Liverpool Biennial - On the Waterfront - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Mahler Edition
- John Lennon Tribute Season

With our iconic UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront, incomparable architectural heritage and world class cultural offering, Liverpool will forever be a European cultural capital.

This year the city again plays host to Liverpool Biennial, one of the most important and cutting edge international festivals of contemporary art. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra debuts its spectacular Mahler Edition and one of the city's favourite sons is honoured during the John Lennon Tribute Season.

With fabulous hotels, exceptional shopping and some of the finest restaurants - why not come and discover Liverpool for yourself? Don't wait. Book now. For details of all the unmissable events across the City Region along with some fantastic hotel offers.

21st May - 30th August
Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock

This unique exhibition provides a timely look at the artist's work in the Cold War era. It will bring together 60 key paintings related to war and peace from 1944-1973.

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18th September - 28th November
various Locations, Liverpool

Liverpool Biennial's 2010 exhibition explores the theme TOUCHED, consisting of new art that succeeds in affecting the viewer in mind, body and soul.

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16th -18th July
Albert Dock & Pier Head

A weekend of family fun to stun the senses and spark imaginations. Includes cutting edge visual displays, Picasso-inspired art and performances, plus ground breaking aerial spectacles, giant sand sculptures and pirate palavers.

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22nd May
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Distant trumpets, children's songs, glittering marches and solemn mountain top meditations...

Mahler throws them all into the mix before ending with a rapturous Hymn to Love

Every performance is a special occasion - and with Vasily Petrenko at the helm of a massed force of over 100 musicians, this latest instalment in the Phil's ongoing Mahler Edition concert series promises to be a landmark.

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9th October - 9th December
Various locations, Liverpool

This two-month cultural programme will mark 70 years since Lennon's birth and 30 years since his untimely death

The city of Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles, is to a host an extensive season of cultural events to celebrate the life of John Lennon, one of the world's most influential and legendary musicians, who was born in the city.

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Summer Classics - Music in the Park

30th July - 31st July
Victoria Park, Southport

This traditional outdoor proms style concert is a hugely popular annual event and with this year's programme it's guaranteed to appeal to music lovers of all ages. Guests are invited to bring their picnics, and to relax and enjoy the atmosphere in Victoria Park on a Summer's evening.

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Southport Air Show

18th &19th September
Southport Seafront

The show is celebrating its 19th year and is the biggest aviation show in the North West. With a comprehensive flying programme including the spectacular Red Arrows, military and civilian aircraft, jets, helicopters, aerobatics and parachute displays, it guarantees to take your breath away.

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Southport Flower Show

19th - 22nd August
Victoria Park, Southport

Internationally renowned and the largest independent flower show in the country, attracting up to 80,000 visitors each year, it combines a seaside atmosphere with a celebration of all that is best from the gardening world.

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Kites Over The Mersey - Wirral International Kite Festival

12th & 13th June
Kings Parade, New Brighton

A two day event for all the family with a variety of spectacular show kites on display, including artistic kites, giant inflatable kites, sports kites and power kites. There will also be a kite-making workshop for all those have-a-go fliers!

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Port Sunlight Village Festival

25th July
Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village

This free family extravaganza welcomes over 12,000 visitors with something to please everyone, from live entertainment to children's performers, a free to enter dog show, food & drink producers, samba & salsa dancers and a lot more besides!

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Wirral Food and Drink Festival

29th August - 30th August
Claremont Farm, Wirral

A showcase of the best of all things 'home grown', bringing together the region's finest producers, restaurants, chefs and farm shops. This year's event is not to be missed, with celebrity chef demonstrations and live entertainment.

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JLS at Haydock Park

19th June
Haydock Park Racecourse

An evening of adrenalin fuelled racing followed by an open-air live concert from JLS! Following their double triumph at The Brits, British boy band and chart toppers JLS are the headline act for Haydock Park Racecourse's music night in June.

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Creamfields

28th August - 29th August
Daresbury, Cheshire

Creamfields has established itself as the crown jewel of dance festivals and continues to be in the Top 5 festivals in the UK alongside the likes of Glastonbury, V and Reading.

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Knowsley Flower Show

8th August
Court Hey Park, Huyton

It's the North West's biggest free flower show with more than just prize-winning blooms and vegetables to woo its visitors. The Knowsley Flower Show at the National Wildflower Centre has events and activities throughout the day for all the family - as well as more than 100 show classes.

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