Christmas
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Music
Celebrate Christmas at The Tung Auditorium
As the season enters its festive period, The Tung Auditorium will be celebrating throughout December with annual Christmas concerts from the talented University of Liverpool students (LUMS, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir), and the return of a number of popular ensembles with special seasonal shows, including Liverpool Welsh Choral, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band and Liverpool Cathedral Girls’ Choir. With tickets selling out quickly, be sure to grab yours soon! Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band: A Festive FanfareWednesday 3 December 2025 ,…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Where to Buy the Best Real Christmas Trees in Liverpool
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a real Christmas tree to kick off the festive season, and if you’re looking for real Christmas trees in Liverpool, you’re in luck. The city has plenty of fantastic places to pick up a real tree, whether you want to browse in person, order online for delivery, or support an independent local seller. From Aigburth to Woolton, Liverpool offers options for every household, budget, and tradition. Here’s your…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool to ‘Light Up Your Christmas’ with New Festive Experiences
This festive season, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will shine brighter than ever as it launches ‘Light Up Your Christmas’, bringing free family-friendly experiences and a series of new illuminated installations to the city’s iconic destination, along with welcoming Alder Hey’s inaugural Santa Paddle. Festivities begin on 29 November, when visitors can meet a cast of interactive characters on stilts. From 1pm to 5pm, bubble-blowing candy canes and cheeky elves will roam around the inner quay, greeting children and spreading…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Christmas Story Trail Returns to Calderstones Park for 2025 with Festive Adventure Inspired by Jarvis’ Mr Santa
Families can step into a world of festive magic this winter as The Reader’s much-loved Christmas Story Trail returns to Calderstones Park for its sixth year—this time inspired by Mr Santa, the heartwarming picture book by award-winning children’s author and illustrator, Jarvis. Back by popular demand and extended to run until 31 December 2025, the annual self-led trail invites children and their grown-ups to explore Liverpool’s historic park through an enchanting story-themed adventure. The Manchester-based…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Lake House’s Winter Wonder-Lawn Revealed
The Lake House has revealed its Winter Wonder-Lawn, a cosy lakeside retreat in the heart of Crosby. Complete with magical Christmas decorations, a warming fire pit with marshmallow toasting, a crumble hut with a range of delicious flavours, decadent hot chocolates and mulled wine, The Lake House’s Winter Wonder-Lawn overlooks the picturesque Crosby Marine Lake and beyond. Festive street food is also available to order both outside on Winter Wonder-Lawn and inside at The Lake…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Pier Head To Be Transformed For Liverpool Winter Festival Featuring Real Ice Rink
Liverpool’s Pier Head will take centre stage this winter as a major new Christmas festival brings ice skating, live entertainment, rides, markets and festive attractions to the waterfront. The Liverpool Winter Festival will run from Friday, November 21 until Sunday, January 4, transforming one of the city’s most famous landmarks into a free-to-enter festive village. Visitors can enjoy the lights, markets and atmosphere at no cost, with skating sessions and grotto visits available to book…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Christmas in Liverpool 2025: The Best Festive Events, Menus & Things To Do
Liverpool transforms into a winter wonderland every Christmas — from twinkling lights and magical parades to indulgent festive feasts and cosy hideaways. Whether you’re planning a family day out, festive drinks with friends, or a special meal to celebrate the season, here’s your guide to what’s on in Liverpool this Christmas. Bongo’s Bingo – Christmas Cracker & Big Fat Bingo of the Year Liverpool’s most chaotic and fun-filled bingo experience returns for the festive season…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Wheelbarrow Brings Festive Cheer to Liverpool with Music, Afternoon Teas & Creative Workshops
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…
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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…
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Film & TV
The 5 Best Christmas Films To Watch On Netflix This Festive Season
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by cosying up with your loved ones and enjoying some heartwarming Christmas films. Here we pick the top 5 best Christmas films you can watch on Netflix this month. 1. The Holiday The Holiday follows the lives of two women, played by Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, who find themselves at crossroads in their respective relationships. In…
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Film & TV
Christmas Shows & Movies To Grace Our TVs Over The Festive Season
The festive season is the perfect time to spend the frosty afternoons and evenings snuggled up in front of the fireplace watching television with a delicious mug of hot chocolate, whether you’re with family, friends or by yourself there is an abundance of Christmas TV specials and movies coming up to get lost in. TV Shows Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special One of the UK’s most popular competition shows is back with a Christmas special, with the Strictly 2022 Christmas…
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Things to do in Liverpool
What to do in Liverpool this Christmas
Liverpool is a city that loves to celebrate Christmas, with a plentiful array of festivities on offer. Buckle up, and we’ll take you on a tour of what to do, see, and post to Insta in Liverpool this Christmas. Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival Every Christmas the Pier Head is transformed for the sparkling Christmas Ice Festival, which sees it turned into a giant skating rink set against the iconic Liverpool backdrop. This year the festival…
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Bars in Liverpool
Miracle On Seel Street Is Now Officially Open – Even Bigger & Better Than Ever
Liverpool’s much-loved Christmas themed bar Miracle on Seel Street is once again open for the festive season. This year, it’s returned bigger than ever before and has doubled in size after undergoing an extension, so that it now holds up to 50 people. Miracle on Seel Street is open Monday-Friday from 5pm until late and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-late from now until the end of the festive season. Tickets are strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment and are…
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Activities in Liverpool
Otterspool Adventure Centre Christmas Experience
Otterspool Adventure Centre has announced details of its magical Christmas Experience which will includes an ice rink, Santa’s grotto and a Make a Bear Workshop. There’s two packages available, The Christmas Experience and The Ultimate Christmas Experience which are detailed below. Christmas Experience Ticket Enjoy two hours of magical activities plus unlimited play on the ice rink and attractions. Taking place between Sat 30th Nov and Mon 24th December. Ticket includes: Visit Santa in his…
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Activities in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Christmas Light Displays Will Be Bigger & Brighter Than Ever this Year
Christmas in Liverpool is set to be brighter than ever this year with the festivities kicking off in style on Friday 15th November. There will be something to appeal to the whole family, with highlights including brand new light installations, a unique Polar Adventure, classic Christmas markets and an Ice Festival at Pier Head. Christmas will officially arrive in Liverpool with a festive street party at Liverpool ONE on Friday 15th November where visitors can…
