Returning for a short tour in 2024/25, this will be your last chance to enjoy an evening with this iconic footballer.
Geoff will once again be joined by his great friend and agent Terry Baker, who will interview the England legend – and gently take the respectful mickey with him.
The award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of Somebody Feed Phil, is bringing his live show to Liverpool. Somebody Feed Phil – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and combines Rosenthal’s love of food and travel with his unique brand of humour.
This is a must see for foodies, restaurateurs, travellers, and armchair enthusiasts all over the world.
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are back and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour!
Whether you’re a die-hard cricket enthusiast craving insider stories or looking for a fun evening out, Aggers and Tuffers are sure to entertain, so don’t miss out this spring.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Age Guidance: 12+
Head along and join them at the DDFI40 Hub at the Bluecoat in the Bistro. A central sanctuary open to artists and audiences for networking, informal meetings, chill time, discussion and reflection, and taking time out. Open all day, no booking necessary.
Access: Venue access information can be found here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/plan-your-visit/accesibility
Cost: FREE
About DDFI40:
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
Join disabled artists and their collaborators from Java & Bali – Indonesia, Cardiff and Liverpool to talk about mark making in the places that disempower us and the value of mural and street art as hyper-local radical activism. Artists contributing include: Sukri Budi Dharma, Winda Karunadhita, Nano Warsono and Andrew Bolton
Access:
The session will be interpreted simultaneously from English to Bahasa and vice versa. Please mention when booking your language preference. BSL will also be available along with captions and audio description.
If you have any difficulty booking via eventbrite, please do contact our team via info@dadafest.co.uk and we can help you to book.
About DDFI40
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
What could health care look like if it was designed by people with energy limiting conditions (ELCs)? How can creative workshops feed into research? How can the creative research process be made as accessible as possible?
This roundtable includes 5 artists involved in a research project using creative workshops to ideas about better futures of care for people with ELCs. The project built on research by Chronic illness Inclusion which demonstrated the harm done by medical professional disregarding or disbelieving people’s accounts of living with ELCs.
Online creative workshops were facilitated for
Muslim women
LGBTQIA+ people
People of marginalised gender (cis and trans women, trans men, non-binary, intersex and gender nonconforming people)
Workshops involved zine making, creative writing, fairytale writing, drawing, collage and mixed-media. Workshops were designed to be accessible for people with ELC and asynchronous workshop options were hosted to maximise opportunities to participate.
Each workshop was led by a l creative practitioners and artists with a participatory approach and together each group co-produced an artefact that spoke to their needs. The results are zines, podcasts, stories, comics, animations and creative non-fiction.
The artists involved were Khizra Ahmed Khairani Barokka (Okka), Julian Gray, Mish Green and Louise Kenward. The project was led by Professor Bethan Evans at The University of Liverpool, working with Morag Rose and Ana Bê Pereira, Chronic Illness Inclusion, Liverpool Hope University, Stephanie Davis, Healing Justice London, and a team of independent researchers: Dr Aaliyah Shaikh Dr Alison Allam and Dr Anna Ruddock. Everyone in the team has their own experiences of disability and / or chronic illness.
About DDFI40:
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
Head along to the DaDaFest hub to chat with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society’s Artist Services team about all things Fringe. In 2026, they plan to open a new, year-round artist hub in Edinburgh, and want to hear from Dadafest artists on what they’d like to see happen in this space.
The drop in will allow you to find our more about how to bring a show to the Fringe, and offer an open discussion where the team who want to hear about the things that both excite and challenge you at the Edinburgh Fringe.
This drop in welcomes anyone with an interest in learning more about the Edinburgh Fringe and the different ways to get involved.
About DDFI40:
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
Aged 14-21? Interested in working in music but don’t know where to start? Come to the Music Industry Careers Fest at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall!
Learn more about the wide array of opportunities in this field, meet leading industry professionals and kick start your musical career. Liverpool Philharmonic’s Careers Fest is packed with hands-on workshops, fascinating demonstrations and talks from industry experts, covering everything you’d want to know about working in the music industry.
Disabled people are impacted more directly by global issues such as the cost of living, the rise of the right, and the Climate Crisis is no different.
Using Artist Lois Weaver’s Long Table format, we will be inviting disabled artists and cross-sector professionals to participate in a carefully held discussion at Metal to discuss the climate crisis. Hosted by Liverpool Artist Dora Colquhoun, with contributions from disabled artists Liz Crow (UK) and ZU-UK, (UK/Brazil), they will explore climate change and disability from local and global perspectives.
About DDFI40:
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time they are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
Join Cultivate (Halton’s Cultural umbrella Organisation) for an engaging evening as they prepare for Halton’s Cultural Year in 2026. This event is an opportunity for local creatives, organisations, and community members to connect, share ideas, and explore how arts and culture can thrive in Halton.
What to Expect:
Inspiring Performances: Experience live music, theatre, and poetry showcasing the talent and creativity in our community.
Introduction to Culture 2026: Hear from cultural leaders about the vision for Culture 26 and how you can get involved.
Networking and Consultation: Meet fellow creatives, share your views, and help shape the future of culture in Halton.
Light Refreshments: Enjoy a buffet and informal conversations throughout the evening.
Special Art Exhibit: See “Mars”, an artwork by Luke Jerram and the latest of his creations to be displayed at Norton Priory.
Why Attend?
Discover new opportunities, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to shaping Halton’s cultural legacy in 2026.
Admission is Free—don’t miss this chance to be part of the journey to Culture 26!