Liverpool Events
Discover the best Liverpool events, from live music and theatre to festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly days out.
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‘Back To The Future 2’ Screening At FACT 21st October
With 21st October 2015 being the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly came back to the future, what’s a better excuse than to screen Back To The Future Part II again in cinemas? In order to stop a series of events that could ruin the McFly family name, Doc quickly wisks Marty and his girlfriend off to the future, 2015. It’s in 2015 that Marty must pose as his own son in order to…
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Tower of London Weeping Window Poppies Coming To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall From 7th November
The Weeping Window artwork on display at The Tower of London is coming to Liverpool in November. It is a section of ceramic artist Paul Cummins’ Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red installation which is a tribute to the fallen in World War One. It is made up of 888,246 poppies, each one representing a life lost in the conflict. It has attracted millions of visitors in London. Liverpool is one of only three locations to…
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New Nail Spa & Cafe; ‘Lifestyle Collective’ Bringing New Life To Liverpool’s Beauty Scene On Allerton Road
Lifestyle Collective sits snugly towards the Mossley Hill end of Allerton Road, it’s signage on the outside is an early indicator of what to expect from this stylish new nail spa and cafe, on the inside. Lifestyle Collective is here to promote ‘a fresh new concept for Liverpool’s beauty scene’ – and that is to create more than just another nail spa. They are creating an environment where you can meet up with friends, relax…
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Zanele Muholi – VUKANI/RISE Exhibition At The Open Eye Gallery
Open Eye Gallery present the first major presentation of Zanele Muholi’s work in the UK. Muholi is a South African photographer and visual activist whose work explores gender, race and sexuality, particularly in relation to South African society and political landscape. In 2009, Muholi wrote a thesis mapping the visual history of black lesbian identity and politics in post Apartheid South Africa as part of her MFA in Documentary Media from Ryerson University, Toronto. Since 2004…
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Liverpool Music Week 2015; 23rd to 31st October
Liverpool Music Week is the UK’s biggest indoor music festival, with shows spread over nine days and some of the cities best music and arts venues, it is a truly independent jewel in the musical crown. This years bountiful bill opens with Richard Hawley at The Dome and an Opening Party at the Kazimier featuring Micachu & The Shapes, Holly Herndon and Darkstar. Through the week their is a unique Stealing Sheep & The Immix Ensemble collaboration at the Bluecoat, Health and…
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Let It Be – The Fastest Selling Show In Royal Court History
The Beatles have got another number one as Let It Be becomes the fastest selling show in Royal Court Liverpool’s history. The West End smash hit opens next week and has had Box Office phones ringing louder than ever. Last week it became the quickest show to sell more than 10,000 tickets, knocking the 2010 Christmas hit Little Scouse On The Prairie back into second place. It also surpassed the biggest show of all Brick…
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Psycho Film With Live Orchestra At The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 30th October
Don’t miss the chance to see director Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho with a live orchestra. Fifty years on from its release, this cinematic masterpiece comes alive in a big-screen presentation accompanied by a live performance of Bernard Herrmann’s most famous spine-tingling score. The score, and in particular the chilling slasher motif, is critical to the film’s power. Hitchcock himself remarked that ‘33% of the effect of Psycho was due to the music’. One of the greatest…
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The Voodoo Ball – Revenge of El Coco At The Kazimier 31st October
In the desolate depths of a perilous place, the bogeyman lurks, with a snarl on his face. Never dare, never dare to approach his dark lair, for he’s waiting . . . just waiting . . . to get you. HEAR! The raucous sounds of backstreet Latin swing with the maverick Voodoo Love Orchestra. Cosmadelic 12-tone jazz from the peerless United Vibrations. A carnival of up-tempo afrobeat provided by the deliciously danceable7Suns. A musical odyssey…
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International Festival of Psychedelia Hits Liverpool This Friday & Saturday
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2015 have unveiled the full running orders and set times for this year’s festival. This follows on from their announcement last week of the final swathe of artists, installations, projects and happenings for their two-day head music happening this weekend (25th + 26th September 2015). Hosted in the warehouses and recesses of Camp and Furnace, Blade Factory and District, in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, the festival kicks of on Friday afternoon, with…
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Withnail & I Screening + Q&A With Paul McGann At Odeon Cinema Liverpool One
Paul McGann will return to Liverpool on Saturday 26th September for a special screening of Withnail & I, featuring a Q&A session with the star, as part of Liverpool Comedy Week. The cult classic British black comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. ‘Withnail & I’ follows two out-of-work actors who spend their days drifting between their flat, the unemployment office and the pub, until they decide to leave London for the countryside. When…
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‘Follow’ Exhibition At FACT Featuring Work By Shia LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner And More; 10 December 2015 – 21 February 2016
In a world where we use Instagram ‘likes’ and Twitter ‘favs’ to assess who and what is important, and fame is just a click away; what impact is the internet really having on how we think about ourselves and those around us? On 10 December 2015, FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) in Liverpool opens the doors to Follow, a major exhibition which will feature new work by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner, Cécile B. Evans, Debora Delmar, Candice…
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Calling All Trainer Fanatics! Laces Out Festival Returns To Camp & Furnace 20th September
Laces Out Part Three. Back By popular demand, the trainer festival returns to Camp & Furnace where there will be loads of stalls selling some of the best sneakers around. A must for those who are after unique and customisable trainers as well as collectibles. Tickets Available From The Official Website Here
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Liverpool Whisky Festival 2015; The Crypt (Metropolitan Cathedral) 5th September
The Liverpool Whiskey Festival returns this year to The Crypt beneath the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral and once again it will be flooding the elegant arches with incredible whiskies from all over Scotland and the rest of the world. Now in it’s 5th year it is becoming one of the UK’s most established whisky festivals and to mark this tremendous 5th birthday they’ll be pulling out one or two special classes. Each ticket will include; Entry…
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The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2015; Preview
The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia returns on 25th + 26th September 2015 within the warehouses and recesses of Camp and Furnace, Blade Factory and District, in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. Headlined by pysch heavyweights Spiritualized the group’s performance at PZYK 2015 comes ahead of the release of the band’s eighth LP later this year. This year the Baltic Triangle festival site will benefit from an additional performance space, with District joining the existing complex of…
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Public Enemy To Play Liverpool O2 Academy In December
Legendary hip-hop band Public Enemy will be playing an iconic show at Liverpool’s O2 Academy on 2nd December. The band who formed in 1982 have recently released their 13th studio album and will be touring the UK stopping at Liverpool for what is set to be a truly unforgettable show. Tickets are on sale now here.
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Liverpool Pirate Festival At The Albert Dock 12th & 13th September
The annual Liverpool Pirate Festival at Albert Dock returns with two days of spectacular, swashbuckling fun for all the family on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. Running from 11am-5pm daily, come along dressed like a scurvy sea-dog and get into the spirit of the day. There will be sword fighting, musketry and cannon fire, shanties and storytelling, free face painting and activity workshops, plus a spectacular ship-to-ship pirate battle across Albert Dock. Discover how…
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Liverpool International Music Festival; 27th-31st August Sefton Park & Various Venues
This five-day festival is Europe’s biggest free music event, celebrating music from all over the world in addition to our own musical heritage. Headliners for this year’s festival include Basement Jaxx, Labrinth and Echo and the Bunnymen. Other notable performers include Katy B, Laura Mulva, Naughty Boy, Rae Morris, Bipolar Sunshine and heaps of local artists including Louis Berry, Hooton Tennis Club, The Visitors, Luke Cusato, Silent Sleep, Little Grace and She Drew The Gun.…
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Liverpool Calling 2015; Review
Knowing I had limited time at the Liverpool Calling Festival this year, I was torn between two of the hottest talents on the Liverpool scene to begin my festival experience. Last Line Out and The Jackobins are already firm favourites of mine, with shed loads of potential between them. I couldn’t choose, so I opted for the half-set option, starting with The Jackobins playing a set in the sunshine of the iconic Bombed-out church venue. As ever, the beautiful…
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EVOL Returns For The Fourth Annual FestEvol Celebration At The Kazimier
EVOL returns for the fourth annual FestEvol celebration of all that is good across the Merseyside music scene on Saturdays 1st and 8th of August. Unfortunately The Kazimier will be closing on New Years day, so this will be the final FestEvol event at the venue. Organisers are overjoyed that Dave McCabe & The Ramifications, The Serpent Power, All We Are and The Tea Street Band are this years FestEvol headliners. They spearhead what is…
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Liverpool Calling 25th July 2015; Preview
Liverpool Calling returns on 25th July for it’s third year and this year the line up is huge. From festival headliners Reverend & The Makers who will be making the Bombed Out Church bounce, to Allusondrugs rocking Maguire’s Pizza Bar and The Tea Street Band providing the official afterparty shenanigans at The Magnet, yes there will be gig clashes leading to difficult decisions throughout the day and that is what is helping to establish Liverpool…
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.