Entertainment in Liverpool
Explore the best entertainment in Liverpool, including music, theatre, comedy, family activities, and top events across the city.
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Tickle The Ivories – World’s Only Official Street Piano Busking Festival Returns To Liverpool
Tickle the Ivories is back! From 1 July – 4 September 2016 six pianos will once more take centre stage for the world’s only official street piano busking festival, organised in partnership with Liverpool ONE. Whether you’re a professional or an amateur,we’d like to invite you to book a free time slot to perform on – or even around – the pianos. Tickle the Ivories is a unique opportunity to promote your act, have a…
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First Wave Stage Lineups Revealed For Liverpool Loves Festival
This year’s Liverpool Loves Festival will be delivered through a wide programme of quality artists across five separate stages – offering visitors to this free, public event a taste of just why Liverpool has been named a UNESCO City of Music. This year’s diverse afternoon Main Stage line-up includes a mix of genres from indie-pop and dance acts to ten-piece funk bands – and is designed to bring a real foot-tapping, festivalatmosphere to the waterfront. Acts include The Hummingbirds; Halem; The Native Kings and The…
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Strange Collective Announce ‘Super Touchy’ EP Launch Party All-Dayer 2nd July At The Invisible Wind Factory
Liverpool garage quartet, Strange Collective, have announced details of their all-dayer EP launch party on 2nd July at Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool featuring two stages of live music, a BBQ, food stalls and DJs all for just £4. In support of their debut EP ‘Super Touchy’ released via Salvation Records on 1st July 2016, the band will be joined by a line-up of musical friends for a meaty helping of garage madness to celebrate the occasion. Strange Collective will be joined by a stellar line up of…
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Liverpool International Music Festival Announces LIMF Radio For 2016
Liverpool International Music Festival will be adding LIMF Radio to its already outstanding 2016 festival programme. Broadcasting locally on 87.7FM, as well as online via www.limfradio.co.uk, the station will be used to reflect the past and present Liverpool music scene as well as featuring artists and bands who will be taking part in July’s highly anticipated event. The radio station will also be an invaluable platform for the region’s new music, presenters and DJs, once again highlighting…
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Africa Oyé 2016 Preview – Official Brochure Now Available
On 18th & 19th June Africa Oyé takes over Sefton Park once again, and organisers have now released the official brochure for this year’s event. With thousands of copies going out around Liverpool and as a supplement in The Big Issue, the annual brochure has all the information you need to make the most of the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture. You can download a PDF version of the brochure from…
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An Evening With Scroobius Pip; Leaf Bold Street
Waterstones Liverpool have announced performance poet, dj & broadcaster Scroobius Pip will be visiting Leaf on Bold Street on Tuesday 9th August to discuss his new book “Distraction Pieces”, based on his best-selling podcast of the same name. Distraction Pieces features both curated highlights from the iTunes-chart-topping podcast – from Akala to Howard Marks via the likes of Adam Buxton, Romesh Ranganathan and Amanda Palmer – and exclusive new content, with chapters on politics, social media, music, comedy and more.…
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Liverpool International Music Festival Announces Family & Food Programme For 2016
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) today unveils its family activities and food programme for 2016. Sefton Park’s green spaces will be transformed into a mix of colourful, enticing and exciting spaces to explore and discover. Redefining the Family Zone, the popular beach area returns with several tonnes of sand shipped in to honour the occasion and transport little festival-goers into a seaside paradise. Arts workshops, beach huts and street theatre will be in abundance as…
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Liverpool International Music Festival Presents 76 – 16 From Eric’s To EVOL: The Stories of Punk And Counter Culture In The UK
Four specially curated events featuring live performances from Lightning Seeds, Buzzcocks, Pete Wylie, Clinic and more including a panel event in partnership with The Guardian whereby experts from the genre will speak about this pioneering movement and 40 years of punk. Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has announced the full line up for its very special 76 – 16: From Eric’s To Evol event as part of its LIMF Presents programme. Buzzcocks, Clinic, Poltergeist, Pete Bentham…
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House of Suarez Celebrates Birthday With Iconic Ball
House of Suarez has announced the return of the Vogue Ball for 2016 and as the company celebrates its 10th birthday, it is pulling out all the stops to ensure this year’s Ball is the fiercest and most fabulous yet. Tickets are now on sale for the Vogue Ball which will take place on Saturday, 15th October and House of Suarez is excited to reveal a brand new location for 2016. The multi award-winning event will take place in Liverpool’s hottest new arts and performance space – the Invisible Wind…
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The Invisible Wind Factory; Omphalos – ‘Energy Eternal’ Review
The Invisible Wind Factory is the Kazimier’s ‘vision of a cultural theme park from the future’. Situated on Regent Road in the North Docks, the warehouses will be a space for bespoke large scale performances. A ‘cultural themepark’ feels like an appropriate way to summarise the night we experienced on Wednesday. Not quite knowing what was in store for the night we waited patiently outside the large warehouse before the door swung open and we…
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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: (Miss)Representation In The Music Media
Bido Lito & Writing on the Wall festival join forces to explore sexism in the music media. Laura Snapes, a culture writer and contributing editor at Pitchfork, and former editor at NME, is joined by a panel of the best feminist brains from the region’s music and independent media, featuring Sarah Lay, editor at Louder Than War, Amy Roberts, editor at Clarissa Explains Fuck All, Bethany Garrett, editorial assistant at Bido Lito! and Lorna Gray, music journalist and founder of Fierce Babe Network. There…
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Future|Journeys: Afrofuturism At WoWfest On 21st May
As part of this year’s WoWfest (Writing’s on the Wall Fest) comes Future|Journeys: Afrofuturism. Inspired by the work of Afrofuturist artists, writers and musicians like Octavia Butler, George Clinton and Janelle Monae, Future|Journeys looks at how we can find new ways to express the voices of the marginalised, exploring race, gender and alternative technologies for creating new ways of co-existing. Join us for a day of conversation, art and creativity, as we weave the stories of…
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Free Concert In The Square Returns To Liverpool; Sunday 29th May
Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural free music event Concert in The Square, organisers have promised an ever bigger and better festival coming to Liverpool city centre this May bank holiday on Sunday 29th May. The festival will run from midday to 9pm with a special house classics after party from 9.30pm to 6am. This year’s line-up boasts an eclectic mix of popular local artists and DJs, including an acoustic set from…
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She Drew The Gun Play The Buyers Club As Part of UK Tour; Friday 29th April
She Drew The Gun, fronted by songwriter Louisa Roach offer dreamy lyrical psych-pop from the banks of the Mersey. The debut album, Memories of the Future, is out now and this Friday’s show at The Buyers Club should be a night of celebration for the local star. On April 10th, She Drew The Gun were crowned winners of Glastonbury’s ‘Emerging Talent Competition’ 2016, a prize supported by PRS for Music and the PRS for Music Foundation. The…
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Dead Buttons Play Two of Liverpool’s Biggest Festivals This May
The hottest act to break the Korean Republic, Dead Buttons, are also set to win hearts and minds with an extensive live jaunt. They will be playing across the UK, Mainland Europe, America and Asia in 2016. Cult Liverpool imprint Baltic Records have taken on the duo’s first full length album ‘Some Kind of Youth’ – slated for release in early July to coincide with the band’s performances at FestEvol (1st May) and Liverpool Sound City (28th May). Dead…
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Hope Fest; The Music Festival In Aid of The Homeless Is Back For 2016 Between 11 th – 13 th November Across The UK & Ireland
Hope Fest – the music festival in aid of the homeless – is back for 2016 (11 th -13th November) and this time it is bigger and better than ever! Now in it’s third year, the annual Hope Fest, which is usually held in Liverpool, has now expanded to cover the UK and Ireland. Taking over 40 music venues in Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Glasgow and Dublin aiming to raise lots of supplies of food, clothing and cash for the homeless.…
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Smithdown Road Festival 2016; Band Set Times & Map
The Smithdown Road Festival returns for 2016 as a completely free weekend of music, art and food around some of South Liverpool’s finest bars and cafes, with a massive outdoor area and big top on Wavertree Playground. There will be stages at The Mystery, Kelly’s Winebar, Evil Eye Beer & Burrito Shack, Franks, Brookhouse, Fat Flamingo, Caffee Oro, Sefton Park Cricket Club and Gregson Institute. There will be performances from the likes of Colour, Xander…
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Liverpool Calling Announce Full Line Up For July Festival
Liverpool Calling have announced the final wave of acts for this years festival on 9th July at Camp & Furnace. They have revealed that Yak & Findlay will be joining the main stage alongside headliners Coasts and Spector. Yak return to Liverpool after supporting The Last Shadow Puppets on their recent tour, with a scintillating live set they will be sure to draw in the crowds. No stranger to the Liverpool scene, Findlay has built…
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New Large Scale Artwork At Liverpool Anglican Cathedral For LightNight 2016
Daniel Thorne (founder of IMMIX ensemble), to arrange stunning Bill Ryder-Jones composition for large scale audio visual artwork, ‘NO WORST, THERE IS NONE’, featuring Liverpool Cathedral Youth Choir and visual artists Sam and Damien Wiehl, at LightNight 2016. Ad Hoc Creative, a collaboration between Bido Lito! Magazine and Ad Hoc Property Management, have announced ‘No Worst, There is None’, a one-off audio visual composition for LightNight 2016 being held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral on Friday…
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Record Store Day; 16th April 2016
Jacaranda Records, Probe and Dig Vinyl are among the Liverpool stores participating in this year’s Record Store Day. Record Store Day is the one day of the year when over 200 independent record shops all across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture. Special vinyl releases are made exclusively for the day and many shops and cities host artist performances and events to mark the occasion. Thousands more shops celebrate the day around…
Liverpool is a city that knows how to entertain. From live music and theatre to comedy, film, nightlife, and family-friendly attractions, there’s 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 city’s 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. Liverpool’s entertainment extends beyond music, with theatre productions, comedy shows, and immersive experiences available across the city. Whether you’re 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 city’s 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 city’s entertainment calendar, ensuring there’s always something new to explore.
Food and drink often go hand in hand with entertainment in Liverpool. From bars and cafés offering live music to themed nights at restaurants, the city’s 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.
Liverpool’s entertainment scene is vibrant, diverse, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re 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.