Key Events In The Liverpool Calendar

By Steven Harrison


Of all the cities that exist in the United Kingdom, Liverpool is perhaps the best known after London and Manchester. Its home to one of the best known soccer teams in the world and has a rich tradition and history filled with pride and admiration. It is also a vibrant city that is always full of life and wonder. Being a major cultural center, the Liverpool calendar is always full of events that help draw tourists to the city in drives.

This city is home to arguably the largest rock bands of the twentieth century, the Beetles. So strong are its cultural roots that in 2008, it was one of two cities that were named as the European capitals of culture. Throughout the year, it hosts several exhibitions, music shows, theater shows and sporting events.

Among the most famous events it hosts is the Mathew street festival. Every year, thousands upon thousands of visitors and locals flock the streets listening to music from several bands playing either live or recorded. Usually in late summer, visitors listen to nearly eighty hours of music which end in a two day climax of great fun.

The Sound City Music and Cultural Festival is another event hardly missed by anyone. It plays host to a number of artists and musicians who come to showcase their talent. Visitors come over to listen to music, play and have great fun. There are various galleries and stages at the city center showcasing talent from residents of this city and any other interested parties.

It eats, sleeps and breathes sport. Among the most famous events Liverpool hosts in its annual calendar is the Grand National horse racing event. It attracts thousands of locals and visitors from nearly all corners worldwide. The jockeys and horses that ride during this event are famous worldwide and are the very best in their sport. The Aintree Race Course is synonymous with this race.

Soccer is nearly a religion in this city. Nearly every weekend, hundreds of thousands of fans go to watch local clubs play games against other teams from the country and at times from the continent. It is home to two fierce rivals, Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club. Both teams play in the highly coveted English Premier League and matches between them are often a fiery and fierce affair.

Other sports that feature on the calendar include golf, marathons, rugby and tennis. There are many sportsmen born in the city that have gone on to dominate the world. This is synonymous with the rest of Northern England, known for producing sportsmen like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.

The Liverpool calendar is available online free of charge. View it there and if you are interested in either sports or culture, music or comedy, you will find something for you. If you ever have an opportunity to go to this city, do not miss the opportunity. It is not a thing you will ever forget in your life. It is that good.




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