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Liverpool European Festival returns bigger and bolder for 2025

  • May 6, 2025
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Liverpool European Festival returns bigger and bolder for 2025

This spring, communities across Liverpool will come together to celebrate the rich diversity, traditions and stories of Europe as the Liverpool European Festival returns bigger and bolder for 2025. 

The festival will shine a spotlight on the many European communities who have made Liverpool their home, showcasing the vibrant cultures that have helped shape the city’s identity for generations. Running from 8 May to 28 June, the festival offers a packed programme of events celebrating music, dance, food and storytelling.

Communities from Albania, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and many more will share their music, art, food and traditions across the city, inviting everyone to join the celebrations. 

Led by Liverpool’s European diaspora communities, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, the festival promises a rich and inclusive programme for everyone to enjoy.

Highlights of the festival include:

  • 8 May: Launch of the festival at Liverpool Town Hall 
  • 9 May: Europe Day 
  • 10 May: Community Celebration at the Bombed Out Church – a free daytime festival with stalls, live performances, and a spectacular evening Fire Gala.
  • 17 May: Little Italy History Ride – a cycling tour exploring Liverpool’s Italian heritage.
  • 31 May: International Children’s Day celebration with crafts, games and performances at Mini Roads.
  • 15 June: Midsummer celebrations with the Polish community at the Palm House.
  • 21 June: German Summer Fete at the German Church.

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: 

“Liverpool has always been shaped by people from across Europe and around the world. 

“This festival is a wonderful celebration of those connections; past, present and future. It’s about friendship, understanding, and the pride we take in being an open, welcoming city for everyone.”

Gosia McKane, who has been leading the festival’s organisation since its launch during Eurovision 2023, said: 

“In a time when the world often feels divided, this festival is a beautiful reminder that culture and community can bring us together. 

“It’s a celebration of where we come from, who we are today, and the future we can build together. It’s a celebration of the connections we share across cultures and generations — and we invite everyone to be part of that story.”

The full programme is available here.

Tickets for the Fire Gala can be booked here.

READ MORE: UK’s longest running Craft Beer Festival returns this Summer

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