Taking a representational voice for the Irish in Britain -and sharing Irish culture as widely as possible- the Festival is a celebration of Irish creativity, influence and connectivity. We have an all-Ireland approach, inclusive of Republic, Northern and dual/multi-heritage Irish communities.

Running over 10-days in October, the Festival is a charity and a cultural fixture in Liverpool’s calendar. We take part in national celebration day programmes and city events, as well as serve as active contributors to various networks, which help us collaborate in the sector and represent the community in equal measure. Since 2021, we’ve begun developing and revitalising the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail, an internationally significant set of works and sites that trace Irish influence on the city and commemorates those lost to the Great Hunger.