Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (formerly Arabic) returns to the city this year for its twelfth festival. Join a culturally rich collection of talented artists from across the Arab world from the 17th May to the 14th July. LAAF 2013 promises to be bigger and better than ever before, offering something for everyone.

The main festival runs from the 7th to the 16th June in various venues across the city and is bookended with I Exist (in some way), a major photography exhibition running from 17th May to 14th July. Expect to see work from Arab artists in a whole host of genres, including music, theatre, art, exhibitions, food, film, family activities and dance.