BOXPARK Liverpool Christmas 2026: Ice Skating, Santa Brunches and Festive Events
BOXPARK Liverpool has unveiled its Christmas 2026 programme, featuring the return of ICEBOX ice skating, Brunch with Santa, festive markets, Christmas quizzes and huge Christmas parties.
The popular Baltic Triangle venue is preparing for a packed festive season, with events running throughout November and December, offering everything from family-friendly activities and sensory-friendly skating to live entertainment, festive food and late-night celebrations.
Among the highlights are the return of ICEBOX in partnership with Coca-Cola on Monday 16 November, special Skate with Santa sessions and the popular Big Office Parties, which sold out last year.
Here’s what’s happening at BOXPARK Liverpool this Christmas.
ICEBOX Ice Skating Returns to BOXPARK Liverpool
One of the biggest attractions is the return of ICEBOX, BOXPARK Liverpool’s outdoor ice rink, opening on Monday 16 November 2026 and running until Sunday 10 January 2027.
The festive skating experience will transform the venue’s outdoor space into a winter destination, complete with street food, mulled wine, seasonal cocktails and Christmas entertainment.
ICEBOX will be open daily, with 45-minute skating sessions and skate hire included in the ticket price.
ICEBOX ticket prices:
- Children: From £8
- Adults and students: From £10
- Adult and child ticket: From £16
For an extra special festive experience, families can enjoy Skate with Santa from Saturday 19 to Thursday 24 December, with sessions taking place at 12pm and 1pm each day.
ICEBOX will also offer sensory-friendly skating sessions every Sunday at 10am, providing a quieter and more relaxed experience for visitors who prefer a calmer environment.
Find out more about ICEBOX and book tickets.
Brunch with Santa at BOXPARK Liverpool
Families can also enjoy a special Brunch with Santa experience from Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 December.
Taking place daily at 10am, the festive brunch includes food, games, photo opportunities and the chance for children to meet Father Christmas.
Tickets cost £16.77 for children under 12, including a meal and drink, while adult tickets are £11.27 and include two house drinks.
The Big Office Christmas Parties Return
After selling out in 2025, BOXPARK Liverpool’s Big Office Parties are returning with five dates for Christmas 2026.
Taking place on 27 and 28 November, plus 5, 18 and 19 December, the events promise live music, interactive games, DJs and plenty of festive entertainment.
A live covers band will provide the soundtrack, while DJ Tizzle will host House and R&B Bingo, Higher or Lower and other games, with prizes up for grabs throughout the evening.
The parties run from 6pm until 11pm and are free to walk into, although entry is restricted to over-18s after 8pm.
Corporate packages are also available, with Christmas party options starting from £30 per person and extending to the £65 Rudolph package, which includes two hours of bottomless drinks.
BOXPARK can accommodate everything from smaller office celebrations to full venue takeovers for up to 1,500 guests.
Find out more about The Big Office Party.
Christmas Quizzes, Markets and More Festive Events
Alongside ice skating and Santa experiences, BOXPARK Liverpool has a packed programme of festive entertainment planned throughout November and December.
Liverpool Book Festival Christmas Special – Sunday 15 November
The Liverpool Book Festival returns with a festive edition featuring more than 60 authors, artisan stalls, talks, live music and street food.
The event runs from 11am to 5pm, with tickets priced at £13.45 and free entry for under-18s.
Big Fat Christmas Quiz – 3, 10 and 17 December
Put your festive knowledge to the test with BOXPARK Liverpool’s Christmas-themed quiz nights.
Running from 7pm to 9pm, the quizzes will feature seasonal questions, games and prizes, with tickets costing £6.
Old Skool Bingo: Winter Festival – Saturday 12 December
An adults-only night of music, bingo and party entertainment, taking place from 7pm to 11pm. Tickets cost £16.50.
Winter Pop-Up Market – Sunday 13 December
BOXPARK Liverpool will welcome a selection of independent businesses and local brands for a festive shopping event.
Running from 12pm to 4pm, the market is free to enter and offers an opportunity to discover unique Christmas gifts while supporting local traders.
Festive Street Food and Winter Drinks
BOXPARK Liverpool’s independent food traders will also be getting into the Christmas spirit with a selection of seasonal specials.
Butter Chicken Factory will be serving its Turkey Gone Wild dish, featuring crispy fried turkey, while Rogue Pizza is introducing a Winter Market Pizza topped with pulled pork, goat’s cheese and caramelised red onion.
Muther Clucker will offer a Christmas Burger and Festive Box featuring crispy chicken, stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry flavours, while Falafel Xpress will be serving a festive wrap with turkey, falafel and seasonal vegetables.
Other options include salt and pepper shrimp and calamari from Simply Salt & Pepper, Korean Fried Chicken Bibimbap from Yoki, and cinnamon-dusted churros with chocolate dips from SHAKE?, alongside a chocolate orange milkshake.
Visitors can also enjoy mulled wine and winter cocktails throughout the festive season.
Live Sport, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The festive programme doesn’t stop at Christmas activities, with BOXPARK Liverpool also hosting live sport and music events throughout the season.
Scheduled screenings include the Merseyside Derby on Sunday 29 November, Liverpool’s Champions League fixture against Porto on Wednesday 9 December, and a selection of boxing and MMA events.
The venue has also announced a screening of Fury v Joshua on Friday 11 December and a Nick Ball fight on Saturday 19 December.
On Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December, TABU will take over BOXPARK Liverpool from 6pm to 11pm, bringing Afro House, Tribal House, Tech House and Afro Tech to the venue.
The celebrations will continue on Thursday 31 December with HI LIFE hosting a New Year’s Eve party to welcome 2027.
How to Book BOXPARK Liverpool Christmas Events
With activities ranging from affordable family ice skating to festive parties and free Christmas markets, BOXPARK Liverpool has plenty planned for the 2026 festive season.
BOXPARK Liverpool, Baltic Triangle
ICEBOX dates: 16 November 2026 – 10 January 2027
Skate with Santa: 19–24 December 2026
Brunch with Santa: 20–24 December 2026
Big Office Parties: 27–28 November and 5, 18–19 December
Winter Pop-Up Market: 13 December 2026
For tickets, availability and the full Christmas programme, visit the BOXPARK Liverpool website.
