Liverpool will come together to honour those who lost their lives in conflict when the city’s annual Remembrance Sunday service takes place at St George’s Hall on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Organised by Liverpool City Council, this year’s service will mark 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, one of the deadliest battles of the First World War.
Held on the plateau at St George’s Hall, the event will follow the theme Liverpool Remembers, bringing together faith and community leaders, members of the Armed Forces, veterans and residents to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The steps of St George’s Hall have a significant connection to Liverpool’s military history. During the First World War, they became a rallying point for the Liverpool Pals, as speakers including Lord Derby and Lord Kitchener appealed for men to join a new army.
Ahead of this year’s service, archive film footage of the historic recruitment rallies and appeals will be shown on a screen, offering those attending a glimpse into the events that unfolded on the very same steps more than a century ago.
Remembrance Sunday commemorations will begin at 10:40am, with music from the Band of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and The Pipes and Drums of The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association.
The service will also feature performances from the Liverpool Lighthouse Choir, St Edward’s College Senior Choir and Liverpool mezzo-soprano Danielle Louise Thomas.
At 11am, a ceremonial signal will mark the beginning of the traditional two-minute silence, giving everyone gathered the opportunity to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in service.
The silence will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and a service involving civic, military and religious leaders, alongside cadets.
Following the service, the parade will march from St George’s Plateau to salute the Cenotaph.
Liverpool’s annual Service of Remembrance is free and open to everyone, with residents and visitors encouraged to arrive early ahead of the commemorations.
The event will provide an opportunity for the city to reflect on its wartime history, honour the sacrifices of previous generations and remember all those affected by conflict.
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr William Shortall, said:
“It is an honour to stand with our city as we remember those who served, those who serve today and those who gave their lives. A hundred and ten years on from the Somme, the courage of the Liverpool Pals and so many others still matters deeply. Liverpool Remembers is about coming together across faiths, communities and generations to say that we will not forget.”
Leader of Liverpool City Council, Cllr Liam Robinson, said:
“Every year Liverpool gathers at St George’s Hall to pay its respects, and this year feels especially poignant as we mark 110 years since the Battle of the Somme. The Cenotaph remains a place where our city reflects with humility and gratitude. I encourage everyone to join us, and to pay tribute to our veterans and everyone affected by conflict.”
Armed Forces Champion for Liverpool City Council, Cllr Declan Henry, said:
“Remembrance is about people: the families who waited, the veterans who carry their memories with them and the men and women serving today. Liverpool has always stood by its Armed Forces community, and this service is a chance for all of us to show that again.”
