Cunard Building River of Light Market
Join us for the River of Light Market, offering food, art, gifts and more from 23rd to 30th October.
River of Light, Liverpool’s iconic free light art festival returns on Friday 23rd October.
Following on from the success of last year's River of Light Market, we are excited to announce a bumper 8-day edition, bursting with traders selling an array of items, from tasty treats and beautiful artwork to exclusive gifts and much more.
Cunard Building River of Light Market
Find us
Cunard Building, Water Street, L3 1AH
| Friday 23rd until Friday 30th October | 4pm | 9pm |
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About the market
This market will showcase around 40 local traders in the beautiful Arrivals Hall of the Grade 2* listed building, located on Liverpool’s famous waterfront. With stalls featuring handmade gifts, tasty treats, art, drink and much more. Entry into the Arrivals Hall for the market is free of charge.
About the River of Light
The River of Light Festival is returning for its ninth edition and will run from the 23rd October to 1st November between 5pm and 9pm.
(Please note that the market is open from the 23rd October to 30th October between 4pm and 9pm.)
The 13-artwork trail, has a new theme for 2026, called Together, with installations focusing on how light brings people closer in a joyful way.
The Market at the Cunard will host one of the festival's artworks: Coloured Peonies.
For more information about the festival and the locations of the other artworks visit River of Light 2026.
Tours of Cunard Building during the festival
You can book a behind-the-scenes guided tour that shows the history and architecture of the Grade 2 listed building. Previously it has only been open for special visits. Visit the building's hidden rooms and experience what it was like to set sail on a Cunard Line steam ship across the Atlantic during the early to mid-1900’s.
Book a tour
- Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance
- Tickets cost £15 – this includes a 10% booking fee
Book your tour (ticketquarter.co.uk)
Other dates for tours are available.
Getting to the market
The market is located inside the Arrivals Hall of the Cunard Building.
The main entrance is via The Strand and is accessed by stairs. Step-free access is available via the Brunswick Street entrance.
There are several private car parks available nearby.
Liverpool One Bus Station is a short walk. There are also bus stops on James Street.
James Street Station is only a few minutes’ walk from the Cunard Building.
Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal can be found directly in front of the Cunard Building.
Contact us
If you want to know more, please contact Liverpool Markets
Interested in trading with us?
If you are a new trader or already registered with us, please contact Liverpool Markets.