The first Southport Flower Show was held in the 1920s, organised by local businessmen who wanted to celebrate the region’s horticulture. And from that, it has grown into Britain’s largest...
A celebration of independents, world-class sport, city-wide pride and a bucket-load of festivals. Not make it to Glasto? You dodged a bullet. The bands will have been average, the food...
Summer is our favourite day of the year. What is that in the sky? Is that the mysterious ball of fire that our ancestors used to talk about? We think...
THE CITY’S FINEST BARS, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF FOR A CONTEST OF COCKTAIL CREATIVITY FRIDAY 28TH – SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 2019. The UK’s leading cocktail festival is back to bring together...
From cocktail festivals to craft beer expos and from astronauts to arts markets – here’s our ultimate guide to June. We’re entering the season of parties and festivals. When long...
One of the UK’s most iconic visitor attractions, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, has announced an exciting and re-shaped events programme, Summer on the Dock, taking place from 4th August to...
Liverpool and beer have history. A history that goes beyond post-work bevs, bank holiday benders, and pints in the pub. Some of our finest buildings were funded by 19th century...
Castle Street – a stretch of Liverpool life blessed with great architecture, some fantastic food and drink and yearly festivals. Formerly an area known for its banking and commerce, it’s...
How good are hash browns? And we said, what about, breakfast at Liverpool? We at Independent Liverpool believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and shopping...
A huge illuminated earth, creativity at every corner, festivals a go-go, amazing jazz and massive pittas cram-packed with chicken and chips… it’s official, Liverpool is the place to be this...
LightNight Liverpool, the city’s popular one-night arts festival, is back on Friday 17 May 2019 for its tenth year. There are over 100 free events for people of all ages...
Writing on the Wall (WoW) is a writing and literature organisation based in Liverpool hosting Liverpool’s longest running and nationally acclaimed literature festival – WoWFEST. From 1st-31st May WoWFEST is...
Artists explore ‘Ritual’ at free late-night arts festival & new venue announced Taking place across 50 venues on Friday 17 May 2019 from 5pm until late, LightNight showcases the creative...
To gin, or not to gin? Silly question. The Gin Fever extravaganza will take place on 12th & 13th April and will take full advantage of Constellations’ industrial setting in...
We can’t predict whether it’ll be cable-knits or flip-flop season, but we do know that March is shaping up to be an absolute belter. Tis the season for not knowing...
Kiss us we’re Irish. On the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th March we’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day weekender like no other and we want you, yes you, to come...
Cocktails are like a present you give to yourself. We love cocktails, and we’re spoilt for choice here in Liverpool. Between new bars opening up to the sheer delight of...
It doesn’t matter if you’re love’s young dream or the only card you’re expecting is from your mum, there’s plenty on offer that will give you the feels around Valentines....
Unity Theatre in Liverpool is delighted to announce its 2019 Spring season. A number of theatre-makers return to the venue by popular demand, presented alongside award-winning new work from the...
A THREE day celebration welcoming Chinese New Year will take place to mark the 20th anniversary of Liverpool’s twinning with Shanghai. The city’s Year of the Pig festivities will start on...
Sausage rolls are hitting the headlines but Liverpool has been banging out savoury pastry goodness for decades. Here’s our guide to where you can get your hands on some of...
Liverpool is a city with great identity, great people and some even better things to do. As a result, we’ve decided to create a little bucket list. Not your usual...
Markets, grown-up grottos, thought-provoking art and partying hard – here are the must-see’s and do’s for December. Tis the season for catching-up, saying yes and celebrating the year. Liverpool is...
Grab a slice of village life. Leafy, chilled-out and packed with character: we love Woolton. It was the first urban village to win Britain in Bloom, it’s where Eleanor Rigby...