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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Review: Night Collar at St Helens Theatre Royal
Having been shown previously in 2010 and 2011 at the Theatre Royal, one of Merseyside’s favourite theatres, Night Collar returns and sweeps you into the dark heart of Christmas Eve, where a solitary taxi serves as a portal to a city’s hidden rhythms. Over the course of this performance, playwrights Tony Furlong and Jimmy Power, under the direction of Regal Ents. Chantelle Joseph guide us through skimpily lit streets, brash encounters, and fleeting glimpses of…
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Valley Community Theatre Brings Powerful Double Bill to Liverpool
This October, Valley Community Theatre presents a striking double bill of theatre that blends history, activism and raw contemporary storytelling. On Monday 6 October (Valley Theatre, Childwall Valley Road) and Tuesday 7 October (The Studio Beyond, Wood Street), audiences can experience The Ballad of Crooked Lane and Wake – two works that promise to challenge, move and inspire. At the heart of the evening is The Ballad of Crooked Lane, a new play that shines a light on one of…
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Review: Stayin’ Alive at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre
A Powerful, Darkly Comic Dive into Grief and Self-Discovery. Written and presented by Victoria Oxley with support from Emma Bispham ‘Stayin Alive’ ran for two nights at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre (24 & 25 September). If there’s one thing you can’t accuse Stayin’ Alive of, it’s pulling its punches. Victoria Oxley’s debut play, a dark comedy imbued with raw honesty, doesn’t shy away from the kind of emotional complexity that most theatre scripts tend to…
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Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell at Liverpool Playhouse
Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell tells its story without words. On a small Liverpool Playhouse stage, solitary characters leave cramped rooms and gather in a smoky 1930s Soho pub. Each dancer seeks connection, and the tight space makes every hope and heartbreak feel immediate. The performance unfolds a wordless dance drama set in the underpasses and back streets of 1930s London. Inspired by Patrick Hamilton’s interwar tales, it tracks a cast of solitary figures escaping…
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Shakespeare North Playhouse Unveils Exciting Winter/Spring 2025–26 Season
Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced its winter and spring programme for 2025–26, offering a vibrant mix of theatre, music, film, and community events in Prescot. Tickets are now on sale, with priority booking for supporters from 10 September. Memberships start from just £5 a month, giving audiences first access to tickets while supporting the Playhouse’s year-round work. Theatre Highlights Kicking off the season is Jim Cartwright’s acclaimed play TWO, directed by Lisa Allen. Set in…
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Review: Treasure Island At The Hope Street Theatre
Treasure Island, the iconic pirate novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson published in 1883, tells the classic tale of buccaneers and buried gold set in the 18th century. Consistently being reimagined by modern directors, this Off Topic Theatre production at The Hope Street Theatre and directed by Clayton Travis found a fresh take on the humor and dialogue which could easily have come off as dusty as a hidden treasure map. Long John Silver,…
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Unity Theatre Announces Autumn & Winter Programme
Liverpool’s thriving combined arts venue – Unity Theatre – has announced its brand new Autumn / Winter 2025 season, featuring a varied programme of high-quality theatre, arts, music and performance. Serving as a counterpoint the mainstream, Unity exist to champion diverse arts and platform underrepresented voices – and this season’s programme does just that. Unity has been behaving radically onstage since the 1930s, with its roots in The Unity Theatre movement – a national theatrical…
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Review: I Am Steven Gerrard, The Epstein Theatre
I Am Steven Gerrard opened at the Epstein Theatre 11 September an ideal venue for not only this highly personal performance but for the wider artistic scene in Liverpool. The story boldly captures the journey of Shane, an unwavering supporter of Liverpool Football Club. His fervent desire to emulate his hero, Steven Gerrard, propels him into an emotionally charged exploration that is both compelling and profound. The play masterfully weaves together humour and honest introspection,…
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A Christmas Carol Coming To St George’s Hall This December
GINIFICENT Theatre Company are bringing their acclaimed production, A Christmas Carol, to St George’s Hall this December. A must-see this Christmas, the company steps into the awe-inspiring Great Hall with a brand-new haunting interpretation of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic. Running from 12–24 December 2025, this atmospheric retelling marks GINIFICENT’s 23rd consecutive year of performing Dickens’ ghostly tale — in their signature ‘true to the book’ authentic style with language of the era. For the past eight years,…
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Preview: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell – Liverpool Playhouse 16 – 20 September
A Dance of Lonely Hearts Arrives in Liverpool. Matthew Bourne, the UK’s most acclaimed and popular choreographer, is bringing his latest production, The Midnight Bell, to the Liverpool Playhouse this September 2025. A poignant and deeply human work, the ballet draws inspiration from the novels of renowned British author Patrick Hamilton, known for his powerful and truthful portrayals of London life in the 1930s. Hamilton, whose most famous works, Rope and Gaslight, were adapted into…
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Fiddler on the Roof Heads to Liverpool Empire for One Week Only
The Olivier Award-winning production of Fiddler on the Roof is set to dazzle Liverpool audiences when it arrives at the Liverpool Empire Theatre for a strictly limited run from 23 to 27 September. Hailed as “revelatory – a must see” by The Standard and “a simply glorious revival” by The Times, this acclaimed production completely sold out its West End run at the Barbican. Now, the critically celebrated show embarks on a UK and Ireland…
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Review: Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Hope Street Theatre
On August 9th and 10th, The Hope Street Theatre showcased Tom Wright’s poignant adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s seminal 1967 novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock. Set in the enchanting yet eerie confines of a small intimate theatre, this intimate production captivates audiences with not just a narrative of loss and intrigue but also offers a profound reflection on innocence and the unfathomable depths of the human experience. The grim yet beautiful tale, which revolves around the…
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Meet the Stars of Riverdance 30 Ahead of the Liverpool Empire Run
Riverdance 30: The New Generation is set to open at the Liverpool Empire Theatre from 29 August to 2 September 2025. This special anniversary tour celebrates three decades of the iconic show that first took the world by storm with its explosive blend of traditional Irish music and dance. This new production features innovative choreography, new costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting. A cast of new young performers bring fresh energy to the legacy whilst keeping the…
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The Unsung Hero: Bree Smith on Preparing to Become Tina Turner
As the iconic music and electrifying story of Tina Turner prepare to take the stage at Liverpool Empire this August, audiences are eagerly anticipating the powerhouse performances that bring the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll to life. But behind every sensational lead, there’s a vital force ensuring the show always goes on: the understudy. Today, we have the immense pleasure of sitting down with Bree Smith, the talented musical actress who stands ready to step…
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Preview: Picnic At Hanging Rock Comes To The Hope Street Theatre This August
Beyond the Mystery: DizzyLovesLizzy Connects ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ to Empire’s Shadow… DizzyLovesLizzy, a young Liverpool-based theatre company, is set to bring Tom Wright’s adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock to the city, and it promises to be a thought- provoking experience. Adapted from Joan Lindsay’s 1967 novel, this production isn’t just a re-telling; it’s a re-examination of a story deeply embedded in Australian folklore, exploring themes of fear, dread, and girlhood in the vast…
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I Am Steven Gerrard Kicks Off Autumn Season at The Epstein Theatre
Critically acclaimed one-man play I Am Steven Gerrard is set to open the Epstein Theatre’s highly anticipated autumn season, running from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 September. Written by Huyton-born playwright Sean McLoughlin and performed by rising star Joe Cowin, the bold and heartfelt production tells the story of Shane – a young man whose dream of becoming Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard spirals into a deeper exploration of identity, masculinity and the pressures of fitting…
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Review: A Grain of Sand At Unity Theatre
When Storytelling Becomes Survival: Sarah Agha’s Shattering Tour-de-Force The air at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre hung heavy with anticipation on Friday, July 18th. A palpable hush fell over the sold out auditorium as the lights dimmed and Sarah Agha stepped into a single shaft of light. What followed was not simply a performance, but an emotional reckoning—an unrelenting immersion into the shattered world of Renad, an 11- year-old Palestinian girl, in Elias Matar’s harrowing one-woman show,…
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Preview: Tenderfoot Theatre’s ‘OutHaus’ At Liverpool Arts Bar
Tenderfoot Theatre Presents OutHaus: A Wild Ride at Liverpool Arts Bar! Get ready for a seriously good time as Tenderfoot Theatre Company brings their fantastic OutHaus to Liverpool Arts Bar this Friday 18 July. This theatrical experience bursts onto the stage with an amazing, high-energy vibe that pulls you right in from the very first moment and keeps you hooked. It’s clear that this company loves what they do, and that passion shines through every…
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Preview: ‘A Grain of Sand’ At Unity Theatre
Giving Voice to Gaza: Sarah Agha on Her Powerful One-Woman Show Liverpool Noise’s Steve Kinrade had the privilege of chatting with the incredibly talented actress and writer, Sarah Agha, to discuss her poignant role in the one-woman play, A Grain of Sand, which is due to grace the stage of Liverpool’s Unity Theatre on Saturday 18 July, presented by Good Chance as part of the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival. Sarah, a London-based artist with a…
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Review: The Croft At Liverpool Playhouse
Stepping into the Liverpool Playhouse foyer, there’s an electricity in the air that perfectly mirrors the world of Ali Milles’ haunting drama. Set in a crumbling crofter’s hut on the remote Applecross peninsula, two friends, Laura and Suzanne, arrive seeking respite—only to be drawn into a web of grief, identity and unsettling echoes from the Highland Clearances. The production runs from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July 2025, clocks in at 2 hours 5 minutes…
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.