HUGE CROWDS EXPECTED AS BOMBED OUT CHURCH TO HOST FESTIVAL OF FIRE

A three-day fire festival is ready to set Liverpool city centre ablaze. Pyrotechnic artists from Bring The Fire will showcase their skills as part of Liverpool Fire Arts Festival 2025.

From Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11, the festival will combine fire artists and large-scale light projections by local award-winning immersive AV company, Focal Studios. The event will also cater to young children, providing entertainment for all ages.

Liverpool Fire Arts Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The birthday event will include workshops, practice spaces and a fire gala, showcasing some of the best fire performers from across the UK.

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Last year's Ignite The Night event drew huge crowds enjoying drumming groups, fire performances and a rhythm and flow showcase as part of the organiser's Bonfire Night celebrations.

A statement shared on the upcoming event's social media page reads: "A decade ago the stars aligned.

"We had a warehouse full of wonderful people and art, the fire was burning in our hearts and we didn't know the word impossible.

"We created a festival with the help from our friends, simply because we wanted to and simply because we could. We had no money, no experience, and no idea what we are doing but we just went for it! Somehow, thanks to the incredible community, passion, love and lots of hard work, we made it happen.

"It was beautiful, magical, simply one of the best days of my entire life. Life happened, 10 years later we are still here, doing what we love and wanting to bring the magic back. This time for good. To become part of what our beautiful city has to offer."

Community arts venue The Black-e will host the festival practice space, workshops and ticket registration. There will also be 'fire jam' with music and DJs at a secret location still be revealed.

Date and locations of Liverpool Fire Arts Festival 2025

Wiff Waff

The festival opens at Wiff Waff Ping Pong Bar on Friday, May 9 at 6pm. Located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, here is the location of the Fire Experience, Fire Jam and Fire Open Stage on the Friday evening.

Wiff Waff, 3 Kings Dock St, Liverpool L1 8JU

The Black-E

The main festival space is at The Black-e, with a number of events and activities taking place on Saturday, May 10 from 10am. Here you will have access to workshops, masterclasses and a practice space. It is also the location of the circus olympics and open stage on Sunday, May 11 from 10.30am.

The Black-e, 1 Great George St, Liverpool L1 5EW

The Bombed-Out Church

Located just a few minutes walk from the Black-e, the Bombed Out Church, is the location for the magical fire gala shows on Saturday evening at 6.30pm.

Bombed Out Church, Leece St, Liverpool L1 2TR

Bring the Fire Project are behind the Royal Albert Docks annual Fiesta of Fire events. The winter festival showcases circus and street performers to giant fire-breathing mechanisms wandering the streets.

Fiesta of Fire sees hundreds attend to partake in activities such as the fire walk, allowing visitors to step quickly over scorching hot coals.

2025-03-24T14:15:11Z