One of Liverpool’s most charming hidden gems, The Sefton Park Hotel, has announced a further £250,000 refurbishment of its elegant 16-bedroom boutique hotel, housed within a stunning Victorian villa overlooking Sefton Park. The transformation, set for completion by Spring 2026, promises to fuse modern luxury with the building’s timeless heritage. The extensive upgrade includes new bathrooms, lighting, and furnishings across all rooms, with meticulous care taken to preserve the villa’s original period details. Each redesigned…
Rock icons Foo Fighters have announced their long-awaited return to the UK, with two massive shows at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on 25 and 27 June 2026 — their only UK stadium dates next year. The shows form part of the band’s Take Cover Tour 2026, which will see Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin bring their electrifying, high-octane performances to stadiums, arenas and festivals across 10 European countries.…
Merseyside’s indie scene has a new name to shout about – Dead Cherry. The five-piece band have burst onto the radar in spectacular fashion, selling out their debut show at The Jacaranda on November 15th in just a few days. What makes this feat even more impressive is that Dead Cherry have achieved it without any musical releases or prior social media presence, relying solely on word-of-mouth buzz and impromptu acoustic sing-alongs at parties. So,…
The Wheelbarrow, nestled beside Greenbank Sports Academy, is transforming into a festive haven this Christmas with an exciting line-up of seasonal events. From live brass music and festive afternoon teas to hands-on creative workshops and private parties, the venue promises plenty of ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Throughout December, guests can enjoy a range of Christmas menu specials, alongside bespoke festive pastries crafted by The Wheelbarrow’s talented in-house baker. Festive…
The Liverpool Craft Brew Festival is set to return this winter with A Hoppy Christmas Party — a festive edition of its popular event series taking place on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Invisible Wind Factory. Following a sold-out summer run, the festival promises a full day of festive fun with bottomless craft beer, cider, wine, prosecco, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic options included in one ticket price. Organisers describe the event as “five hours of…
Liverpool Royal Court’s annual Christmas spectacular is back — louder, cheekier and more full of heart than ever. This year’s festive offering, The Scouse Christmas Carol, opens on Friday 7 November and runs until 17 January 2026, promising a riotous mix of Dickensian ghosts, Scouse humour, live music and, in a new twist, a touch of murder-mystery. At the heart of the show is Jhanaica Van Mook, a rising star whose name you’ll want to…
Produced by Blackeyed Theatre and adapted by Nick Lane, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty at Shakespeare North Playhouse is a crowd-pleasing, well-paced night of theatre that serves both brain and heart. It keeps the plot moving, gives the central partnership room to breathe, and trusts audiences to enjoy a good puzzle without being patronised. The result is an accessible, entertaining evening that feels deliberately made for local theatergoers. London, 1901. As the British Empire…
A beloved Christmas tradition for tens of thousands of families, Light Before Christmas makes its return to Liverpool Cathedral from 28 November to 6 December. Adding a new dimension this year, the entrance to the light show will feature festive artwork created by pupils from over 30 schools as part of a city-wide art project initiated by the Cathedral. The unique project will see schools from across the Liverpool City Region and Diocese take part…
The Ivy Asia Liverpool has officially opened its doors on Castle Street in the Grade-1 listed former Bank of England building. The amazing Asian-inspired restaurant unveiled its opulent interiors, spectacular dishes and stunning drinks as it welcomed its first guests to enjoy the signature Ivy Asia experience in the city for the first time. Liverpool’s most anticipated new restaurant, tables at The Ivy Asia have been highly sought after with thousands of bookings being made during…
The festive season is just around the corner, and the Christmas Lights Switch On in Liverpool is one of the most anticipated events of the year. From Liverpool city centre to Southport and St Helens, towns across Merseyside are preparing to shine bright with their own festive celebrations. Here’s your full guide to where and when you can catch the Christmas Lights Switch On events across Liverpool and Merseyside this November. Liverpool City Centre The…
Liverpool’s only women’s-only gym, Belly/37+, is expanding with a brand-new site opening in Wavertree this November, following huge demand for its empowering, community-led approach to women’s fitness. The new location, based in Wavertree Technology Park, will open on Sunday 10 November, marking the next chapter for the fast-growing business that has transformed the city’s fitness landscape since launching its first site, Belly The Studio, in Garston in April 2024. Founded on the belief that fitness…
Liverpool’s legendary dance night Save The Rave is making a spectacular return this December — bringing its first-ever Christmas special to the city’s iconic 051 Club. The high-energy event, set for Saturday 6 December, promises seven hours of 90s and 00s dance anthems, epic DJ sets, and live PAs from some of the era’s biggest names. Festival favourites P*rn Kings, Rachel McFarlane, and 2Funky2 headline the night alongside Liverpool legends Lee Butler, Ian Longo, Rob…
Birkenhead-born newcomer Ty Freeman has released Better Man, which he describes as his “most personal and powerful single yet“. Released on 17 October, the track was recorded in Real Sound Recording Studio in Milan and mastered by Graeme Lynch at Liverpool’s Kempston Street Studios. Written during a period of deep emotional collapse and awakening, Better Man finds Freeman confronting trauma, abandonment and the lingering ghosts of a relationship that pushed him to a breaking point. “It’s not a heartbreak song”, Ty…
After a groundbreaking debut in 2025, Outer Waves Festival is set to return to Liverpool for its second edition on 23–24 May 2026, bringing a weekend of boundary-pushing sound, performance, and art to Invisible Wind Factory and Make North Docks. Described as a gathering for the curious and sonically adventurous, the festival’s 2026 programme will once again unite an international lineup of artists exploring ritual, rhythm, and raw emotion through experimental sound and performance. This…
UK house prices have been the subject of much speculation ahead of next month’s budget. There is always uncertainty at this time but this didn’t put buyers off at the October Sutton Kersh Auctions live streamed property sale. The Liverpool based auction house saw sales of just under £7 million worth of property. Much of the demand was around vacant residential Lots with investment potential, such as these examples. Agar Road in L11 Sold for…
Sorrell Kerrison — Threading Colour, Chaos and Compassion In the vast and vibrant landscape of contemporary textile art, few voices hum with as much honesty, energy, and defiant colour as Sorrell Kerrison’s. A self-taught embroiderer, musician, and multidisciplinary artist now based in Liverpool, Kerrison’s practice is a deeply personal dialogue between sound, texture, and emotion — a visual symphony where needle and thread replace strings and frets. Once a touring musician and frontwoman, she has…
As a part of its national tour Something About Productions brings this heart warming tale to The Brindley Theatre. There’s something truly special about Something About George – The George Harrison Story. This heartfelt stage show is a moving tribute to one of Liverpool’s most quietly influential sons – a man whose music continues to speak to millions around the world. With timeless songs like My Sweet Lord, Something, and Handle With Care, the show…
There’s something irresistibly bittersweet about Thunder and the Giants’ latest single, Neighbourhood Ghosts. When the chorus hits Frontman Josh Hughes sings — “I guess we’re not meant to be, you’re not good at Monopoly” — it perfectly captures the song’s balance of humour and heartbreak. It’s a playful jab at a situationship that never quite took off, masking the deeper regret of something left unfinished. As the band explain, “Neighbourhood Ghosts is about the reminiscence…
Sound City has revealed that contemporary soul sensation Jalen Ngonda will headline its 2026 edition, marking an emotional homecoming for the acclaimed artist who once called Liverpool home. The UK’s definitive inner-city festival for new music discovery returns to Liverpool City Centre from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May 2026, with the Sound City+ Conference kicking off the weekend on Friday 1 May 2026. Weekend and day tickets are now on sale at soundcity.uk.com, following…
Rhythm, light and colour – Ken Horton steps back into the spotlight… Ken Horton’s upcoming exhibition at The Cornerstone Gallery, A Life in Colour, offers Liverpool audiences the chance to step inside the creative world of one of the city’s most quietly influential artists. Running from 6 November to 18 December 2025, this retrospective gathers together paintings spanning more than forty years – from figurative beginnings to luminous geometric abstractions that pulse with life and…