00:00If, like me, the current climate means you're in dire need of something to look forward to in 2026,
00:06look no further as there's a packed programme of sport, music, festivals and family-friendly events to enjoy right on your doorstep.
00:14Here's our pick of the standout highlights you won't want to miss.
00:17April sees the return of one of the most iconic sporting events in the world.
00:22The Randox Grand National returns to Aintree Racecourse from Thursday the 9th until Saturday 11th of April.
00:28In an iconic city with the eyes of the world, watch horses, great history event draws in large crowds
00:34with people enjoying not just the races but also the fashion and the atmosphere which has become synonymous with the event.
00:43World-class netball action heads to the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday 9th of May with Netball Super League 2026 fixtures.
00:50Watch the Dragons battle us out against a determined Leeds Rhinoside and a highly energetic encounter.
00:56The evening continues with a blockbuster showdown between Powerhouse Manchester Thunder and Rising Force London Pulse.
01:05The Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance and Zach Bryan will all take to the stage at Anfield Stadium over the summer.
01:11They're taking place on various dates. In previous years, the Home of the Reds has hosted Taylor Swift,
01:15Dua Lipa, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.
01:17The UK's biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture returns this summer.
01:24This follows a fallow year in 2025 due to rising infrastructure costs as well as the challenges of keeping the event free.
01:33Africa Oye fills Sefton Park with performances, food, craft stalls and family entertainment across the 20th and 21st of June.
01:40Don't forget the jewel in Liverpool's Festival Crown does return as a ticketed event with organisers committed to making it as affordable as possible.
01:48And for sports fans, Betfred Super League Magic Weekend lands at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
01:53On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July, fans can expect a strong line-up of headline encounters,
01:58including reigning champions Hull KR taking on City rivals Hull FC,
02:02York Knights making their Magic Weekend debut against Huddersfield Giants,
02:06and Lee Leppard's facing Warrington Wolves to bring Saturday's games to a close.
02:11International Beatle Week Festival is back in the city from Wednesday the 26th of August until Tuesday the 1st of September.
02:18The annual event celebrates the music of the most famous pop group the world's ever known.
02:23There's much to do and see. You don't need to be a Fab Four fan to enjoy the festival, though it does probably help.
02:29This is truly an international event with 70 bands from more than 20 countries and fans from over 40.
02:35If you are more of a theatre fan, the smash-hit West End production of Annie comes to Liverpool's Empire Theatre for one week only,
02:43from Tuesday the 22nd until Saturday the 26th of September,
02:48with its Tony Award-winning book and score, including It's a Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow.
02:54That's your round-up of the must-see-and-do events in Liverpool for 2026.
02:58Thanks for joining us!
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