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Image shows the Bluecoat building from the courtyard, with Bluecoat Platform, a colourful sculpture, in the right hand corner.
Photo by Rob Battersby, 2021.

Bluecoat is open!

We couldn’t be happier to finally welcome you back through our doors again.


Our newly renovated Hub is waiting for you to rest and relax in.

Grab a bite to eat and a coffee from our cafe while admiring newly commissioned artwork by Harold Offeh, Babak Ganjei and Sumuyya Khader.

A dedicated children and family space will keep the littles ones entertained too, with lots of self-led creative activities.

Date posted

19 May 2021

Step into our peaceful garden and take time out under the trees, the perfect place for an extra-long lunch break.

Bluecoat garden entrance
Bluecoat garden. Photo credit Rob Battersby.

In the gallery you’ll find painting, film, sculpture and more from this year’s Liverpool Biennial The Stomach and the Port. You can't miss the striking and colourful Bluecoat Platform in our front courtyard, a brand new family friendly sculpture designed by children, with artists Simon & Tom Bloor, for children.

A large painting, consisting of lots of multicoloured splatters and shapes on a canvas.
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A close-up of a large sculptural work. The piece depicts giant lily pads spilling out of a bath and onto the gallery floor.
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Roland Persson, Mouth of Medusa (2018) Installation at Bluecoat. Photography by Rob Battersby.
A collection of seven sculptural works by Andre Romao on a large plinth, including a blue circle hanging from the ceiling.
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A large sculptural work depicting a rotting lemon, made out of many semi-precious stones.
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Kathleen Ryan, Bad Lemon (Slice) (2020) Installation at Bluecoat. Photography by Rob Battersby.
A shot of the film Fog Dog, with several chairs in front of the screen.
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A large colourful mural is shown along Bluecoat's external brick wall, with a green bush in the foreground.
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Jorgge Menna Barreto, Mauvaise Alphabet (2021) Installation view at Bluecoat, Blundell Lane. Photograph by Rob Battersby

There’s lots for you to enjoy, so get yourself along to our beautiful building, we think it’s been long enough.

We have several safety measures in place to make your visit as safe and as enjoyable as possible. These include a booking system to ensure social distancing. We recommend booking to guarantee your desired entrance time, even if you’re just visiting the cafe or garden.

Click here to book your visit now.