Liverpool Hope University has confirmed the dates and lineup for the seventh edition of the Angel Field Festival.

The annual multidisciplinary community arts event will return to the University’s Creative Campus from 20-27 March 2025, bringing a global celebration of culture to the heart of Liverpool.

Snooker legend Steve Davis will be among those performing, as the six-time world champion turned DJ takes to the stage with The Utopia Strong, a three-piece psychedelic electronic band who have impressed audiences across the UK.

This year’s festival will once again showcase the best of music, drama, dance, visual arts, and storytelling. Its international focus will provide audiences with a unique opportunity to engage with art from every corner of the world.

This includes dance troupe, Dife Youth Ensemble from Louisiana, who blend classical ballet with African, jazz and hip-hop dance traditions and Waterside an emotional, thought-provoking play which delves into an intricate story of childhood, family and poverty in the oil-rich Niger Delta in Nigeria.

This year’s festival highlights include:

Dife Youth Ensemble – 7pm, Thursday 20 March 2025

From Louisiana’s renowned FE Conservatory, the award-winning Dife Youth Ensemble kick off the festival with an electrifying fusion of classical ballet and African, jazz, and hip-hop dance traditions, showcasing the soul of Creole culture.

The Utopia Strong – 7.30pm, Friday 21 March 2025

This unique British electronic band delivers an immersive blend of psychedelic and ambient soundscapes. Their performance will transport audiences through hypnotic rhythms and sonic discovery.

The Savoy Jazzmen – 2pm, Saturday 22 March 2025

Hailing from Liverpool, The Savoy Jazzmen, have been performing since they first appeared on stage at the city’s Mardi Gras Jazz Club in 1960. They’ll treat their audience to a Dixie-flavoured jazz set.

Waterside by Kininso Koncepts – 4pm, Sunday 23 March 2025

An evocative theatre piece from Nigeria’s Niger Delta that explores themes of family, memory, and cultural identity through a powerful blend of storytelling, music, and drama.

The Hairy Girl – 7pm, Wednesday 26 March 2025

The Hairy Girl thunders through the world on her goat, beats up troll hags, saves her sister from a grim destiny, and uses all her cunning to find a future for them both. Storyteller Kersti Ståbi presents a riveting retelling of this traditional Scandinavian tale, filled with energy, humour, and the martial arts-inspired rhythms of Japanese Taiko drumming.

Discover Moutya: 7.30pm, Thursday 27 March 2025

Moutya is a soulful and evocative performance steeped in the history of the Seychelles. Recently inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, it is a proud symbol of Seychellois identity and Creole heritage. Performed by an extraordinary ensemble of dancers and musicians from Seychelles, this showcase blends beautiful drum rhythms with dynamic, expressive movements. Moutya invites audiences to experience the heartbeat of Seychelles, connecting past and present through the power of music and dance.

Professor Stephen Davismoon, Angel Field Festival Director, said: “Our mission has always been to bring international art and culture to the area of Everton – where our Creative Campus resides – and to the wider Liverpool community.

“We want to share stories that unite across cultures and generations and we’re incredibly proud of the diverse nature of this year’s lineup, which celebrates communities around the world and provides a fantastic opportunity to experience the unifying power of the arts.”

Tickets for the 2025 Angel Field Festival are on sale now and are priced from £12, with free attendance available for some events.

Visit the Capstone Theatre website to view the full festival lineup and to purchase your tickets.

Liverpool Hope University is one of four Catholic universities in England.