Liverpool Biennial 2025

Welcome to Liverpool, home of UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art.

Titled ‘BEDROCK', Liverpool Biennial 2025 is curated by Marie-Anne McQuay with Director Dr Samantha Lackey and the Liverpool Biennial Team.

Taking over historic buildings, unexpected spaces and art galleries, Liverpool Biennial - the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art - has been transforming the city through art for over two decades. A dynamic programme of free exhibitions, performances, community and learning activities, and fringe events unfolds over 14 weeks, shining a light on the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

A series of outdoor works are set to be installed at sites across the city including Liverpool ONE, Mann Island, and the grounds of The Oratory at Liverpool Cathedral.

Just 2 hours 20 minutes from London Euston with Avanti West Coast, Liverpool is one of the UK’s most walkable cities. Arrive by train straight into the city centre and explore everything this incredible celebration of art and culture has to offer.

Find out more about the Liverpool Biennial programme of events here;

Liverpool Biennial of Contemporary Art

Liverpool Biennial Reveals Theme and Artists for 2025 - Liverpool Biennial

Discover Liverpool

Liverpool is a vibrant hub of culture, history and nightlife. It's best known for being the home of the Reds, the Blues, The Fab Four and Cilla Black’s signature lilt. With so much to see, learn and experience — maybe it's time to discover more about this must-see UK destination.

Liverpool offers exciting experiences year-round. In summer, the city comes alive with live music and festivals, while winter brings festive outings, Christmas markets, and seasonal attractions. For more details on seasonal events, check out our guides to day trips in Liverpool.

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Liverpool highlights

• Liverpool holds the Guinness World Record for most number one hits from a city
• The borough of Liverpool was founded in 1207
• The first Chinatown in Europe was established in Liverpool
• Liverpool Cathedral is the largest in the UK

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Day trips & events in Liverpool

Station Information

From the moment you step onto the platform, there’s plenty to discover in Liverpool. Let the city welcome you, make use of convenient station facilities and check out local attractions in no time.

• Main station: Liverpool Lime Street
• Location: Located in the city centre, near major landmarks such as St George’s Hall and the Liverpool Empire Theatre
• Facilities: Ticket office, car park, toilets, ticket machine, cycle storage availability, Wi-Fi, prepurchase collection, step-free access, onward travel
• Taxi information: There is a taxi rank outside the Skelhorne Street entrance.
• Parking: Overnight parking is available at the station’s multistorey car park.
• Nearby attractions include: St George’s Hall (2-minute walk), The Walker Art Gallery (5-minute walk), Liverpool ONE shopping (15-minute walk)

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