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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Fiestival Bombarda – Carnival Across The Baltic Triangle; 21st November
The carnival of colour rolls into town as Fiesta Bombarda transforms a number of incredible warehouse spaces into a geometric jungle for our biggest ever event & inaugural festival. Four stages of reggae, afrobeat, jungle, brass & carnival sounds will engulf an entire area of the Baltic Triangle for a day and night of riotous rhythms, which includes the pioneering Jungle MC, CONGO NATTY, and the legendary Chicago cohort of horn-blowing brothers; HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE.…
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The Brink; Food & Drink Review
It’s no secret that Liverpool is famous for its pubs and clubs, but recently I was lucky enough to have lunch a completely revolutionary venue on the Liverpool food and drink scene – The Brink. It’s Liverpool’s (and Britain’s) first dry bar and cafe, and was set up by Action on Addiction in 2011 to provide a safe and welcoming place to socialise without alcohol. Most of the staff have suffered from alcohol addiction in the past,…
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Liverpool Welcomes Announces Arts & Music Fundraiser In Aid of Refugees; 14th November
Liverpool Welcomes; an Arts and Music Fundraiser and community building event in aid of refugees, will take place on Saturday 14th November at 24 Kitchen Street. The fundraiser gig, held at The Baltic Triangle’s 24 Kitchen Street, will see music from local artists Science of the Lamps, Dominic Dunn, Francisco Carrasco, Mersey Wylie, Katumba, The Soul Rays and Lotharios, plus acoustic performances. There will also be an action-packed day full of outreach and creative events to…
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MCM Comic Con Liverpool: 12th-13th March 2016
For the first time, MCM Comic Con comes to Liverpool next year at the new Exhibition Centre. Liverpool has been chosen as one of only a few UK cities to host the event. Details are limited at the moment but to find out more sign up for the latest info here.
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Mr Scruff Makes Kazimier Debut With ‘Keep It Unreal’ Show In November
Mr Scruff makes long awaited first appearance at the Kazimier on November 13th before venue closes its doors forever. Mr Scruff’s ‘Keep It Unreal’ marathon DJ sets have long represented a sure-fire good time party with a journey through sound. With the closure of the microcosm of joy that is the Kazimier hurtling towards us, it’s become apparent that there are some acts that simply have to play within the hallowed walls of this Liverpool…
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The Fifth Floor; This Halloween, Make Your Reservation ….. In Hell With A Spectacular Halloween Theatrical Dining Experience.
Take a bite out of Liverpool’s dark heart and enjoy ‘The Fifth Floor’ a spectacular Halloween theatrical dining experience. The Richmond, 24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2AN: Death becomes you Theatre Company teams up with Second Skin Events to bring to you Liverpool cities biggest immersive gruesome dining experience. The Richmond provides the perfect setting with its historic building and secret rooms lending the perfect scene for our storytellers, The Richmond’s Ghosts will be out…
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Liverpool Zombie Flash Mob In Aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Liverpool event specialists Purple Revolver are making an open call for horror fans to join their horde of zombies for a special flash mob this Friday (30th) for Hallowe’en and raise money for Alder Hey Childrens’ Hospital. Anyone wishing to take part will have their zombie make up created by a team of professionals, over seen by Hollywood SFX guru Shaune Harrison. Wirral-born special effects legend Shaune Harrison will hold in a panel discussion at 92 Degrees Coffee Shop…
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Hey McFly! Back To The Future Exhibition At Constellations To Celebrate Future Day 21st October
21.10.2015 is the date Marty McFly and the Doc travelled to in the iconic Back to the Future. Join Twin Pines Creative Council at an an exhibition of art and installations to commemorate this date and celebrate this awesome trilogy. Taking place at Constellations – in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, the team from CPL Animate are joined by a host of other artists exhibiting their love of the film in print, animation and sculpture. You also have the chance to see…
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‘Back To The Future 2’ Screening At FACT 21st October
With 21st October 2015 being the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly came back to the future, what’s a better excuse than to screen Back To The Future Part II again in cinemas? In order to stop a series of events that could ruin the McFly family name, Doc quickly wisks Marty and his girlfriend off to the future, 2015. It’s in 2015 that Marty must pose as his own son in order to…
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Liverpool World Mental Health Day Takes Over City With Professor Green & More 10th October
World Mental Health Day 2015 (Saturday 10th October) is almost upon us but this year’s World Mental Health Day Festival is already up and running. The festival includes nearly 50 free events throughout the city during October and will offer music, dance, art, comedy, film, circus skills, creative writing, neighbourhood events, training, advice, information and support… and more! The central hub on Saturday 10th October will be Williamson Square, where activities will be taking place…
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No Homers Club Presents Isla Nublar, A Jurassic Park Inspired Event and Art Exhibition Launch Night Friday 9th October
Following No Homers Club’s first sell out event inspired by everyone’s favourite sitcom, The Simpsons, they are back with an event of prehistoric proportions. The Jurassic Park inspired, Isla Nublar, launches 7pm Friday, October 9th. Teaming up again with the highly creative crew at Constellations, No Homers Club are creating an island experience influenced by the location of the Jurassic Park novel and film franchise. Once you enter through the famous gates, get ready to start…
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Matchbox Comedy Club Comedy Festival Special 19th October
In a Liverpool Comedy Festival special edition, Matchbox Comedy Club have cherry picked a selection of the best acts that the festival has to offer. A night of mini-previews, little tasters of shows you can see throughout the festival, every single one of the acts on our bill comes with the Lantern’s personal recommendation. Join The Lantern Theatre for character comedy in the form of Terry Arlarse, Liverpool’s favourite “friendly but aggressive” scouse-as-nails beat poet.…
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Let It Be – The Fastest Selling Show In Royal Court History
The Beatles have got another number one as Let It Be becomes the fastest selling show in Royal Court Liverpool’s history. The West End smash hit opens next week and has had Box Office phones ringing louder than ever. Last week it became the quickest show to sell more than 10,000 tickets, knocking the 2010 Christmas hit Little Scouse On The Prairie back into second place. It also surpassed the biggest show of all Brick…
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Emilio Pinchi To Launch Folk-Punk EP At ‘Songwriters At The Lantern’
Singer/Songwriter, Emilio Pinchi carves his own perspective on folk-punk and offers a stark outlook on everyday life, love and the purgatorial phase of moving from adolescence to adulthood with his latest offering, the ‘Trying Man EP’, due to be released on 4th November 2015. Heavily influenced by the likes of Elliot Smith and The Antlers, Pinchi’s ‘Trying Man EP’ is insightful and effortlessly fresh, yet possesses character and deliberations that are wise beyond his years, only building…
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Psycho Film With Live Orchestra At The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 30th October
Don’t miss the chance to see director Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho with a live orchestra. Fifty years on from its release, this cinematic masterpiece comes alive in a big-screen presentation accompanied by a live performance of Bernard Herrmann’s most famous spine-tingling score. The score, and in particular the chilling slasher motif, is critical to the film’s power. Hitchcock himself remarked that ‘33% of the effect of Psycho was due to the music’. One of the greatest…
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The Voodoo Ball – Revenge of El Coco At The Kazimier 31st October
In the desolate depths of a perilous place, the bogeyman lurks, with a snarl on his face. Never dare, never dare to approach his dark lair, for he’s waiting . . . just waiting . . . to get you. HEAR! The raucous sounds of backstreet Latin swing with the maverick Voodoo Love Orchestra. Cosmadelic 12-tone jazz from the peerless United Vibrations. A carnival of up-tempo afrobeat provided by the deliciously danceable7Suns. A musical odyssey…
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Freeze Pres. ‘Scenery’ – Liverpool’s Brand New Party feat. Levon Vincent, Redshape, DJ TLR & More – 2nd Oct
A brand new party is launching in Liverpool on Friday 2nd October. Taking place at The Garage in the renascent Baltic Triangle, Scenery is brought to the city by Freeze, who have been celebrating their huge tenth anniversary year throughout the summer. Rob Casson from Freeze explains: “We have had a fantastic summer in the city and hit new heights with our 10th birthday, with the run of shows at the Bombed Out Church as…
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International Festival of Psychedelia Hits Liverpool This Friday & Saturday
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2015 have unveiled the full running orders and set times for this year’s festival. This follows on from their announcement last week of the final swathe of artists, installations, projects and happenings for their two-day head music happening this weekend (25th + 26th September 2015). Hosted in the warehouses and recesses of Camp and Furnace, Blade Factory and District, in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, the festival kicks of on Friday afternoon, with…
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Withnail & I Screening + Q&A With Paul McGann At Odeon Cinema Liverpool One
Paul McGann will return to Liverpool on Saturday 26th September for a special screening of Withnail & I, featuring a Q&A session with the star, as part of Liverpool Comedy Week. The cult classic British black comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. ‘Withnail & I’ follows two out-of-work actors who spend their days drifting between their flat, the unemployment office and the pub, until they decide to leave London for the countryside. When…
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Disco Glitter Love 3 – A Space Odyssey; At Constellations 18th September
DGL has seen The Revenge, Horse Meat Disco, Luxury and House Of Disco set the Constellations dance floor ablaze, as the disco delighted, the glitter glimmered and the love lit up the room. It was amazing! As summer draws to a close and the students return, we at Constellations are readying ourselves for blast off, as DGL is all set to blaze a trail across the cosmos once more! Head to Constellations from 7pm for an authentic…
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.