Liverpool’s legendary clubbing history is being celebrated on the waterfront with a special projection bringing 35 years of the city’s nightlife, music and culture to Royal Albert Dock. Running until 2 October, the façade of the Maritime Museum will be illuminated each evening from 8pm to 10pm, showcasing photography from In Clubland: 35 Summers of Love, an upcoming book by Liverpool photographer Mark McNulty. The projection offers an exclusive preview of images documenting the people,…
Liverpool’s River of Light is set to return this autumn with an expanded route bringing spectacular light installations further into the city centre. Taking place from 23 October to 1 November 2026, the free festival will transform Liverpool into a huge outdoor illuminated gallery, with 13 artworks appearing across the city during the October half-term. This year’s theme is Together, exploring how light, art and shared experiences can bring people together. Nine new installations will…
Hope Street restaurant continues its run of culinary recognition as chef-owner Dan McGeorge tears up the tasting menu in favour of a more relaxed, ingredient-led style of dining. Vetch, the Hope Street restaurant headed up by Liverpool-born chef-owner Dan McGeorge, has retained its coveted two AA Rosettes for a third consecutive year, recognising the restaurant’s continued commitment to high-quality ingredients, consistency and precision in its cooking. The latest recognition comes at an exciting point in…
Nearly 50 years on, Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet still knows exactly where it hurts. Some stories survive because they are good. Others survive because they refuse to stop hurting. Nearly 50 years after Rudolf Nureyev created his Romeo & Juliet, English National Ballet brings the production to Liverpool Empire for three days this October, opening a national tour that will ultimately culminate at the London Coliseum, where it premiered in 1977. Shakespeare’s tale of forbidden…
Mean Girls is heading to Liverpool this October, bringing the hit musical adaptation of the much-loved 2004 film to the Liverpool Empire for a two-week run. Taking on the iconic role of Regina George is fast-rising musical theatre performer Vivian Panka, who makes history as the first Black woman to play the character. Already familiar to Liverpool audiences through appearances in 9 to 5 and Dear Evan Hansen, Panka now steps into the shoes of…
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cheryl The Queen will headline a special fundraiser at BOXPARK Liverpool this October, raising money for a permanent statue of The Vivienne in Liverpool’s Pride Quarter. The full line-up has been announced for the Bring The Vivienne Home fundraiser, taking place at BOXPARK Liverpool on Friday 30 October 2026. Cheryl The Queen, who competed alongside The Vivienne on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, will headline an evening…
Liverpool is getting a new place to skate this Christmas. Skate St George’s will bring an open-air ice rink, Christmas market and live entertainment to St George’s Plateau from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. The event is free to visit, so you can browse the market, pick up something festive to eat or drink and enjoy the atmosphere without booking a skating session. Tickets are available separately for the ice rink…
Liverpool singer-songwriter Amelia is set to release her new single Marilyn alongside her second EP, Ink Stains, on 16 October 2026. The four-track EP brings together songs written at different points in Amelia’s life, exploring relationships, friendship, vulnerability and self-discovery. It features the previously released Mess That You Made, Chance Encounter and See Through, with Marilyn completing the collection. A high-energy pop track, Marilyn takes its name from Marilyn Monroe and looks at how women…
The Pete Roth Trio, featuring legendary drummer Bill Bruford, will bring its adventurous and highly interactive approach to jazz to The Capstone Theatre in Liverpool on Friday 23 October 2026, for what is an absolute must for jazz enthusiasts. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, with Mike Pratt on bass and Bill Bruford on drums, the trio occupies a musical space somewhere between jazz, rock, funk and contemporary classical music. Rather than treating those genres as…
The UK’s leading Indian Arts organisation Milap continue to pave the way for Indian live music and dance in Liverpool this Autumn, announcing a fresh roster of the world’s finest Indian musicians, unique collaborations and rare instruments. Kicking things off in October, Milap’s very own ensemble Tarang present bespoke arrangements of new contemporary Indian music, as part of The Tung Auditorium’s lunchtime concert series on Wednesday 7 October. Tarang at The Tung Auditorium. Credit: Alan Blundell Tarang is an innovative…
One of Britain’s best-loved Christmas films is coming to Liverpool this December, as Love Actually Live in Concert arrives at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Saturday 5 December 2026. The festive favourite will be shown on the big screen in high definition, accompanied by a full live orchestra performing Craig Armstrong’s celebrated score in perfect synchronisation with the film. It offers Liverpool audiences the chance to revisit Love Actually in a completely different way, combining the…
Liverpool’s Homotopia Festival is back this autumn, bringing more than six weeks of LGBTQIA+ arts and culture to venues across the city. Returning for its 22nd year from 17 October to 1 December 2026, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival will present We Come Together – a programme spanning theatre, performance, visual art, film, music, club nights and conversation. This year’s festival will open with a celebration of another major milestone in Liverpool’s…
Liverpool’s Frederiks is launching a new live music night bringing the sound and energy of New York’s disco heyday to Hope Street with Disco Affair. Launching on Friday 25 September, Disco Affair puts a full five-piece band at the heart of the dancefloor, with live musicians and vocalist Sara Toshka working their way through the records that defined disco’s golden era. Expect Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Quincy Jones and more; played live, loud…
Wondering where you can find the best burgers in Liverpool? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s top burger joints, from long-standing classics to exciting newcomers pushing the limits of flavour and creativity. Whether you’re after a perfectly cooked, juicy patty, inventive toppings that surprise your taste buds, or a satisfying meat-free option, Liverpool has something to satisfy every burger craving. Get ready to explore the best burgers in…
BOXPARK Liverpool’s hugely popular ICEBOX is returning this November with its biggest ice rink yet, more space to skate and brand new Skate with Santa sessions, Advanced Bring Your Own Skate sessions and Student Skates, as the venue prepares for another huge Christmas in the Baltic Triangle. BOXPARK’s ICEBOX rink will be even bigger for 2026, creating significantly more space on the ice and giving guests an even better skating experience throughout the festive season…
Santa’s Secret Forest has revealed a host of magical new additions ahead of its highly anticipated return to Liverpool for a second year, with some sessions already sold out. Following a hugely successful debut season, the immersive Christmas adventure will reopen at Orrell Hill Woods in Hightown from Saturday 21 November, with tickets now available for visits throughout the festive season. Far more than a traditional grotto, Santa’s Secret Forest invites families to step inside…
Liverpool’s waterfront is getting a major festive makeover this winter, with a huge Christmas Wonderland bringing ice skating, rides, food and drink to the Pier Head. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland will open on Friday 20 November 2026, transforming the waterfront into a festive destination featuring a covered ice rink, 36 attractions and 28 food and drink units. Running until Sunday 3 January 2027, the event will take place against the backdrop of Liverpool’s Three Graces, with…
Out of Time is a compelling and emotionally driven independent drama that explores family, relationships, identity and the importance of acceptance. Written by Kerry Williams and directed by Leon Lopez, the film tells a personal story while raising wider questions about how people respond when someone they love challenges their expectations. The story follows Danny, a former fighting champion who returns home after serving eight years in prison. He hopes that coming back will give…
The Liverpool entrepreneur who grew No More Kennels from caring for five dogs at home into a luxury dog hotel has handed over the business as she prepares for a new chapter – becoming a mum. After 18 years at the helm of No More Kennels, founder Rebeckah Vaughan is stepping away from the business she built from scratch, with her first baby due in December. The Liverpool-born canine behaviourist and entrepreneur launched No More…
Former Royal Marine and record-breaking athlete Andy Grant is offering his time free to schools across Liverpool and beyond this October, as he raises money ahead of his latest challenge – climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Liverpool motivational speaker Andy Grant is inviting schools to book an inspirational talk for their pupils throughout October, waiving his usual speaking fee in return for a donation to charity. The former Royal Marine and record-breaking athlete has spent the past…