Things to do in Liverpool

Liverpool Craft Brew Festival Returns with ‘A Hoppy Christmas Party’ at Invisible Wind Factory

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…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

The Best Pizza Places in Liverpool

When it comes to pizza, Liverpool doesn’t mess around. The city is packed with brilliant pizza places offering everything from gooey Neapolitan bases to Detroit-style deep dish and creative sourdough combinations. If you’re wondering where to find the best pizza places in Liverpool, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list – and trust us, it’s too good to stop at ten. Il Capitano’s Il Capitano’s is a much-loved, family-run Italian restaurant in Liverpool that prides itself…

Theatre in Liverpool

Jhanaica Van Mook on Bringing Liverpool Spirit to The Scouse Christmas Carol

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…

Theatre in Liverpool

Review: Sherlock Holmes, The Hunt for Moriarty at Shakespeare North Playhouse

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…

Liverpool News

Liverpool Cathedral Partners with 30+ Schools For Launch of Christmas Light Show

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…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

The Ivy Asia Liverpool Opens Unveiling Opulent Interiors, Dazzling Dishes & Stunning Drinks

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…

Things to do in Liverpool

Christmas Lights Switch On In Liverpool & Merseyside 2025

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…

Health and Fitness in Liverpool

Liverpool’s Only Women’s-Only Gym, Belly/37+ Expands with New Wavertree Site Opening This Month

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…

Music

Save The Rave Returns to Liverpool for First-Ever Christmas Special at Iconic 051 Club

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…

Music

Ty Freeman Captures Lightning In A Bottle On New Single ‘Better Man’

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…

Things to do in Liverpool

The 15 Best Places To Go On A Date In Liverpool

If there’s one thing about Liverpool, it’s that you’ll never be short of things to do. A city steeped in culture, creativity and a bustling energy, Liverpool boasts a diverse range of exciting places and activities suitable for any type of date. Whether you’re off on a first date, catching up with mates, or celebrating a special occasion with a loved one, we’ve got you covered. Looking for a romantic spot, thrill-seeking activity, or something…

Music

Outer Waves Festival 2026: Liverpool’s Experimental Arts Festival Returns May 2026

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…

Business

Sutton Kersh Auctions Achieve Nearly ÂŁ7 Million in October Sales

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 ÂŁ7 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…

Arts and Culture

Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Sorrell Kerrison

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…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

The Best Sunday Roasts in Liverpool

There’s nothing quite like a hearty Sunday roast to round off the weekend, and if you’re looking for the best Sunday roasts in Liverpool, you’re in luck. The city is packed with incredible spots serving up this beloved British tradition, from classic pubs with cosy atmospheres to stylish restaurants offering a modern twist on the roast dinner. Whether you’re craving crispy roast potatoes, perfectly cooked meats, or a rich, velvety gravy that brings it all…

Theatre in Liverpool

Review: Something About George – The George Harrison Story at The Brindley Theatre

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…

Music

Thunder and the Giants Bring Nostalgia and Heartbreak in ‘Neighbourhood Ghosts’

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…

Music

Jalen Ngonda Announced as First Sound City 2026 Headliner

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…

Arts and Culture

Ken Horton: A Life In Colour Exhibition Coming To The Cornerstone Gallery

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…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

Inside The Ivy Asia Liverpool’s Incredible Launch Party

Last night, Thursday 30 October 2025, The Ivy Asia Liverpool celebrated its highly anticipated arrival in the city with an exclusive launch party in the magnificent Bank of England building on Castle Street. The amazing Asian-inspired restaurant opened its doors for guests including celebrities and prominent figures from across Liverpool’s business community, hospitality scene and blogger and influencer communities. Celebrities included Helen Flanagan, Jamie and Nicola Carragher, Tony Bellew, Coronation Street Lucy Fallon, former footballer John Barnes,…