Things to do in Liverpool
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Arts and Culture
Celebrate Liverpool’s Culture Must-See Month, Running 17 February – 17 March
Street theatre, behind the scenes tours, live music, VIP passes and discount offers have already been unveiled as part of Must-See Month, a celebration of Liverpool’s arts and culture launching this month. Organised by Liverpool BID Company, Must See Month runs from 17 February to 17 March and is designed to encourage people to try something new in the city’s cultural sector this winter. The first wave of events include; Explore the history of Liverpool’s…
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Festivals
Outer Waves Festival: New, Immersive Music & Arts Festival Is Celebrating Liverpool’s Rich Underground
Outer Waves is a new alternative arts festival designed to fill a cultural gap in Liverpool’s existing festival landscape. Inspired by the city’s rich underground music and art history, the festival’s aim is to celebrate and strengthen Liverpool’s grassroots creative communities while inviting international artists and audiences to participate. By blending live music, visual arts, interactive performances, and educational initiatives, Outer Waves will not only provide an unforgettable festival experience but will also foster long-term…
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Music
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life: Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton Bring Iconic Dance Music Book to Liverpool
Liverpool’s dance music lovers are in for a treat as legendary authors Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton bring their acclaimed book Last Night A DJ Saved My Life to Rough Trade Liverpool for a special night of conversation and music. The event, presented by Liverpool-based design studio Dorothy in collaboration with Rough Trade, takes place on 20 June, combining a book signing, an in-depth Q&A, and a live DJ set from the duo. Since its…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Groundbreaking Dual-Heritage Author Jacqueline Roy Is In Conversation At The Reader This February
The author Jacqueline Roy will be in Liverpool discussing her ‘forgotten’ novel The Fat Lady Sings, republished as part of Booker-winner Bernardine Evaristo’s Black Britain: Writing Back series, and her latest novel, In Memory of Us. Liverpool-based The Reader is welcoming back dual-heritage author Jacqueline Roy to talk about two of her groundbreaking novels exploring issues of mental health and identity affecting black, British-born women post-Windrush. The Manchester-based writer(The Gosling Girl) will be In Conversation…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Designer On BBC’s Money For Nothing Is Leading Free Workshops For The Reader’s Upcycling Group
The Reader’s dedicated community Upcycling Group, which has been running for more than five years, is looking to expand and is offering free workshops for members. Two friendly and open weekly volunteer group sessions committed to restoring or ‘upcycling’ furniture and other items meet every Friday at The Coach House – one ofthe Liverpool charity’sspaces in Calderstones Park, in the same courtyard as the Ice Cream Parlour and The Storybarn. They take place between 10am-1pm;…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Whitechapel Centre Launch A Treasure Hunt With A Twist – Fill A Bag Event
Who doesn’t love a bargain? And now you can get a bag full – and help a great cause. Open Door, The Whitechapel Centre’s charity shops, announces the next date for its hugely popular Fill A Bag event – Monday 10 March. For just £12 you can grab a bag full of clothes – from designer, to vintage, to almost new or needing a little love. Update your wardrobe with unique and affordable finds while supporting…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Flight Club Gives Fans A Chance To Get Their Game Idea Made A Reality (And Bag a Dream Trip)
Flight Club is turning 10 and celebrating with an epic prize up for grabs for its fans – their very own game idea rolled out in all 24 Flight Club venues worldwide, including Flight Club Liverpool, and an awesome trip for the lucky winner and three friends. What better way to celebrate a decade of unexpected, ridiculous, joy than by inviting fans of the hugely popular Social Darts and cocktail bar to put their stamp on…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Bongo’s Bingo Launch Their Very Own Podcast – Bongo’s Bungalow
In the year Bongo’s Bingo celebrates its big tenth birthday, Jonny Bongo and the team are exceedingly proud to reveal they are launching a podcast, too. Bongo’s Bungalow is launching on Tuesday 4 February and it’s a no holds barred, lid-lifting odyssey on the wild story of Bongo’s Bingo and what goes on behind the scenes, plus a wider take on UK pop-culture, weekly anecdotes and attempting to make sense of this crazy, shape-shifting world.…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Lunar New Year 2025 In Liverpool: A Complete Guide To Events and Celebrations
Liverpool is gearing up for a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration, with events honoring Chinese culture, tradition, and community spirit. The Year of the Snake officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but the city’s main festivities are planned for Sunday, February 2. From captivating parades to interactive workshops, here’s your ultimate guide to welcoming the Lunar New Year in Liverpool. Lunar New Year Procession 📅 Date: 25 January⏰ Time: Starts at 12 pm📍 Route: Church…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Bongo’s Bingo 10th Birthday Pre-Parties Revealed
The Bongo’s Bingo 10th birthday celebrations are getting closer. It’s time to get ready for the biggest, wildest and most outrageous shows ever with Jonny Bongo holding court at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March. Reaching a decade of Bongo’s Bingo is the culmination of quite possibly one of the craziest stories of modern times, ten years of copious confetti, four-way dance-offs and complete bingo immersion across the world. Yet…
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Things to do in Liverpool
From Jane Austen Day To A World Book Day Ball: The Reader Announces Spring 2025 Events
Liverpool Shared Reading charity The Reader has announced a joyful new season for this spring 2025. Brand new events announced for Calderstones Park include a Jane Austen Day, St Patrick’s Day Ceilidh, Easter Family Tea Party and children’s World Book Day Ball. Kara Orford, Associate Director of Programme Delivery at The Reader, said: “Grab your bonnets and regency dresses as Austenmania is set to take over the UK this year. Here at The Reader we…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Reader hosts two-night celebration in memory of Scottish national poet Robert Burns
Get your tartan kilts pressed and dancing shoes ready for a double Burns Night bash on Friday 24 January and Saturday 25 January at Liverpool’s Calderstones Park. Liverpool-based Shared Reading charity The Reader is celebrating Burns Night this month with traditional Scottish fare, whiskey tastings, poetry readings and Cèilidh with live band. The immersive two-night knees-up in memory of one of Scotland’s renowned storytellers Robert Burns begins with an atmospheric three-course Burns Night Dinner on…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Popular Day Rave, Day Fever Returns To Liverpool’s Camp & Furnace In February 2025
Forget feeling like your clubbing days are behind you. Day Fever is a revolution, a joyous celebration where people from all walks of life come together to dance, laugh, and relive the magic of those late nights out. There’s no dress code, no egos—just pure positivity. Early in 2024, a bold idea was born between friends actress Vicky McClure, filmmaker and broadcaster Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, frontman of Reverend & The Makers: a daytime clubbing experience…
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Treat The Evertonian In Your Life At Unique Pop-Up Christmas Market
This Sunday (15 December), Everton Disabled Supporters Association will host a Christmas market at Metquarter, offering a wide selection of unique gifts made by talented Everton creatives perfect for blues this Christmas. Running from 11am – 4pm on Sunday at Metquarter, visitors can come along to the market which will take place in a unit on the ground floor of the centre to browse items including artwork, mugs, t-shirts, coasters, caps and much more all made by local independent…
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Things to do in Liverpool
The Reader Announces Winter Programme For 2025
Baby it’s cold outside! Cosy up inside The Reader’s Grade II listed mansion in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park with some hearty fare, a wintery journey into the woods with Winnie the Pooh and Burns Night celebrations. Burns Night, rediscovered black British novelist Jacqueline Roy in conversation and a deep dive into Beloved by Toni Morrison are among the highlights at The Reader this coming New Year. The charity’s new Winter programme for 2025, from 17 January…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool Announces Christmas Events
Liverpool’s latest street food and entertainment venue, BOXPARK, has revealed a jam-packed programme of seasonal fun and entertainment for everyone this Christmas period. Whether it’s a gathering with friends, treating the family, or celebrating with colleagues, get ready to unwrap the ultimate festive experience at BOXPARK Liverpool. One for the trivia fiend Tue 03 Dec – The Big Fat Xmas Quizbox w/ Ciaran from Love Island The Big Fat XMAS Quizbox is back for the…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Step Into the Spirit of Christmas at the Iconic Royal Liver Building
If you’ve ever bought a Christmas card depicting Liverpool, there’s a good chance it featured The Royal Liver Building. Now, on 2 December you are invited to step inside the building and have your very own special Christmas experience. The team at the iconic location have selected a collection of artisans from around the city who’ll all be selling gifts for the festive season. There will be treats such as cakes, honey and cheese as…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Wyld Sauna: UK’s First Public Floating Sauna Now Open In Liverpool
Wyld Sauna, the UK’s first-ever public floating sauna, has opened in the heart of Liverpool at Princes Dock. Complete with a luxurious 30-person sauna, four ice baths provided by Urban Ice Tribe, two cold waterfall showers, four heated outdoor showers equipped with salt rubs, beautiful changing rooms with elevated finishes, as well as direct access into the water at Princes Dock for a refreshing post-sauna dip, Wyld Sauna provides the person inner city escape where guests can breathe and unwind. Wyld Sauna will also…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
World’s Smallest House Party To Stop Off At BOXPARK Liverpool
The ‘World’s Smallest House Party’ takes the shape of a mini-house just three metres tall, two metres wide, and two metres deep. In spite of its size, remarkably, 6 people can squeeze into the space. House party stalemate, White Claw, is behind the once in a lifetime experience, with the ‘World’s Smallest House Party’ set to tour the UK, stopping off at London, Manchester, and Liverpool. It comes after a poll of 2,000 adults found 35…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
VisitLiverpool Launches ‘Let It Be Liverpool at Christmas’ Campaign to Celebrate the Festive Season
A celebration of festive fun, the campaign invites residents and visitors alike to experience the joy of Liverpool’s holiday spirit, from seasonal events, to dazzling lights, and a host of unforgettable experiences. Running throughout the Christmas season, Let It Be Liverpool at Christmas highlights the region’s festive events calendar including spectacular light displays, Christmas markets, family-friendly entertainment, and opportunities to support local businesses. The campaign not only showcases Liverpool as a premier city break destination…
