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 Everyman Celebrates 60th Year with Revival of Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine
Willy Russell’s one-woman show, Shirley Valentine, comes home to the Liverpool Everyman as part of the theatre’s 60th birthday celebrations from 1st to 29th March 2025. Originally commissioned and staged by the Everyman, the role of Shirley will be played by Liverpool actor Helen Carter in a revival directed by Stephen Fletcher. Willy Russell is one of the most celebrated and widely produced writers of his generation, with works regularly produced across the globe. Willy has…
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Blackstock Market Opens Its Doors
Blackstock Market has opened to the public with more than 2,000 people flocking to the multi-million-pound Liverpool venue on its first day. The hotly anticipated new £7million entertainment destination was officially launched, with events including a sold-out evening from Hot Water Comedy Club, led by its popular resident compere Paul Smith. The epic comedy line-up also included fan favourites Jamie Sutherland, Kate Tracey, Danny McLoughlin, Tony Carroll, Rob Thomas, Brennan Reece, Phil Chapman and Freddie Quinn. Earlier in the day, superstar British…
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In Conversation – Tom Cain (97+ Playwright)
In a powerful new theatrical drama titled 97+, playwright Tom Cain delves into the profound impact of the Hillsborough disaster. The play explores the ongoing fight for justice and the enduring trauma faced by survivors. For our latest interview, we sat down with Tom to understand his inspiration for 97+ and the significance of representing such a sensitive event on stage. Liverpool Noise: Can you tell us about the inspiration behind 97+ and what drove…
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Liverpool’s New Entertainment Venue, Blackstock Market, Announces Spring Opening
Liverpool’s hottest new independent entertainment destination is set to open its doors this spring, promising a brilliant visitor experience. The new £7million Blackstock Market will boast a wide-ranging programme of entertainment, including comedy, music, sporting events broadcast live on a giant screen and a fantastic food and drink offer. The 60,000sq ft development is the brainchild of Toxteth-raised brothers Paul and Binty Blair who run the city’s hugely popular, multi award-winning Hot Water Comedy Club. Now the pair have harnessed…
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Immersive Frankenstein Spectacle Arrives At Playhouse This April
A retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, crafted by the innovative theatre company, imitating the dog, merges digital technology with compelling live theatre at the Liverpool Playhouse from Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 April. This modern adaptation of Frankenstein, produced by imitating the dog, follows their thought-provoking and boundary-pushing productions at the Playhouse, including Heart of Darkness and Macbeth. It’s co-produced with Leeds Playhouse, with whom they have previously collaborated on the critically-acclaimed recreation of…
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Review: ‘Come Together’ At Royal Court Liverpool
Come Together brings us all back home. Following the success of last year’s smash, Two of Us, Tom Connor and Mark Newnham reprise roles they were seemingly born to play as Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Two of Us was outstanding entertainment and Come Together is no less joyful in the company of first-class musicians and the greatest song book of all time. Everyone from Beatles’ aficionados to proud Scousers will lap up a show…
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‘Boys From the Blackstuff’ Returns To Liverpool’s Royal Court This Spring
Following its acclaimed run at Liverpool’s Royal Court last year, James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s seminal TV show Boys from the Blackstuff is back for 2024. The show, which wowed audiences and critics alike, will return to Liverpool’s Royal Court for three weeks, before transferring to the National Theatre for a two-week run. The production is directed by Kate Wasserberg, with original cast members George Caple, Dominic Carter, Helen Carter, Aron Julius, Nathan McMullen,…
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In Conversation – Sean McLoughlin
Over the years, Merseyside has produced some notable national and international writers and playwrights, which include Alan Bleasdale (Boys From The Black Stuff), Colin Welland (Chariots of Fire), Willy Russell (Education Rita) and Peter Shaffer (Equus). The latest addition to this long list is Sean McLoughlin, whose I Am Steven Gerrard is about to start a sold out limited run at Liverpool’s Hope Street Theatre from 25 – 28 January. We caught up with him…
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Bleak, Brilliant And Beautifully Acted – Boys From The Blackstuff At The Royal Court
In the lead-up to the new stage adaptation of Boys from the Blackstuff, Alan Bleasdale’s said: “Things haven’t changed, it was unemployment then and people signing on…the dreadful thing is bad things are still happening to the same people. Is the quality of life for people like us from where we come from not important?” Writer James Graham, known for hit TV drama Sherwood, about the long consequences of the 1984 miners’ strike, has collaborated with…
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Ken Loach’s Acclaimed Film I, Daniel Blake Takes Centre Stage in Liverpool
The award-winning I, Daniel Blake has been adapted for stage by Dave Johns, who played the title in the original film. More relevant now than ever, the show exposes the stark reality behind the cost-of-living crisis and is sure to ignite people’s anger when it comes to Liverpool Playhouse later this month. Dave Johns is a multi-award-winning actor and stand-up comic who has written for theatre and radio, including the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s…
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The Best Alternative Afternoon Tea In Liverpool
The British are known for their adoration of the quintessentially English pastime that is afternoon tea, and with this trend showing no sign of slowing down, restaurants across the city are coming up with innovative new ways to turn the typical experience completely on its head. Here’s our guide to some of the best alternative afternoon tea in Liverpool. Revolution Visit Royal Albert Dock’s resident Vokda bar, Revolution for a booze-infused version of Britain’s tastiest…
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Hit Musical Hamilton Is Coming To Liverpool
The multi-award-winning, smash-hit musical Hamilton is coming to Liverpool in May 2025. Hamilton is a musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The show is written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and features a score that blends hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and Broadway. Hamilton has been a huge success since it premiered on Broadway in 2015. The show has won 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has been…
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100 Things To Do In Liverpool
This is our ultimate guide to things to do in Liverpool. Here you’ll discover activities and experiences to take part in, in Liverpool, as well as discover some of the best places to eat and drink in the city. 1. Do an Escape Room. Check out our Best Escape Rooms in Liverpool feature here. 2. Go Roller Skating at the Invisible Wind Factory’s Rollerdrome. 3. Visit the Baltic Triangle – Liverpool’s creative hub is thriving…
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Review: Two of Us At Royal Court Liverpool
The two of you pleased pleased us. It’s 60 years this month since the Beatles started laying down the songs that would launch them on the stratospheric life-long journey of fame and adulation. That first album, Please Please Me, hit number one in the UK three months later and stayed there for 30 weeks. Reviewed at the time as “surprisingly good and up to standard”, Please Please Me stands as an important moment in the band’s…
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Don’t Miss ‘Two of Us’ At Liverpool’s Royal Court With The Music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Two of Us explores Lennon and McCartney’s partnership from their first meeting as teenagers at Woolton Village fete in 1957 to the break-up of the Beatles 13 years later. Mark Newnham and Tom Connor return to the Royal Court to reprise the roles of John Lennon and Paul McCartney which they first played a decade ago in Bob Eaton’s play-with-music, Lennon. This will be an unforgettable evening from the songbook of Lennon and McCartney in a stunning…
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Don’t Miss The Scouse Jack And The Beanstalk At The Royal Court This Festive Season
The Royal Court Christmas show is back, with The Scouse Jack And The Beanstalk! You want stupid jokes? They’ve got ’em. You want the best live music in town? They’ve got that too. Rude words, drinks at your table and great meals before the show? They’ve got it all covered! The Royal Court Christmas shows are not for kids so leave them at home and treat yourselves to a great night out! Jack’s mum is fuuumin’.…
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Review: The Scousetrap at Liverpool Royal Court Theatre
A show at the Royal Court Theatre rarely disappoints. In advance of taking your seat you know you are in for a belly full of laughs, mickey taking, wonderful scenery, bawdy language, over-acting and fourth wall breaking and you will exit into the night happier for the experience. The Royal Court’s latest production, The Scousetrap, is another loony Liverpool take on a classic, this time the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap by the Queen…
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The Scousetrap Comedy Coming To Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre
Join the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool for the Longest Running Scouse Murder Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, as The Scousetrap arrives from 23 September – 29 October. Liverpool, 1940. The Germans have turned their focus on the biggest port in the country and surely it is only a matter of time before their bombs land on the Royal Navy’s Command Centre. The only thing that has kept Liverpool safe until now is that Adolf Hitler used to…
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Review: New Dawn Fades at the Epstein Theatre
Bringing musical legends a little Closer. It is 43 years since Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures was released and New Dawn Fades shows how the band came together in the wake of the DIY ethos of punk times following two Sex Pistols gigs in 1976. It captures the day-to-day grind of making it and becoming much more than their forerunners, and with no little humour and powerful character portrayal. So what could this play do differently to the…
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Liverpool Theatre Festival Announces Fantastic Programme Of New Works At Little LTF
Twelve new shows will entertain festival audiences over six days at Liverpool Theatre Festival’s Little LTF at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. Liverpool Theatre Festival has today revealed the exciting line-up of shows set to be premiered at Little LTF, its festival of new works when it returns to Liverpool City Centre next month. The second annual Little LTF will be staged at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church from Tuesday 3 May to Sunday 8…
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.