A wide range of exhibitions, performances and events are presented concurrently with Liverpool Biennial 2016. Independent screenings, gigs, performances, symposiums, mini-festivals and happenings are hosted by individuals, collectives and artist-led spaces throughout the city. For all the Fringe listings, pick up a free copy of The Double Negative’s special Culture Diary pocket guide or download it here.

Highlights include British artist Ryan Gander’s solo show at CACTUS, featuring artworks he made 12–13 years ago; The Serving Library, a permanent display of artefacts drawn from 16 years of the institution’s house journal, accompanied by a related programme of events; independent music label Domino Records’ exhibition, Portrait Of British Songwriting, in Bold Street Coffee; while on Strand Street, a private apartment hosts the work of Indonesian artist collective Tromarama.

SWAP: UK/Ukraine Residency Programme (British Council)

In the spring of 2016, four Ukrainian artists spent eight weeks in Liverpool, and as part of their residencies, they produced an alternative guide to Liverpool. Alevtina Kakhidze, one of the artists, has also produced an audio guide which shares her experience of the city and the residency. Pick up a printed guide from Cains Brewery.