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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool FC Unveils Rare Access To The Anfield Pitch
Liverpool Football Club is offering supporters extraordinary opportunities to get even closer to the magic of Anfield, with the return of the Walk on the Pitch Tour and the launch of the brand-new Score on the Kop experience. Available on May 30-31 and June 3-4, the exclusive Walk on the Pitch Tour gives fans the rare chance to step beyond the ropes and onto the hallowed Anfield turf. Guests will enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree view from the centre circle of one of the most iconicstadiums in world football. This 80-minute guided experience includes 15–20 minutes…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Where to Watch the World Cup in Liverpool: The Best Bars, Pubs & Big-Screen Venues
Looking for the best places to watch the World Cup in Liverpool? From lively city centre pubs to big-screen venues and fan-friendly bars, there are plenty of spots across the city showing every match. Here’s our guide to where to watch the World Cup in Liverpool and soak up the atmosphere with fellow fans. The Dome at Grand Central Hall For one of the biggest World Cup screenings in Liverpool, The Dome on Renshaw Street…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
White Tiger Opens on Liverpool’s Kings Dock Bringing Modern Indian Dining to the Waterfront
White Tiger has officially opened on Liverpool’s Kings Dock, unveiling a striking new dining destination that blends authentic Indian flavours with a modern, elevated approach. Created by Merseyside-based doctors and long-time friends Meenal Abhyankar and Dhanya Kalathil, the restaurant opened to the public on Tuesday 19 May, bringing a fresh perspective on Indian dining to the city’s waterfront. Designed to feel immersive yet welcoming, White Tiger’s interiors combine rich textures, ambient lighting and contemporary styling…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Santa’s Secret Forest 2026 Tickets On Sale Now as Magical Christmas Experience Returns With New Attractions
Tickets are now officially on sale for the return of Santa’s Secret Forest, with organisers promising an even bigger and more magical festive experience for Christmas 2026. Returning to Orrell Hill Woods from Saturday 21 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, the immersive Christmas attraction has quickly become one of the North West’s most talked-about festive events after a hugely successful debut season. Rated the number one traveller-ranked attraction in Liverpool on TripAdvisor with a…
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Music
New Grassroots Festival Noisy Weekender Launches in Liverpool This May
A new grassroots music festival is set to make its debut in Liverpool this May bank holiday as Noisy Weekender takes over ARC:HIVE in the Baltic Triangle for three days of live music, DIY culture and emerging talent. Running from 23–25 May, the festival promises a packed programme of indie, alternative and rock acts from across the UK and beyond, with organisers describing it as a celebration of grassroots music and independent culture. Created by…
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Health and Fitness in Liverpool
Attis Bathing Club To Launch In Liverpool As Wellness Sanctuary
A new wellness concept, Attis Bathing Club, is preparing to open its doors in Liverpool this August, bringing a fresh take on social wellbeing to the city centre. Based on David Lewis Street inside The Prestige building, the new venue aims to offer a premium alternative to the traditional night out, combining wellness experiences with opportunities for social connection. Facilities will include a 30-person Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and dedicated red-light therapy spaces. Attis…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool FC Release Images of Permanent Memorial In Honour of Diogo Jota and André Silva
Liverpool FC has today revealed images of the new permanent memorial at Anfield in tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, following their tragic passing last July. Titled “Forever 20”, it celebrates their lives, their bond, and the love and respect felt by family, teammates and supporters across the world. At its centre is a flowing heart sculpture, in acknowledgement of Diogo’s iconic goal celebration, while viewed from different angles it also reveals…
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Music
Review: Liverpool Sound City 2026
Liverpool Sound City returned in May 2026 for its 19th year with returning acts, Keo and Jalen Ngonda as their weekend headliners. The Liverpool-born festival is renowned for showcasing artists before their big break with the likes of The 1975, Florence + the Machine and, Catfish and the Bottlemen, having graced its stages. The footprint of Sound City centred itself across a tight cluster of city venues—Grand Central Dome, Arts Club Theatre and Loft, The…
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Independent Places in Liverpool
The Best Bookshops in Liverpool
Here’s our guide to the best bookshops in Liverpool. This list contains the best independent bookshops with reference to chain bookshops at the bottom. We always recommend and encourage you to support your local, independent bookshop! News From Nowhere Liverpool’s radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere is a strong favourite among locals. Established in 1974 and run collectively by a women workers’ co-operative, they stock a great range of all kinds of books. You’ll…
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Arts and Culture
Walker Art Gallery: Sir John Akomfrah and Gender Stories Exhibitions Open This May
Two major exhibitions exploring identity, memory and belonging are set to open at Walker Art Gallery this summer, bringing internationally acclaimed contemporary art and deeply personal stories to the heart of Liverpool. Opening on 16 May 2026, Listening All Night To The Rain by Sir John Akomfrah and Gender Stories will run side-by-side until 31 August, transforming the gallery into a space for reflection, conversation and cultural dialogue. Originally commissioned by the British Council for…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Maranto’s Reopens On Lark Lane With New Upstairs Bar ‘The Gathering Place’
A family-run restaurant that has been part of Lark Lane life for more than four decades has reopened its doors, marking the start of a new chapter. Maranto’s has unveiled a refreshed look alongside a brand-new upstairs bar, The Gathering Place, following a period of closure to update the much-loved venue. Since opening in 1983, Maranto’s has become more than just a place to eat. For many, it is where birthdays have been celebrated, where…
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Liverpool News
Salt Dog Slims Owners, GSG Hospitality, Win National Bar Business of the Year Award
North West hospitality group GSG Hospitality has been named Bar Business of the Year at the prestigious CLASS Bar Awards 2026, recognising the group’s outstanding contribution to the UK bar industry and its continued success in a challenging trading landscape. Held at Battersea Arts Centre in London on Tuesday 6 May, the CLASS Bar Awards are regarded as one of the UK hospitality industry’s most respected accolades, celebrating excellence, innovationand talent across the country’s bar…
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Arts and Culture
Close to Home: Liverpool Exhibition Creates Space for Conversations Around Suicide
A ground-breaking exhibition exploring stories and the impact of suicide is to open in Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building this September. Developed in collaboration with Merseyside-based community arts organisation Heart of Glass, Close to Home, is more than an exhibition. It is an act of witness, inviting audiences into a space of contemplation, of reflection, of quiet assembly. Built upon lived and living experience of suicidal thoughts and attempts, and of bereavement by suicide, it has been…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Flight Club Liverpool Opens its Chavasse Park Terrace for Summer
The cocktail and Social Darts bar, Flight Club, has unveiled an exciting line-up of summer experiences, bringing feel-good seasonal vibes to its Chavasse Park terrace. There’s plenty to celebrate right now: the warmer weather has finally arrived, and Flight Club has officially launched its stunning new outdoor bar and terrace on Chavasse Park. Open now and throughout the summer, guests can soak up the sunshine with an alfresco terrace experience featuring irresistible drinks offers, delicious…
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Football
7 Players Who Have Played For Liverpool and Everton
Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C. are two of English football’s fiercest rivals, making it especially notable when a player represents both clubs during their career. Representing both the blue and red halves of the city is rare, and those who do often leave a unique mark on Merseyside football history. With research from Bet442 Casino, we take a look at seven players who played for both football clubs. 1. Peter Beardsley Peter Beardsley was one…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Historic Smithdown Bank Reborn As New Lifestyle Destination ‘twenty’
A historic former bank on Smithdown Place is set to open as a new independent lifestyle destination, as founders Laura McCumiskey and Anna Forster launch twenty. twenty combines food, drink, floristry and independent retail, all under one roof. Open from 8:30am until late, customers can expect an immersive, sensory experience. Offering carefully curated natural wines, seasonal small plates, year-round floristry, and a rotating collection of quality brands, twenty is designed for discovery, connection and time…
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Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool Set To Become The City’s ‘Home of the Fan’ For World Cup
BOXPARK Liverpool is set to become the ‘home of the fan’ for the upcoming World Cup, bringing supporters together to watch every moment of the action in one of the city’s most vibrant social spaces. Located in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, BOXPARK Liverpool will transform into a high-energy fan destination, screening England matches alongside key rest of the world fixtures throughout the tournament, creating an electric matchday atmosphere for football lovers across the…
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Festivals
More Events Announced for Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 2026 This July
The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) is set to return for its 24th edition this summer, bringing a bold and thought-provoking programme of Arab arts and culture to venues across Liverpool from Friday 17 to Sunday 26 July 2026. As the UK’s longest-running annual festival celebrating Arab culture, LAAF continues to platform powerful artistic voices from across the Arab world and diaspora. This year’s theme explores the evolving concept of “home” — from place and…
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Arts and Culture
People Power: New Exhibition Tells Story of Saving Liverpool’s Palm House
A new exhibition at Liverpool Central Library is set to spotlight one of the city’s most powerful stories of community action, as the Save It! display explores how local people helped rescue the iconic Sefton Park Palm House from dereliction. Opening 7 May and running until 27 August 2026, the free exhibition—located on the third floor of the library—marks 25 years since the Palm House reopened in 2001, following a decade-long grassroots campaign to save…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Home And Away Workshops Announce Exhibition At St George’s Hall Exploring Belonging And Displacement
A new exhibition exploring themes of belonging, migration and memory is set to open at St George’s Hall this May, as Liverpool-based collective Home and Away Workshops unveil their latest body of work. Running from 6–31 May 2026, Home and Away brings together a diverse group of artists whose practices are shaped by experiences of displacement, transition and identity. The exhibition launches with a free preview event on 6 May from 5–7pm, with entry available…
