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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Club Night Specialists Gold Teeth Launch In Liverpool With Beyonce Special
Nationwide party starters Gold Teeth are launching in Liverpool on Thursday 4th February with their world famous BEYONCE SPECIAL. Expect all the classics and loads of Queen B extras. This event has sold out across the country so they are expecting this event to sell out soon. Expect strictly Beyonce and Destiny’s Child on the jukebox 12-2am. Extra’s to include: – Elevator kickboxing with SOLANGE KNOWLES – Booty enhancement charity on call – Someone hopefully putting a ring…
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Threshold Reveal 2nd Wave Of Acts Ahead Of April Festival
Threshold Festival returns in 2016 for its sixth annual festival of grassroots music and arts, and organisers have now revealed an alchemic array of acts set to play the event on the 1st-3rd April in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. The twelve acts join the six already released in December of last year and Artistic Director, Kaya Herstad Carney is looking forward to seeing her programming work come to fruition for the sixth edition of the festival: “We aim to…
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Metal Presents; Big Mouth Art Exhibition In Liverpool City Centre – Church Street
As part of Liverpool Provocations, Metal presents BIG MOUTH, by MEYOUANDUS. Each evening from 18th January, an illuminated orb will appear in central Liverpool, within which a human mouth appears to silently repeat and absorb the deepest thoughts and secrets of the public. Big Mouth, a mobile installation, aims to tempt participants to speak in confidence away from the superficial veneer of social dialogue. The thoughts are then displayed on the 360° projection, before being…
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Pao! To Serve Up Banquet For Chinese New Year At Claremont Farm
Liverpool’s Asian Street Food purveyors Pao! are cooking up a traditional Chinese New Year banquet at Claremont Farm on the Wirral next month. Some firm old favourites and some more unusual dishes will make their way to your table, all made using locally sourced ingredients. The menu will also feature some of Claremont Farm’s winter produce, putting a spin on the traditional! This year will be the Year of the Monkey, which represents curiosity and mischievousness, so Pao! are…
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The KANAVAL Is Coming To Town For A Monumental Night of DJs, Dance & Dress-up
The minds behind ‘The Voodoo Ball’ and ‘Threshold Festival of Music & Arts’ present an unforgettable evening of chaos. KANAVAL is a night like no other, shamelessly shaking the foundations of the city with DJs, dance and dress-up. On Friday 5th February, a tribe of terrifying party partakers will embrace the madness, demolish the dance floor and hail to the Haitian heretics of hedonism. So get in your animal get-ups, whether it be in the form of…
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Homegrown Festival @ The Lantern Theatre; 18th -22nd January
Homegrown @ The Lantern is selection of local companies and theatre groups based in the Merseyside area. The Lantern Theatre first ran this festival in August 2015 with the intention to give local companies the chance to perform developing work with no financial risk. There is no hire fee or cost to the companies who perform at the festival and all ticket monies are given to the companies involved. This festival is currently funded solely by the Lantern Theatre…
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Africa Oyé 2016 Dates Announced – 18th & 19th June
After attracting crowds of 80,000 people across the event’s weekend last year, Africa Oye returns to Sefton Park for its 24th festival of African and Caribbean music and culture this June. The Liverpool institution will once again bring together the finest artists, traders and workshops for a weekend of eclectic festivities on 18th and 19th June. Artistic Director, Paul Duhaney is looking ahead to the summer as preparations get underway. “We’ve already got some exciting…
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The Fifth GIT Award Launches For 2016 Edition
Launch Party On Friday 29th January 2016 At The Buyers Club ////£1000 Cash Prize To Winner At Showcase Event At Constellations On 14th May 2016 Liverpool music prize The GIT Award launches its fifth edition today culminating in a spectacular event at Constellations in Liverpool’s thriving Baltic Triangle on Saturday 14 May 2016. The process to find The GIT Award’s 12 nominees begins today with artists and bands invited to send their four tracks to…
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Bongo’s Bingo With The Hoff – David Hasselhoff Coming To Camp & Furnace For The Popular Bingo/Rave Event; Saturday 23rd January
For one night only, David Hasselhoff is coming to Camp and Furnace to play Bongo’s Bingo. £1000 top cash prize and so much more…. Camp and Furnace, Liverpool Saturday 23rd January Tickets Available Here
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Liverpool’s Own ‘Be Lovely Day’ Goes Global – Saturday 23rd January
Liverpool born Be Lovely Day has become a global annual event with people signing up to take part across the world. Just before the traditional Blue Monday, local ambassadors across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be putting smiles on faces in a traditionally miserable time of the year. Be Lovely Day is fun, inexpensive and easy to take part in. Inspired by Banksy artwork ‘Flower Thrower’, the Liverpool event quickly caught…
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Fiesta Bombarda Returns To The Williamson Tunnels!
On the back of selling out their Palm House party, Fiesta Bombarda’s second carnival of 2016 will be in the immersive underground structure of The Williamson Tunnels. Full line-up announcement coming shortly. Follow the Facebook page to keep up with the latest news: www.facebook.com/fiestabombarda Super Early Bird – Sold Out Early Bird – Sold Out Standard Advance – 100 Available Tickets Available Here.
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Threshold Announce First Six Acts For 2016 Festival
With less than 4 months until Threshold Festival 2016 takes place in Liverpool, organisers have revealed the first six acts set to light up the Baltic Trangle’s stages in April. Making a welcome return to the festival are genre-busting 13-piece The Destroyers as well as Threshold favourite Natalie McCool, along with first-timersBaba Soul & The Professors of Funk and local funk/dance/hip-hop purveyors, Galactic Funk Militia. Completing the first wave of artists are folk duo Gilmore & Roberts and Brighton’s finest psychadelic outfit,…
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The Brink Kick Starts The Festive Season With Special Christmas Offering
With Christmas just around the corner, The Brink has unveiled its unique food and drink offering. Perfect for friends, families and colleagues alike, the Parr Street dry bar, which was crowned Bar of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2015, has specially prepared a delectable yuletide feast courtesy of Head Chef Paul Elackman. With aims to create a celebration to remember for all of the right reasons, the festive menu will also be accompanied by a selection…
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Fiesta Bombarda Returns To Sefton Park Palm House
Fiesta Bombarda’s first carnival of 2016 will be hosted in the amazing glass structure of Sefton Park Palm House. They return to the amazing venue after the near-instant sell-out and incredibly memorable carnival there in early 2014. Full line-up announcement coming shortly. Follow the Facebook page to keep up with the latest news: www.facebook.com/fiestabombarda
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‘Cult Classic’ Film Screenings At The Lantern Theatre Kicking Off With ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’
We are excited to announce we will be hosting regular ‘cult classic’ film screenings in the cosy surroundings of The Lantern Theatre in 2016. The screenings will begin with a firm comedy favourite ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ on 27th February. The night will include special Anchorman treats for fans of the film, free popcorn & snacks and themed cocktails including the ‘Sex Panther’, ‘Milk Was A Bad Choice’ & ‘Smelly Pirate Hooker’. Tickets…
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Kids’ Event ‘Square Pegs FESTIVal’ To Bring Children’s Creativity Out of Hibernation
Bring your child’s creativity out of hibernation this winter for a second helping of Square Pegs’ feast for the imagination. The Pegs, along with the guys from everyone’s favourite Baltic warehouse, Constellations have been working like elves since their last event to put together an act that will do more than entertain: little ones become immersed in a magical world where individuality triumphs and wonders never cease. The collaboration will be bringing a host of…
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Laughterhouse Live Returns To Liverpool Philharmonic
No less than seven giants of comedy will come together in Liverpool this Christmas to perform at Laughterhouse Live on Sunday 13 December 2015. Presented by Laughterhouse Comedy in the wonderful setting of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the line-up will be headlined by Irish comedy sensation Tommy Tiernan. Known for his unique style of humour, comedy circuit favourite Tommy is known for his live performancesincluding Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. He burst onto…
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The Coral Announced As Headliners For Sound City 2016
Wirral band The Coral have been announced as headliners for Sound City 2016 for the two day music festival at Bramley Moore Dock. The announcement follows the news from the band that they will be heading out on a European tour next year. The first wave of acts were announced this week including Circa Waves, Sleaford Mods, The Dandy Warhols, Band of Skulls and Young Fathers. Sound City 28th & 29th May 2016 Tickets For…
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New Catacombs Tours Confirmed For 2016 With Victorian Gangs Special
Explore The History of Liverpool St George’s Hall Through Promenade Theatre – The Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History. The increasingly popular promenade theatre Catacombs tours of St George’s Hall Liverpool return by popular demand in 2016 with new darker stories of Liverpool’s Victorian gang scene. Lovehistory and St George’s Hall are pleased to announce the latest in the series of the popular ‘Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History’ tours, to run for six days from 27…
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Watch Classic Film ‘Brief Encounter’ At The Philharmonic 3rd December
David Lean’s 1945 film traces the affair of a married doctor and suburban housewife who meet on a train platform. It is one of the most popular romantic British films of all time. The soundtrack features Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 throughout: in fact, the film helped to popularise this epic work. Brief Encounter: Thursday 3rd December, 11am. You can also add an option of brunch or two course lunch for £16. Tickets for the film screening…
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.