Welcome to the Annual Liverpool European Festival 2026

From lively folk dances through avant-garde movies to inspiring stories of migrants who became a part of the Beatles City and are shaping new generations to come.

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Communities of European Countries will open their hearts and souls

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18:00:00

4 June 2026

Europe

Lecture Theatre C, Central Teaching Hub, University of LiverpoolLiverpool, England Date:04/06/2026

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Film Screening – Love Me Tender

Screening of Love Me Tender (LUX Audience Award programme). The film follows Clémence, whose life is disrupted after coming out and facing a custody battle for her child. The screening includes a facilitated discussion on LGBTQ+ themes and contemporary European social issues, in partnership with the European Parliament. Venue: Lecture Theatre C, Central Teaching Hub, University of LiverpoolLiverpool, England Date:04/06/2026 Time: 18:00 Under 16 with parent or legal guardian In person Doors at 5:45 PM

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15:30:00

6 June 2026

Europe

Toxteth Town Hall, 15 High Park St, L8 8DX

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“European Diversity” – exploring the lived experiences of EU citizens from multiple ethnic backgrounds

“European Diversity” – a collaboration between Global Liverpool, the In Limbo Project and Black Europeans. European Diversity highlights the diversity of EU citizens from minoritised ethnicities, showcasing their cultural contributions, exploring the lived experience of inhabiting multiple cultural spaces, and the intersection of being a European with cultural heritage from different ethnic roots. A vital conversation about diversity, identity, and belonging. Saturday 6th June 2026 3:30-5:30pm Toxteth Town Hall, 15 High Park Street, Liverpool L8 8DX Everyone welcome.

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14:00:00

7 June 2026

Romania

The Reader Organisation, Calderstone Park

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Roots of Faith and Soul: Romanian Traditions, Poems and Creative Workshop / Rădăcinile Credinței și Sufletului: Tradiții Românești, Poezie și Atelier Creativ

Roots of Faith and Soul: Romanian Traditions, Poems and Creative Workshop Rădăcinile Credinței și Sufletului: Tradiții Românești, Poezie și Atelier Creativ Discover the rich tapestry of Romanian culture through an afternoon of poetry, tradition, and creativity. Join us as we explore Romanian traditions and beliefs through beautiful poetry and hands-on art workshops. Whether you have a connection to Romanian heritage, or are simply curious to learn about Romanian culture, this is a warm invitation to immerse yourself in the stories and traditions that have shaped Romanian identity for generations. Everyone is welcome to learn, create, and connect. Saturday 7th June, 2026 2.00pm – 4.00pm The Old Cafe Reader Organisation Calderstones Park Everyone welcome!

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17:15:00

7 June 2026

Germany

German Church Liverpool, Bedford St S, Liverpool L7 7BX

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Faust And The Devil

A presentation of the German poets Goethe, Eichendorff, Heine and Hesse in English and German, showcasing poetry in translation and including a filmed puppet show of the Faust Saga. This is the Year of Reading with a special focus on poetry around World Poetry Day. Translation and the puppets make these poems accessible to the non-German speaker, providing an insight into German literature. Date: 7th June 2026 Time: 17.15 h – 18.30 h Location: German Church Liverpool / Deutsche Kirche Liverpool, 85 Bedford St S, L7 7BT (junction with Canning Street). Everybody welcome. The presentation will be in German and English. This is a donation event to support the German Church. Don’t worry, Mephisto won’t be there and you won’t have to sell your soul to the devil. On the other hand, if you haven’t been good ……

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18:00:00

11 June 2026

Europe

Lecture Theatre C, Central Teaching Hub, University of LiverpoolLiverpool, England

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Film Screening – Sentimental Value

Screening of Sentimental Value, a contemporary European family drama about two sisters reconnecting with their estranged father, a filmmaker attempting a comeback. The film explores identity, artistic legacy and emotional inheritance. Includes post-screening discussion on European communities in Liverpool. Venue: Lecture Theatre C, Central Teaching Hub, University of LiverpoolLiverpool, England Date:11/06/2026 Time: 18:00

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18:45:00

12 June 2026

Italy

Mossley Hill Athletic Club, Liverpool, L18 8BX

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MammaMia Music Night (fundraising event)

“MammaMia Liverpool (est. 2018) is a registered charity and a supplementary Italian language school operating in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to support children and their families in learning, maintaining, and enhancing their Italian language skills and cultural understanding through language classes, workshops, and cultural events. Our music night will future local band PapaRazzi&friends. It will be an opportunity for everyone with any cultural background to gather and enjoy a night full of Italian and international music, fun and lovely food, of course 🙂 By supporting our event, you will play an active part in helping us to offer free educational activities such as bilingual reading and crafts, purchase new books, and last but not least reach a wider community of families interested in the Italian culture and language.” Friday 12th June, 2026 Doors 6:45pm Show begins 7.00pm Mossley Hill Athletic Club, Liverpool, L18 8BX

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Welcome to the Annual Liverpool European Festival 2026

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Communities of European Countries will open their hearts and souls

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Our Events Schedule Planner

Date

Name

Category

Country

Location

Film Screening – Love Me Tender

“European Diversity” – exploring the lived experiences of EU citizens from multiple ethnic backgrounds

Roots of Faith and Soul: Romanian Traditions, Poems and Creative Workshop / Rădăcinile Credinței și Sufletului: Tradiții Românești, Poezie și Atelier Creativ

Faust And The Devil

Film Screening – Sentimental Value

MammaMia Music Night (fundraising event)

ORGANISATIONS

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Albania

Albanian School Pjeter Budi CIC

Andorra

Armenia

Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, Liverpool Branch

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belgium

BilinguaSing Liverpool

Black Europeans

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Dante Alighieri Society Liverpool

Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Denmark

Edge Hill University

EMM European Movement Merseyside

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

German Church of Liverpool

German Stammtisch

Germany

Global Liverpool Ltd

Greece

Greek School of St Nicholas Liverpool

Halton Chamber of Commerce

Hungary

Iceland

In Limbo Project

Ireland

Italy

John Paul II Polish Saturday School in Liverpool

John Paul II Polish Saturday School in Liverpool

Kazakhstan

Knowsley Chamber of Commerce

Kosovo

Kryla Culture

La Petite École de Liverpool

Latvia

Learning and Development Multicultural Centre

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA

Liverpool International Nordic Community

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

Luxembourg

Malta

MammaMia Liverpool

Merseyside Polonia

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands