Entertainment in Liverpool

Explore the best entertainment in Liverpool, including music, theatre, comedy, family activities, and top events across the city.

  • An Interview With Liverpool's Daring Building Scaler Esty Tomas 1

    An Interview With Liverpool’s Daring Building Scaler Esty Tomas

    Meet Esty Tomas, the man who can fly across buildings, scale them like Spiderman and hang off them like it’s the most natural thing in the world. That’s because to him, it is. When did you first start parkour and climbing buildings? I first started doing parkour around 12-13 years ago when my older brother started training, climbing buildings is something that I’ve only started to do in recent years. What’s been your favourite building…

  • Sound City Announce Festival Headliners 1

    Sound City Announce Festival Headliners

    Sound City have announced The Human League, John Cale, Metronomy & The Kooks as headliners for their 10th Anniversary. Having already announced a move to the larger Clarence Dock for 2017, Sound City has also revealed that it will host four days of festivities to mark its special birthday. The festival launches on Thursday with a celebration of the English avant-garde featuring a trio of some of the most influential British electronic artists of the modern…

  • Africa Oyé 2017 Dates Announced 1

    Africa Oyé 2017 Dates Announced

    Africa Oyé’s 25th Anniversary Festival The dates have been announced for the UK’s largest FREE celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture as Africa Oyé celebrates its silver anniversary. On 17th & 18th June, a handpicked line-up of acts from Oyé’s 25-year history will descend on Liverpool’s Sefton Park for a weekend of incredible music and cultural celebrations. Oyé‘s Artistic Director, Paul Duhaney is confident that the festival can live up to expectations for such a milestone this…

  • Smithdown Road Festival Announce First Wave of Acts For 2017 Event

    Smithdown Road Festival Announce First Wave of Acts For 2017 Event

    Smithdown Road Festival has announced the first wave of acts ahead of this years festival in April. Former Zutons frontman Dave McCabe is the most notable announcement to play the free, three day event along with London rockers Jim Jones & The Righteous Mind. Former frontman of indie band The Bluetones, Mark Morriss is also on the bill and HAARM will be performing off the back of supporting Bloc Party at the Roundhouse in London. The…

  • Ghetto Golf - Crazy Golf In Liverpool's Baltic Triangle 3

    Golf Fang – Crazy Golf In Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle

    Golf Fang (previously called Ghetto Golf) opened less than two weeks ago and is proving to be a popular topic of conversation in the city. This indoor crazy golf course really stands out from the average with its banging music, neon painted walls, caravans, boats and toilets to putt through and plenty of cocktails to help you along the course. From the outside Golf Fang is easy to find; fairy lights cover the open gates and…

  • Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In December 6

    Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In December

    Warning! This list will be quite festive! Independent Liverpool Christmas Festival – The guys at Independent Liverpool really know how to throw a party! They return to the Great Baltic Warehouse to host another spectacular festival bringing together some of the city’s best independent restaurants, bars and craft shops to get you in the Christmas spirit! Family Friendly event. 8th-11th December. Get tickets here. Christmas Cinema at the Palmhouse – The best Christmas films, screened…

  • Laces Out! Trainer Festival Returns To Camp and Furnace

    Laces Out! Trainer Festival Returns To Camp and Furnace

    Liverpool has an undisputed long and storied history with trainer culture. Therefore it is obvious that the city would play host to one of the most exciting trainer festivals in Europe, Laces Out!, which presents its autumn-winter edition on Saturday 19th November at Camp and Furnace in the Baltic Triangle. The one-day festival enjoyed unprecedented success for its spring edition in March, where highlights included an eclectic display and sale of new, rare and vintage…

  • Monthly Open Mic Poetry Night At The Jacaranda 1

    Monthly Open Mic Poetry Night At The Jacaranda

    It is often said of Liverpool that many of it’s inhabitants are unaware of the variety of cultural events that occur regularly. Last year I went to my local pub for some much needed refreshment  after walking around Light Night. When I began talking to one of the regulars about what I had seen his reply was “I didn’t know about that. It wasn’t well advertised was it?” This seems to be the case  all…

  • Merseyrail Sound Station Finalists Announced

    Merseyrail Sound Station Finalists Announced

    Ten artists to battle it out at festival in Moorfields railway station in front of panel of judges for coveted prize. Merseyside’s premier grassroots music competition comes to a climax on 19th November with the Merseyrail Sound Station Festival at Moorfields station. Aspiring musicians have been uploading their entries to the music platform’s social media pages throughout the summer to be in with a chance of being picked to play at the auspicious event. Ten artists…

  • Liverpool Music Week 2016 Reveal Full Final Line Up

    Liverpool Music Week 2016 Reveal Full Final Line Up

    All We Are, Zuzu, Trudy & The Romance, VYNCE, Feral Love, Pink Kink, Seawitches, Whitecliff, Elevant, Indigo Moon, Queen Zee + The Sasstones, AGP, Bathymetry, HAARM, Luna, Mary Miller, Man & The Echo, Lumen, We Are Catchers, Jalen N’gonda, Mysterines, James Canty, Tom Low, The AV Society have all been added to the bill today.  Liverpool Music Week have today revealed the complete and final line up for this year’s festival, which begins with the opening party headlined…

  • Competition; Win A Pair of Tickets For The Gin Journey

    Competition; Win A Pair of Tickets For The Gin Journey

    We have teamed up with the guys at Gin Journey Liverpool to give away a pair a tickets to their Gin Journey on Saturday 12th November. The tour runs from 2pm – 6:30pm calling at five of Liverpool’s top bars, PLUS a takeaway cocktail from Filter & Fox.  Cocktail Kate leads gin lovers round the bars (they change seasonally, and many are very hidden – Ssshhh!!). In each bar, gin revellers are treated to a bespoke cocktail…

  • Liverpool Music Week 2016 Announce Huge Closing Party Line Up

    Liverpool Music Week 2016 Announce Huge Closing Party Line Up

    Liverpool Music Week have today announced details of the notorious LMW16 Closing Party which is set to take place on 4th November at various venues across the newly revitalised North Liverpool Docklands and will feature a huge line up of some of the best in local and national talent. Comprised of stages curated by the likes of local tastemakers Getintothis and Bido Lito! plus promoters Milk Presents, Domino Recordings’ experimental art-rock heroes CLINIC will headline proceedings and there will also be a special ‘50 Shades Of Pink – Barberos Spandex…

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    Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016

    Whether you want mild jumps, terrifying scares or an altogether alternative Hallows Eve affair , here’s your guide to Halloween 2016. Halloween Events Farmageddon – It’s back for it’s tenth anniversary so expect the biggest scares yet. There’s also a new addition ‘The Foundry’ for an added element of surprise. It always sells out so get your tickets quick, from the link here. The Asylum; Newsham Park Halloween Party Hosted by Cocoon – Massive Dance Party…

  • Liverpool Music Week October 26th - 4th November; Preview 3

    Liverpool Music Week October 26th – 4th November; Preview

    Since it’s inception in 2003 Liverpool Music Week has brought the city a variety of acclaimed acts. These include Mogwai, Richard Hawley, Evian Christ and Dizzie Rascal. This years festival takes place over four venues and the acts are no less eclectic. The bill features talent from our fine city and further afield. The week begins with the welcome return to the city of Warpaint who play the much underused Dome at Grand Central Hall on…

  • Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October 7

    Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October

    Here’s our guide to the top ten things to do in Liverpool this October. Stranger Things Themed 80’s Night at the Merchant – An 80’s themed club night based on the hit Netflix show. Hurry tickets are close to selling out here. Liverpool Organic Brewery Tour – A chance to take a tour of the brewery with unlimited cask beer? Yes please! More info and tickets here.  Liverpool Disco Festival – A brand new festival…

  • The Best Bands At Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2016

    The Best Bands At Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2016

    Liverpool Festival of Psychedelia continues to provide some of the best niche entertainment for music fans in the country. With festivals, one of the main pleasures is seeing bands you might not otherwise catch live. Here are five of the best from this year’s stellar line-up: Deja Vega performed a storming set full of atmosphere. Their psych influenced rock received a fantastic reception during their set at The Blade Factory. Songs like ‘Telephone Voice’, Eyes…

  • Liverpool Music Week 2016 Add Dinosaur JR, Louis Berry & Announce DIY Breaking Out Series

    Liverpool Music Week 2016 Add Dinosaur JR, Louis Berry & Announce DIY Breaking Out Series

    Liverpool Music Week recently announced the second round of acts for their 2016 line up set to take place across various venues in Liverpool from 26th October – 4th November 2016, including new headline shows from Dinosaur JR and Louis Berry. Amherst, Massachusetts alt-rock legends Dinosaur Jr. recently released their first new album in four years, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, via Jagjaguwar. Headlining Arts Club Theatre on 27th October you can expect unrelenting, instrumental-leaning freak-outs and guitar solos galore from front man J Mascis and the rest of…

  • 'This Feeling' Re-Launches In Liverpool Friday 30th September

    ‘This Feeling’ Re-Launches In Liverpool Friday 30th September

    Nation wide clubnight ‘This Feeling’ makes its triumphant return to Liverpool with a line up including local legends stars The Coral DJ Set and rising stars The Jackobins. ‘This Feeling’ lands in Liverpool on 30th September at The Zanzibar Club with a stellar line up including The Jackobins, Broken Witt Rebels, Spares, Seprona + The Cotal DJ Set until 3am. From huge turn out’s at all co-curated festival stages, including Leeds Festival, Y Not and Isle Of Wight, to packed rooms up and down the…

  • Smithdown Road Festival Returns With Huge Student Party Event

    Smithdown Road Festival Returns With Huge Student Party Event

    The Smithdown Road Festival returns for a special student party on 24th September with a fantastic line-up of local talent.  In the heart of student-land, Smithdown Road, the party starts early afternoon until the early hours of the morning with bands including Disastronauts, Elevant, Killaflaw, Voo, The Floormen and a certain one to watch – Lumen. The usual suspects are involved in hosting all the music; The Brookhouse, Kellys, Evil Eye, Franks, Naked Lunch, Fat…

  • Vevo Announce Bramley-Moore Dock Line-Up For Halloween 2

    Vevo Announce Bramley-Moore Dock Line-Up For Halloween

    Video hosting site Vevo have announced a huge line-up for their annual Vevo Halloween event.  Liverpool’s Bramley Moore Dock, which has recently been home to Sound City, will be the host of this year’s Vevo musical extravaganza. Stockport’s finest Blossoms will be returning to the city, along with Aurora, Jack Garratt, Izy Bizu and potentially more acts to be announced. Vevo Halloween, 29th October, Bramley-Moore Dock. Tickets are just £5 and available from Dice from…

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.