Liverpool Special Events
John Smith's Grand National, Apr, one of the biggest and best-loved horse-racing meetings in the UK, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world, Aintree racecourse (website: www.aintree.co.uk)
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, Jun, top tennis tournament at Calderstone Park (website: www.liverpooltennis.co.uk)
Africa Oye, Jun, the UK's biggest African music festival (website: www.africaoye.com)
Liverpool Comedy Festival, Jul, brings together established acts and newcomers for a two-week comedy festival (website: www.liverpoolcomedyfestival.com)
Liverpool International Street Festival, Jul, a fantastic street theatre, music and dance festival (website: www.brouhaha.uk.com)
International Beatles Week Festival, Aug, the city celebrates its most famous musical sons with a special programme of tribute bands, films and memorabilia sales all dedicated to the Fab Four (website: www.caverncitytours.com)
Creamfields, Aug Bank Holiday weekend, clubbers from up and down the country head to a disused airfield on the edge of the city for a weekend dance party (website: www.creamfieldsfestival.co.uk)
City of Liverpool Fireworks Displays, 5 Nov, dazzling fireworks displays across the city
Liverpool Biennial, Sep-Nov, arts festival at various locations and venues throughout the city (website: www.biennial.com)
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