Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival

Liverpool is set to make history next year as it hosts a new ground breaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival (ISCF).

The first-of-its-kind event in the UK will bring together elite athletes that compete in the Paralympics and a world class disabled-led arts and culture programme on a shared world stage from May 2 - 8.

Taking over the city’s iconic waterfront, the week-long festival will transform the city into a vibrant hub of energy, creativity and elite performance, redefining how sport and culture can be experienced together.

The UK Sport-owned concept will showcase four international sport competitions across Boccia, Para Athletics, Wheelchair Rugby and Paracanoe, delivered in partnership with Boccia UK, UK Athletics, Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby and Paddle UK, alongside a groundbreaking arts and cultural programme, commissioned by Arts Council England, delivered by Culture Liverpool and led by deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. 

At its core, the festival is designed to bring sport and culture together as one experience, creating a powerful shared platform that celebrates excellence, creativity and representation for artists and athletes, while driving greater opportunity and long-term social impact. Core funding includes a £2.3m contribution from the National Lottery and a £1m grant from Arts Council England.

"It's hugely exciting as both an athlete and a member of the Steering Group to see this groundbreaking event start to come to life,” said Paralympic medallist and 12 times Paracanoe World Champion Emma Wiggs MBE.

“It has never been more important to embrace diversity and difference and to grasp opportunities to showcase a more inclusive world.  UK Sport are world leaders in major events and together with National Lottery support I have no doubt that the Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival in Liverpool next year will uniquely showcase both worlds and be a trailblazing event, setting the standard for others to follow".

For more information and to register your interest in tickets visit http://iscfestival.co.uk/