The Black-E

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Black-E, Liverpool. Courtesy Black-E

The Black-E was formerly known as the Blackie, because it was discoloured by a century of soot propelled from tens of thousands of domestic coal fires, like many other buildings in Liverpool. It has now been transformed as part of a multi-million pound project, and has relaunched as a multi-purpose community arts facility, boasting a vast performance space. The former Congregational Church on Great George Street, built in 1840, is now pumping with a plethora of exhibitions, workshops, classes and events ranging from a Samba School to youth art exhibitions.

1 Great George StreetLiverpoolL1 5EW View map
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Admission Charges

Free

Commercial and Hire Services

Available for hire

Services and Facilities

Exhibitions, events, workshops, youth arts programme

What's on near The Black-E

Two people sitting playing a video game.
Until
ExhibitionsCity Centre
Art Plays Games at FACT

Art Plays Games is a new show at FACT, celebrating games created by digital artists and independent video game developers.

free entry
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Until
ExhibitionsLiverpool
But Does It Speak? at the Bluecoat

The new year at the Bluecoat starts with a brand new season of screenings, workshops and events from artists who utilise written and spoken word. But Does It Speak? Runs…

free entry

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