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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Liverpool: Next Stop New York Sefton Park Palm House / City Centre 28 – 31 August
Everyone in Liverpool is in a band. Or knows someone in a band. But much of our musical influence comes from a variety of unlikely sources – be it merchant seamen, American GI’s or the rich tapestry of family ties and connections in the city. “Liverpool: Next Stop New York” is a weekend long celebration of Black American music – its arrival and impact in Liverpool and beyond – taking place at Sefton Park’s stunning…
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Constellations Bank Holiday BBQ Weekender
One of Liverpool’s best beer gardens will be put to good use over the Bank Holiday Weekend, hosting a huge BBQ and serving up some great music. Constellations; 35-39 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BS
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Farm Feast Grows A Culture of Homegrown Food Passion
Chefs, local food producers and campaigns like Real Junk Food Project, Adopt a Chef and Love Food Hate Waste come together to champion food education. Wirral’s Farm Feast festival, held on 13th and 14th June 2015, unveils its food programme with a celebration of locally sourced, homegrown food producers, celebrity chefs that advocate using the freshest ingredients in an innovative way and food champions who teach about the importance of having a closer relationship and…
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Bombed Out Church Announces 'Raise The Roof' Festival; Events Throughout April
For more information visit the official Facebook page here.
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Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015); Review
Kurt Cobain is a man that refuses to die. Even when all possible back catalogues, journals and interview subjects appear to have been exhausted, another wave in the oceans of culture will land the shriveled corpse of the revered icon back on the beaches of popularity once again. “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” is the latest biopic on the grunge godhead, released within a week of the anniversary of his death. The question on…
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'No Homers Club'; A Simpsons Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Weekend At Constellations 17th-19th April
The ‘No Homers Club’ exhibition will be bringing together artists with a common love for the The Simpsons TV show. It is a Multidisciplinary Exhibition which means you can expect more than just your regular art show, so on top of artists and their work here’s a sneak preview of what else they have in store for the weekend: Friday: Launch, Art, Food & Drink, Simpson’s inspired music (courtesy of Organ Freeman). Saturday: Bespoke Screen Printing Workshop by…
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Exchanges Flags To Become An Open Air Theatre This Summer
Liverpool’s historic square, Exchange Flags, is to become an open air theatre over the summer hosting productions including The Lion King, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre and The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes from theatre production company Chapterhouse. Theatre-goers will be encouraged to bring their own blankets, cushions and low-backed seating to enjoy the shows and to make the most of the scenic surroundings. The events will come in time for the opening of the new…
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The Found Footage Festival Returns To Liverpool 24th April At Liverpool Small Cinema
The Found Footage Festival returns to Liverpool with a brand new show on Friday 24th April. The Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases footage from videos that were found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters across the USA. American Curators Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher take audiences on a guided tour of their latest and greatest VHS finds, providing live commentary and where-are-they-now updates on the people…
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Liverpoool International Festival of Psycadelia Returns To The Blade Factory
British space-psych pioneers Spiritualized are the first headliners for Liverpoool International Festival of Psycadelia 2015. This year’s edition will benefit from an additional performance space, with District – a converted manufacturing facility (formerly The Picket) – joining the existing complex of warehouses across Camp and Furnace and the Blade Factory. Baltic Triangle, Liverpool 25th & 26th September Tickets are available here
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Above The Beaten Track Looks For 2015 Artists
Above The Beaten Track returns in September with the best in grass-roots live music, DJs, artists, traders, makers and audio visual extravaganzas. Each room at the Bluecoat will house different aspects of the underground cultural scene, including two stages of live music, poetry, participatory events and live art. Acts wishing to play at the festival should apply via ReverbNation here The Bluecoat, Liverpool Saturday 5 September
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Liverpool Light Night Returns 15th May
LightNight, Liverpool’s one-night arts and culture festival returns to illuminate the city for a sixth year on Friday 15 May from 4pm until late as the launch event of One Magnificent City. You, your friends and your family are invited to explore Liverpool as our world-class galleries, museums and public spaces stay open late for a free showcase of the city’s arts and culture. Follow your own trail of unexpected happenings as the city centre…
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Farm Feast To Return This Summer 13th-14th June
Farm Feast returns with two days of food, drink, music and culture. This year, the festival celebrates all things home-grown with the very best of the region’s finest food and grassroots music performers. Signed up so far is TV chef and British baker John Whaite, children’s TV presenter Katy Ashworth and curry evangelist and founder of Mowgli in Liverpool, Nisha Katona. Claremont Farm, Wirral Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2015 farmfeast.co.uk
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Crapbattles (Comedy Rap Battles) At Hot Water Comedy Club 9th April
Want to know what happens when comedians and rap battles collide? Back for the 3rd time after 2 amazing shows in Liverpool, the 2nd having over 120 people in attendance Crapbattles returns to the home of Liverpool comedy at Hot Water Comedy Club on Thursday 9th April 2015. This event sees resident host Tony Carroll (MC Teatime) up against the very experienced GDoubleE who has battled many times in some of the biggest rap battle…
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Threshold V: Weekend Review and Bay TV Special Tomorrow Night
It was a festival to remember last weekend as Threshold put on its biggest and most successful event to date at venues all across Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. But don’t just take our word for it…you can catch a special episode of ‘The Guide’ on Bay TV this Thursday night – channel 8 on Freeview and Virgin Media channel 159 – at 8:30pm, which looks at the whole of the weekend’s festivities. Be sure not to…
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Phil Buckley's Big Idea; Comedian Heads To The Lantern Theatre 22nd May
Have you ever had an earth shatteringly good idea? Phil Buckley hasn’t. He may be a multi award nominated comedian but he is still an idiot. Last year by chance Phil met Jack Andraka, a teenage boy who may have changed the world. At the age of just 15 Jack has done what scientists with millions of dollars-worth of research at their disposal have failed to do. He invented a dipstick-type sensor to detect pancreatic,…
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Threshold V; Day Three Roundup
The last day of Threshold V seemed a little subdued at first. Perhaps folks were getting over the riotous shenanigans of the previous night, or maybe it was the bitingly windy weather. I had put aside the afternoon session for a suitably restrained look at the static art on show at the festival in The Craft Beer venue. I thought the exhibition, ‘Contrasting Geometries’, had some vital contemporary art and sculpture on show, and that the sophisticated way the…
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Liverpool International Music Festival Announce Big Name Acts For 2015
Basement Jaxx,Labrinth, Laura Mvula, Echo and the Bunnymen, Katy B, Becky Hill, Space, The Real Thing, Bipolar Sunshine, Naughty Boy and loads more will be joining #LIMF2015 Summer Jam in Sefton Park from 29th – 31st August. For More Info & To Keep Up To Date With Artist Announcements Visit www.limfestival.com.
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Threshold V; Day Two Roundup
After the excellent first day at Threshold, I was looking forward to seeing what the festival could bring me to liven up my Saturday. Continuing my plan to see as many diverse acts as possible, I started my viewing in the outside space at Constellations with a set by the excellent Nini. The verve and gusto brought to the stage by this Brazilian singer and her band brightened the grey Liverpool afternoon, bringing a taste…
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Still Alice; Film Review
Still Alice, featuring an Oscar winning performance by Julianne Moore, tells the story of Alice Howland (Moore) a highly esteemed linguistic professor at Columbia University whose world is rattled when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Still Alice is essentially a fairly good lifetime movie elevated by a truly great performance by Julianne Moore (she deserved her Academy Award – although, I wish it had been won for Maps to the Stars). The direction is…
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Sefton Park Palm House Set To Host Fundraising Dinner & Art Auction
Sefton Park Palm House is preparing for a grand fundraising dinner and art auction on Saturday, May 9. From 7pm, supporters and their guests will descend on the Victorian glasshouse ‘Gardener’s Alms’ event so named to raise vital funds to ensure that its unique international plant collection continues to flourish. Director of the Palm House Moira Leonard said: “As a Preservation Trust we generate income, which funds an events programme that offers something for everyone and helps maintain…
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.