The energy and passion of Latin American culture has been a growing part of Liverpool life since the 80s. Music, dance and food serving up the tantalising flavours of the region in our theatres and streets. La Feria, now in its sixth year as a festival, adds storytelling, humour, rap and a lot more to the recipe. A range of exhilarating shows begins this Wednesday at the Unity Theatre and continues to the Philharmonic Hall Music Room, Museum of Liverpool Life and District in the Baltic Triangle.
The festival, established by Francisco Carrasco of Luma Creations, was also set up to engage with Liverpool’s people on a local level. and events will take place across the region to represent the vision of identity, struggle and community that Francisco had for the festival. Surrounding the main festival is a free photography exhibition at St George’s Hall celebrating the Latin American women who brought activism to their art forms and inspired generations across the globe.
6 Sept – 6 Oct 2023 – FREE ENTRANCE
Inspiring Latin American Women in Art and Activism, Exhibition
The Stables, St George’s Hall
An exhibition of Latin American women who through their art, music, writing or activism have inspired thousands if not millions of people in Latin America and throughout the world.
8 – 15 Sept 2023
La Feria Community Tour
La Feria travels with amazing artists from Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica and Mexico to share a taste of Latin America to five different communities in the Liverpool region: Chinatown, Fazakerley, Prescot, Toxteth and Wallasey.
7.30 pm, Wednesday 20th September
Festival Launch
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
We launch this year’s LA FERIA festival with a powerful event focusing on Identity. With strong and influential voices from South America, we present two artists that speak about and celebrate their heritage and ask deep and difficult questions.
Ticket Link: https://www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/la-feria-wednesday/
7.30 pm, Thursday 21st September
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
DANCE SHOWCASE (Roots & Fusion)
LOKANDES (Bolivia, Peru, Chile)
Magaly Flores (Mexico)
Daniela Rodriguez with Raices
Marina, Sabrina & Valeria with Identidad.
CAPOEIRA FOR ALL (Brasil/UK)
Ticket Link: https://www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/la-feria-thursday/
12.30 pm, Friday 22nd September
Bandita La Inquieta (Chile)
Museum of Liverpool Life, Pierhead
FREE
7.30 pm, Friday 22nd September
The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
ARTISTS:
Martin Alvarado, Gerardo Villar & Los Aguirre Guitar Quartet (Argentina)
Bandita La Inquieta (Chile)
Ticket Link: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/other/la-feria-festival-of-latin-american-arts-and-culture/8819
12.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Saturday 23rd September
A TASTE OF LATIN AMERICA
District, Liverpool
FREE ENTRANCE
Bringing a variety of Latin American flavours, and performances right to Liverpool’s doorstep, this will be an exciting and mouth-watering event.
There will be a delicious array of food stalls, from Latin American countries including Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, adorning the entire venue.
ARTISTS:
Bandita la Inquieta (Chile)
Colibri Mexican Folk Dance
Mestisa (Peru & Chile)
Warmis (Ecuador)
San Simon Sucre London (Bolivia)
7.30 pm, Saturday 23rd September
District, Liverpool
La Feria 2023 concludes with an explosive manifestation of music from across Latin America. For the finale, we bring together local & international artists from Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile and the UK. Here you can let your hair down, dance the night away and experience the power of Latin American Rhythms and the exquisite joy of Latin American culture.
ARTISTS:
Mambe & Danochilango (Mexico & Colombia)
Roxy & Toby (Venezuela & UK)
Cidtronyck (Chile)
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-feria-2023-finale-tickets-694584038557?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1