Liverpool is now full of independent shops, cafés, studios and small companies. In places like the Baltic Triangle and Fabric District, many people have opened new businesses that match Liverpool’s distinctive style and history. These spaces help local owners try new ideas and build strong connections in the community. For many, owning a business here means more than just making money; it is about being part of Liverpool’s future and collaborating with others in the…
Portlands Fish & Chips is proudly celebrating its second year of giving back on Christmas Day, as owner Mubinul Hoque and his dedicated team will once again open their doors on 25 December 2025 offering a free, hearty Christmas Day meal to those who need it most. As with last year’s event, Portlands aims to support NHS staff, carers, emergency & key workers, older individuals, vulnerable members of the community, and anyone who may be…
Come Together Christmas is back for the sixth year running with one simple goal; to ensure that no child in Merseyside wakes up without a Christmas present. Statistics say that one in six children will wake up to nothing on Christmas morning but organiser Mark Scanlon is on a mission to change that in Liverpool. With an incredible target of £100,000, the entrepreneur is confident that the Come Together Christmas Appeal will meet its goal…
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Helen Maw closes the year on a quietly powerful note with her new single The Beacon. From the outset, The Beacon draws you into a soft, intimate world. Gently sung yet emotionally weighty, the track showcases Helen Maw’s beautiful vocal delivery — delicate, controlled and full of feeling. There’s a haunting quality to the song, one that doesn’t rely on volume or drama, but instead finds its strength in restraint. Every line feels…
Liverpool alt-country outfit Motel Sundown continue their strong run of releases with The Waiting Game, a track that once again highlights the band’s knack for immediacy and melody. From the very first seconds, The Waiting Game wastes no time pulling the listener in. The vocals arrive instantly, setting a sense of urgency that’s carried throughout the song’s brisk tempo and driving rhythm. It feels restless by design — a fitting backdrop for a track that…
The sound of 603 guitars rang out across Mountford Hall last Thursday night (11 December) as Liverpool’s Big Guitar-In returned in spectacular, record-breaking fashion. Beating last year’s total by a single guitarist, the fifth edition of the fundraiser delivered an unforgettable evening of music, unity and community spirit — all in support of The Florrie. Hundreds of guitarists took to the stage together, creating a wall of sound that lifted the roof and underlined the…
Global designer collectibles phenomenon POP MART has officially arrived in Liverpool, opening its brand new store at Liverpool ONE on Friday 12 December. The highly anticipated launch invites fans, families and the creatively curious to step inside POP MART’s vibrant universe, brought to life through beloved characters including THE MONSTERS (LABUBU), SKULLPANDA, MOLLY, HIRONO, DIMOO and more. The Liverpool ONE store blends POP MART’s playful global aesthetic with the city’s legendary creative energy. Long recognised…
Ten years on from Domino, an evolved Eugene McGuinness is back with a new album, released on Docklands Speed Shop & Mellowtone Records. With two well received singles, Seascape and London, released in 2025 – his eagerly awaited new album, Eugene McGuinness Versus The Universe is released in March ’26. Known for his wry, nimble lyricism and blending retro influences with contemporary sounds, McGuinness is an inventive songwriter and performer with a unique brand of off-kilter pop.…
Following the triumphant return of their renowned Indika Festival, Milap are bringing some of the most acclaimed names in contemporary Indian music to the North West in Spring 2026.
Ginificent’s latest return to St George’s Hall with A Christmas Carol is an ambitious and richly textured production that makes full use of one of Liverpool’s most striking spaces. By placing the performance in the Great Hall rather than the more intimate Concert Room, the company embraces the building’s sheer scale—an approach that transforms the familiar Dickens tale into something grander, darker and more immersive. The architecture itself becomes part of the experience: towering columns,…
Liverpool is a city that is passionate about all kinds of cuisine and there’s a huge love for Chinese food in the city so here we’ll be giving you our top 10 of the best Chinese restaurants in Liverpool. Liverpool’s Chinatown is one of the oldest and largest Chinese communities in Europe and it’s home to a plethora of Chinese amazing restaurants – some feature in our guide below. But, we’ve also included some popular…
After three decades of spinning seaside psychedelia, haunted fairground melodies, and Merseyside myth-making, The Coral have finally delivered something nobody saw coming: a Christmas song. But, in true Coral fashion, She Died On Christmas Day is no cosy fireside singalong — it’s a beautifully eerie slice of festive noir that feels pulled straight from a cursed jukebox on Coral Island. Their first new release since 2023’s Top 5 album Sea Of Mirrors, the track arrives…
The Epstein Theatre’s long-awaited return to festive pantomime arrives with Cinderella — a sparkling slice of Christmas magic that feels both like a celebration of the theatre’s revival and a warm embrace of classic panto tradition. It doesn’t reinvent the fairytale, but it absolutely delivers what Liverpool families crave in December: colour, comedy, charm and a generous dusting of glittering seasonal magic. Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn leads the charge as the fairytale heroine, joined…
From Friday 6 February to Sunday 26 April 2026, FACT Liverpool invites visitors to explore the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent technologies with its latest exhibition, Can Meeple Escape the Neurophoria? Inspired by the decision-driven world of tabletop games, the show reimagines visitors as “meeple”—small game pieces navigating a reality shaped by AI, machine learning, and connected networks. Curated by FACT’s 2025 Curator-in-Residence Milia Xin Bi, the exhibition examines how technology influences our sense…
Liverpool is set for a sugar rush this December as cult dessert favourite Insomnia Cookies opens its first Slater Street store in the city centre. The US-born brand, known for delivering warm, fresh cookies until the early hours, will celebrate its launch on Saturday 13 December from 2:00pm with special guests The Queen of Scotty Road and Michael Aldag. One lucky fan in the first spot of the queue will win a whole year’s supply…
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced the next event in its seasonal programme, with an enchanting wish station, Wish Upon a Dock. Designed to delight families and spread Christmas cheer, the wish station will be available from 21 – 23 December, inviting children to post their dock-related Christmas wish, with one lucky wish to be granted. From 1pm to 5pm, families are invited to visit the eye-catching wish station, complete with festive garlands and snowy flourishes, located…
Renowned Italian baker, Antonietta Bagnardi, is back with the city’s only traditional sourdough panettone. At the heart of Liverpool’s Italian Quarter, Antonietta has built a reputation for award-winning gelato and beautifully handcrafted cakes, pastries, croissants and desserts. She has devoted more than ten years to bringing authentic Italian treats to the city. The festive season is no different and Antonietta and her team meticulously handcraft thousands of traditional panettone for the people of Liverpool and beyond to…
Liverpool ONE has welcomed the highly anticipated arrival of Brewski, the viral comfort-food favourite renowned for its towering sharing platters, slow-cooked meats and bold, American-inspired flavours. Now open on the Terrace overlooking Chavasse Park, the new restaurant marks Brewski’s fourth UK location and its first in the Liverpool City Region. The venue seats 120 indoors, with an outdoor dining area set to launch in spring 2026. Inspired by a culinary road trip across the United…
Beloved Liverpool pub Pogue Mahone is raising a celebratory pint after being named one of the UK’s top Guinness-serving venues in the inaugural Guinness Harp Guide 2026. The Seel Street institution is one of just 35 pubs across Great Britain selected for the prestigious list. Chosen through social listening, the passionate Guinness community and consistently exceptional service, Pogue Mahone stood out thanks to its famously perfect pints, warm atmosphere and packed weekly programme — including…
The Choir with No Name performance carries a particular charge — the kind that comes from lived experience, shared resilience, and the simple power of voices rising together. In Liverpool, that energy has been cultivated for more than a decade, and on 14 December 2025, it will fill the Tung Auditorium once again as the choir brings its Big Christmas Singalong back for a third year. Founded in 2014 and long guided by the exceptional…