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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City Centre Nightclub Fills The ‘Void’ For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers
Liverpool’s Stanley Street is set to see the opening of an exclusive new nightclub following an impressive six-figure sum investment. Void will open its doors in late August and is the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, which are both located on Victoria Street. Set in the former Wonderland site, the over-21 nightclub will fill the gap in the market…
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Father John Misty LIVE At Mountford Hall;16th July
Creator of baroque pop masterpiece I Love You Honeybear, one of 2015 most critically acclaimed albums Father John Misty makes his debut solo appearance in Liverpool next month. The project of former Fleet Foxes drummer/vocalist Joshua Tillman, the US singer-bandleader has issued a score of records under his own name since his 2003 debut, before finding international recognition with two albums under the Father John Misty moniker. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtOToiIDNRA] Combining folk, country and indie rock,…
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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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SneakBeats Presents; Day Into Night At The Attic 3pm – 3am, 25th June
Following a successful series of monthly events at The Attic on Parr Street, SneakBeats will be hosting a party that will move from their outside terrace space to the bar. There will be free BBQ food from 3pm matched with some carefully constructed beats from some of Liverpool’s finest. A mix of DJ sets and live performance will start with a sunshine vibe and take you darker and deeper as the sun sets and mood…
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Shiny New Festival Marks Lantern Theatre Liverpool Closure
Lantern Theatre Liverpool’s annual Shiny New Festival returns this July for its fifth year acting as the theatres final in house production at their Blundell Street venue. The festival will run for an extended length of 10 days this year from 15th – 24th July due to an increase in applications from theatre companies and comedians keen to showcase their work ahead of August’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Since launching in 2011 Shiny New Festival has…
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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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Brazilica Fest 2016; Preview
Back for the ninth year, Brazilica has become one of the flagship events of the year in Liverpool’s festival calendar. A colourful celebration of Brazilian music, dance, culture, food and sport, it attracts over 60,000 visitors to the city centre. Organisers Liverpool Carnival Company have turned up the heat for 2016 with this year’s festival promising to be even bigger and better for 2016. The Brazilian Film Festival will return with a fantastic programme of movies from 9th July – 6thAugust with various locations through the city showing nine…
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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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Summer Sessions At Bluecoat With Beaten Tracks & Mellowtone
Liverpool promoters Beaten Tracks and Mellowtone have curated Summer Sessions, a programme of DJs playing on Friday nights at Bluecoat throughout the summer. The line-up features a range of the finest local purveyors of styles and sounds from across the globe. See below’s schedule of events; 10 June Theme: Positive Vibrations DJ: Stu Borthwick 17 June Theme: Africa Oye DJ: Ex-Friendly & Joff (Truth & Lies Music) 24 June Theme: Immix Ensemble DJ: Beaten Tracks 1…
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Abajo – Liverpool’s Spanish Cava and Gin Bar – Launches Weekly Music Event
Liverpool’s only specialist Spanish cava and gin bar, Abajo, has launched Sonar Sessions – a new weekly music event. Sonar Sessions, which promises to deliver an eclectic mix of music from modern day soul through to Latin house, features some of Liverpool’s most trusted DJ’s on rotation including Chris Carney of Threshold Festival and Richie Vegas of Africa Oye. The event, which is free to enter and held every Saturday from 8pm, was introduced last week. Bar bosses say…
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Positive Vibration – Festival of Reggae 10th & 11th June
Liverpool’s Reggae party, Positive Vibration, will be returning to Constellations this June. Taking place over 2 days, the festival will play host to a plethora of live music, DJs & Selectas, dub sound systems, food & drink, face painting, a record fair, pop-up stalls, a Q&A session, an art exhibition, and loads of creative workshops for the kids. Dig out your brightest clothes, master your bogle and come join the celebration of all things reggae.…
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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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Another Brick In The Burger Wall: Wall of Fame Restaurant Review
If you walked around Liverpool with your eyes closed, relying solely on your sense of taste and smell to guide you, you could be forgiven for thinking you had fall down a rabbit hole and landed in downtown Texas or the middle of Manhattan. American diners and burger bars are a common motif on the city’s dining scene and Wall of Fame is a (relatively) new kid on the block. With entrances on the bustling hive of activity that…
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Innovators Behind Liverpool’s Bar Scene Reveal More About New Venture Santa Maluco
Graffiti Spirits, widely regarded in Liverpool as prime innovators behind Liverpool’s progressive new cocktail and independent eating out scene has revealed that Santa Maluco will open at the end of this month. Director Matthew Farrell, one of the partners behind the fiercely independent group who already operate city centre bars Santa Chupitos, El Bandito, Salt Dog Slims, 81 Ltd and their ‘smokehouse and cocktails’ venue Slim’s Pork Chop Express said guests can expect the team…
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.