Things to do in Liverpool
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Things to do in Liverpool
Singles Bottomless Brunch Arrives in Liverpool This July
Tired of spending your time on dating apps? Get Dating Liverpool is flipping the script on modern dating with their latest event — a Singles Bottomless Brunch on Friday 11 July, promising great food, flowing drinks, and zero pressure. Founded by local dating rebel Becky, Get Dating Liverpool was born out of frustration with endless swiping. “I just wanted to go to a pub where everyone was single and have a good night — no…
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Arts and Culture
Exhibition Review: Amartey Golding, Silent Knight, at FACT Liverpool
A Chain of Voices, Heard in Stillness… Step into FACT Liverpool’s Gallery 2 and you’re met with a silver spectacle — an arresting, sculptural form that draws you in and doesn’t let go. At its heart stands Silent Knight, a collaborative centrepiece by artist Amartey Golding, and the final commission in FACT’s powerful Resolution project. Its presence is undeniable — physically, emotionally, politically. Constructed in collaboration with over 50 incarcerated men from HMP Altcourse, Silent…
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Music
Soulside Music Festival Returns to Liverpool with Motown Icons and Disco Legends This July
The sounds of soul, disco and Motown will take over Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle this summer as Soulside Music Festival returns with an unforgettable day of legendary live performances. Taking place on Saturday 12 July at BOXPARK Liverpool, the Soulside Summer Soiree promises an eight-hour celebration of timeless hits and party grooves. Headlining this year’s festival is none other than Heatwave, the chart-topping group behind disco classics Boogie Nights and Always and Forever. They’ll be joined…
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Arts and Culture
Liverpool Art Fair 2025: 200 Local Artists Take Over The Royal Liver Building
Liverpool Art Fair will return to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks this summer, transforming the Royal Liver Building into a vibrant celebration of local art and creativity. Running from 11 July to 25 August 2025, the event marks its 11th edition and promises its biggest showcase yet, with nearly 200 artists exhibiting work under one roof. Organised by Liverpool-based visual arts organisation dot-art, the fair continues its mission to make art accessible for…
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Music
Father John Misty to Play Liverpool Olympia This June
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Father John Misty has announced a highly anticipated Liverpool show as part of his 2025 summer tour. He will perform at Liverpool Olympia on Friday 27 June, with support from special guest Loren Kramar. The announcement follows the release of his latest album Mahashmashana, which entered the UK album chart at number 12 in November 2024 and earned rave reviews. The album features eight expansive tracks, including singles I Guess Time Makes…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool Biennial 2025: BEDROCK – Unearthing the City’s Soul
This year’s Liverpool Biennial (7 June – 14 September) – the 13th edition – is titled BEDROCK, and it’s all about what lies beneath: from Liverpool’s sandstone foundations to the social, cultural and ancestral roots that shape us. Curated by Marie-Anne McQuay, BEDROCK brings together artists from around the world to explore themes like identity, memory, family, migration, belonging and the environment. Liverpool Biennial 2025: What to Expect More than 35 international artists Free exhibitions,…
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Things to do in Liverpool
More Events Announced For Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 2025
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF), the longest running annual festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK, returns for its 23rd year this July – and has just announced more events for this year’s edition!LAAF exists to support and champion creatives from across the Arab region and its diaspora, in the belief that art and creativity have the power to express a shared humanity. The festival also celebrates Liverpool’s unique identity; a city, with…
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Things to do in Liverpool
New Outdoor Cinema Film Series Set To Light Up Calderstones Park
From Shakespeare to ABBA, a brand new summer cinema brings iconic stories to life in Liverpool’s most scenic garden. This summer, a brand-new open-air cinema is coming to Liverpool, promising magical movie nights beneath the stars in the leafy surrounds of Calderstones Park. Launching in July, the outdoor screen will take pride of place in the gardens of the Grade II listed Mansion House, home to national Shared Reading charity, The Reader. Running from Wednesday…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet Returns To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall This June
This June, love will be in the air as Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet returns to St George’s Hall, Liverpool, for a spectacular week-long cinematic residency. Taking place from 23 – 29 June 2025, this immersive reimagining of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic promises to be one of the city’s most atmospheric and talked-about events of the summer. This is not just a film screening. Audiences will step into the grandeur of St George’s Hall – a…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Santa’s Secret Forest Set to Wow the North West This Christmas
A brand new festive adventure is arriving in the North West this winter, promising to deliver an unforgettable dose of Christmas magic. Santa’s Secret Forest will open at Orrell Hill Woods, Ince Blundell, from Friday 21 November to Wednesday 24 December, transforming 16 acres of woodland into a fully immersive festive wonderland. This magical, family-friendly event brings together the nostalgia of Christmases past and the sparkle of today’s seasonal traditions. With stunning light trails, high-tech…
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Music
Beats Beyond Borders One-Day Festival Set To Amplify Music, Activism and Solidarity
As part of Refugee Week 2025, Future Yard will host a powerful one-day fundraiser for displaced communities in Palestine, Sudan and the UK. On Saturday 22 June, Future Yard in Birkenhead will come alive with Beats Beyond Borders — a vibrant one-day festival of music, activism and solidarity running from 1pm to 10pm. Timed to coincide with Refugee Week 2025, the event, organised by Clementine Arts CIC, offers a heartfelt creative stand with displaced communities…
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Things to do in Liverpool
10 Must-See Highlights of Independents Biennial 2025
The Independents Biennial, celebrating the art and artists living and working in Liverpool city-region, opens to the public on Saturday 7 June, with a special, free to attend launch on Thursday 5 June in Port Sunlight showcasing a range of art venues and artists in the historic village. The artist-led festival, which runs concurrently to Liverpool Biennial, is created to showcase the vibrant art and art scene of the city-region. The Independents Biennial has been…
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Things to do in Liverpool
LACES OUT! Trainer Festival Heads To BOXPARK Liverpool On 7 June
Sneakerheads, mark your calendars—LACES OUT! is back for its 11th year, bringing its unique blend of fashion, lifestyle, and exclusive footwear to BoxPark Liverpool on Saturday 7 June. What started as a niche gathering has become the North West’s biggest sneaker festival, with thousands of rare, vintage, hype, and deadstock trainers on offer. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual fan, or simply in the market for something unique, LACES OUT! promises to deliver. Expect…
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Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool To Host City’s Biggest Pop Up of Local Brands
BOXPARK Liverpool is set to host the city’s biggest ever pop up with almost 50 brands next month. On Saturday 14 June, from 11-3pm, the award-winning, multifaceted entertainment space, will welcome a variety of Liverpool brands from well-known businesses that were incorporated in Liverpool over a decade ago including Francesca Couture and Say It With, as well as new brands hoping to connect with their audience. Guests will be able to secure a free ticket…
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Things to do in Liverpool
UK’s Biggest Free 3×3 Basketball Tournament Returns to Liverpool ONE
LVP 3×3, the UK’s biggest free 3×3 basketball tournament, returns to Chavasse Park at Liverpool ONE this month for its third and most ambitious year yet. Created by Toxteth EL8TE CIC and funded by Merseyside’s Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP), the event is part of a wider mission to provide safe, positive and healthy opportunities for communities across the region. Running from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June, this year’s tournament will once again feature…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Largest Padel Courts Open To Meet Demand For The UK’s Fastest Growing Sport
A racquet sport cross between tennis and squash, padel has well over 30 million players worldwide and has seen its popularity explode over the past few years. Now Ignite Padel has created six brand new courts in Liverpool and an exclusive What’s App community to bring players together for practice and matches. Launched this Spring 2025, Ignite Padel is based at the site of one of the city’s oldest tennis clubs, Vagabonds, on Queens Drive…
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Arts and Culture
VideOdyssey Needs You: UK’s Last Video Shop Calls for Volunteers
Liverpool’s most unique arts venue, VideOdyssey – affectionately known as the ‘UK’s last video shop‘ – is calling out for volunteers to join a one-of-a-kind film archiving project. Home to thousands of rare VHS tapes, vintage memorabilia, and retro arcade games, VideOdyssey offers visitors a nostalgic escape into the golden age of home entertainment. Now, the team is embarking on a mission to catalogue and preserve its massive collection for future generations — and they…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Culinary Elegance and Spa Indulgence This May at The Municipal Hotel & Spa
The Municipal Hotel & Spa is celebrating the season in style this May with a host of indulgent food and drink experiences, exclusive offers, and a luxurious spa promotion to mark its 2nd birthday. Kicking off the month is the launch of a brand-new menu on 6 May at the Seaforth Restaurant, offering bold flavours, brunch classics, and refined mains cooked on the hotel’s new Jasper Grill. Diners can enjoy the “Time to Dine” set…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Craft Beer Expo Returns To Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle This May
One of the UK’s most celebrated beer festivals is back in Liverpool this month, as Craft Beer Expo returns to the Baltic Triangle from Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 May. Now in its twelfth year, the event is the UK’s longest-running craft beer festival and a staple of the national beer calendar. Hosted by Black Lodge Brewery on Kings Dock Street, the Expo transforms the venue’s expansive indoor and outdoor spaces into a buzzing celebration…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Win A Trip To New York & Enjoy 50% Off Darts At Black Cat Club Liverpool This May
Liverpool, get ready – something spectacular is coming your way! The city’s newest hotspot, Black Cat Club, is set to make its grand debut on Friday, 9 May 2025 at the iconic Exchange Flags. Think mouthwatering food, creative cocktails, next-level interactive games, and 11 screens showing live sport – all under one roof. To celebrate the launch, Black Cat Club is giving guests the chance to win an incredible trip to New York – including…
