Liverpool Events

Discover the best Liverpool events, from live music and theatre to festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly days out.

  • There’s A Quentin Tarantino Themed Party Coming To Camp & Furnace

    There’s A Quentin Tarantino Themed Party Coming To Camp & Furnace

    Camp & Furnace has announced a Quentin Tarantino themed party featuring a two-course American diner themed dinner, a bottomless fizz hour, themed cocktails, Tarantino soundtracks, visuals, film clips and more. Happening on Saturday 11 April from 5pm, you can expect an evening filled dedicated to the legendary Hollywood film director. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 20th February and you can sign up for ticket alerts via Skiddle.  Tarantino is known for his often violent,…

  • New Outdoor Escape Game Turns City Into A Playground

    New Outdoor Escape Game Turns City Into A Playground

    A new interactive outdoor escape experience, The Big Escape, is coming to Liverpool after its creators picked the city as its first location to launch in the UK. The Big Escape sees teams move around the city centre’s streets solving puzzles, cracking codes and completing challenges to take down Big Al’s casino in a classic heist. The GPS activated game, which can be played any time has already proved a success in Ireland with thousands…

  • Live Music Photography Exhibition Coming To British Music Experience 1

    Live Music Photography Exhibition Coming To British Music Experience

    The British Music Experience will present Capturing Live Music Through Photography, a solo exhibition by photographer Realm of Pixels/Charlotte Wellings. The exhibition will run from Friday 6 March – Sunday 3 May 2020. The exhibition features a striking series of photographs captured by Charlotte, featuring some of the world’s most iconic musicians – from high-calibre international artists Cher, KISS, Grace Jones and Lizzo to renowned UK acts Iron Maiden, The Charlatans, James Bay and many…

  • Pins Social Club; The Social Hangout That's More Than Just A Bowling Alley 1

    Pins Social Club; The Social Hangout That’s More Than Just A Bowling Alley

    Pins Social Club is bringing a ‘competitive and immersive social experience’ to the city. Pins Social Club features 12 custom-built full-sized bowling lanes split across two floors, an amazing casual dining area (brought to you by the team behind Rocket & Ruby and Bacaro Pizza), a karaoke booth, shuffleboard, pool, table tennis, beer pong, live music, DJ’s and one of Liverpool’s longest and most impressive bars.  The former indoor multi-story car park on Duke Street has been…

  • Liverpool Psych Fest 2020 Announces Lineup including Altın Gün , Snapped Ankles & More

    Liverpool Psych Fest 2020 Announces Lineup including Altın Gün , Snapped Ankles & More

    Liverpool Psych Fest 2020 has unveiled the full lineup for this year’s event which they’ve described as a 16-hour immersive journey through the sights and sounds of future psychedelia. Altın Gün, the Anatolian rock and Turkish Psychedelic Folk band from Amsterdam will be performing along with London post-punk outfit Snapped Ankles. Lo-fi psychedelic duo The Lovely Eggs and Boston psych rockers Sunburned Hand of the Man are also highlights of this year’s event. After a…

  • Circa Waves Release 'Sad Happy' and Curate Festival Supporting Local Emerging Liverpool Acts 1

    Circa Waves Release ‘Sad Happy’ and Curate Festival Supporting Local Emerging Liverpool Acts

    It’s been a busy few days for Liverpool natives Circa Waves following the announcement of their specially curated music festival, Circa Fest.  We know that small independent venues across the country are being forced to close their doors, making it more and more difficult for budding new bands to be discovered, so the support of established bands like Circa Waves can have a big impact on the local scene. The band decided to take action…

  • Axe Throwing In Liverpool With Timberjacks 1

    Axe Throwing In Liverpool With Timberjacks

    Axe throwing has become a popular activity over the last 12 months with venues opening up across the UK where you can put your lumberjack skills to the test. And now you can do axe throwing in Liverpool thanks to Timberjacks. What is axe throwing you ask? It’s where a competitor throws an axe at a target, attempting to hit the bulls eye as near as possible. The closer you get the the bullseye the…

  • The Flaming Lips Announce Liverpool Show At Invisible Wind Factory

    The Flaming Lips Announce Liverpool Show At Invisible Wind Factory

    The Flaming Lips will return to Liverpool this summer as part of their UK tour. The American rock band will playing the Invisible Wind Factory on 20 July. The last time The Flaming Lips were in Liverpool they were headlining Sound City in 2015 at the Bramley Moore Dock for what was a hugely memorable performance. Their live shows are famously eccentric, colourful and energetic. At Sound City their massive silver ‘Fuck Yeah Liverpool’ helium…

  • Sound City 2020 Announces Friendly Fires As Headliners And More Artists Revealed 1

    Sound City 2020 Announces Friendly Fires As Headliners And More Artists Revealed

    The Sound City 2020 lineup is bolstered by English Indie-rock outfit Friendly Fires alongside Liverpool’s finest Louis Berry, SPQR and many more. Returning to the Baltic Triangle for its third year Sound City 2020 edition will feature an exclusive Friendly Fires headline show. Picture the music festival, which was established  in 2008 as a sprawling block party where pop-up bars, clubs and warehouses make way for the hottest new music talent from around the globe.…

  • Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 Celebrations - What's On Guide

    Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 Celebrations – What’s On Guide

    We’ll be welcoming the Year of the Rat during the Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 celebrations in the heart of Chinatown this Sunday. You’ve probably already noticed thousands of Chinese lanterns adorning the city centre as we prepare to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday 26th January. And as the first established Chinatown in Europe you can guarantee we will be celebrating in style.  Like we’ve seen previously, a number of buildings including Central…

  • Award-winning Reggae Festival, Positive Vibration Returns This June

    Award-winning Reggae Festival, Positive Vibration Returns This June

    After a year-long hiatus, the UK’s award-winning celebration of reggae music and Jamaican culture, Positive Vibration Festival returns to the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool on 12 and 13 June 2020. Since its inception in 2016, Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae has established itself as one of the country’s most exciting and eclectic reggae festivals, playing host to internationally renowned bands, legendary sound systems + selectors and some of the brightest new talent. This year’s festival is…

  • January Food & Drink Offers In Liverpool

    January Food & Drink Offers In Liverpool

    Read our January Food and Drink Deals for 2023 feature here. We’ve compiled loads of January food and drink offers in Liverpool so you can grab yourself a great deal or two this month whilst supporting our local restaurants and bars. Check out the offers below for your January #FoodGoals. Albert’s Schenke 50% off Cook Haus Classics menu, available Monday-Friday. Book here: https://www.albertsschenke.co.uk/50off/ The Alchemist 50% off all food in January when you book online…

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    What to do in Liverpool this Christmas

    Liverpool is a city that loves to celebrate Christmas, with a plentiful array of festivities on offer. Buckle up, and we’ll take you on a tour of what to do, see, and post to Insta in Liverpool this Christmas. Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival Every Christmas the Pier Head is transformed for the sparkling Christmas Ice Festival, which sees it turned into a giant skating rink set against the iconic Liverpool backdrop.  This year the festival…

  • INDIKA: Europe’s finest festival of Indian arts returns to Liverpool for 2020

    INDIKA: Europe’s finest festival of Indian arts returns to Liverpool for 2020

    Indika, Europe’s finest festival of Indian arts, returns to Liverpool for 2020, taking over the city for a vibrant 10-day celebration. Looking ahead to its 10th year, the Indika festival, presented by Milap, is renowned for hosting some of the biggest names in Indian arts, as well as some of the very best rising talent from India and the Diaspora. Indika will return in 2020 with an expanded and eclectic programme of events, featuring contemporary Indian…

  • Miracle On Seel Street Is Now Officially Open - Even Bigger & Better Than Ever 1

    Miracle On Seel Street Is Now Officially Open – Even Bigger & Better Than Ever

    Liverpool’s much-loved Christmas themed bar Miracle on Seel Street is once again open for the festive season. This year, it’s returned bigger than ever before and has doubled in size after undergoing an extension, so that it now holds up to 50 people. Miracle on Seel Street is open Monday-Friday from 5pm until late and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-late from now until the end of the festive season. Tickets are strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment and are…

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    Liverpool’s Christmas Light Displays Will Be Bigger & Brighter Than Ever this Year

    Christmas in Liverpool is set to be brighter than ever this year with the festivities kicking off in style on Friday 15th November. There will be something to appeal to the whole family, with highlights including brand new light installations, a unique Polar Adventure, classic Christmas markets and an Ice Festival at Pier Head. Christmas will officially arrive in Liverpool with a festive street party at Liverpool ONE on Friday 15th November where visitors can…

  • Discovering Liverpool on location and the silver screen with Reel Tours 1

    Liverpool’s Reel Tours Launches YouTube Channel

    A YouTube channel by Liverpool film tour guide company Reel Tours will launch this November, as Reel Tours founder Gary Lunt celebrates more of Liverpool’s rare and little-known film sites across the city. On the Reel Tours YouTube Channel, avid film fans will be given weekly content showcasing film, TV and pop-culture locations from across the city, including some that do not feature on the walking tours. The channel will also take viewers on a virtual journey across the globe to look at some of the most…

  • In Conversation - Dave McTague (Mellowtone)

    In Conversation – Dave McTague (Mellowtone)

    Liverpool Noise: We are about to celebrate Mellowtone’s 15th Anniversary. How did it all start? Dave McTague: It started as the idea of a night i’d like to go to … an evening of live music, DJs, intimate and interesting venues, laid back vibes, nice people in attendance … and we built from there. I’d had the idea for a while, but when i walked into the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street, I knew…

  • Sound City 2020 Reveals First Wave of Acts for Festival

    Sound City 2020 Reveals First Wave of Acts for Festival

    Sound City, the UK’s leading independent festival and industry conference for emerging music, arts and discovery, returns for its 13th year across Friday May 1st – Sunday 3rd 2020 to launch next year’s festival season in fine style. Tickets go on sale from 10am Friday 25th October. The festival has revealed its first headline artists, the goth-pop champions Pale Waves taking centre stage with their female front-woman, Heather Baron-Gracie, and their music emboldened from last…

  • ‘Open Air Gallery’ Guide Launched To Showcase New Brighton Street Art 1

    ‘Open Air Gallery’ Guide Launched To Showcase New Brighton Street Art

    New Brighton Street Art is leading the way in the regeneration project of the area. Over the past twelve months, New Brighton has seen a number of large-scale murals appear on commercial and private premises within the town’s Victoria Quarter. Commissioned and funded by local regeneration company Rockpoint Leisure, there are now more than fifteen artworks, designed and painted by both local and International street artists. A new map to the artworks is now available…

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.