Halloweenville returns in 2025 as a lakeside Halloween trail at Partridge Lakes with a redesigned theme that places sunken ships and skeletal buccaneers at its heart. The trail is a deliberately staged, walk-through experience that blends playful spookiness with theatrical visual spectacle, tailored to families, couples, and individuals seeking mild thrills and immersive photo opportunities. Creative set dressing, sequential scenes, and a clear narrative thread give the trail a sense of progression from shore to…
If you’re after a little magic this October, then step inside the Liverpool Empire and prepare to be transported. English National Ballet are bringing Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty to town, and it’s an evening that promises pure wonder. We all know the story – Princess Aurora cursed at birth by the deliciously wicked Carabosse, doomed to prick her finger on her 16th birthday. But thanks to the Lilac Fairy’s intervention, death is swapped…
Wildly original and beautifully human — Rachael Jean Harris has a voice that makes the everyday feel profound… Liverpool singer-songwriter Rachael Jean Harris appears as part of the Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series at Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Rachael has been described by BBC6 Music as “wildly original,” fusing folk, jazz, and progressive elements to carry listeners through evocative narratives. Long a devotee to the richness of language, poetic imagery,…
Detroit style pizza is the hottest pizza trend right now. But what is it you ask? Well, Detroit style pizza is a thick, square-cut pizza with a crunchy, fried bottom layer of crust topped with delicious melted cheese. Sounds good doesn’t it? And the good news is that you can get your hands on this deliciousness right here in Liverpool. Here’s where you can find some amazing Detroit style pizza in Liverpool. American Pizza Slice American…
An evening of songs & stories with Graham Nash at Liverpool Philharmonic. The demand for the music of the golden age along with the rock veterans who are still out there delivering it is as high as ever, and the music is just as magical. In the spirit of the re-release of 1973’s Buckingham/Nicks earlier this year, our yearning for a fast track to the sweet harmonies and youthful energy of the bands of the…
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…
Here’s our guide to the best bookshops in Liverpool. This list contains the best independent bookshops with reference to chain bookshops at the bottom. We always recommend and encourage you to support your local, independent bookshop! News From Nowhere Liverpool’s radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere is a strong favourite among locals. Established in 1974 and run collectively by a women workers’ co-operative, they stock a great range of all kinds of books. You’ll…
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,…