Community programme announced alongside World Boxing Championships

Liverpool is getting ready to welcome the very first World Boxing Championships for elite men and women this September – and alongside the main event, a major community engagement programme will take place across the city.

Running from 4–14 September, the Championships will bring some of the best fighters in the world to Liverpool. But it’s not just about the action inside the ring. Culture Liverpool has joined forces with creative and sporting partners to deliver a series of projects that will celebrate the city’s boxing culture and leave a lasting legacy.

One of the highlights is Unsung Heroes, a free exhibition at St George’s Hall’s Stable Gallery running from 29 August–20 September. Delivered with Open Eye Gallery and England Boxing, the exhibition shines a spotlight on 20 grassroots figures nominated by local boxing clubs. Through portraits by photographers Emma Case and Katie Richards, and film by Susannah Fletcher, it tells the stories of the people whose passion and dedication have shaped the boxing community.

The wider programme also includes three artistic residencies:

• Rotunda ABC – artist and boxing coach Ciara Lyons is working with the club to explore stories of belonging, heritage and wellbeing, which will be developed into a film, performance and exhibition.
• The Florrie – Wired Aerial Theatre will run workshops with schools and perform Me Vs Me, a powerful aerial theatre piece exploring resilience and mental health.
• Other local schools and community venues will host creative projects designed to inspire young people and connect them with the city’s boxing heritage.

The programme has been made possible through support from Liverpool City Council, the World Boxing Championships, England Boxing, GB Boxing, UKSPF and adi.tv.

Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, said:

“Liverpool has a proud track record of hosting global events, from Eurovision to the World Gymnastics Championships, and it’s a huge coup for us to welcome the inaugural World Boxing Championships. But what matters just as much is the impact we leave behind. This programme will help inspire young people, support grassroots boxing, and promote physical and mental wellbeing long after the event itself.”

Sophie Mahon, Head of Social Practice at Open Eye Gallery, added:

“This exhibition is about the people at the heart of grassroots boxing – those who provide safe spaces, structure and support for young people. These clubs are places where confidence is built, resilience is fostered and where champions are measured not only by medals, but by the positive change they inspire.”

The World Boxing Championships take place in Liverpool from 4–14 September, with community events running alongside.

For more details, visit the Culture Liverpool website.

Here is everything You Need To Know About The World Boxing Championships.

Find out what’s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide. 

From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North – visit thenorthernguide.com and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram HERE.