Things to do in Liverpool
Discover the best things to do in Liverpool with our handpicked guides to events, activities, and hidden gems across the city. Whether you’re a local looking for weekend plans or a visitor exploring Liverpool for the first time, you’ll find everything from live music and theatre to food festivals, art exhibitions, nightlife, and family-friendly attractions. Stay up to date with the latest happenings and uncover what makes Liverpool one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural destinations.
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Liverpool International Music Festival Announce Big Name Acts For 2015
Basement Jaxx,Labrinth, Laura Mvula, Echo and the Bunnymen, Katy B, Becky Hill, Space, The Real Thing, Bipolar Sunshine, Naughty Boy and loads more will be joining #LIMF2015 Summer Jam in Sefton Park from 29th – 31st August. For More Info & To Keep Up To Date With Artist Announcements Visit www.limfestival.com.
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Bombed Out Church Announce Special Installation Coming in April
The Bombed Out Church have announced a special installation coming soon. Between the 17th and 26th of April they will be erecting a large marquee within the walls of the church, with uniquely transparent walls and ceiling. They are currently scheduling a series of events to take place within the marquee, which look to be of great artistic and cultural diversity. This will be an opportunity to experience the church like never before. More details…
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X&Y Music Festival 2015 Announce Hudson Taylor As Headliners
Irish Folk Duo Hudson Taylor will headline this year’s X&Y Music Festival at The East Village Arts Club. The Dublin born brother’s Alfie and Harry Hudson Taylor found fame online, with their acoustic sessions getting more than three million hits on Youtube. They released their debut EP ‘Battles’ in August 2012, which reached #1 on iTunes in Ireland and #14 in the UK. This was closely followed up by their second EP ‘CinematicLifestyle’. In October…
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'Liverpool Calling' Music Festival Announce First Wave of Acts For 2015
The beautiful and iconic Bombed Out Church remains as Liverpool Calling’s proud hosts, alongside some of the City’s greatest music venues including The Magnet, Sound Food & Drink, and Maguire’s Pizza Bar. Sheffield indie legends Reverend & The Makers will headline the Bombed Out Church to perform a set like no other. Folk acoustic singer Beans on Toast brings his comedic anthems to the Bombed Out Church. They also have the finest local bands on…
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Global Scouse Day 2015; Saturday 28th February
Are you proud of Liverpool but unsure how to show it? Do you look at holidays like St Paddy’s Day and Burns Night with an overwhelming jealousy? Fancy a pan of scouse and need an excuse to eat more of it? Then you’ll be made up to discover that Saturday 28th February is Global Scouse Day. A day dedicated solely to the culinary success that is scouse. How boss is that? And taking part couldn’t…
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Africa Oye Announces First Acts For 2015 Festival In Sefton Park
UK soul legend Omar will be joined by Mali’s BKO Quintet and Lindigo from Reunion Island. ‘This isn’t just the largest festival of African and Caribbean music in Britain, it’s the best’– The Sunday Times ‘Perhaps Britain’s best free festival’ – Clash Magazine The UK’s largest, free African music festival Africa Oye will grace Sefton Park once again this summer and organisers have unveiled the first 3 acts of a globally acclaimed line up for…
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Chibuku Presents; Chibuku Shake Shake 15th Birthday Party 14th March Featuring: Annie Mac, Andy C, David Rodigan MBE, Fourtet & Many More
Featuring: Annie Mac, Andy C, David Rodigan MBE, Fourtet, Joy Orbison b2b George Fitzgerald, Benji B, Oneman, DJ Craze, Jackmaster, Ben UFO, EZ, SG Lewis, Andrew Hill, Harry Sheehan, No Fakin’ & more. After 15 years at the forefront of the UK clubbing scene, Chibuku club night are proud to present the gargantuan line up for their huge 15th Birthday celebration on Saturday 14th March 2015 starting at Liverpool’s impressive Camp & Furnace venue, before moving on to the club’s spiritual home at Arts Club where some very special top secret guest…
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New 'Glow-In-The-Dark' Wheels Park Commission For Everton Park
Liverpool Biennial in partnership with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Vision and Friends of Everton Park have commissioned leading South Korean artist Koo Jeong A to design a new wheels park for Everton Park. Subject to planning permission, this will be the last of four wheels parks produced and built in Liverpool as part of a citywide project. In 2012, Koo Jeong A designed and built OTRO, a glow-in-the-dark skate park in France. In Everton, the artist…
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Baby Strange And Slaves At The Shipping Forecast; Review
Fessing up at the beginning of this review is going to save a lot of time later and, hopefully, go some way towards placating the Slaves fans out there. I went to the gig to see Baby Strange. They are one of my favourite bands. The bias is all mine, because I know I was in the minority. Having said that, I go to gigs with an open mind and have been won over before,…
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Alan McGee Presents Creation Sessions At District Featuring; Black Delta Movement, Mz Moxy & Shakedown Stockholm Review
I had been looking forward to this event for quite a while. Given the involvement of Alan McGee, a personal hero, I expected the acts to be of a high quality. Arriving at the club on a decidedly chilly night I was rewarded by a glimpse of the man himself, a sure sign that things were on track for a great evening. I had arrived a little early as I was unsure of the band…
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FACT 2015 Programme of Events
FACT have always been a progressive force within Liverpool and their projects and exhibitions through 2015 are no different. Carrying over from last year’s exhibitions, Type Motion combines typography and moving images to explore the expanding possibilities of text away from print. Upstairs in Gallery 2 will be more interactive, allowing visitors to create their own mini films; pop -up workshops open to the public in the lobby carry this interactivity through the space. This…
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Chibuku Presents; Redlight In The Theatre At Chibuku 30th January
Bristol-born and London-based producer, DJ, composer and remixer Hugh Pescod – aka Redlight – is set to steal the show at the next Chibuku club night at Arts Club Liverpool on 30th January 2015. Navigating the unnamed airspace between house, bass and beyond, this fast rising producer has already crafted a handful of jet-propelled dance floor fillers which have won over fans and followers including Skream, Toddla T, Jack Beats, A Trak, Mark Ronson, Zinc and Annie Mac. His…
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Sound City Announce Third & Final Headliner; The Vaccines
Liverpool Sound City have announced the third and final headliner for this year’s festival, indie rockers, The Vaccines. They join previously announced headliners Belle & Sebastian and The Flaming Lips who will play at the newly located Docklands site. Also announced today were Roni Size Reprazent, The Thurston Moore Band, Gaz Coombes F*cked Up, Evian Christ,Unknown Mortal Orchestra The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, Dum Dum Girls, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Stealing Sheep, Dutch Uncles,…
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‘Zombie Infection’ Experience The Hospital At Newsham Park Hospital
Armed with a single weapon and two team flashlights, you must depend on your Instinct to survive. This is the tagline for the latest zombie experience event to come to Liverpool, in the haunting surroundings of Newsham Park Hospital. “Zombie Infection events will immerse you in an apocalyptic venue along with your friends and team mates; from there you will be fighting through the zombie hordes on a series of objective based tasks in an effort…
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Alan McGee & Creation Present; Creation Sessions At District Featuring 'Shakedown Stockholm' & More
Continuing the events organised by Creation Management and founder of Creation Records Alan McGee, District hosts a night of music from up and coming bands. Always a man with his finger on the pulse where new music is concerned, this should be high on anyone’s list of essential gigs this February. The evening kicks off with the excellent heavy garage rock and psychedelia of Hull’s Black Delta Movement, who gave a sterling performance at Liverpool Calling last year, followed…
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Anathema Cathedral Concert Tour Heads To Liverpool Anglican 7th March
In the distant past Anathema were the Doom metal darlings of Liverpool, so when I heard they were doing a tour playing a number of cathedrals, including Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, I knew I had to find out what the Cavanagh boys et al were doing now. Always incredibly musically accomplished, Anathema have moved in a softer, more melodic direction. In 2012 the band featured in a film documenting the band’s September 2012 one-off show at the ancient Roman theatre…
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Catfish and The Bottlemen At O2 Academy Liverpool 13 December: Review
So, what to say about Catfish and The Bottlemen that has not already been said. There isn’t much, to be truthful, their steady rise to fame built on solid hard graft, constant touring and lashings of talent, all firmly cemented into place with the release of their debut album ‘The Balcony’ earlier in the year, has been well documented already. Perhaps everyone has their own special memory, their own gig that makes them feel connected…
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Chibuku; East Village Arts Club 6th Dec – Featuring Sigma & Justyce
British drum and bass/house duo Sigma, aka Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie, met at Leeds University while balancing raving and studying, working in record shops and promoting events to top up their student loans. While some don their artist mantle when the occasion demands it, Cameron and Joe have made SIGMA their ‘life’ since graduation. Their 2010 collaboration with DJ Fresh “Lassitude” peaked at number 98 on the UK Singles Chart with follow up “Nobody…
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What's On In Liverpool This Christmas
Christmas has arrived in Liverpool and there are a whole host of festive events just around the corner guaranteed to get the whole family in the mood for the big day. Open now until 4th January; This month saw the return of the Liverpool ONE Ice Festival, which promises to be the biggest and best to date. It gives visitors the chance to show off their skating skills on the urban ice rink. Families can also enjoy festive rides…
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Liverpool Music Week 2014 Closing Party; Review
The 10th annual edition of Liverpool Music Week came to a close on Friday 1st and did it ever reach its conclusion in style. The Camp and Furnace, alongside The Kazimier and the O2 Academy, has hosted a glorious array of musical talent right across LMW14 including the likes of Caribou, Mogwai and Wild Beasts. For the closing party it was the turn of Glasgow synthpop specialists CHVRCHES, playing their first ever show in Liverpool, to take centre stage and…
Whether you're visiting for a weekend or you’ve lived here your whole life, there’s always something new to discover in Liverpool. Bursting with culture, creativity, and character, the city is packed with unforgettable experiences — from music heritage and world-class football to cutting-edge food, art, and nightlife.
Our “Things To Do in Liverpool” section is your ultimate guide to exploring the city, whatever your interests or budget. We’ve curated the best local activities, events, and hidden gems — from headline attractions to indie favourites that make Liverpool so unique.
Explore Liverpool’s Rich Culture & History
Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with a global reputation for creativity — and it shows. Whether you’re tracing the steps of The Beatles, learning about the city’s maritime past, or diving into its rich art and museum scene, culture is everywhere.
Top cultural attractions include:
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The Beatles Story, Strawberry Field, and the Magical Mystery Tour
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Museum of Liverpool, World Museum, and International Slavery Museum
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Tate Liverpool and independent art spaces like Open Eye Gallery and FACT
Many of Liverpool’s museums and galleries are free to enter, making them great options for rainy days, family visits, or anyone on a budget.
Iconic Landmarks and Unique Neighbourhoods
Liverpool’s skyline is iconic — and so are its neighbourhoods. Wander the waterfront and take in the Royal Albert Dock, Liver Building, and Museum of Liverpool, then explore further afield for local character.
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Stroll through the Georgian Quarter with its leafy streets, theatres and cathedrals
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Discover the industrial-meets-creative vibes of the Baltic Triangle
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Explore Bold Street, one of the UK’s best indie food and shopping streets
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Visit the Knowledge Quarter and Hope Street for historic pubs and hidden gems
You can also head to Sefton Park or Otterspool Promenade for nature-filled escapes within the city.
Music, Nightlife & Live Events
This is a city that lives and breathes music. From world-famous venues to underground gigs, there’s always a live show to catch.
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The Cavern Club, Phase One, Jimmy’s, and Camp and Furnace all host regular gigs
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall offers orchestral concerts, film scores, and live comedy
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Don’t miss LIMF, Sound City, and local grassroots festivals throughout the year
Liverpool also has a thriving bar and club scene — from rooftop cocktails and craft beer dens to late-night clubs, cabaret shows, and LGBTQ+ venues.
Football, Tours & Sporting Experiences
If you're into sport, few cities rival Liverpool for passion and pride. Take a tour of Anfield, Goodison Park or the Hill Dickinson Stadium, or plan a matchday experience to see the city come alive. You can also enjoy:
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Mersey River cruises
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Crazy golf, axe throwing, and escape rooms
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Local runs, cycle routes, and yoga in the park
For fans of walking tours, ghost tours, or food and drink trails, Liverpool has a huge variety of guided experiences that bring the city to life in new ways.
Food, Drink & Independent Shopping
Liverpool’s independent scene is thriving — especially when it comes to food, drink, and unique shopping. Discover:
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Baltic Market and Duke Street Market for casual eats
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Bold Street, Lark Lane, and Smithdown Road for indie cafés, vegan options, and world cuisine
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Vintage shops, record stores, artisanal makers, and independent galleries
There’s always a new place to eat, a local beer to try, or a weekend market to explore.
Seasonal Events & Hidden Gems
Liverpool loves a celebration — and with festivals, light trails, pop-up exhibitions, and waterfront events happening all year round, there’s always something to look forward to. Whether it’s:
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Christmas markets at the docks
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Summer outdoor cinema nights
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Halloween ghost hunts
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Liverpool Biennial or LightNight
We keep you up to date on what’s on and what’s worth checking out, so you never miss a moment.
Why Explore with Liverpool Noise?
We go beyond the obvious. Our "Things To Do in Liverpool" section brings together real recommendations, independent voices, and the latest updates from across the city. Whether you're a tourist planning your first visit or a local looking for new inspiration, we’re here to help you make the most of every day in Liverpool.
We regularly update this section with:
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What’s on this weekend in Liverpool
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New restaurant and bar openings
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Seasonal round-ups and curated guides
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Budget-friendly ideas and free things to do
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Tours, events, and family-friendly picks
Discover our latest features below and discover why Liverpool is one of the UK’s most exciting cities to explore — with something new around every corner.