Join BlackFest 2026 for our Visual Arts Launch, featuring live piano by Jazz Gittens and a panel with participating visual artists.

Event Description

BlackFest 2026 presents the launch of our Visual Arts programme, bringing artists, creatives and audiences together for an evening celebrating Black visual art and creative expression.

Join us for an evening of art, music, conversation and community, featuring a special live piano performance by Jazz Gittens.

The evening will also include a panel discussion featuring the visual artists taking part in the BlackFest 2026 Visual Arts programme. Hear directly from the artists about their creative practices, inspirations, experiences and the stories behind their work.

Come along to discover new work, meet the artists, enjoy live music and celebrate the creativity and diversity of Black artists.

Featuring

🎹 Jazz Gittens – Piano

🎨 Visual Arts Panel – Featuring participating BlackFest 2026 Visual Artists

About BlackFest

BlackFest is Liverpool's grassroots Black arts festival, celebrating Black artists, creatives, culture and communities through visual arts, music, theatre, literature, film and other creative experiences.

Join us as we launch and celebrate the BlackFest 2026 Visual Arts programme.

Description supplied by the event organiser.