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2008 - Liverpool was named the Capital of Culture on June 4, 2008, sharing the title with Stavangar in Norway.
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2008 - 2008 so new buildings, events, and cultural programmes throughout the city.
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Gustav Klimt - Tate Liverpool celebrated 2008 by hosting the first comprehensive exhibition of artist Gustav Klimt’s work in the UK.
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Gustav Klimt - The exhibition focused on both the life and work of Gustav Klimt and his close friend Josef Hoffmann.
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Paul McCartney - ‘The Liverpool Sound’ was hosted at Anfield Stadium, headlined by Paul McCartney.
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Paul McCartney - The concert was McCartney’s first Liverpool performance in five years. He was supported by the Zutons, Kaiser Chiefs, and comedian Peter Kay.
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La Princesse - One of the most notable events of the year, La Princesse was a robotic spider that roamed Liverpool’s streets.
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La Princesse - The robotic puppet moved around the Albert Docks and patrolled through the city.
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La Princesse - La Princesse was 15 m tall and first appeared on the Concourse House.
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Go Superlambananas! - Taro Chiezo's bright yellow Superlambanana sculpture inspired this art exhibition.
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Go Superlambananas! - The event showcased 124 replicas designed by the city’s communities and artists.
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The Echo Arena - The Echo Arena is perched on Liverpool’s former King’s Dock. It opened in January 2008.
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The Echo Arena - The arena hosts up to 11,000 people. It cost around £164 million to construct.
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The Echo Arena - Performances from Lush, Ray Quinn, and OMD were some of the most buzzed about during the arena’s inaugural year.
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MTV Europe Music Awards - The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards took place at Liverpool's Echo Arena.
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MTV Europe Music Awards - Katy Perry hosted the event, and Britney Spears took home three trophies on the night.
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MTV Europe Music Awards - There were also notable performances from Kanye West, The Killers, and Beyoncé.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year - The 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year was also hosted at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year - Chris Hoy was crowned 2008 Sports Personality of the Year. He was the first cyclist to win since Tommy Simpson in 1965.
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The return of Rattle - Sir Simon Rattle returned to Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall in 2008.
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The return of Rattle - The renowned conductor is a local hero whose homecoming performance was lauded by fans and critics alike.
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King Lear - Pete Postlethwaite took on King Lear in a 2008 production at the Everyman theatre.
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King Lear - The Rupert Goold production was an opportunity for Postlethwaite to showcase his undeniable talent.
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The Viennese balls - Liverpool locals waltzed their way into St. George’s Hall for a weekend of Viennese dance back in 2008.
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The Viennese balls - The sold-out events were a favourite in the Capital of Culture calendar.
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The Viennese balls - The inspiration behind the event was Johann Strauss, who introduced the waltz to the city in 1838.
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Tall Ships Weekend - The Tall Ships Weekend saw over 70 ships from around the world converge on the Mersey.
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Tall Ships Weekend - The 2008 Tall Ships Race saw the boats swiftly sail around a river circuit.
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Liverpool One - This expansive shopping centre in the Central Business District opened in May 2008.
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Liverpool One - Liverpool One is the UK’s largest open air shopping centre. It has over 150 stores and services, including an Odeon cinema.
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West Tower - This 40-floor skyscraper on Liverpool’s pier head opened in 2008.
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West Tower - It is Liverpool’s tallest building and the 24th tallest in the UK.
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Liverpool Waters - A multi-billion-pound development of Liverpool’s Vauxhall Area took off in 2008.
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Liverpool Waters - The project revived Liverpool’s derelict dock spaces and is set to create 17,000 full time jobs in the city.
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Wavertree Sports Park
- This large sports complex opened its doors in 2008.
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Wavertree Sports Park - The Park comprises six tennis, two swimming pools, and an expansive athletic centre.
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The European Amateur Boxing Championships - 2008 saw the European Amateur Boxing Championships at the Echo Arena.
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The European Amateur Boxing Championships - The prestigious event was a victory for Ukraine, with Georgiy Chygayev, Vasyl Lomachenko, Ivan Senay, and Oleksandr Usyk all taking home gold.
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'Requiem' in the cathedral - Philharmonic director Vasily Petrenko hosted a performance of Verdi’s 'Requiem' in the Anglican Cathedral.
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'Requiem' in the cathedral - The performance featured the Cologne Philharmonic Choir, which travelled from Germany for the exclusive show.
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2018 - Marking ten years since the Capital of Culture milestone, Liverpool has a calendar filled with groundbreaking cultural events for 2018.
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2018 - Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson told the BBC that there will be some "incredibly special moments" in 2018.
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Lost castles - Artist Olivier Grossetête is coming to Liverpool. The Marseille-based creative is set to cover the city with cardboard castles.
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Lost castles - The huge structures have previously been exhibited everywhere from Sydney to Aix-en-Provence.
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Smash the Keys - Set for September, Smash the Keys is a 10-day music festival focusing on the classic grand piano. The festival will take place at Sefton Park.
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Smash the Keys - Curated by Nick Smith, expect Philharmonic performances and a showcase from Emmy nominated duo Anderson Roe.
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The World Boccia Championships - A high-octane Paralympic sport, Boccia is a thrilling target ball game with a renowned reputation.
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The World Boccia Championships - The 2018 Championships will take place at Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre.
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Africa Oyé 2018
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Africa Oyé 2018
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The Future of Work - Coinciding with June’s International Business Festival, The Future of Work is an artistic showcase displaying 'a series of provocations'.
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The Future of Work - The Future of Work is inspired by the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace. The exhibition will be hosted at FACT, the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology.
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Brittle Heart - An inspiring event, Brittle Heart is a night of performances that will honour the centenary of the end of the World War I and women over 30 winning the right to vote.
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Brittle Heart - Benjamin Britten’s 'War Requiem' and Wilfred Owen’s wartime poetry will both be read at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.
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Rewire - Rewire will take place at Toxteth Reservoir. It is an artistic installation by both FACT (the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) and Leeds-based Invisible Flock.
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Rewire - Rewire will invite 100-member groups into its immersive surroundings, encouraging crowds to interact with the cutting-edge technology.
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The Clothes Show 2018 - Liverpool’s Clothes Show returns from 19 to 21 October. It will feature high-end fashion, designer shows, and inside talks from the experts.
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The Clothes Show 2018 - The Clothes Show will take place at St George's Quarter, and will include live music performances that celebrate fashion’s past and future.
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Liverpool Pride 2018 - Liverpool Pride will take place at St. George’s Hall.
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Liverpool Pride 2018 - 50,000 people came together for last year’s festivities. Expect big things for this year.
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China Dream - China Dream will be a series of events that celebrate one of the world’s most influential and important countries.
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China Dream - With a series of events around the city, China Dream will honour traditional Chinese art, culture, and music.
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Liverpool International Music Festival - The Liverpool International Music Festival has impressed its audiences since 2012. It is officially the largest free music event in Europe.
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Liverpool International Music Festival - LIMF will take place at Sefton Park.
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Chinese New Year 2018 - Liverpool celebrated the Year of the Rat back in 2008. This year, the city will honour the Year of the Dog with a jam-packed programme of cultural events.
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Chinese New Year 2018 - Over three days, Liverpool’s Chinatown will be alight with with projections, music, food, and celebrations.
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Presence: a window into contemporary Chinese art - This contemporary exhibition puts the spotlight on the finest modern art from China.
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Presence: a window into contemporary Chinese art - St George’s Hall will showcase the magnificent artwork. Featured artists include Cao Fei, Wu Chi-Tsung, and Luke Ching.
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Rapid Response Unit - Artists from across the UK and around the world will join forces for Rapid Response Unit. The 10-month commission chronicles a year of news from an artistic perspective.
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Rapid Response Unit - From February to December, artists and entertainers will create art inspired by the news.
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Round the World Yacht Race - Conceived by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo around the world, the Round the World Yacht Race comes to Liverpool for the fourth time.
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Round the World Yacht Race - Amateur and expert sailors will set off from Albert Dock.
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ACC Liverpool - The ACC Liverpool opened 10 years ago. The multipurpose convention centre has hosted business summits, dance competitions, and academic lectures.
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ACC Liverpool - For its 10th anniversary, the ACC will host a number of insightful events. The 2018 Business Festival is one of the year’s most anticipated business events.
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Liverpool Biennial - Over two decades, the Liverpool Biennial has presented the finest art from all around the world. 2018 will see the 20th anniversary of the country’s largest international contemporary art festival.
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Liverpool Biennial - Featured art pieces include a glow-in-the-dark skatepark and lifelike sculptures made of iron.
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Tate Liverpool - Tate Liverpool has showcased groundbreaking art since 1988. Now, a cutting-edge programme of art has been assembled to celebrate the gallery’s 30th birthday.
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Tate Liverpool - Tate Liverpool’s art handling manager, Ken Simmons, has curated a special collection. ‘Ken’s Show: Exploring the Unseen’ will honour work from Mark Rothko, J. M. W. Turner, and Piet Mondrian.
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Puppets return - Royal De Luxe, the French puppeteers behind Liverpool’s iconic giant puppet events, are set to return in 2018.
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Puppets return - Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson revealed that talks are underway to bring large scale action back to the city streets.
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The Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta - The Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta sets sail from Liverpool this year.
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The Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta - Kicking off from Albert Dock between 25 to 28 May, the boats will head to Dublin for the first race, followed by a race to Bordeaux, France.
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FIFA World Cup - Though the FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Russia this year, Liverpool is planning a bustling lineup of events.
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FIFA World Cup - A series of artworks and performances have been commissioned to coincide with the games throughout June and July.
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The Feis - The Feis honours Ireland’s rich culture and influence in Liverpool. The multi-stage event will be hosted on the waterfront.
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The Feis - Organisers Vince Power and Jona Cox have hosted the revered Fleadh and Feis festivals everywhere from Glasgow to Chicago.
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Terracotta Warriors - For the first time in over 30 years, Terracotta Warriors will be showcased in a UK venue outside London.
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Terracotta Warriors - The centuries-old figures will be hosted at Liverpool’s World Museum from 9 February to 28 October 2018.
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The Art of Football - The Art of Football is set to showcase the cultural impact of football from an artistic standpoint.
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The Art of Football - The exhibition will run for a month, with dates and locations to be announced.
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2008 - Liverpool was named the Capital of Culture on June 4, 2008, sharing the title with Stavangar in Norway.
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2008 - 2008 so new buildings, events, and cultural programmes throughout the city.
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Gustav Klimt - Tate Liverpool celebrated 2008 by hosting the first comprehensive exhibition of artist Gustav Klimt’s work in the UK.
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Gustav Klimt - The exhibition focused on both the life and work of Gustav Klimt and his close friend Josef Hoffmann.
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Paul McCartney - ‘The Liverpool Sound’ was hosted at Anfield Stadium, headlined by Paul McCartney.
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Paul McCartney - The concert was McCartney’s first Liverpool performance in five years. He was supported by the Zutons, Kaiser Chiefs, and comedian Peter Kay.
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La Princesse - One of the most notable events of the year, La Princesse was a robotic spider that roamed Liverpool’s streets.
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La Princesse - The robotic puppet moved around the Albert Docks and patrolled through the city.
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La Princesse - La Princesse was 15 m tall and first appeared on the Concourse House.
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Go Superlambananas! - Taro Chiezo's bright yellow Superlambanana sculpture inspired this art exhibition.
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Go Superlambananas! - The event showcased 124 replicas designed by the city’s communities and artists.
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The Echo Arena - The Echo Arena is perched on Liverpool’s former King’s Dock. It opened in January 2008.
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The Echo Arena - The arena hosts up to 11,000 people. It cost around £164 million to construct.
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The Echo Arena - Performances from Lush, Ray Quinn, and OMD were some of the most buzzed about during the arena’s inaugural year.
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MTV Europe Music Awards - The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards took place at Liverpool's Echo Arena.
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MTV Europe Music Awards - Katy Perry hosted the event, and Britney Spears took home three trophies on the night.
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MTV Europe Music Awards - There were also notable performances from Kanye West, The Killers, and Beyoncé.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year - The 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year was also hosted at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year - Chris Hoy was crowned 2008 Sports Personality of the Year. He was the first cyclist to win since Tommy Simpson in 1965.
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The return of Rattle - Sir Simon Rattle returned to Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall in 2008.
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The return of Rattle - The renowned conductor is a local hero whose homecoming performance was lauded by fans and critics alike.
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King Lear - Pete Postlethwaite took on King Lear in a 2008 production at the Everyman theatre.
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King Lear - The Rupert Goold production was an opportunity for Postlethwaite to showcase his undeniable talent.
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The Viennese balls - Liverpool locals waltzed their way into St. George’s Hall for a weekend of Viennese dance back in 2008.
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The Viennese balls - The sold-out events were a favourite in the Capital of Culture calendar.
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The Viennese balls - The inspiration behind the event was Johann Strauss, who introduced the waltz to the city in 1838.
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Tall Ships Weekend - The Tall Ships Weekend saw over 70 ships from around the world converge on the Mersey.
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Tall Ships Weekend - The 2008 Tall Ships Race saw the boats swiftly sail around a river circuit.
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Liverpool One - This expansive shopping centre in the Central Business District opened in May 2008.
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Liverpool One - Liverpool One is the UK’s largest open air shopping centre. It has over 150 stores and services, including an Odeon cinema.
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West Tower - This 40-floor skyscraper on Liverpool’s pier head opened in 2008.
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West Tower - It is Liverpool’s tallest building and the 24th tallest in the UK.
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Liverpool Waters - A multi-billion-pound development of Liverpool’s Vauxhall Area took off in 2008.
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Liverpool Waters - The project revived Liverpool’s derelict dock spaces and is set to create 17,000 full time jobs in the city.
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Wavertree Sports Park
- This large sports complex opened its doors in 2008.
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Wavertree Sports Park - The Park comprises six tennis, two swimming pools, and an expansive athletic centre.
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The European Amateur Boxing Championships - 2008 saw the European Amateur Boxing Championships at the Echo Arena.
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The European Amateur Boxing Championships - The prestigious event was a victory for Ukraine, with Georgiy Chygayev, Vasyl Lomachenko, Ivan Senay, and Oleksandr Usyk all taking home gold.
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'Requiem' in the cathedral - Philharmonic director Vasily Petrenko hosted a performance of Verdi’s 'Requiem' in the Anglican Cathedral.
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'Requiem' in the cathedral - The performance featured the Cologne Philharmonic Choir, which travelled from Germany for the exclusive show.
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2018 - Marking ten years since the Capital of Culture milestone, Liverpool has a calendar filled with groundbreaking cultural events for 2018.
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2018 - Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson told the BBC that there will be some "incredibly special moments" in 2018.
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Lost castles - Artist Olivier Grossetête is coming to Liverpool. The Marseille-based creative is set to cover the city with cardboard castles.
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Lost castles - The huge structures have previously been exhibited everywhere from Sydney to Aix-en-Provence.
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Smash the Keys - Set for September, Smash the Keys is a 10-day music festival focusing on the classic grand piano. The festival will take place at Sefton Park.
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Smash the Keys - Curated by Nick Smith, expect Philharmonic performances and a showcase from Emmy nominated duo Anderson Roe.
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The World Boccia Championships - A high-octane Paralympic sport, Boccia is a thrilling target ball game with a renowned reputation.
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The World Boccia Championships - The 2018 Championships will take place at Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre.
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Africa Oyé 2018
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Africa Oyé 2018
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The Future of Work - Coinciding with June’s International Business Festival, The Future of Work is an artistic showcase displaying 'a series of provocations'.
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The Future of Work - The Future of Work is inspired by the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace. The exhibition will be hosted at FACT, the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology.
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Brittle Heart - An inspiring event, Brittle Heart is a night of performances that will honour the centenary of the end of the World War I and women over 30 winning the right to vote.
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Brittle Heart - Benjamin Britten’s 'War Requiem' and Wilfred Owen’s wartime poetry will both be read at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.
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Rewire - Rewire will take place at Toxteth Reservoir. It is an artistic installation by both FACT (the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) and Leeds-based Invisible Flock.
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Rewire - Rewire will invite 100-member groups into its immersive surroundings, encouraging crowds to interact with the cutting-edge technology.
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The Clothes Show 2018 - Liverpool’s Clothes Show returns from 19 to 21 October. It will feature high-end fashion, designer shows, and inside talks from the experts.
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The Clothes Show 2018 - The Clothes Show will take place at St George's Quarter, and will include live music performances that celebrate fashion’s past and future.
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Liverpool Pride 2018 - Liverpool Pride will take place at St. George’s Hall.
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Liverpool Pride 2018 - 50,000 people came together for last year’s festivities. Expect big things for this year.
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China Dream - China Dream will be a series of events that celebrate one of the world’s most influential and important countries.
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China Dream - With a series of events around the city, China Dream will honour traditional Chinese art, culture, and music.
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Liverpool International Music Festival - The Liverpool International Music Festival has impressed its audiences since 2012. It is officially the largest free music event in Europe.
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Liverpool International Music Festival - LIMF will take place at Sefton Park.
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Chinese New Year 2018 - Liverpool celebrated the Year of the Rat back in 2008. This year, the city will honour the Year of the Dog with a jam-packed programme of cultural events.
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Chinese New Year 2018 - Over three days, Liverpool’s Chinatown will be alight with with projections, music, food, and celebrations.
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Presence: a window into contemporary Chinese art - This contemporary exhibition puts the spotlight on the finest modern art from China.
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Presence: a window into contemporary Chinese art - St George’s Hall will showcase the magnificent artwork. Featured artists include Cao Fei, Wu Chi-Tsung, and Luke Ching.
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Rapid Response Unit - Artists from across the UK and around the world will join forces for Rapid Response Unit. The 10-month commission chronicles a year of news from an artistic perspective.
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Rapid Response Unit - From February to December, artists and entertainers will create art inspired by the news.
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Round the World Yacht Race - Conceived by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo around the world, the Round the World Yacht Race comes to Liverpool for the fourth time.
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Round the World Yacht Race - Amateur and expert sailors will set off from Albert Dock.
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ACC Liverpool - The ACC Liverpool opened 10 years ago. The multipurpose convention centre has hosted business summits, dance competitions, and academic lectures.
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ACC Liverpool - For its 10th anniversary, the ACC will host a number of insightful events. The 2018 Business Festival is one of the year’s most anticipated business events.
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Liverpool Biennial - Over two decades, the Liverpool Biennial has presented the finest art from all around the world. 2018 will see the 20th anniversary of the country’s largest international contemporary art festival.
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Liverpool Biennial - Featured art pieces include a glow-in-the-dark skatepark and lifelike sculptures made of iron.
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Tate Liverpool - Tate Liverpool has showcased groundbreaking art since 1988. Now, a cutting-edge programme of art has been assembled to celebrate the gallery’s 30th birthday.
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Tate Liverpool - Tate Liverpool’s art handling manager, Ken Simmons, has curated a special collection. ‘Ken’s Show: Exploring the Unseen’ will honour work from Mark Rothko, J. M. W. Turner, and Piet Mondrian.
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Puppets return - Royal De Luxe, the French puppeteers behind Liverpool’s iconic giant puppet events, are set to return in 2018.
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Puppets return - Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson revealed that talks are underway to bring large scale action back to the city streets.
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The Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta - The Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta sets sail from Liverpool this year.
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The Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta - Kicking off from Albert Dock between 25 to 28 May, the boats will head to Dublin for the first race, followed by a race to Bordeaux, France.
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FIFA World Cup - Though the FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Russia this year, Liverpool is planning a bustling lineup of events.
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FIFA World Cup - A series of artworks and performances have been commissioned to coincide with the games throughout June and July.
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The Feis - The Feis honours Ireland’s rich culture and influence in Liverpool. The multi-stage event will be hosted on the waterfront.
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The Feis - Organisers Vince Power and Jona Cox have hosted the revered Fleadh and Feis festivals everywhere from Glasgow to Chicago.
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Terracotta Warriors - For the first time in over 30 years, Terracotta Warriors will be showcased in a UK venue outside London.
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Terracotta Warriors - The centuries-old figures will be hosted at Liverpool’s World Museum from 9 February to 28 October 2018.
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The Art of Football - The Art of Football is set to showcase the cultural impact of football from an artistic standpoint.
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The Art of Football - The exhibition will run for a month, with dates and locations to be announced.
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Liverpool: European Capital of Culture ten years later
The city is gearing up to make 2018 one special year
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After being named the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool received a great amount of funding and phosted a year of vibrant entertainment that produced great growth for the city. Ten years later, the city is honouring this milestone by hosting another series of world-class events and performances for the world to see.
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