Plans are under way to stage Liverpool’s biggest-ever Lunar New Year celebrations, not only to welcome in the Year of the Dragon, but also to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city’s twinning with Shanghai. Taking place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 February, for the first time the FREE activities will not only take over the Chinatown area, but they will also bring a festival of colour and sound to the Bombed Out Church (St Luke’s), Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. As well as the usual Chinatown takeover which includes traditional dragon, lion and unicorn parades, firecracke ..read more

Judging has taken place ahead of this year’s Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards, with the independent judging panel sending a total of 47 people and organisations through to the final of the competition, including Liverpool BID Company! More than 600 nominations came in from across the six local authority areas of the Liverpool City Region and the judges, including experts in the field of arts, science and culture, had some difficult choices to make. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at St Helens Rugby League Stadium (Langtree Park) on Thursday 7 Ma ..read more

The Choir with No Name (CWNN) Liverpool, a choir involving people impacted by homelessness, will be kick-starting the city’s festive season with a big Christmas singalong at the Tung Auditorium on Friday 8th December. Building on the success of its annual ‘Big Gig’ at the Everyman earlier this year, the Choir with No Name will get the season started in the best way possible – with a rip-roaring, fun-filled Christmas extravaganza, inviting everyone to come along and join in singing all their favourite festive songs. As well as an audience in fine voice, The Choir with No Name will also be joine ..read more

Liverpool city centre will start to feel a lot like Christmas when the lights are switched on from 16 November, as Liverpool BID Company reveals the decorations, installations and animation planned for the festive season. Over the next four years, Liverpool BID Company is investing £480k in lights across the city centre, from Lime Street and the Commercial District to the retail heart in Church Street and Lord Street, up Bold Street and into Hope Street. For the first time, as the BID area has expanded up to the Georgian Quarter, this year’s lights will extend into Hardman Street and Leece Str ..read more

It is Small Business Saturday on 2 December and Liverpool BID Company is using the day to celebrate the city’s independent and micro businesses. Creatives, makers, foodies and crafters, small independents form the backbone of the city centre’s high streets. A series of Arts and Craft markets to mark the day will showcase the best of the city’s Indies. Pick up a gift, for a loved one or yourself, discover a new favourite or just celebrate the vibrant small business community. You’ll find everything from homemade honey, natural art and jewellery, fabrics, prints, winter warmers, mince pies, mull ..read more

Liverpool’s businesses have been celebrated for their customer service at the annual Mystery Shop Awards. Organised by Liverpool BID Company, the annual awards is now in its 13th year. Over 400 businesses were mystery shopped, from coffee shops to opticians, national retailers to independent restaurants. Recognising businesses across Independent and National Retailers, Accommodation, Hospitality, Leisure and Service Providers, the awards reflect a continued commitment to providing the famous Liverpool warm welcome. The Mystery Shops were undertaken by ProInsights. City centre businesses are vi ..read more

Experience the thrilling adaptation of Dracula by acclaimed Scottish playwright Morna Pearson, directed by Olivier award-winning director Sally Cookson. Set against the stunning backdrop of the untamed beauty of Scotland which originally inspired Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Liz Kettle, celebrated for her role as Queen Margaret in Adjoa Andoh’s Richard III, graces the stage once more in Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning, haunting the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 October 2023.   Want to know more about the Ghosts of the Playhouse? Click below to read more about seat A5 ..read more

A Halloween Pumpkin Trail will take families through Liverpool city centre as they search for clues to win special spooky prizes. The trail will be live from 19 October to 5 November. Designed by Liverpool BID Company, the trail guides families around seven venues in the city where pumpkins are displayed, created by local artist Lucy Bretherton. Each location reveals a letter that, when complete, will form a Halloween themed anagram. Entries can be submitted online to be in with the chance to win special prizes, including a family Halloween experience with Metquarter worth £200, £100 voucher f ..read more

Everton Stadium will proudly fly the flag for the city of Liverpool at the Men’s Euro 2028 Championships.  UEFA today ratified the UK and Ireland’s pioneering, five-association joint bid to host the prestigious tournament in five years.  The international sporting spotlight is therefore set to fall on the city of Liverpool once again, with the Blues’ stunning new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock confirmed as one of 10 venues to stage matches.  Colin Chong, Everton’s Interim Chief Executive and Chief Stadium Development Officer, said: “Everton Football Club is proud to be representi ..read more

Liverpool Philharmonic welcomes back the return of the £1 ticket sale. On Sunday 1 October, 1,000 tickets to selected concerts will be available for just £1. Performances from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as well as pop, folk music and family concerts will be included – all for less than the price of a cup of coffee. The £1 ticket sale has been running for over 10 years, giving local audiences the chance to discover music and Liverpool Philharmonic at a reduced price.  Michael Eakin, Liverpool Philharmonic’s Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to continue to offer ..read more