Liverpool Events
Discover the best Liverpool events, from live music and theatre to festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly days out.
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Evening of Live Experimental Music Coming To Bluecoat This June
Bluecoat will host a unique evening of special live performances from Adela Mede, Dane Law and Dialect. Three artists exploring the interplay of folk forms, ambient sounds and computer music. Slovak-Hungarian musician Adela Mede creates mesmerising multi-layered pieces of ambient-folk-pop with voice, technology and field recordings. Singing in three languages (Slovak, Hungarian and English) layering ambient compositions with digital vocal manipulations and minimalistic electronica. Her debut album ‘Szabadság’ is filled with folkloric melodies and described…
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Croxtethvision Community Festival Announced
Get ready for a big Bank Holiday extravaganza as North Liverpool’s finest young performers take to the stage at Croxtethvision – an exciting, brand-new community festival funded by the National Lottery. Croxtethvision is being held at La Salle Hotel School, Carr Lane East in Croxteth on Bank Holiday Monday 8 May from 12pm to 5pm – and is set to celebrate the next ‘Superstars of the Community’ with a Eurovision spin-off that’s certainly not to…
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Unique Ukraine & Scouse Supergroup To Launch Liverpool’s Eurovision Party
An iconic synth music legend, a festival favourite and a psychedelic pop queen are the latest artists to be added to Liverpool’s incredible EuroFestival line-up. OMD’s Andy McCluskey will join Liverpool indie rockers Red Rum Club and psychedelic pop queen Jane Weaver as they become members of Welcome To Eurotopia, – a supergroup made up of Liverpool musicians and Ukrainian artists who will take to the stage at 9:30pm on the Pier Head on 5 May in an avant-pop spectacle. The concert will…
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Royal Albert Dock Partners With Olia Hercules For ‘Eat Drink Ukraine’
As part of its exciting programme of events celebrating Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, Royal Albert Dock have partnered with leading chef Olia Hercules for its ‘Eat Drink Ukraine’ campaign. Bringing Ukrainian culture to Liverpool’s waterfront, Olia Hercules has developed two recipes for a selection of the dock’s bars and eateries, allowing visitors to experience Ukrainian cuisine minutes from where the city will be hosting Eurovision on behalf of the country. From 1-13 May,…
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The Brain Charity Announces Neurovision Live Music Event Lineup
As the Eurovision Song Contest beckons, The Brain Charity is holding its own neurodiverse contribution to Liverpool’s Eurovision events calendar; Neurovision. Neurovision is a live music event putting neurodiversity on the musical map – on Friday 5 May 2023 at 7pm at the Carnival Brewing taproom in Liverpool city centre. Tickets cost just £17.50 for a fantastic night of live entertainment – click here to buy yours now! The Brain Charity’s own neurodiverse version of the…
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Rave UKraine Adds Jodie Harsh, Sarah Story And Human Margareeta To Epic Lineup
Rave UKraine – the historic event taking place in Liverpool and Kyiv simultaneously on Sunday 7 May – has announced further acts confirmed to be performing at the rave. Acclaimed DJ and artist Jodie Harsh will be performing at the event in Liverpool, alongside British DJ and radio presenter Sarah Story. Ukrainian DJ and producer Human Margareeta will also be performing at the UK event. DJ, producer & promoter Jodie Harsh is known for her high-energy…
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Tonight Josephine To Host Eurovision-Themed Brunches
With Liverpool crowned winners as the hosts of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, the city is bursting with excitement. And cocktail bar Tonight Josephine is celebrating the only way they know how… With not one, but two, musical themed bottomless brunches! Tonight Josephine, Liverpool’s sassiest and most Instagrammable venue, will play host to both their Eurotrashed Brunch for Eurovision and The ABBA Brunch. In honour of the Eurovision Song Contest’s crash-landing into Liverpool, Tonight Josephine…
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Most Entertaining Events in Liverpool For Summer 2023
Liverpool is a vibrant city with an incredible history. From the Beatles to a world-class football club, the city attracts many musicians, artists, and event planners from all around the world. Each year, countless live events are hosted in Merseyside – here are some of the best ones to look out for in 2023. With that in mind, here are the top events that are live in Liverpool this summer. Africa Oyé Africa Oyé is…
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Ukrainian Artist’s Powerful Installation ‘Izyum to Liverpool’ Coming To Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral is preparing to welcome a poignant new art installation, which depicts the one-way journey of escape that has been taken by many Ukrainians since the full-scale Russian invasion began. Izyum to Liverpool by Ukrainian artist, Katya Buchatska, opens on 28 April and is free to experience until 19 May. In her first UK exhibition, Buchatska delivers a heart-wrenching reminder of why the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Liverpool instead of Ukraine. Commissioned as part…
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WWE Is Coming To Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena
Watch out, Liverpool; there is going to be one hell of a rumble in Liverpool Arena later this year. WWE Live Superstars are bringing the ultimate mix of sport and entertainment to the M&S Bank Arena in June. Mark your diary as busy for 28 June, 2023, and book a date with Bobby Lashley, Bayley, Bianca Belair, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, AJ Styles, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Matt Riddle, and so many more. Your favourite WWE…
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Arts Bar Hope Street To Host Earth Day Exhibition
This month Arts Bar Hope Street is hosting an event to mark Earth Day and you’re all invited. The exhibition, curated by Laura McCann, is free to attend and will showcase four artists who are all inspired by the world around them. Below we introduce the artists to give you a taste of what you can expect from the exhibition. Lena and the Sea Lena Lena (known on Instagram as “Lena and the Sea”), found that…
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Emmy-nominated David Holmes To Play DJ Set At The Merchant
Award-winning music producer and composer, David Holmes is performing an exclusive DJ set at The Merchant as part of their Easter weekend lineup. On Sunday 9 April, The Merchant will host a four-hour long intimate set from the world-renowned artist as part of its activity for Easter bank holiday weekend, which also sees Justin Robertson – Thursday (6th), Carl Combover – Friday (7th), and Superstition – Saturday (8th) taking to the infamous Merchant decks. David Holmes, Ireland’s number 1 music…
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Bongo’s Bingo Reveals June Dates Including Night Of The Divas Special In Liverpool
The award-winning Bongo’s Bingo has revealed its June shows which are now on sale at CONTENT in Liverpool. June’s special theme is focusing on all of the amazing ladies who come to Bongo’s Bingo give each show such energy and vibrancy: Night Of The Divas. All locations across the UK will be celebrating seven absolute iconic queens to have ever walked the planet: Whitney. Madonna. Cher. Rihanna. Celine. Dolly. Beyonce. And what’s more, each Night…
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First Wave of Acts Including Hot Chip Announced For Rave UKraine At CONTENT Liverpool
Rave UKraine – the historic event taking place in Liverpool and Kyiv simultaneously on Sunday 7 May – has announced its first wave of acts confirmed to be performing. Hot Chip, the acclaimed band from the UK, will be performing a DJ set at the anticipated, one-off event. Ukrainian DJ Mingulitka is also confirmed to be playing a set, alongside icons of electronic music DJ Paulette and James Lavelle. More acts to be announced shortly. …
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Sound City Announces Final Wave of Acts
Sound City has announced that soul-pop sensation, Olivia Dean, will be joining the likes of The Reytons and Maisie Peters on the Sound City 2023 mainstage. After a string of uplifting, soulful singles and features with the likes of Loyle Carner, Olivia Dean has become one of the most talked about new UK pop stars. Fans of Maisie Peters will undoubtedly be drawn towards the infectious breezy melodies of Olivia Dean’s music while her big brass backing will create the perfect…
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Son of The Legendary Fela Kuti And Female Dancehall Star Set To Headline Africa Oyé 2023
Africa Oyé have revealed the headliners for their 2023 festival taking place this summer in Liverpool. The Saturday of the two-day free festival will see dancehall and reggae artist, Tanya Stephens close proceedings, whilst the Sunday will be headlined by Seun Kuti – son of the legendary afrobeat star, Fela Kuti – with his band, Egypt 80. Following an incredible 30th anniversary year in 2022, one of Merseyside’s most picturesque green spaces will once again be filled with the music and culture of Africa, the Caribbean and the Diaspora,…
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Xpresia Festival Reveals Programme Details As Part of EuroFestival Lineup
A celebration of culture, unity and creative freedom of expression, Xpresia Festival, takes place at Invisible Wind Factory, Meraki and Quarry over Sunday 7 – Tuesday 9 May 2023. Xpresia is a unique and free to attend festival concept that brings together different forms of both electronic and performing arts within a carefully curated three-day programme, celebrating culture, unity, and creative freedom of expression. Xpresia Festival is born from the shared desire to bring Ukrainian…
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‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’ Confirms Host AJ Odudu And Ticket On-Sale Date
The National Lottery today announced that tickets to ‘The National Lottery’s Big Eurovision Welcome’ will be released on Wednesday 5 April at 10am. Hosted by AJ Odudu, this 90 minute outdoor show will be one of the events to kick-off the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in spectacular style, transforming Liverpool’s much loved St George’s Hall and the surrounding area into a massive party for the people. Taking place on the evening of Sunday 7 May,…
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Invisible Wind Factory & Amorphic Presents: Cosmolopolis
The immersive indoor festival concept from IWF on New Years’ Eve returns in the form of Cosmolopolis on Saturday 1 April. This warp speed collaboration is with Plush, one of Liverpool’s most beloved rave parties, and Space Cassette who specialise in live electronic music and ritual dancing in secret locations across Manchester. The second edition of Megalopolis takes a trip through the door to the cosmos for another out of this world experience spanning three…
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WIMIN Festival, A Major Music Festival With An All Female Line-up And Crew, Is Coming To Liverpool This Summer
Liverpool is gearing up to host the UK’s most exciting music event of the Summer with WIMIN Festival on Saturday 29 July. WIMIN Festival is a revolutionary event that will showcase an all-female lineup of renowned musicians, to shake up the festival scene, and dismantle sexism in music. WIMIN Festival’s highly anticipated lineup of esteemed female musicians is set to be released from next month, as an all-female production crew works around the clock to…
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.