Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2018 will mark a decade since Liverpool's reign as European Capital of Culture and is set to be a thrilling year for the city. With an extraordinary calendar of major cultural moments and a kaleidoscope of art, music, theatre, technology, style and sport, Liverpool’s signature mix of creative risk-taking and magical happenings will take centre stage.
From ancient wonders to audacious technological innovations, to maritime celebrations and musical explorations it’s all happening in Liverpool over 12 memorable months. The official launch of the programme will happen on 11 January 2018, ten years to the day since the ‘People’s Opening’ which launched European Capital of Culture in 2008.
Sneak previews include:
The city of style and sport will also see the return of The Clothes Show for a second year following a successful debut last summer, and World Cup fever will grip the city in June with a month-long homage to the ‘beautiful game’ showcased through art, performance and celebration.
And of course Liverpool’s soundtrack will hit the top of the charts in 2018 with the city’s unrivalled festival offer - from Africa Oye and Liverpool International Music Festival right through to Milapfest – marking the year with some of their most ambitious line ups ever, while brand new music events - including a piano festival like no other - further reinforces Liverpool’s position as a UNESCO City of Music.
There is no doubt that 2018 will be the year to experience the thrills and magic of the city of Liverpool and everyone is invited.
For more information on already released projects and to help plan your visit to Liverpool go to www.visitliverpool.com/2018.
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