Frantic Assembly’s Lost Atoms is a raw, physical dive into love, loss and the fragile nature of memory. Written by Anna Jordan (Yen, The Unreturning, Succession), and directed by Frantic’s Scott Graham, this new production fuses movement, light and sound to explore how we remember — and misremember — the people who shape us. Jess and Robbie (Hannah Sinclair Robinson and Joe Layton) meet in a liminal “No Man’s Land”, where fragments of their past…
BOXPARK Liverpool’s hugely popular ICEBOX is back for 2025 — and this year it’s even bigger and better. Relocating to the venue’s expansive garden area, the ice rink will be 30% larger, surrounded by a magical festive village filled with Christmas street food, winter warmers and seasonal entertainment. Opening on 17 November, ICEBOX promises to be Liverpool’s most enchanting festive experience, complete with a Santa’s Grotto, marshmallow toasting around the fire, and a packed events…
The Ivy Asia Liverpool has officially confirmed its long-awaited opening date — Tuesday 4 November — with reservations now live for the city’s newest luxury dining destination. To mark the occasion, Castle Street was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Asian-inspired glamour. Giant cherry blossom trees adorned with golden envelopes appeared outside The Ivy Brasserie, while colourful dragon ribbon dancers captivated onlookers and The Ivy Asia fortune cookies offered guests a sweet preview of what’s…
Rising Liverpool artist Mallory Storm is making waves with her bold debut single Miss Apocalyptia. Drawing inspiration from legends like Fleetwood Mac, Chappell Roan, and Lady Gaga, Mallory brings a kaleidoscope of influences into her music – blending personal storytelling with colourful, theatrical flair. We caught up with her to talk about her inspirations, songwriting process, and what’s next on her creative journey. Mallory, tell us a bit about yourself, your musical style and influences.…
Liverpool’s Homotopia festival is back for its 21st edition, running from 1–30 November 2025, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture with the rallying theme Uprising. As the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, Homotopia promises an unmissable programme of performances, film screenings, exhibitions, talks, workshops, walks, and parties across the city. Taking place at iconic venues including Unity Theatre, Everyman, Playhouse, FACT, St George’s Hall, the Royal Standard, Bluecoat, and two events at St Helens libraries, more…
Masons, the Seel Street venue credited with bringing Bottomless Brunch to Liverpool, is celebrating a major milestone: 75,000 bookings. To mark the occasion, the popular brunch hotspot has unveiled an exciting new Saturday Brunch Menu. Known as Liverpool’s No.1 Bottomless Experience, “Meet at Masons” has become the go-to destination for celebrations, group gatherings, and weekend fun. Guests can expect high-energy vibes, top DJs, live performances from Liverpool’s most talented musicians, and the signature sparkler drops…
A brand new multi-venue music festival is set to take over Liverpool this October, shining a spotlight on the city’s thriving grassroots scene. Into The Pit, hosted by BOOT – – – MUSIC magazine, will showcase over 20 emerging Merseyside artists across four much-loved independent venues. Taking place on Friday 11 October, the all-day festival promises a full day of live music and discovery, running from 12:30pm to 11pm across EBGBs, Jacaranda Basement, Kazimier Stockroom…
Three of Britain’s most prolific comedians are brought to life in this hilarious yet poignant adapted play centered around the lives of Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Take a trip down memory lane and join the trio on a witty, uproariously sentimental journey through the years. Described as a ‘Love letter to the golden age of comedy’. A guaranteed gleeful and entertaining night out! This is a performance for all, fans old and…
The family-run Italian restaurant group San Carlo has announced the launch of its autumn-winter menu. The new menu marries comforting winter warmers with fresh, authentic Italian ingredients that San Carlo is renowned for, plus some exciting new additions. Using the best of the new season’s produce, the winter menus will feature a delicious variety of carne (meat), pesci (fish), and pasta dishes, as well as new starters and sides. The new menu is available from…
The hyperpop solo artist, MARIMARI, ended her first Make Out City tour on Wednesday 24 September at Kazimier Stockroom in Liverpool after headline shows in London, Manchester and Nottingham. She was supported by two amazing acts Alba (@thisisalba) and Taman (@tamanburns) who both really set the scene perfectly for Mari’s performance. Support act, Alba, had incredible stage presence and crowd engagement as it truly felt we were up on stage with her. Before coming on,…
Acclaimed comedian Jim Jefferies is set to bring his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter, to Liverpool’s Empire Theatre on Tuesday 4 November 2025. Known for his sharp wit, brutally honest storytelling, and ability to challenge beliefs with humour, Jefferies has become one of the most influential voices in global comedy. The Liverpool date is part of an extensive UK tour that also includes shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London. The Australian-born, UK-forged…
Between Nature and Architecture: Blaise Drummond’s Quiet Pursuit of Balance. In the latest instalment of the Liverpool Noise 2025 Creative Spotlight series, we turn our attention to Blaise Drummond, a Liverpool-born artist whose work quietly excavates the tensions between the built environment and the natural world. Raised on the fringes of the city—suburban Heswall, in his case—with marshes, untamed patches of land and the edge of industry always in view, Drummond’s early years planted the…
Liverpool’s alternative scene has a fresh new voice in Hinged, a four-piece emo/punk outfit making waves with their DIY ethos and emotionally charged sound. Their debut single, Plastic Memories is a bold first statement—dreamy, raw, and unafraid to burn brightly. “Feeling nostalgia for a time that never was.” That sentiment lies at the heart of Plastic Memories. Hinged may only have formed in 2023, but their sound already feels refined and distinctive. Drawing inspiration from…
The Epstein Theatre’s world premiere of Shake It Up Baby revisits one of the most unique chapters in popular music history — The Beatles’ apprenticeship in the clubs of Hamburg — and does so with an infectious vitality that makes the evening as much a gig as it is a play. Rather than attempting to pin down the precise chronology of events, Stephen Fletcher’s production embraces atmosphere and energy, treating the story as a memory,…
Liverpool families are in for a sweet treat this October half term as The Big Bakes, the UK’s award-winning, hands-on baking experience, arrives in the city with its fun-filled Little Monsters Family Bakes. Running on 29th, 30th and 31st October, these special daytime sessions are designed especially for families to roll up their sleeves and get creative together. Expect silly faces, googly eyes, colourful icing and plenty of messy fun, with Head Bakers on hand…
Liverpool boxer Callum Makin states the entire experience of competing in a World Championships in his own city was ‘perfect’ from start to finish. The 21-year-old picked up a bronze in the 75kg division at the recent event at the M&S Bank Arena, winning three fights on his way to the semi-final. Makin admits as soon as Liverpool was announced as the host city, he was determined to be in attendance. “It was everything it…
This weekend, Port Sunlight transforms into a living stage as the Wirral Poetry Festival 2025 arrives on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October. With its rich mix of performances, competitions, workshops, and community events, the festival is set to be one of the most welcoming and vibrant arts gatherings on Merseyside this autumn. For two days, the village’s theatres, galleries, and green spaces will become poetry hubs. Expect a programme that moves effortlessly from family-friendly sessions to bold, cross-arts performances.…
The first weekend of October is set to be a milestone moment for Liverpool’s jazz lovers, as Ma Boyle’s celebrates 10 years of its much-loved Jazz Saturdays while launching an exciting new weekly night – the Latin Jazz Social Club. On Friday 3rd October, Parrjazz kicks off the Latin Jazz Social Club, a vibrant addition to Liverpool’s music scene featuring Cuban rhythms, Brazilian grooves, samba, and bossa nova. The launch night sees Cuba Vida bring…
Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle is about to gain a fresh culinary hotspot with the launch of New Bird Kitchen (NBK), a creative, sustainable grab-and-go eatery opening at 7:30am on Tuesday 30 September. Founded by celebrity stylist Lorraine McCulloch and film and TV costume designer Jan Simpson, NBK brings the pair’s creative backgrounds into a new venture centred on community, sustainability, and high-quality food. The menu features nourishing breakfast and lunch options made with organic, free-range, and…
dot-art Gallery will burst into colour this autumn with In Full Bloom, a new exhibition featuring works by Frank Leung, Hilary Dron, and Madeleine Pires. Running from 17 October to 29 November, the show celebrates the beauty, symbolism, and emotional resonance of flowers through three distinctive artistic voices. Exploring themes of seasonality, vitality, and connection to nature, the exhibition pairs delicate watercolours with dynamic compositions and community-inspired works. Frank Leung brings a poetic sensibility to…