This August Bank Holiday promises a blend of culture, music, and outdoor delights. Discover the best things to do in Liverpool this August bank holiday weekend, with experiences that will make your long weekend in Liverpool an unforgettable one.
Golf Fang Crazy Golf
Not sure how to score big this bank holiday? Golf Fang has got you covered with a world of seriously twisted crazy golf, creative cocktails & vibrant graffiti art – ready to putt your bank holiday plans on top.
Golf Fang is not your average crazy golf course. With 18 holes of pure entertainment in an environment surrounded by bespoke art, there’s something new to explore and be inspired by at every turn. And with an unmissable atmosphere, live DJs, cocktails and street food added to the mix, you won’t want to miss out this bank holiday.
Royal Albert Dock
Royal Albert Dock has announced a spectacular programme that will delight visitors of all ages. From the return of Liverpool’s blue and yellow submarine, complete with DJ sets and deep-sea dancers, to captivating Punch and Judy shows, the dock is the place to be.
Liverpool’s blue and yellow submarine: Saturday 26 August (12pm-7pm) and Sunday 27 August (1pm-5pm)
Creating the ultimate outdoor dance floor in partnership with Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory, visitors can expect performances from talented musicians, DJs and dancers.
Enjoy everything from African beats to electronic disco from SuRu, perfectly blended beats with a live soundtrack from Rhythm Sport as well as loop-peddle and microphone performances from Motormouf. With WMNKND and Shenice also returning to the decks after unforgettable sets at Pride. Plus, House of Aquatopia will be showcasing their electrifying dance moves, featuring floating jellyfish, dancing crabs and a voguing octopus.
Punch and Judy shows (25-28 August)
Enjoy free puppet performances by Will Cousins. Expect rip-roaring laughter, plenty of “it’s-behind-yous” and a tasty string of sausages.
Other activities
With a long weekend to fill with family fun, budding artists can pick up a sketchbook of art activities with Explore and Draw at Tate Liverpool while Fab Four fans can head to The Beatles Story’s Discovery Zone and get creative with heart-weaving workshops. Plus, uncover Liverpool’s seafaring past with a trip to Maritime Museum and its collection of exhibitions, including Life On Board and Seized! gallery.
Beavertown Brewery Hidden Walking Trails
Beavertown Brewery has created a series of UV-activated beer mats that reveal secret trails routed in mystic folklore and hidden histories when held to the sun.
The beer maps will be given out with pints of Neck Oil at Dovedale Towers in Liverpool from Saturday 25 August – Monday 28 August.
Find out more about the beer mats and where to find them: Dovedale Towers.
Tonight Josephine Bottomless Brunch, Barbie Party, Mamma Mia Brunch & Happy Hour
Tonight Josephine, Liverpool’s sassiest venue, is celebrating the final Bank Holiday of the year with a weekend of exciting events, happy hour and bottomless brunch.
Now That’s What I Call Brunch
Tonight Josephine will welcome guests for a Now That’s What I Call Brunch the UK’s hottest pop brunch, with hits from the 80’s to the naughties, on Friday 25th August from 6-8pm.
Guests will enjoy Spritz cocktails, bubbles, beer and a brunch dish of their choice.
Brunch dishes to choose from include Chipotle and Honey Pulled Pork Burger served in a brioche bun with minted coconut yogurt, coleslaw rocket and pickle, Roast Chicken Skewer Caesar Salad topped with garlic and herb croutons, shaved parmesan and served with skinny fries, Chargrilled Halloumi Burger (vegan option available) layered with sweet potato, roasted peppers, chilli, rocket and mint, smashed avocado and lime aioli, or Slow Cooked Smoky Redefine ‘Beef’ Chilli (vegan) served with lemon and herb rice, guacamole, pico de Gallo and soured cream.
Tickets for the Now That’s What I Call Brunch can be purchased here.
Barbie Party
The venue’s renowned bottomless brunch will be followed by the must-see Barbie party from 8-11pm complete with the transformation of the coolest loos in Liverpool with Tonight Josephine adding Barbie and Ken mugshots to their infamous toilets to mark the event.
Everyone attending the Barbie party is also encouraged to go all out in plastic fantastic Barbie fancy dress, with the best dressed winning a £150 bar tab to spend at the venue.
There is also a life sized Barbie box so guests can step inside for their very own Barbie-themed photos.
Tickets are £10 per person with everyone receiving a limited edition bubblegum flavoured Barbiecore Cocktail made up of Au Vodka bubblegum, blue curaçao, monin cherry blossom, prosecco, lemon and soda.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Happy Hour
Tonight Josephine, which is renowned for its hot pink interior and tongue-in-cheek slogans, will also have a Happy Hour on available from 5-9pm on Friday 25th August and all day Sunday 27th August where partygoers can enjoy 2 for £12 on selected cocktails, a bottle of Prosecco for £20, bottle of wine for £15, spirit and mixer for £4 and bottled beer is two for £6.
Mamma Mia Brunch
On Bank Holiday itself, the bar will welcome guests for their popular Mamma Mia brunch at 12-2pm and 3-5pm which serves as the perfect backdrop to everyone’s favourite ABBA tunes!
This brunch will see guests entertained, serenaded and left amazed with performances by stars as seen in London’s Mamma Mia the Musical, and not only that, but guests will also have the chance to go head-to-head in an epic sing-along battle where the winner will most likely take it all!
Tickets for Mamma Mia bottomless brunch can be purchased here.
