Independent neighbourhood restaurant Little Clove Kitchen has made culinary history after being named number 30 in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants in Great Britain. The landmark achievement marks the first time a Thai restaurant in the North of England has received this coveted national recognition. The announcement lands at a double milestone for the kitchen, coinciding exactly with Little Clove Kitchen’s first anniversary since opening its doors in July 2025. The Good…
A brand new Liverpool music event is bringing together DJs, local businesses and the community with one simple aim: to use the power of music to make a real difference. State of Mind: The Launch takes place on Sunday 30 August 2026, promising twelve hours of music, connection and fundraising, with every penny of profit donated to charities supporting mental health and suicide prevention. State of Mind: The Launch Full Line-up Full State of Mind…
Open Eye Gallery has unveiled two exhibitions exploring our complex relationship with gardens, flowers and the natural world as part of LOOK Photo Biennial 2026. Running until 31 August, Is This a Garden? and The Perfect Flower consider how gardens are shaped by social conditions, history, class and labour, while examining the cultural forces that influence how plants are classified, valued and perfected. Is This a Garden? Presented across Galleries 1 and 2, Is This…
Liverpool’s coolest 19th hole opens at Hilton during the historic golf tournament in Southport. Pop-up golf, Champagne, cocktails and summer sunshine come together at Liverpool ONE during golf’s biggest week. You don’t need a ticket to the big event to enjoy the atmosphere this July. As thousands of golf fans descend on the region for one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events, Hilton Liverpool City Centre is bringing a slice of the championship excitement…
Gulliver’s World has expanded its offering with the opening of two brand new themed accommodations. Following a boom in short-break bookings over the last year, the Warrington theme park has unveiled The Enchanted Castle Hotel and the Pirate Ship Hotel which are now open for bookings. The new accommodation, which add an extra 32 themed rooms to the resort, includes the Pirate themed hotel rooms which each sleep four people and have their own ensuite,…
Liverpool-based duo Dealer’s Choice continue their impressive run of releases with Bringing You Here, a brooding new single that sees the pair venture into darker, more atmospheric territory ahead of their forthcoming debut EP. Following the upbeat energy of Apex and the early success of debut release Some Kind of Way, the latest track marks another confident step forward for cousins Barry Mullaney and Joe McHugh. While retaining the alternative electronic sound that’s earned them…
Whether you’re heading to a sold-out gig, comedy show, family event or sporting fixture, finding parking near M&S Bank Arena Liverpool can make a huge difference to your experience. Located on Liverpool’s waterfront at Kings Dock, the arena is within walking distance of several city centre car parks, but spaces can fill quickly on event nights. If you’re travelling by car, it’s worth planning ahead — especially for major concerts where thousands of people arrive…
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will once again join forces with LGBTQIA+ champions Sonic Yootha during Liverpool’s Pride celebrations on 25th July for a free day party in Anchor Courtyard. From 12pm to 4pm, Sonic Yootha will bring their unmistakable feel-good sets of disco, queer classics & high-energy dance floor hits. Invisible Wind Factory is leading on production of the courtyard with a central DJ booth providing visitors with a 360 DJ experience. The DJ line-up is timeless, with WMNKND…
Newsham Scream Park is set to return to Liverpool this October with its biggest and most ambitious event yet after completely reimagining the experience. Set within the former Newsham Park Hospital, once a Victorian orphanage, asylum and hospital, Newsham Scream Park has welcomed thousands of thrill-seekers since launching in 2023. The unique setting has helped establish the attraction as one of the North West’s must-visit Halloween experiences, drawing visitors from across the UK each year.…
One of the most recognisable figures ever to have served the British Royal Household, Paul Burrell, captivated guests in Liverpool on Friday as he attended an exclusive launch event to celebrate his latest bestselling memoir, The Royal Insider, hosted by Gemma Cutting and organised by Carolyn Hughes from Carolyn Hughes PR. Held at Masons on Seel Street, the special afternoon welcomed more than 100 guests who enjoyed a champagne reception, a three-course lunch, live entertainment and…
Visions of Albion know a thing or two about the past. Their sound is firmly rooted in bygone eras, taking in elements of classic folk as well as gospel, blues and psychedelia. Along with acts like Motel Sundown, they’re part of a larger movement of Liverpool musicans in love with Laurel Canyon, recreating Americana music through a Mersey lens. But with latest single In The Past, they warn against getting too hung up on days…
Liverpool’s iconic Royal Albert Dock is marking a remarkable milestone this summer, with a programme of events celebrating 180 years since it officially opened in 1846. From a spectacular waterfront light projection showcasing Liverpool through the lens of acclaimed photographer Mark McNulty to a one-night-only heritage-inspired dining experience at Gusto, the celebrations will honour the dock’s rich history while inviting the people of Liverpool to become part of its future story. The anniversary celebrations begin…
Born and bred in the Wirral, Shez Raja began playing the electric bass as a kid with dreams of becoming a professional bass player. Now, over a quarter of a century later Shez has become a creative force to be reckoned with, turning his dream into an established and successful career, whilst performing all over the world. Returning to his roots for a hometown show this July, we caught up with Shez to talk about…
An up-and-coming playwright will showcase two hilarious plays in one night this July in Liverpool. Skullhouse Productions in association with Dogtale Theatre will present Boxing & Clowns: Two Plays, One Night, with both productions written and directed by Charlie Prothero, at the Epstein Theatre on the 24 and 25 July. Originally staged as part of the Creative Corner Festival to a fantastic response, Boxing is a funny and moving show about community, hope and small joys. The story follows two characters:…
This August, Penny Lane continues to sustain its global legacy with a 3-day music festival, spotlighting local and independent artists and bands. Returning for its fourth year, exactly 60 years on from The Beatles’ iconic LP Revolver, the festival will take over venues located on or around Liverpool’s iconic Penny Lane. Now in its fourth year of operation, Penny Lane Weekender has grown into a smash success that continues to discover fresh new music and widen opportunities for emerging…
As Liverpool enjoys another spell of glorious sunshine, award-winning café bistro The Watering Can is inviting guests to savour the very best of the season with the launch of an exciting new summer menu, celebrating vibrant flavours, artisan ingredients and relaxed dining in one of the city’s most picturesque park-side settings. Overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Greenbank Park, The Watering Can has becomeone of Liverpool’s favourite destinations for breakfast, brunch and leisurely lunches. Now, just…
Jaloux is set to double in size after acquiring the neighbouring former Dorothy’s site, allowing one of Liverpool’s busiest brunch destinations to meet unprecedented demand from guests. The expansion follows months of sell-out brunches, with owner Amy Gwynn and the team forced to turn away bookings every single week because the venue has simply reached capacity. Taking over the neighbouring venue will double Jaloux’s capacity, introducing 100% more tables and 100% more entertainment while allowing…
One of Liverpool’s most recognisable nightlife venues is set to begin an exciting new chapter after being taken over by Amy Gwynn, the owner behind the city’s iconic GBar. The much-loved OMG venue will reopen this summer as Campus, a vibrant new LGBTQ+ friendly nightlife destination inspired by the unforgettable energy of house parties, kitchen discos and nights that turn strangers into lifelong friends. Launching in time for Liverpool Pride, Campus promises an opening weekend…
Local legend and cult music icon Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band are set to headline a summer of live music and events at Museum of Liverpool, with an intimate one-off gig on Saturday 15 August 2026. Summer of Sound is a season-long series of gigs, special events and talks taking place in the museum, created in partnership with Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club to mark National Museums Liverpool’s 40thanniversary celebrations. Michael Head & The…
Neve Smith – Finding Humour in the Noise of an Anxious Mind Poetry has a unique ability to take experiences that can feel isolating and make them instantly recognisable. For this edition of Liverpool Noise’s 52 for ’26 Poetry Project, Neve Smith does exactly that with It’s Not Spiders, a poem that transforms the private turbulence of anxiety into something vivid, compelling and deeply human. At first glance, the poem appears disarmingly playful. Smith adopts…