Beatles fans from all over the world will gather in Liverpool on July 7th, 2025, to celebrate Ringo Starr’s 85th birthday and to share his timeless message of peace and love with the world. 

Every year on his birthday since 2008, Ringo Starr has invited people everywhere to pause at 12 noon local time to say, think, or post “Peace and Love” as a collective moment of global unity. This heartfelt tradition is now recognised worldwide as a simple yet powerful gesture of kindness and hope.

At The Beatles Story in Liverpool, fans and visitors are being encouraged to take part in this uplifting initiative. Attendees are invited to gather outside the museum entrance at The Royal Albert Dock from 11.45 am and, together, a special “Peace and Love” moment will be filmed to be shared on Ringo’s official Facebook page as part of the international celebration.

The Beatles Story, Liverpool

In honour of Ringo’s milestone birthday and lifelong advocacy for peace, The Beatles Story is proud to be unveiling a Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture – a lasting tribute to his message.

The sculpture, created using an original casting of Ringo’s right hand, symbolically and quite literally shows that Ringo had a hand in spreading peace. Each piece is handcrafted by seasoned artisans, blending artistic craftsmanship with heartfelt meaning to create a lasting emblem of positivity.

'Beatlemania!' at The Beatles Story

This limited-edition sculpture is part of an exclusive initiative by the Ringo Starr organisation, with a select number made available to institutions and cultural spaces around the world. The Beatles Story is honoured to have one of these iconic works on display here in Liverpool.

The Beatles Story hopes that the inclusion of this statue in its exhibition will offer visitors a moment of reflection and a tangible connection to Ringo’s personal message of Peace and Love in the city where his story began.

‘Sergeant Pepper’ at The Beatles Story

The statue will be on display outside The Beatles Story during the Peace and Love event on July 7th, offering fans and visitors the chance to view it close up as part of the celebration.

Gary Astridge from Ringo's Peace and Love Initiative said: "We are pleased to be partnering with The Beatles Story in showcasing Ringo’s Peace & Love statue in his hometown of Liverpool, creating opportunities for reflection, and events based on the Peace & Love Initiative."

‘The Cavern Club’ at The Beatles Story

The celebration, which will mark Ringo Starr’s milestone 85th birthday, is being held by The Beatles Story with the objective to raise awareness of Ringo Starr’s charitable organisation, The Lotus Foundation – which he established with his wife Barbara. The Lotus Foundation reflects the compassion and values that Ringo and Barbara have championed for decades, supporting causes close to their hearts such as providing support to domestic violence survivors, cancer patients and animals in need.

‘The Beatles in America’ at The Beatles Story

Mary Chadwick, General Manager of The Beatles Story, added: "We’re excited to be hosting Ringo’s birthday celebration on behalf of Liverpool once again here at The Beatles Story this July. After the success of last year’s event, it’s becoming a real tradition for the city and an opportunity for fans to come together and share in Ringo’s global message of peace and love.

"Pairing this with the unveiling of our Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture, we’re incredibly proud to play our part in spreading a message of peace from the place where it all began."

The short film below shows last year’s celebrations.

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Credit for all photos, logo and video: The Beatles Story, Liverpool.