A vibrant celebration of the arts returns to Liverpool this April with Angel Field Festival – this year’s proceedings will feature an exciting and diverse line up of music, theatre, visual art, storytelling and more. Hosted by Liverpool Hope University, the festival takes place on the University’s Creative Campus from Friday 17th April to Saturday 25th April 2026.
The multi-arts festival showcases a broad and eclectic programme, encompassing both international influences and local creativity. The week-long celebration once again promises audiences an eclectic mix of performances – spanning theatre productions, free art exhibitions and performances in classical music, jazz, swing, electronic music and more.
Kicking things off on Friday 17th April, Eithne Browne and Sharon Byatt reunite following their critically acclaimed collaboration on Musical of Musicals…The Musical! for Tapestry, an evening of song and storytelling. Eithne was most recently seen as Friar in Liverpool Everyman’s production of Romeo and Juliet, whilst Sharon appeared as Tracey Reilly in the award winning film Our Kid. Enjoy an evening of blues, jazz, folk, and musical theatre, performed by two of Liverpool’s finest talents.
Coming to the Capstone on Saturday 18th April, Built on Bach is a new live show from the Neil Cowley Trio (above), exploring the subtle but powerful influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on Cowley’s original music. Rather than reworking or reinterpreting Bach’s compositions, the trio use them as a creative jumping-off point — improvising, extemporising, and freely exploring wherever the music leads – revealing Bach’s presence within their own distinctive, unmistakable sound.
As the 2026 Angel Field Festival approaches, anticipation continues to build among audiences and artists alike. With its rich mix of events spanning nearly ten days, the festival promises both long-time fans and first-time visitors an unforgettable immersion into the diverse world of contemporary arts. Look out for more articles on some of the events in the coming days
Angel Field Festival / Friday 17th — Saturday 25th Apr 2026 / Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus, Shaw Street, Liverpool, L6 1HP
Full timetable of events and tickets https://capstone.hope.ac.uk/angelfieldfestival/
