Come and see Liverpool in a different light on Friday 14th May when over 50 venues with 92 events across Liverpool city centre will be opening their doors after hours for a springtime evening of arts and culture.

With a wonderful mix of arts, music, performance, tours, talks, and much more, there’ll be plenty to entertain explorers of all ages and interests. Plus many fantastic eateries will be offering some great discounts, so there’s every reason to make a night of it!

Find out more

The full programme is now available to be downloaded at www.culture.org.uk or to request to have a copy sent to you by post, e-mail info@culture.org.uk.

Most events are open to everyone, but keep an eye out for this symbol to find out which events are most suitable for children and families:

In the meantime, here’s a taste of Light Night to whet your whistle...

• Family Friendly Art workshops, Music, Arts Market and Barbecue plus the Global Studio Exhibition all at the Bluecoat
  
  
• Disco Dance Marathon, plus the Art of 3D at FACT
  
  
• Art à la carte: Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition plus French music and food at The Walker Art Gallery
  
  
• Liverpool Harmonic Gospel Choir at St George’s Hall
  
  
• This is Sculpture Arty Party at Tate Liverpool
  
  
• Interactive open air performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Abercromby Square
  
  
• Liverpool Art Prize Preview Event
  Outdoor previewing of this year's Liverpool Art Prize in Liverpool One, plus refreshments and performances from Liverpool's Community Choir on the Sugar House Steps 
  
  
• Il mattino ha l’oro in bocca?
  A ‘golden’ interactive installation by artist Filip Gilissen launching the 2010 International Liverpool Biennial. Not to be missed; it’s for one night only!
  
  
• The Echo Wheel of Liverpool – Light Night Special
  Staying open to midnight with reduced family friendly rates
  
  
• Under The Mud Bus Tours thanks to Stagecoach
  A free hop on hop off bus with on-board entertainment taking you to some of Light Night’s hotspots. Plus 9 more fascinating tours taking you above and below Liverpool and all the places in between!

Look forward to seeing you there!

Light Night follows on from the successful Long Night events which took place in October 2008 and September 2009 and coincides with Museums at Night , a festival taking place right across the EU from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th May 2010. Date for you diary - this year’s Long Night takes place on Thursday 18th November.