation to “Be a vampire, form a coven,” encouraging artists to find strength, support and inspiration within their creative communities.

Minimum Rage started out as a zine created by artists working in creative-adjacent hospitality, motivating one another to make new work. This show is born of a shared desire to honour our perspectives, reclaiming and showcasing a sense of three dimensionality that can often get lost while we perform our professional roles. We’re excited to have our work speak for us on the walls, plinths and screens of one of Liverpool’s most beloved and accessible galleries, the Bridewell. 

Featuring a dazzling array of work in mediums as diverse as its participants, The Shape of Stories seeks to transcend the constraints, expectations and formalities of today’s art world. While the idea had been discussed for some time, this event will mark the first time it has been brought to life.

A private view will be held at the Bridewell on Prescot Street on Friday 28th August, 6-9pm and the gallery will be open to the public between (time) and (time) until Tuesday 1st September. 

Step into the age of Minimum Rage

 

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Private View: Friday 28 August

Venue: The Bridewell, Prescot Street, Liverpool

Public Exhibition: 11am– 5pm, Saturday 30 August through Tuesday 1 September

 

Artists:

Emily Armstrong, Joanna Battersby, Maryam Bazmanesh, Bryan Biggs, Roxane Bigot, Charlie Ann Buxton, Millie Caddick, Barry Charlton, Jake Critchley, Oleta Omar La Cruz, Eva Donald, C James Fagan, Ed Garreia, Jordan Hau, Ellie Hoskins, Danny John, Brooklyn Jorgenson, Gareth Kemp, Iqra Khan, Rory Larbalestier, Adrianna Malegowska, Halyna Maystrenko-Grant, Ivy McIntyre, Roisin Mee, Gareth Nuttall, Etain O’Donovan, Mariana Pires, Barbara Richardson, Katie Roberts, Alfie (Blue Room), Marzieh Sahel, Evelyn Coogan Thomas, Jed Timms, Christine Turner, Jo Wilson, Anthony Wong, Ami Zanders in collaboration with Kristy Warren and Esmeralda Zanders, Bishop Zanders

 

 

Milap & Asian Arts Agency presents Roopa Panesar and Kousic Sen

One of the finest sitar players to emerge from the UK, Roopa Panesar returns to Liverpool for an evening of breathtaking virtuosity. 

Known for her incredible emotional depth and staggering dexterity, Roopa’s music is a soulful journey that spans traditional Indian classical ragas to contemporary collaborations.

For this special performance, Roopa is joined by the world-renowned tabla maestro, Kousic Sen. Their musical partnership is a long-standing one; in 2011, Milap produced Roopa’s debut album, Khoj, which featured Kousic’s masterly accompaniment—an early milestone in a collaborative relationship that continues to flourish on stages worldwide.

Roopa Panesar (Sitar) A disciple of Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE, Roopa Panesar has captivated audiences at major global venues, from London’s Barbican and Darbar Festival to New York City’s APAP. Her recent critically acclaimed album ATMA (The Soul), recorded at Real World Studios, reflects a profound sense of calmness and exhilaration, solidifying her reputation as a leading light of the British Asian diaspora. Roopa’s ability to embrace Indian classical music alongside jazz and western classical influences leaves audiences captivated and peers filled with respect.  

Kousic Sen (Tabla) Milap’s Artist in Residence, Kousic Sen is a tabla player of immense energy and rhythmic mastery. A highly respected senior artist, Kousic is one of the most sought-after accompanists in the world, having performed at the world’s most prestigious venues alongside the legendary masters of Indian classical music. 

Promoted by Milap in association with the Asian Arts Agency

“One of the most important musicians to have emerged in the British Asian diaspora… a profound sense of calmness laced with an inexplicable exhilaration.” – Songlines