Entertainment in Liverpool
Explore the best entertainment in Liverpool, including music, theatre, comedy, family activities, and top events across the city.
-
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 â known to…
-
Valley Community Theatre Brings a Classic Panto Tale Home to the Heart of Netherley
The Valley Community Theatre is opening 2026 with a familiar seasonal highlight: its annual pantomime, a fixture that has become something of a local tradition in Netherley. This January, Valley takes on Dick Whittington, but with a twist that roots the story firmly â and affectionately â in L27.  In this reimagined version, Dick and his ever-resourceful cat set out not for London, but for Netherley, in search of opportunity, adventure and the occasional bit of trouble.…
-
Christmas Comes To Unity Theatre With Special Seasonal Shows For Everyone
After a packed Autumn season of brilliant shows, Liverpoolâs 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 yearâs 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…
-
St Helens Theatre Royal Unveils Full Cast For Dick Whittington This Christmas
The streets of St Helens are being paved with entertainment gold this Christmas thanks to a fantastic cast which is ready to enchant Theatre Royal family audiences. Regal Entertainments Ltd will present Dick Whittington – the first time in the companyâs 25-year history. The thrilling tale, which is packed with larger-than-life characters, dazzling costumes and scenery and a superb soundtrack, will run from Friday 28 November to Sunday 11 January 2026. Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has already been announced…
-
Jhanaica Van Mook on Bringing Liverpool Spirit to The Scouse Christmas Carol
Liverpool Royal Courtâs annual Christmas spectacular is back â louder, cheekier and more full of heart than ever. This yearâs festive offering, The Scouse Christmas Carol, opens on Friday 7 November and runs until 17 January 2026, promising a riotous mix of Dickensian ghosts, Scouse humour, live music and, in a new twist, a touch of murder-mystery. At the heart of the show is Jhanaica Van Mook, a rising star whose name youâll want to…
-
Review: Sherlock Holmes, The Hunt for Moriarty at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Produced by Blackeyed Theatre and adapted by Nick Lane, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty at Shakespeare North Playhouse is a crowd-pleasing, well-paced night of theatre that serves both brain and heart. It keeps the plot moving, gives the central partnership room to breathe, and trusts audiences to enjoy a good puzzle without being patronised. The result is an accessible, entertaining evening that feels deliberately made for local theatergoers. London, 1901. As the British Empire…
-
Review: Something About George â The George Harrison Story at The Brindley Theatre
As a part of its national tour Something About Productions brings this heart warming tale to The Brindley Theatre.  Thereâs something truly special about Something About George â The George Harrison Story. This heartfelt stage show is a moving tribute to one of Liverpoolâs most quietly influential sons â a man whose music continues to speak to millions around the world. With timeless songs like My Sweet Lord, Something, and Handle With Care, the show…
-
Review: Weeping Bank’s Way Marker at Unity Theatre
A superbly haunting tale that whispers beyond the stage and into the Liverpool night. In the candlelit hush of the Unity Theatre, Weeping Bankâs Way Marker unfolded like a folktale rediscovered: something ancient, unearthed from the soil of Englandâs darker, sodden corners. The companyâs UK tour arrived in Liverpool tonight, the eve of Halloween. The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and the city itself feels that familiar tilt toward the mysterious…
-
Spooky Tales and Festive Adventures: Family Shows at Unity Theatre this Autumn & Winter
With the Half-Term Holidays fast-approaching – and the festive season beginning to make itself felt – there’s plenty of great, affordable family-friendly shows happening at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre over the next few months. To mark Halloween season, Spooky Tales creeps into The Unity on 29 October with a devilishly delightful mix of puppetry, spine-tingling storytelling and ghoulish giggles. Perfect for brave children aged 9+ and their grown-ups, this one-hour show will have you gasping, gawping…
-
Review: The Wizard of Oz At St Helens Theatre Royal
Directed by Chantelle Joseph this vibrant production of The Wizard of Oz embraces comfort and clarity, steering away from radical reinterpretation to present a heartwarming and family-friendly adaptation of the beloved tale. It captures the essence of emotional authenticity while weaving a coherent narrative that resonates across generations. The swift pacing of the performance skillfully captivates younger audience members, complemented by tender moments of reflection that appeal to adults, fostering a rich emotional landscape throughout…
-
Queer and Non-Binary Artists Take Centre Stage at Liverpoolâs Unity Theatre This Autumn
Queer and non-Binary Artists are shining brightly at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre this Autumn, presenting shows that explore identity, community and solidarity, alongside the return of Homotopia Festival – who launch their 2025 edition at the venue on November 1st, followed by a further 3 shows throughout the month. Serving as a counterpoint to the mainstream, Unity exists to champion diverse arts and platform underrepresented and marginalised voices – and this season’s programme does just that. Unity has been behaving radically onstage…
-
Bad Lads: Mike Kenny and Jenny Sealey on Turning Testimony into Theatre
Truth, Trauma and the Power of Telling⊠Theatre has the power not just to reflect society but to bear witnessâand with Bad Lads, writer Mike Kenny and director Jenny Sealey fulfil that charge with uncommon courage and integrity. Rooted in the testimony of men who endured life inside the Medomsley Youth Detention Centre in County Durham during the 1980s, the production reaches beyond drama into urgent social reckoning. Kenny, best known for his versatility and…
-
Nick Lane Brings a New Sherlock Holmes Mystery to Life at Shakespeare North Playhouse
From Page to Stage: Stitching Together the Holmesian World⊠Running from the 5th to the 8th this November, the ever-inventive Blackeyed Theatre brings its latest touring production, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty, to Prescotâs Shakespeare North Playhouse â promising mystery, intrigue, and a thrilling night at the theatre. Adapted by Nick Lane from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this brand-new play takes audiences back to London, 1901. The Empire trembles as Queen…
-
Weeping Bankâs âWay Markerâ to Haunt Liverpoolâs Unity Theatre This Halloween
The Chills Are Coming: Liverpool Unity Theatre to Host an Evening of Ghostly TalesâŠÂ  After a sold-out tour of the Midlands and an acclaimed appearance at the UK Ghost Story Festival, the unique and unnerving storytelling of The Librarian of Weeping Bank is set to captivate Liverpool for the first time. On Thursday 30 October the intimate setting of the Unity Theatre will be transformed into the candlelit study of the enigmatic Librarian for a…
-
Review: Lost Atoms Liverpool Playhouse Theatre
Lost Atoms is a tightly woven, emotionally resonant drama that delves deeply into the complex themes of memory, identity, and the fragile nature of human relationships. The play unravels the intricate ways in which past experiences shape our present selves and profoundly influence the connections we forge with one another. This production masterfully combines intimate storytelling with inventive physicality, resulting in a performance that feels both immediate and subtly unsettling, inviting the audience to engage…
-
A Fairytale Spectacle: The Sleeping Beauty Coming To Liverpool Empire
If youâre after a little magic this October, then step inside the Liverpool Empire and prepare to be transported. English National Ballet are bringing Sir Kenneth MacMillanâs The Sleeping Beauty to town, and itâs an evening that promises pure wonder. We all know the story â Princess Aurora cursed at birth by the deliciously wicked Carabosse, doomed to prick her finger on her 16th birthday. But thanks to the Lilac Fairyâs intervention, death is swapped…
-
Lost Atoms â A Frantic Exploration of Love and MemoryÂ
Frantic Assemblyâs Lost Atoms is a raw, physical dive into love, loss and the fragile nature of memory. Written by Anna Jordan (Yen, The Unreturning, Succession), and directed by Franticâs Scott Graham, this new production fuses movement, light and sound to explore how we remember â and misremember â the people who shape us. Jess and Robbie (Hannah Sinclair Robinson and Joe Layton) meet in a liminal âNo Manâs Landâ, where fragments of their past…
-
Review: The Last Laugh at Liverpool Playhouse
Three of Britain’s most prolific comedians are brought to life in this hilarious yet poignant adapted play centered around the lives of Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Take a trip down memory lane and join the trio on a witty, uproariously sentimental journey through the years. Described as a ‘Love letter to the golden age of comedy’. A guaranteed gleeful and entertaining night out! This is a performance for all, fans old and…
-
Jim Jefferies Brings New Tour Son of A Carpenter To Liverpool
Acclaimed comedian Jim Jefferies is set to bring his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter, to Liverpoolâs Empire Theatre on Tuesday 4 November 2025. Known for his sharp wit, brutally honest storytelling, and ability to challenge beliefs with humour, Jefferies has become one of the most influential voices in global comedy. The Liverpool date is part of an extensive UK tour that also includes shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London. The Australian-born, UK-forged…
-
Review: Shake It Up Baby at the Epstein Theatre
The Epstein Theatreâs world premiere of Shake It Up Baby revisits one of the most unique chapters in popular music history â The Beatlesâ apprenticeship in the clubs of Hamburg â and does so with an infectious vitality that makes the evening as much a gig as it is a play. Rather than attempting to pin down the precise chronology of events, Stephen Fletcherâs production embraces atmosphere and energy, treating the story as a memory,…
Liverpool is a city that knows how to entertain. From live music and theatre to comedy, film, nightlife, and family-friendly attractions, thereâs always something happening to keep locals and visitors engaged. Our Entertainment in Liverpool category brings together the best experiences across the city, offering guides, reviews, and insights to help you make the most of your time in Liverpool.
The cityâs live music scene is world-renowned, from legendary venues like the Cavern Club to contemporary spaces such as Camp & Furnace, Invisible Wind Factory and Arts Club. Liverpoolâs entertainment extends beyond music, with theatre productions, comedy shows, and immersive experiences available across the city. Whether youâre into gripping drama at the Everyman Theatre, experimental performances at FACT, or stand-up comedy at Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool has entertainment to suit every taste.
Family-friendly entertainment is also a big part of the cityâs offering. Attractions such as museums, science centres, escape rooms, and interactive experiences provide fun days out for all ages. Seasonal events, pop-up attractions, and festivals add extra variety to the cityâs entertainment calendar, ensuring thereâs always something new to explore.
Food and drink often go hand in hand with entertainment in Liverpool. From bars and cafĂ©s offering live music to themed nights at restaurants, the cityâs social scene complements its cultural offerings. Our guides highlight the best spots where you can enjoy a full evening out, combining dining and entertainment in one experience.
Liverpoolâs entertainment scene is vibrant, diverse, and constantly evolving. Whether youâre seeking the latest events, insider tips, or recommendations for top venues, the Entertainment in Liverpool category is your essential resource. From casual nights out to special experiences, we cover everything you need to enjoy the city to the fullest.