Things to do in Liverpool
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Florrie Hosts ‘A Celebration of South End Football’
Liverpool’s grassroots football scene takes centre stage on Saturday 9 August, as The Florrie in Dingle throws open its doors for A Celebration of South End Football — a special evening dedicated to the local legends, teams, and fans who’ve shaped the amateur game across generations. This one-off event invites the community to relive the glory days, swap stories, and honour the unsung heroes of South End football. From the park pitches to unforgettable cup…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Announces Free Pride Celebrations With Sonic Yootha & Invisible Wind Factory
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will come alive for Liverpool’s Pride celebrations on Saturday 26 July as it teams up LGBTQIA+ champions, Sonic Yootha and Invisible Wind Factory, for an afternoon packed with music, joy and community spirit – all free for visitors to enjoy. Anchor Courtyard, located on the corner of Gower Street and Salthouse Quay, will be transformed into an open-air party space, perfect for keeping celebrations going after Liverpool’s Pride march on the…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Three Days of Street Festivals and Waterfront Fun Returns To Liverpool This Summer
Liverpool is gearing up to celebrate the return of summer with a special trio of events across the city centre this August, bringing together street entertainment, live music, food, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Kicking off on Sunday 3 August, Celebrating Castle Street invites visitors to enjoy giant chess boards linked to the British Chess Championships inside the Town Hall, alongside lively street performances including face painting, stilt walking, and three music stages. Exchange Flags will…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Watch England (W) VS Italy (W) at BOXPARK Liverpool’s Free Women’s Euros Semi-Final Screening
BOXPARK Liverpool is showing the Women’s Euros semi-final clash between England and Italy tomorrow — and it’s completely free to attend. As the city’s ultimate family fun spot for the tournament, BOXPARK promises a lively atmosphere with food, games, and entertainment for all ages. Entry is free, but fans can also secure guaranteed admission with a £10 food token ticket. The venue will come alive with eating and drinking competitions, a giant goal for guests…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Sefton Park Palm House Summer Holiday Events Announced
It might not be the Maldives, but the Palm House in Sefton Park offers its own little slice of the tropics, especially in the summer months when Liverpool’s famed ‘giant conservatory’ is naturally warmed to balmy holiday temperatures. Even when the sun doesn’t show its face outside, there’s a raft of things to enjoy ‘under the palms’ over the summer holidays, for all ages. Whether visitors want to craft, create, relax, meditate, learn something new…
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Things to do in Liverpool
DAY FEVER Brings The Ultimate Daytime Disco Back To Liverpool’s Camp and Furnace This September
The UK’s fastest-growing day club phenomenon, DAY FEVER, lands in Liverpool on 20 September as part of its biggest month yet. The UK’s #1 daytime clubbing sensation, DAY FEVER, is heading to Liverpool’s Camp and Furnace this September as part of a massive national expansion—promising wall-to-wall bangers, pure joy, and zero regrets the morning after. Founded by a star-studded team including actress Vicky McClure, filmmaker Jonny Owen, Reverend & The Makers frontman Jon McClure, plus…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Autism-Friendly Things To Do In Liverpool: Inclusive Activities and Venues Across the Region
This Autism-friendly things to do in Liverpool guide aims to be useful for families and adults. The begiining of this article looks at activities which are good for families but adults please keep scrolling down the article to find autism-friendly museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres and more.
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Newsham Scream Park Returns: New Scares At The Haunted Asylum
This Halloween, Newsham Scream Park is back with season three of spine-chilling terror, transforming Liverpool’s infamous abandoned asylum into the UK’s ultimate scare destination. Running from 1–31 October 2025, the award-winning immersive horror experience returns with four brand-new scare attractions, a Horror Selfie Museum, and unseen areas of the haunted hospital open to the public for the very first time. Set inside the Grade II-listed Newsham Park Hospital, the event features disturbing new walkthroughs: Victorian…
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Things to do in Liverpool
New 24-Hour Padel Club Launching at Cheshire Oaks This Summer
A brand-new padel centre with championship-level indoor courts is set to open at Cheshire Oaks. Ignite Padel will be open 24 hours a day, with five top-tier indoor courts and two outdoor courts, allowing play in all weathers. Now the fastest growing racquet sport in the world, padel – which is a cross between tennis and squash – has become hugely popular in the UK. Ignite Padel, a Liverpool-based company, opened its first site in…
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Music
Imagine Lennon Coming To Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium Celebrating John Lennon’s 85th Birthday
Internationally acclaimed John Lennon performer Tyson Kelly has announced a trio of Imagine Lennon performances, marking what would be Lennon’s 85th birthday. Imagine Lennon will come to Bury St Edmunds and Manchester, before calling at the Tung Auditorium in Liverpool’s Yoko Ono Lennon Centre on the date of Lennon’s birthday – 9 October. Renowned for his portrayal of John Lennon in Let It Be on Broadway and performing as Lennon with the celebrated Beatles Tribute act…
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Music
In Conversation: Lisa Don Francesco (Penny Lane Weekender Festival Manager)
The Penny Lane Weekender proves that big things can grow from small beginnings – especially when driven by a love for live music. From humble beginnings as a single gig above a pub, the Penny Lane Weekender has grown into a buzzing three-day celebration of established and emerging talent. With a 2025 lineup featuring everything from Japanese psych-rock to local post-punk favourites, we caught up with Festival Manager Lisa Don Francesco to talk about its…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Little LEAF Throws Sparkling Pride Brunch Party with Drag, Beats and Brunch Treats
Get ready to kick off Liverpool Pride weekend in glittering style as Little LEAF hosts its fabulously flamboyant Pride Brunch on Saturday 26 July, bringing a buffet of joy, drag, and disco to the heart of the city. Taking place from 11am to 1pm at the Cotton Exchange on Old Hall Street, this dazzling brunch event features performances from the iconic Linda Gold and FunnyBoyz, known for their riotous blend of comedy, cabaret, and all…
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Festivals
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Comes To Liverpool Next Week
LAAF (Liverpool Arab Arts Festival) is the longest running annual festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK. Returning for its 23rd year this July, the festival theme is Nostalgia, which will be explored through a diverse range of disciplines, including music, theatre and performance, visual art, spoken word, literature and film. The full 2025 lineup has now been released with more information about the festival in both English and Arabic here. MUSIC AKRAM…
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Music
Cassia To Headline BOOT FEST 2025 And More Acts Announced For Birkenhead Indie All-Dayer
Indie trio Cassia will headline BOOT FEST 2025, the open-air all-day music festival returning to Future Yard’s Garden, in Birkenhead on Saturday 19 July. Curated by BOOT — MUSIC Magazine, the much-loved North West music platform, the event runs from 1pm to 10:30pm and promises a stacked bill of rising indie artists from across the region. Tickets are on sale now for just £18. Topping the bill, Cassia arrive fresh off the release of their…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Theatre Preview: The Croft Brings Chilling Drama to Liverpool Playhouse
Currently embarking on a highly anticipated UK tour, Original Theatre’s production of The Croft has already garnered significant critical attention since its 2020 premiere, being praised for its masterful blend of suspense, history, and the supernatural. It is set to run at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th July. Set against the starkly beautiful yet haunting backdrop of the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft transports audiences to a former crofter’s hut in…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Review: Romeo + Juliet, Backyard Cinema, St George’s Hall, Liverpool
As the heavy wooden doors of St George’s Hall creaked open, something more than a film screening was about to unfold. Romeo + Juliet, reimagined by immersive trailblazers Backyard Cinema, transformed Liverpool’s neoclassical landmark into a sacred space of love, loss, and late-90s nostalgia. Backyard Cinema’s founder, Dominic Davies, is known for curating cinematic experiences that reach beyond the screen—and this production is no exception. Following sell-out runs in London and touring across the UK,…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Shiverpool’s Summer Shivers 2025: Chills, Thrills & Devilish Discounts for August Adventures
Summer in Liverpool just got a whole lot cooler—and we’re not talking about the weather. As they celebrate their 20th year of frightfully fun street theatre, Liverpool’s award-winning ghost tour legends Shiverpool are serving up Summer Shivers 2025: a devilishly delightful programme of eerie experiences and limited-time offers to make your August unforgettable. The tours aren’t just walks—they’re immersive street theatre experiences, with flamboyant cloaked guides, spine-chilling soundscapes, and meticulously researched tales from Liverpool’s shadowy…
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Music
Penny Lane Weekender returns for 2025
This August, the Penny Lane Weekender returns for its third year, continuing Penny Lane’s global musical legacy with a 3-day festival spotlighting local and independent artists and bands. Taking over venues on and around Liverpool’s iconic Penny Lane, the festival celebrates the city’s vibrant grassroots music scene. Created in 2023 by Liverpool Post-Punk band Pleasure Island, the grassroots community festival was conceived to showcase Liverpool-based acts from the local community. Initially billed as a one-off event in…