Liverpool Events
Discover the best Liverpool events, from live music and theatre to festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly days out.
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Record Store Day; 16th April 2016
Jacaranda Records, Probe and Dig Vinyl are among the Liverpool stores participating in this year’s Record Store Day. Record Store Day is the one day of the year when over 200 independent record shops all across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture. Special vinyl releases are made exclusively for the day and many shops and cities host artist performances and events to mark the occasion. Thousands more shops celebrate the day around…
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Reel Stories; Liverpool & The Silver Screen Exhibition At The Museum of Liverpool March ’16 – September ’17
Reel Stories is a special exhibition of more than 40 original film posters and memorabilia celebrating Liverpool’s starring role in films from the past 60 years. Liverpool is a filmmaker’s dream. It’s a city of storytellers and performers, writers and entertainers, musicians and poets. From those first flickering pioneering days of cinema, filmmakers have been drawn to this restless and defiant city, enchanted by the millions of stories it holds, both real and imaginary. Stories…
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Light Night 2016; Friday 13th May
LightNight, Liverpool’s one-night arts & culture festival, takes place Friday 13th May. Experience an unforgettable evening of more than 100 free events as they unlock the doors of our world-class museums, galleries and heritage sites until late. Venues that will be opening late include Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool, Liverpool Philharmonic, Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool John Moores University, The Bluecoat, FACT, Baltic Creative, Liverpool University and many more. Follow your own exciting trail of light projections,…
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Fly On The Wall Records Presents; King No One, Lying B*st*rds, Cavalry, Native Kings, Daez At Leaf Friday 1st April
Following the sell out success of their last event which seen the amazing Clean Cut Kid headline, Janice Long (BBC Radio 2) and Dave Monks (BBC Introducing Merseyside) return to introduce to you another amazing line-up featuring some of the hottest names on the local music scene along with headliners – Yorkshire lads, King No One. The indie rockers King No One have been touring up and down the UK and will return to Liverpool for this headline set.…
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Bam!Bam!Bam! & Africa Oye To Kick Off The Summer At 24 Kitchen Street
This May, 24 Kitchen Street & Bam!Bam!Bam! in association with Africa Oye will present two new shows, setting Liverpool up for another great summer of African and Caribbean music and culture. First up are Channel One Sound System, who for over 35 years have been perfecting their selection of reggae classics and new must-hear tracks. Having celebrated 30 consecutive years at Notting Hill Carnival, Channel One have made a name for themselves as one of one…
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Liverpool Craft Beer Expo 16-19th June 2016
The Liverpool Craft Beer Expo returns for it’s fourth year this June and is expected to bring craft beer enthusiasts together for a three day extravaganza. A modern craft beer festival, The Liverpool Craft Beer Expo will feature a new breed of ground-breaking and innovative breweries from the UK, Europe and beyond. With over 300 beers, on both keg and cask and spread across 10+ bars and 100+ beer taps. We will be inviting our…
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Liverpool Tattoo Convention Returns For Three Days of Entertainment This May
Liverpool Tattoo Convention returns to the city for its 9th year on the 6th, 7th & 8th May 2016 with a theme of ‘Respecting the Past, Celebrating the Present and Embracing the Future’. Renowned for its innovation, non-stop entertainment and atmosphere, and widely perceived as the most prestigious and innovative tattoo event in the UK – the convention returns to the Britannia Adelphi Hotel this year. The 3-day event will include over 250 UK and international tattoo artists, the…
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FACT Exhibition Ryoichi Kurokawa: unfold 11 March – 12 June ’16
The seasoned, Japanese born, avant-garde artist Ryoichi Kurokawa has received varying accolades and acclaim for his work with both music and film. His new project ‘unfold’, produced and funded by FACT, gives the artist his first major exhibition in the UK. Placed in the upper echelons of art with his synthesis of sound and vision. Ryoichi, has a certain notoriety for stimulating the brain with simultaneous audio/visual responses, examining the nexus between sensory stimuli and the physical experience. This is a…
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Liverpool’s First Binary Festival Launches May 2016
Liverpool’s Binary Festival has announced the first keynote speakers and participants of this year’s inaugural festival; revealing an eclectic mix of pioneering virtual reality software, performances in live coding and poetry, and radical funding ideas. In May 2016, Liverpool’s first Binary Festival will take place. It’ll be a lively two-day festival that celebrates and connects communities of innovators, inventors, leaders, makers and creators of our future. The ambition is to attract new business, new ideas and new people to…
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Sound City: Tim Peaks Diner / Tier 3 Tickets Running Low
Sound City have just announced that Tier 3 tickets are now running very low and are expected to sell out very soon. Be sure to get your tickets now at the limited price of £38 + booking fee for day tickets and £70 + booking fee for weekend tickets. Sound City are also delighted to add more great artists to the Tim Peaks Diner lineup in 2016. Including: Bear Growls • Beds In Parks • Blueprint Blue • Cabbage • Documenta • Hot Vestry • Pheromoans • Riding The Low • Tear…
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Smithdown Road Festival 2016
The Smithdown Road Festival returns for 2016 as a completely free weekend of music, art and food around some of South Liverpool’s finest bars and cafes, with a massive outdoor area and big top on Wavertree Playground. There will be stages at The Mystery, Kelly’s Winebar, Evil Eye Beer & Burrito Shack, Franks, Brookhouse, Fat Flamingo, Caffee Oro, Sefton Park Cricket Club and Gregson Institute. There will be performances from the likes of Natalie McCool,…
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Liverpool Calling Announce First Wave of Acts For 2016 Festival
Liverpool Calling returns for its fourth consecutive year, this time at a temporary new home in the Camp and Furnace, and the Blade Factory on Saturday 9th July. This year they have announced two headliners for the one-day event, as Coasts and Spector top the bill. Bristol-based Coasts come to Liverpool for the first time since the release of their debut album. Spector are also set to make a triumphant return to the Liverpool scene,…
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FACT Presents New Pop-up Exhibitions With Strong Community Links
This spring, a special programme of pop-up exhibitions will be showcased in the FACT Connects space, in the foyer at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology). FACT Connects is a wide- ranging programme, which engages with members of the community, and allows FACT to connect even more with artists, musicians, and makers. The first two FACT Connects exhibitions of 2016 will explore perspectives on disability and empowerment, as well as delving into Liverpool’s position as a catalyst for digital…
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‘Laces Out!’ – Leading UK Trainer Festival Announces Special Screening of Adidas Film
Laces Out! will also be hosting an exclusive screening of the Adidas Originals X SPEZIAL Sole Searching in South America: Directors Cut! This screening will include never before seen footage from the legendary trip to Buenos Aires. Spaces for this screening will be very limited. Gary Aspen from Adidas says: “The two trips to Argentina were incredible and with their cult following have now become part of adidas’s mythology. It was great to be able to document the experience of finding a hoard of…
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Global Scouse Day Returns For 2016 On 28th February; Restaurants Across The City Taking Part
Global Scouse Day is back on 28th February for it’s forth year and it’s going from strength to strength; with over 100 bars & restaurants across Liverpool signed up to take part. Restaurants including Alma De Cuba, Free State Kitchen, The Side Door Bistro, Lucha Libre, Almost Famous, London Carriage Works, Egg Cafe, Hanover Street Social, 60 Hope Street, The Baltic Social, Puschka and Cafe Tabac will all be serving up Scouse for the day.…
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‘Laces Out!’ – The Ultimate Celebration of Sneaker Culture Returns To Liverpool
Laces Out! Festival invites sneaker heads across the country to congregate on March 5th in Liverpool’s famous Camp & Furnace to celebrate their shared love of the footwear and culture. The fourth edition sees the return of the renowned market place featuring thousands of vintage, rare, box fresh and deadstock trainers ready to be bought, swapped and admired. Brand new for Laces Out! SS16 is the Laces Out! Lab – a multi-faceted programme of curated sneaker culture and lifestyle…
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New Mini Documentary From LaBeouf , Rönkkö & Turner’s #TOUCHMYSOUL Performance at FACT
There is now a mini documentary from LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner’s #TOUCHMYSOUL performance at FACT available online. The project #TOUCHMYSOUL by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner took place at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) in Liverpool from 10 to 13 December 2015, as part of the group exhibition Follow, open to visitors until 21 February 2016 (admission free). Over the four days, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner invited the public to pick up the telephone…
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Sound City Announces New Artist & Industry Focused Conference For 2016
World famous industry conference to become Sound City+ Following last month’s major line-up announcement including The Coral and Catfish and the Bottlemen as headliners and a major new partnership with electronic dance music promoters Freeze, multi-award winning Sound City has revealed a brand new format for its renowned music industry conference. Rebranded as Sound City+, the new-look conference will be purely artist and industry focused and take place on the day preceding the main festival…
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Liverpool Festival for 80,000 Announced For May Bank Holiday
Records will be set on May Bank Holiday 2016 with a festival announced for 80,000 guests to be held at Aintree Racecourse Liverpool. We Luv Festival will be the first festival event focused predominantly on families. The colossal family-oriented event will be held in Liverpool at the Aintree Racecourse on 28th and 29th May 2016. With over 80,000 visitors expected to attend over two days and over thirty artists set to perform across two stages,…
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New Catacombs Tours At St Georges Hall; Victorian Gangs Special
Following on from the success of Series 5 of the catacomb promenade tours, Lovehistory are about to delve even further into Liverpool’s past and expose the savage and lawless Gangs of Victorian Liverpool. The promenade performances will take you into the dark cells below the grandness of the Great Hall, where those waiting to be condemned would spend their final moments. In the dark shadows of Liverpool’s history, visitors will encounter characters telling their tormented…
Liverpool is a city bursting with creativity, culture, and unforgettable experiences – and its events calendar is proof of that. Whether you’re a local looking for something new to do at the weekend or a visitor planning your trip, Liverpool’s events scene offers something for everyone. From world-class concerts and theatre productions to grassroots community festivals and hidden-gem exhibitions, the city thrives on bringing people together through culture and entertainment.
The city’s music heritage is reflected in its packed live music schedule, with gigs at legendary venues like the Cavern Club, O2 Academy, Invisible Wind Factory, and the Philharmonic Hall. You’ll find everything from international touring artists to local breakthrough bands making their mark. Theatre lovers can catch top West End shows at the Liverpool Empire, experimental productions at the Everyman and Playhouse, or innovative performances in pop-up spaces across the city.
Liverpool is also home to a wide variety of festivals that celebrate culture in all its forms. From Africa Oyé’s vibrant celebration of music and diversity in Sefton Park, to Homotopia, DaDa Fest, and the city’s huge Pride celebrations – the annual calendar is filled with opportunities to celebrate creativity, inclusivity, and community spirit.
Art exhibitions and creative events thrive in Liverpool’s galleries and cultural spaces, including Tate Liverpool, Bluecoat, FACT, Open Eye Gallery, and emerging independent art collectives. Families can enjoy seasonal events such as Christmas markets, Halloween experiences, and summer festivals, while sports fans can soak up the atmosphere of events surrounding Liverpool FC and Everton FC matches or take part in community sporting activities across the region.
Liverpool’s event scene also champions its independent spirit – from food and drink festivals showcasing the city’s thriving culinary culture, to craft markets, comedy nights, club nights, spoken word, film screenings, and everything in between. Whatever your interests, you’ll find something to suit your taste and budget.
Our Events in Liverpool section brings together the latest listings, previews, and guides to help you plan your days and nights out. Whether you’re searching for what’s on this weekend, looking ahead to major festivals, or seeking hidden gems beyond the city centre, we’ll make sure you never miss a moment of what makes Liverpool such a vibrant and exciting place to be.
So, if you want to stay in the know, explore the city like a local, and make the most of everything Liverpool has to offer, our guide to Liverpool events is your go-to source.