The Spirit of Eurovision celebrates the power of music and creativity and its ability to unite us. Enjoy live music, performance, workshops, talks, immersive installations and fashion all inspired by the joyous spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest. See the full programme below.
We’ll also be serving delicious food and drinks in our café throughout the evening.
Late at Tate: The Spirit of Eurovision was commissioned by Culture Liverpool for the Eurovision Cultural Festival 2023.
Performance: University of Salford students
Time: 18.00-22.00
Location: Foyer | Ground floor
Experience new clothing creations by young creatives from the BA Fashion Image Making and Styling, BA Fashion Design and Animation courses at the University of Salford. Their showcase and styling are a nod to the fabulous and extravagant costumes of the Eurovision.
Music: Black Borough presents...
Time: 18.00-22.00
Location: Café | Ground floor
Hang out in our cafe where South Liverpool collective Black Borough will be curating a line-up of local talent. Expect a unique experimental blend of chilled jazz, rap and 90's hip hop.
Workshop: Pop Infusions
Time: 18.00-22.00
Location: Clore Studio | First floor
Join us for a cut and stick workshop with artist Colette Whittington and make your own pop trash masterpiece inspired by the Tate collection. Go over the top with your designs and add a bit of Eurovision sparkle!
Gallery talks: Home from Home
Times: 19.00 and 20.00
Location: Gallery | Second floor
Get talking about art! Join participants from our Home from Home project for an informal discussion inspired by artworks from the Tate Collection. Home from Home is a skills development programme for refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants living in Merseyside. It aims to bring local communities together through creativity.
Performance: Auntie Climax presents...
Times: 18.00-19.00 Audio-visual works (captioned) and 20.15-22.00 Cabaret/Performance (featuring British Sign Language)
Location: Event space | Fourth floor
Join us for a playfully provocative response to Eurovision showcasing an eclectic mix of local queer artists and creatives curated and hosted by Auntie Climax.
Discussion: Why the Eurovision matters
Time: 19.00-20.00
Location: Auditorium
With politics and issues about identity at its heart, the Eurovision is now more important than ever. Join us for a discussion led by journalist and writer Elise Morton with guests Dr Toni Sant, former Eurovision commentator for Malta and University of Liverpool professor Lisa Shaw, who leads a Eurovision-inspired project with Liverpool city region schools and Dr Paul Jordan a.k.a. Dr Eurovision, an expert and media commentator on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis available from 18.00 in the ground floor foyer.
Installation: Venya Krutikov
Time: 18.00-22.00
Location: Throughout the gallery
After an incredible compilation at our last Late at Tate Liverpool, audio-visual artist Venya Krutikov is back! Look out for his hypnotic colour-infused visuals and lighting design across the gallery. Krutikov is a Liverpool-based multi-disciplinary artist and co-founder of The Kazimier.
Drinks
Ukrainian Spritz, crafted by Olia Hercules (Fruit compote, prosecco, lemon juice and soda water) £9.50
L'pool of Life (Blue Curacao, lychee liqueur, lemon juice and soda water) £8.50
Vienna Lager (half pint/pint) £2.90/£5.25
Food
Honey and soy glazed chicken wings (DF) £7.50
Chilli and garlic prawns, noodle salad £7.50
Spicy bean burger, siracha mayo, slaw £6.95
Tofu katsu, coriander, and lime rice (VG) £6.65
Sweet potato fries topped with salt and peppered veg (GF) £4.50
Skin on fries topped with siracha, sour cream, chives (GF) £4.50
Sweet potato fries (GF) £3.00
Skin on fries (GF) £3.00
V = Vegetarian / VG = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free / DF = Dairy Free
Tate Liverpool is located on the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. There is level access to the gallery through the main revolving doors and two side doors.
There are lifts to all floors of the gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Toilets are located in the basement and on the first and second floors.
- A Changing Places toilet is located in the ground floor foyer.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the front desk.
To help plan your visit to Tate Liverpool, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
- Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
- Call +44 (0)151 702 7400