A FREE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
Free to ticket-holders and non-ticket-holders alike, get closer to the action and expand your World Gymnastics Championships 2022 experience with our Fan Zone! Find out more below about what’s happening and when, and be sure to make the most of your time here by checking out our hints and tips.
What's on
Have a go at gymnastics, cheer on display teams from in and around the Liverpool City Region, meet some of the stars of the competition, take part in live Q&As and enjoy a variety of entertainment, all while catching some of the Championships highlights on the big screen.
As shown below, there will be plenty for the family to do, with arts and crafts, face painting, and games at the Jaffa fun station.
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Saturday, 29th October |
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16:00 |
Fan Zone opens |
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16:00-20:45 |
Face painting - Arts and Crafts Workshops |
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16:00-17:00 |
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics – Raising the bar of recreational Gymnastics |
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17:00-18:00 |
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics – Find your perfect balance |
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17:00-17:45 |
Kelly Simm Q&A Session |
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17:45-18:15 |
Amrique – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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19:00-20:00 |
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics – Jump into Gymnastics |
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20:15-21:00 |
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics – Fun and Fitness |
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21:00 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Sunday, 30th October |
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12:00 |
Fan Zone opens |
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12:00-19:45 |
Face painting - Arts and Crafts Workshops |
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12:00-14:30 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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12:15-13:00 |
Beckie Downie & Kelly Simm Meet and Greet |
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13:30-14:15 |
Pagoda Waist Drumming Workshop |
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14:30-15:15 |
Pagoda Waist Drumming Workshop |
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15:15-16:00 |
WGC2022 Podcast Live! With special guests Dan Purvis & Kelly Simm |
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16:00-16:15 |
AcroNova Gymnastics Display |
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16:30-17:00 |
Jazmine Johnson – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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20:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Monday, 31st October |
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12:00 |
Fan Zone Opens |
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13:00-15:00 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session for pre-booked schools |
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14:15-15:00 |
Dan Purvis – Q&A and Meet & Greet |
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20:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Tuesday, 1st November |
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15:30 |
Fan Zone opens |
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15:30-16:00 |
Claudia Fragapane & Dan Purvis Meet & Greet |
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16:30-16:50 |
Latin American Drum and Dance Performance |
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16:30-17:30 |
Community Integrated Care Arts and Crafts Workshop |
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17:00-17:15 |
Spartac Gymnastics Club Display |
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17:15-17:45 |
Sub Blue – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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18:00-18:15 |
Spartac Gymnastics Club Display |
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18:15-18:35 |
Latin American Drum and Dance Performance |
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19:15-19:35 |
Latin American Drum and Dance Performance |
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20:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Wednesday, 2nd November |
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14:30 |
Fan Zone opens |
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15:00-15:30 |
Kristian Thomas Q&A |
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15:30-16:00 |
Amber Jay – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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16:00-16:30 |
Community Integrated Care Dance Session |
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16:30-17:45 |
Airborn Academy Parkour Workshop |
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16:30-16:50 |
African Drumming Performance |
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17:45-18:05 |
African Drumming Performance |
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18:15-18:30 |
City of Liverpool Display Team |
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18:30-20:00 |
Airborn Academy Parkour Workshop |
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19:15-19:35 |
African Drumming Performance |
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20:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Thursday, 3rd November |
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15:30 |
Fan Zone opens |
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15:30-16:00 |
Dan Purvis & Claudia Fragapane Meet & Greet |
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16:15-17:00 |
WGC2022 Podcast Live! With special guests Amy Flynn, David Kaitiff and Claudia Fragapane. |
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17:15-17:30 |
Finesse Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Display |
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17:30-18:00 |
Pagoda Arts Tai Chi |
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18:00-18:30 |
IAmKyami – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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19:00-19:30 |
Pagoda Arts Tai Chi |
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20:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Friday, 4th November |
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15:00 |
Fan Zone opens |
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15:00-20:15 |
Face painting - Arts and Crafts Workshops |
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15:30-16:15 |
Kristian Thomas Q&A & Meet and Greet |
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16:00-16:30 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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16:45-17:15 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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17:30-18:00 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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18:00-18:05 |
Ukelele and Guitar – Anfield Arts |
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18:05-18:35 |
Dancers – Anfield Arts |
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18:45-19:15 |
La Lavanda – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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20:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Saturday, 5th November |
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10:30 |
Fan Zone opens |
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10:30-16:15 |
Face painting - Arts and Crafts Workshops |
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10:30-11:15 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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10:30-11:15 |
Kelly Simm Meet and Greet |
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11:15-11:30 |
Birkenhead Gymnastics Academy Display |
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11:30-12:15 |
WGC2022 Podcast Live! With special guests Hazel Walsh and Olly Hogben. |
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11:30-13:30 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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12:30-13:00 |
Neil Thomas Q&A |
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13:00-13:30 |
Katy Alex – Liverpool International Music Festival |
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13:30-13:45 |
Birkenhead Gymnastics Academy Display |
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13:45-14:30 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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13:45-14:15 |
Pixey Q&A |
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14:30-14:45 |
City of Liverpool Display Team |
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14:45-15:30 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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16:00-16:30 |
HPL Gymnastics Display Team |
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16:30 |
Fan Zone closes |
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Sunday, 6th November |
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10:30 |
Fan Zone opens |
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10:30-15:00 |
Face painting - Arts and Crafts Workshops |
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10:45-11:30 |
WGC2022 Podcast Live! With special guests Wendy Carson, Gemma Barton and Beckie Downie |
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10:30-11:15 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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11:30-12:15 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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12:15-12:30 |
Aerial Academy Display Team |
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12:30-13:15 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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12:30-13:00 |
Pixey Q&A |
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13:15-13:45 |
Aerial Academy Display Team |
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13:45-14:00 |
The Wire Gymnastics Club Display |
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14:00-14:45 |
Rise Gymnastics Taster Session |
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14:45-15:00 |
The Wire Gymnastics Club Display |
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15:00 |
Fan Zone closes |
*Subject to change – correct at time of publication.
About the fan zone
How to get there
The Fan Zone is based at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, adjacent to the M&S Bank Arena. Visit the Getting to the Event information for full details. Once you arrive in the area follow the signs to the Fan Zone or ask one of our friendly volunteers who will be able to direct you. You could also use the What3Words code native.sage.richer.
Safety and security
There will be a team of dedicated security and stewarding staff as you enter the Fan Zone who are highly trained and experienced, and you may also see police officers and police dogs onsite. You will go through standard security checks and bag search on entry to the Fan Zone.
Accessibility
The Exhibition Centre Liverpool has been designed with accessibility in mind – if you need assistance during your visit, please ask one of the friendly stewards. The Fan Zone is based on ground level and has stepless access. Our travel information includes advice for those with accessibility requirements also.
Food and drink
A range of affordable food and drink from local producers will be available to purchase inside the Fan Zone including Mexican, Asian and Indian options alongside local British pies. Please note, food and drink purchase will be cashless.
Please note, you will unfortunately not be able to bring your own food into the Fan Zone.
Where to stay
If you are from outside the area and want to make the most of your trip, why not stay local? We are pleased to provide a complimentary accommodation booking service through Liverpool Convention Bureau, the official accommodation booking provider for the Championships. Offering secured accommodation rates across the city, this is a flexible service which allows you to book, modify or cancel your reservation and receive instant confirmation. Book your accommodation NOW!
Other things to see and do in Liverpool
Why not make the most of your time in Liverpool and check out what the city has to offer during your visit?
Liverpool is one of the most visited cities in the UK, a top-five retail centre, and recently named in the Rough Guide’s top 10 global cities to visit. The birthplace of pop music; dozens of theatres, galleries and museums; Premier League football at Liverpool and Everton; hundreds of restaurants and bars; legendary nightlife; and iconic waterfront with a Ferry ‘cross the Mersey.
For details of what you can see and do, check out www.visitliverpool.com