Anyone in the world that knows a little bit about England must have heard of Manchester, London or Liverpool, the three most famous cities in the country. London is a vibrant business center, Manchester is among the great industrial cities of the world while Liverpool is known for several things, chief among them being culture. It is a vibrant, colorful and magnificent city that never sleeps and has many wonderful attractions. Check the Liverpool calendar for more information.

This city is home to arguably the largest rock bands of the twentieth century, the Beetles. So strong are its cultural roots that in 2008, it was one of two cities that were named as the European capitals of culture. Throughout the year, it hosts several exhibitions, music shows, theater shows and sporting events.

Among largest events of the year is the Mathew street festival, an annual event that is hardly missed by any Liverpool resident. It is loved and fully attended by several tourists and tens of thousands of residents. It takes place in late summer, usually in August, for two days. The entire event is done outdoors and provides musical entertainment from several different bands.

The other event that is highly popular is the Sound City Music and Cultural Festival. This event is held every year at the heart of the city. It is a platform upon which bands and artistic individuals can show their videos and display pictures in their galleries. It is quite popular among artists especially. Along with this event is the Biennial Art Festival, also very popular among artists.

As most people know, sporting events are also very common in this vibrant city. Top of the list, arguably, is the Grand National horse racing event that takes place every year. Annually, several visitors go to the site and watch the race. Locals flock the place to. There are so many famous and legendary jockeys that have come from these famous races, particularly the famous Aintree race course.

Soccer is nearly a religion in this city. Nearly every weekend, hundreds of thousands of fans go to watch local clubs play games against other teams from the country and at times from the continent. It is home to two fierce rivals, Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club. Both teams play in the highly coveted English Premier League and matches between them are often a fiery and fierce affair.

There also are many rugby, golf and tennis tournaments as well as marathons that this city hosts. The sportsmen from there are many and are extremely successful in their fields. Among the best known sports personalities to come from the city, although he now plies his trade in Manchester, is soccer player Wayne Rooney.

If you want to gain access to the Liverpool calendar, look online. The city has an official website where you can check out all the events that will take place. In addition, there are several other sites that give detailed information about all these events. From culture to music, comedy to sport, everything is available for everyone in this magnificent city.