A market featuring around 35 independent traders will operate at Cunard Building during this year's River of Light festival. The market runs for eight nights from Friday 23 October to Friday 30 October, opening 4pm–9pm daily. Entry is free.
The event expands on last year's three-night run. Traders will sell tasty treats, art and craft, bespoke jewellery, exclusive gifts and other products.
Access and venue
Visitors can enter via the Strand entrance. An accessible entrance is also available at the Brunswick Street side.
Cunard Building sits on the River of Light trail and will host an artwork titled Coloured Peonies.
Building tours available
Behind-the-scenes tours of the Grade II* listed building are available to book during River of Light. Tours give visitors access to hidden areas including the luggage room and first-class safe. Booking information is available at ticketquarter.co.uk.
For traders
Limited availability remains for traders who wish to exhibit. Interested traders should email liverpoolmarkets@liverpool.gov.uk to register.
About River of Light
River of Light runs from 23 October to 1 November, 5pm–9pm daily. The festival is in its ninth year. This year's theme is Together, with 13 artworks focusing on how light brings people closer. Full details are available at visitliverpool.com/river-of-light-2026/.