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The Bluecoat

Bluecoat is Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre, a working home for artists, and a place where audiences can experience art in new ways.

With a city centre location and striking, Grade I listed building, the Bluecoat offers a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, an award-winning programme for families and children and a bustling café serving delicious homemade meals. Our legendary garden is open all year round, it's the perfect spot for a coffee break.

We're also home to several independent retailers and creative businesses. From wedding dresses and handmade gifts to vintage records and house plants, get your shopping fix while you're here.

Our exciting year-round events programme has something for everyone, from literature readings and dance performances to print courses and family workshops.

Be inspired by our free exhibitions in our gallery, showing work by artists from all over the world, and just around the corner.

The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Contact telephone: 01517025324
Email The Bluecoat here

Current Events

Film Screening: Daughters (2024)
Today The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Botanical Cyanotype Workshop
Saturday 26 July The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Bluecoat After Hours: Still Life Drawing
Tuesday 5 August The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Introduction to Copper Sulphate Etching
Saturday 9 August The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Direct Monoprint Techniques
Saturday 30 August The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Introduction to UV Screen Printing on Fabric
Saturday 6 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Bluecoat Family Weekend
Saturday 6 September and Sunday 7 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Heritage Open Days: Open Print Studios
Saturday 13 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Heritage Open Days: Open Studios
Sunday 14 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
British Science Festival: Blue Room presents Art Lab
Sunday 14 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Heritage Open Days: Heritage Tours with Bryan Biggs
Tuesday 16 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Heritage Open Days: Built to Last
Wednesday 17 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool
Baby Book Club
Thursday 18 September The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool