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Things to do in Liverpool
Cheryl The Queen Joins Liverpool Fundraiser for The Vivienne Statue
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cheryl The Queen will headline a special fundraiser at BOXPARK Liverpool this October, raising money for a permanent statue of The Vivienne in Liverpool’s Pride Quarter. The full line-up has been announced for the Bring The Vivienne Home fundraiser, taking place at BOXPARK Liverpool on Friday 30 October 2026. Cheryl The Queen, who competed alongside The Vivienne on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, will headline an evening…
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Things to do in Liverpool
New Liverpool Christmas Ice Rink Skate St George’s To Open At St George’s Plateau
Liverpool is getting a new place to skate this Christmas. Skate St George’s will bring an open-air ice rink, Christmas market and live entertainment to St George’s Plateau from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. The event is free to visit, so you can browse the market, pick up something festive to eat or drink and enjoy the atmosphere without booking a skating session. Tickets are available separately for the ice rink…
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Music
Amelia Releases New Single ‘Marilyn’ Alongside Second EP ‘Ink Stains’
Liverpool singer-songwriter Amelia is set to release her new single Marilyn alongside her second EP, Ink Stains, on 16 October 2026. The four-track EP brings together songs written at different points in Amelia’s life, exploring relationships, friendship, vulnerability and self-discovery. It features the previously released Mess That You Made, Chance Encounter and See Through, with Marilyn completing the collection. A high-energy pop track, Marilyn takes its name from Marilyn Monroe and looks at how women…
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Film Events In Liverpool
Love Actually Live in Concert Comes to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall This Christmas
One of Britain’s best-loved Christmas films is coming to Liverpool this December, as Love Actually Live in Concert arrives at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Saturday 5 December 2026. The festive favourite will be shown on the big screen in high definition, accompanied by a full live orchestra performing Craig Armstrong’s celebrated score in perfect synchronisation with the film. It offers Liverpool audiences the chance to revisit Love Actually in a completely different way, combining the…
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Arts and Culture
Homotopia Festival 2026 Returns to Liverpool with ‘We Come Together’
Liverpool’s Homotopia Festival is back this autumn, bringing more than six weeks of LGBTQIA+ arts and culture to venues across the city. Returning for its 22nd year from 17 October to 1 December 2026, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival will present We Come Together – a programme spanning theatre, performance, visual art, film, music, club nights and conversation. This year’s festival will open with a celebration of another major milestone in Liverpool’s…
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Liverpool Nightlife
Frederiks Launches New Live Disco Night ‘Disco Affair’ in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Frederiks is launching a new live music night bringing the sound and energy of New York’s disco heyday to Hope Street with Disco Affair. Launching on Friday 25 September, Disco Affair puts a full five-piece band at the heart of the dancefloor, with live musicians and vocalist Sara Toshka working their way through the records that defined disco’s golden era. Expect Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Quincy Jones and more; played live, loud…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The 8 Best Burgers In Liverpool
Wondering where you can find the best burgers in Liverpool? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s top burger joints, from long-standing classics to exciting newcomers pushing the limits of flavour and creativity. Whether you’re after a perfectly cooked, juicy patty, inventive toppings that surprise your taste buds, or a satisfying meat-free option, Liverpool has something to satisfy every burger craving. Get ready to explore the best burgers in…
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Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool’s ICEBOX Ice Rink Returns for Christmas 2026 – Bigger Than Ever
BOXPARK Liverpool’s hugely popular ICEBOX is returning this November with its biggest ice rink yet, more space to skate and brand new Skate with Santa sessions, Advanced Bring Your Own Skate sessions and Student Skates, as the venue prepares for another huge Christmas in the Baltic Triangle. BOXPARK’s ICEBOX rink will be even bigger for 2026, creating significantly more space on the ice and giving guests an even better skating experience throughout the festive season…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Santa’s Secret Forest Liverpool Reveals Magical New Additions for Christmas 2026
Santa’s Secret Forest has revealed a host of magical new additions ahead of its highly anticipated return to Liverpool for a second year, with some sessions already sold out. Following a hugely successful debut season, the immersive Christmas adventure will reopen at Orrell Hill Woods in Hightown from Saturday 21 November, with tickets now available for visits throughout the festive season. Far more than a traditional grotto, Santa’s Secret Forest invites families to step inside…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool Christmas Wonderland Bringing Huge Covered Ice Rink and 36 Attractions to Pier Head
Liverpool’s waterfront is getting a major festive makeover this winter, with a huge Christmas Wonderland bringing ice skating, rides, food and drink to the Pier Head. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland will open on Friday 20 November 2026, transforming the waterfront into a festive destination featuring a covered ice rink, 36 attractions and 28 food and drink units. Running until Sunday 3 January 2027, the event will take place against the backdrop of Liverpool’s Three Graces, with…
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Liverpool News
No More Kennels Founder Rebeckah Vaughan Hands Over Liverpool Dog Hotel After 18 Years
The Liverpool entrepreneur who grew No More Kennels from caring for five dogs at home into a luxury dog hotel has handed over the business as she prepares for a new chapter – becoming a mum. After 18 years at the helm of No More Kennels, founder Rebeckah Vaughan is stepping away from the business she built from scratch, with her first baby due in December. The Liverpool-born canine behaviourist and entrepreneur launched No More…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool Motivational Speaker Andy Grant Offers Free School Talks Throughout October
Former Royal Marine and record-breaking athlete Andy Grant is offering his time free to schools across Liverpool and beyond this October, as he raises money ahead of his latest challenge – climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Liverpool motivational speaker Andy Grant is inviting schools to book an inspirational talk for their pupils throughout October, waiving his usual speaking fee in return for a donation to charity. The former Royal Marine and record-breaking athlete has spent the past…
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Arts and Culture
Steve Reich’s Different Trains Returns to Liverpool 10 Years After Landmark Edge Hill Performance
A landmark piece of Liverpool’s recent musical history will be revisited this October as Steve Reich’s Different Trains returns to the city, ten years after an extraordinary performance at Edge Hill Station. On Saturday 10 October 2026, Metal and Liverpool Philharmonic will mark the anniversary with a special performance at the Tung Auditorium, presented in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic’s contemporary music ensemble, the 10:10 Ensemble. The event comes exactly a decade after Metal partnered with…
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Festivals
Africa Oyé Announces 2027 Dates as Liverpool Festival Prepares to Celebrate 35 Years
Africa Oyé has announced the dates for its 2027 festival in Liverpool, with the much-loved celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture set to mark its 35th anniversary next summer. The festival will return to Sefton Park on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2027, with limited earlybird tickets now on sale. The announcement follows a hugely successful 2026 festival, which saw more than 20,000 people head to Sefton Park across the weekend as…
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Music
east exchange Deliver a Powerful Debut EP with ‘torn between ties’
Liverpool four-piece east exchange have released their debut EP, torn between ties. – a six-track introduction to a band taking the rawness of 90s grunge and giving it a fresh, melodic edge. Released via AWAL, the EP explores emotional struggle, self-reflection, relationships and connection, bringing together previous singles ghost., unspoken., lily. and fall. alongside new tracks bleed. and torn. For a debut EP, there’s a real confidence running through torn between ties. It’s heavy when…
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Film & TV
Liverpool Cinema Fans Can Get Five Showcase Tickets for £25 This Autumn
Cinema fans in Liverpool can catch some of this autumn’s biggest new releases for just £5 a ticket thanks to a new deal from Showcase Cinemas. Showcase Cinema de Lux Liverpool is taking part in the cinema chain’s new 5 for £25 offer, giving film fans five cinema tickets for a total of £25. Available to purchase until Friday 30 October, the deal provides customers with five individual ticket codes which can be redeemed online…
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Liverpool Charities
Liverpool 24-Hour Run Against Homelessness to Raise Funds for The Whitechapel Centre
Liverpool runners, walkers and community groups are being invited to take part in the city’s first 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness, raising money for The Whitechapel Centre. Taking place from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 18 October 2026, the 24-hour relay will bring people together for a continuous day-and-night challenge in support of people experiencing homelessness across Liverpool. Starting and finishing at Moose Coffee on William Jessop Way, the event runs from 12pm on Saturday…
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Lifestyle
Liverpool Jewellery Brand Say It With Launches Bespoke Christmas Advent Calendar
Liverpool jewellery brand Say It With is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style with the launch of its most personalised Christmas advent calendar yet – and this year, customers can choose the jewellery that goes inside. The much-loved Liverpool brand has opened pre-orders for its popular jewellery advent calendar, which has become something of a Christmas tradition for Say It With fans and has previously sold out. For 2026, the brand has taken things a…
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Music
Youth Music Awards 2026 Nominees Announced Ahead of First-Ever Liverpool Ceremony
The Youth Music Awards are heading to Liverpool for the first time this October, with more than 40 artists, grassroots projects and music industry leaders nominated across 11 categories. The Youth Music Awards 2026 will take place at St George’s Hall, Liverpool, on Wednesday 28 October, marking the first time the event has been held outside London since launching in 2019. Described as the UK’s biggest night celebrating grassroots music, the awards will shine a…
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Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC Launches New Mighty Red and Red Ted Teddies in Sustainability Collaboration
Liverpool FC has expanded its collaboration with carbon capture company 1PointFive with the launch of two new products for Reds supporters – a new and improved Mighty Red teddy and the brand-new Red Ted. The new arrivals build on the partnership between LFC and US-based carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration company 1PointFive, following the launch of a world-first commemorative jersey in 2025 marking 20 years since Liverpool’s famous ‘Miracle of Istanbul’. This time, the collaboration…
