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Things to do in Liverpool
Where to Buy the Best Real Christmas Trees in Liverpool
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a real Christmas tree to kick off the festive season, and if you’re looking for real Christmas trees in Liverpool, you’re in luck. The city has plenty of fantastic places to pick up a real tree, whether you want to browse in person, order online for delivery, or support an independent local seller. From Aigburth to Woolton, Liverpool offers options for every household, budget, and tradition. Here’s your…
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Music
Westside Cowboy, Brooke Combe, Keyside and The Molotovs Lead First Wave of Sound City 2026 Line-Up
Sound City has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition — and it’s one of the festival’s biggest announcements yet. The UK’s leading new music discovery festival returns to Liverpool City Centre from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May 2026, with its Sound City+ Conference launching the weekend on Friday 1 May. Among the first names revealed are hype-heavy Manchester four-piece Westside Cowboy, nu-soul powerhouse Brooke Combe, hometown indie favourites Keyside, and…
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Everton FC
Everton Launch New Winter Menu at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Fans heading to Everton’s clash with Newcastle United this Saturday (5:30pm kick-off) can look forward to a brand-new winter matchday menu at Hill Dickinson Stadium, featuring a variety of warming festive dishes available throughout December and early January. Created in partnership with Aramark, the refreshed menu introduces seasonal comfort food across the concourses and Club View — including an exclusive new item making its debut in the East Stand. What’s New This Winter At Hill…
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Cafes in Liverpool
Parliament Square Coffee Announces Flagship Opening on Cook Street in 2026
Liverpool’s much-loved independent café brand Parliament Square Coffee has announced ambitious expansion plans with the unveiling of a new 3,500 sq ft flagship store set to open on Cook Street in early 2026. The rapidly growing business, founded by husband-and-wife team Christopher and Hayley Commerford, launched its first café on Parliament Street in 2023 and has since become a favourite among coffee lovers across the North West. Known for its specialty brews, elevated brunch dishes…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Star-Studded Cast Announced for Cinderella at the Epstein Theatre This Christmas
The Epstein Theatre has unveiled the full glittering cast for its magical Christmas production of Cinderella, with Coronation Street favourite Katie McGlynn leading the way as the beloved fairytale heroine. McGlynn, who won a National Television Award for her role as Sinead Tinker, is joined by Liverpool panto icon Leanne Campbell, returning by popular demand to sprinkle festive magic as the Fairy Godmother. TV presenter and BBC Radio Merseyside reporter Kevin Duala – known to…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Watering Can Unveils Magical Christmas Line-Up Packed with Food, Festive Fun and a Mischievous Santa
The Watering Can is officially stepping into Christmas, transforming its popular Greenbank Park venue into a glowing haven of festive food, carols and seasonal mischief throughout December. With twinkling lights in place and the halls fully decked, the much-loved Liverpool restaurant has unveiled a Christmas programme filled with indulgent dining and joyful experiences — from a souped-up Christmas roast to a cheeky adults-only Santa brunch. Festive Roasts Get a Christmas Makeover Running from 23 November…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool to ‘Light Up Your Christmas’ with New Festive Experiences
This festive season, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will shine brighter than ever as it launches ‘Light Up Your Christmas’, bringing free family-friendly experiences and a series of new illuminated installations to the city’s iconic destination, along with welcoming Alder Hey’s inaugural Santa Paddle. Festivities begin on 29 November, when visitors can meet a cast of interactive characters on stilts. From 1pm to 5pm, bubble-blowing candy canes and cheeky elves will roam around the inner quay, greeting children and spreading…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool ONE Announces Two Exciting New Additions for Football Fans
Liverpool ONE is set to become an even bigger destination for football lovers next spring, as two major new sports concepts prepare to open their doors in the city centre. Crossbar, a brand-new interactive football experience, and Pro:Direct Soccer, the world’s leading premium online football retailer, will both make their Liverpool debut at the retail and leisure hub—further cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s most vibrant shopping destinations. A New Football Retail Experience…
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Liverpool News
Southport Families Honoured Alongside Speedo Mick, Claire House and Mark King at Emotional The Guide Liverpool Heroes Awards
The city came together in a powerful show of unity, compassion and admiration at the inaugural The Guide Liverpool Heroes Awards, where the families of Southport victims Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar received a standing ovation during an unforgettable night at the Titanic Hotel. There were tears, cheers and moments of overwhelming emotion as the parents of the three young girls—who tragically lost their lives in August last year—were presented…
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Liverpool News
Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium To Host Super League Magic Weekend
Everton Football Club is delighted to confirm Hill Dickinson Stadium will host the 2026 Betfred Super League Magic Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July. The return of Rugby League to Hill Dickinson Stadium follows the outstanding success of this month’s Ashes Test – the first major non-football event at the venue – when a sell-out crowd of 52,106 delivered a landmark moment for the Club and the city region. Building on that momentum,…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Christmas Story Trail Returns to Calderstones Park for 2025 with Festive Adventure Inspired by Jarvis’ Mr Santa
Families can step into a world of festive magic this winter as The Reader’s much-loved Christmas Story Trail returns to Calderstones Park for its sixth year—this time inspired by Mr Santa, the heartwarming picture book by award-winning children’s author and illustrator, Jarvis. Back by popular demand and extended to run until 31 December 2025, the annual self-led trail invites children and their grown-ups to explore Liverpool’s historic park through an enchanting story-themed adventure. The Manchester-based…
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Liverpool News
New Liverpool Jewellery Brand, Luna Nova, Launches: Meet The Founder
Luna Nova Jewellery was born from a moment of reinvention — a powerful turning point where founder Claire Davies chose to stop doubting herself and step boldly into a new chapter. Rooted in the idea of “New Moon, New Beginnings,” the brand blends meaning, quality, and confidence in every piece. In this interview, she shares the personal journey, challenges, and vision that shaped Luna Nova into the empowering brand it is today. Luna Nova means…
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Independent Places in Liverpool
Liverpool Independents Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas can on one hand the most joyous and fun-filled holiday of the year – and for others perhaps the most stressful! Allow Liverpool Noise to give you all you need it this time of happiness…or if like us, semi-panic. This Christmas, support your local businesses and discover unique, high-quality gifts while adding a personal touch to your festive shopping. Here’s our 2025 Liverpool Independents Christmas Gift Guide! Quick & Easy Gifts Royal Liverpool Philharmonic…
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Review
Liverpool PT Rebecca Burgess Launches Her First Manifestation Book
Rebecca Burgess, one of Liverpool’s most recognisable fitness and wellness figures, has launched her debut manifestation and rituals book, marking a bold new chapter in her unique fusion of movement and spirituality. Rebecca has cemented her position as one of the most popular female PTs not only due to her fabulous tailor made classes but also because of her bubbly personality and spiritual connection and work on positive mindsets and manifestation, which resonates with so…
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Liverpool News
Everton FC Provide Transport Working Group Update
The Hill Dickinson Stadium Transport Working Group – chaired by Everton and including representatives from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, transport providers, and traffic and travel consultants – met again on Monday 10 November as part of its ongoing work to refine and improve matchday travel around Hill Dickinson Stadium. The latest meeting followed a dedicated session with supporter groups – including the Fan Advisory Board, Fans’ Forum, Everton…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Lake House’s Winter Wonder-Lawn Revealed
The Lake House has revealed its Winter Wonder-Lawn, a cosy lakeside retreat in the heart of Crosby. Complete with magical Christmas decorations, a warming fire pit with marshmallow toasting, a crumble hut with a range of delicious flavours, decadent hot chocolates and mulled wine, The Lake House’s Winter Wonder-Lawn overlooks the picturesque Crosby Marine Lake and beyond. Festive street food is also available to order both outside on Winter Wonder-Lawn and inside at The Lake…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Pier Head To Be Transformed For Liverpool Winter Festival Featuring Real Ice Rink
Liverpool’s Pier Head will take centre stage this winter as a major new Christmas festival brings ice skating, live entertainment, rides, markets and festive attractions to the waterfront. The Liverpool Winter Festival will run from Friday, November 21 until Sunday, January 4, transforming one of the city’s most famous landmarks into a free-to-enter festive village. Visitors can enjoy the lights, markets and atmosphere at no cost, with skating sessions and grotto visits available to book…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Christmas Comes To Unity Theatre With Special Seasonal Shows For Everyone
After a packed Autumn season of brilliant shows, Liverpool’s thriving combined arts venue – Unity Theatre – forges ahead with its ever-popular Christmas programme. Serving as a counterpoint to the mainstream, Unity exist to champion diverse arts and platform underrepresented voices – and this year’s festive shows do just that! Kicking things off on 3 & 4 December, a bold new voice in feminist theatre comes to the Unity; Rotten Apple is a raw, poetic exploration of…
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Liverpool News
Everton Stadium To Host Five Euro 2028 Fixtures
The home of Everton Football Club is to host five matches at UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland – four group stage matches and one Round of 16 clash. The match schedule for the tournament was revealed on Wednesday evening, alongside the official tournament, host city and host venue logos as the countdown to the summer 2028 competition began.Everton’s Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer Colin Chong and Director of New Stadium Development Alix Waldron joined…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Maranto’s To Undergo Major Refurbishment After 43 Years on Lark Lane
Maranto’s, the family-run restaurant that has been part of Lark Lane life since 1983, is preparing for its biggest refurbishment to date. The venue will close in January 2026 for a few weeks and reopen in time for Valentine’s Day with a refreshed look. The work will keep everything people love about Maranto’s while introducing new features that make it ready for the years ahead. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Steve and Ruth Maranto, the restaurant…
