Data shows rain didn’t deter visitors with footfall jump for Castle Street event

The first details are revealed for Celebrating Bold Street on Sunday 17th August, as footfall data shows that the first of Liverpool BID’s summer events saw an increase in footfall.

Celebrating Castle Street kicked off the summer’s events celebrating the culture and businesses of the city centre’s streets last Sunday. Liverpool’s BID’s data shows a 25% increase in footfall compared with 2024 (when the event was cancelled) and a 7.8% increase in footfall compared with 2023.

Chloe Gaughan from Liverpool BID organises the summer events and says,

“The number of visitors shows that people really enjoy these special events no matter the weather. The increase in footfall year on year reflects the enthusiasm and the desire to enjoy the culture and hospitality on our city centre streets. We want to create something for everyone and the expanding programme shows that. We’d like to extend our thanks to the businesses who took part on Castle Street., and to those who are preparing for Bold Street”.

Special events will include;

Makers’ Market at Bombed Out Church including special offers

All day silent disco tours with Silent Adventures

Create your own tie dye sock workshops, free and fun for the whole family

Face painting and glitter art

Giant chess

Street Performers including Zelva, the beautiful giant tortoise at 11:40, 13:30 and 15:15 for 30 minute meet and greets, and Stilt walkers at 11, 12:40 and 14:10 for 40 minute appearances

Alberts Schloss roaming brass band at 2:30, finishing outside Alberts Schloss for a street performance

Music stage at Roscoe Place and pop-up skate ramp at One Under with local performers and community groups

Batala Mersey at 3:30

There will be offers and events at key locations along Bold Street including a jam session at Route One, workshops at Sostrene Greene, hand henna at Bundobust and slushy giveaway, DJ and special buys at Resurrection, takeaway food at Maray, food tasting at Mattas, lemonade stand and lucky dip at LEAF, and so much more!

Explore the full programme here https://liverpoolbidcompany.com/celebrating-bold-street/

The next summer events will be;

The Last Day of Summer will return for its second year on Liverpool’s waterfront on Saturday 30 August. – View the first details of the waterfront schedule here

In 2025 a new festival has been added to the summer programme, Hope Street Blend, from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September. – View the Hope St schedule here