Things to do in Liverpool

There’s plenty of things to do in Liverpool for whatever your mood – Bongo’s Bingo, Family Raves, Crazy Golf, Outdoor Activities and more

  • Christmas at The Reader, Calderstones Park Liverpool

    The Reader Reveals Festive Programme Of Events At Calderstones Park

    The Reader is inviting visitors young and old to gather at its home in Calderstones Park this Christmas as it launches its 2023 festive programme and fundraising appeal.  The season begins on Friday 24 November and promises a month-long celebration, including Step into Stories on Sunday 3 December – a day of festive activities in the Mansion House where visitors will be able to add a decoration to the community Christmas tree, create their own wrapping paper, attend a literary tour…

  • LEAF Celebrates 15th Anniversary - LEAF - West Kirby

    LEAF Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary This November

    The team at LEAF are preparing to celebrate their 15th anniversary in November. What started as a simple idea a decade and a half ago between siblings Natalie and Graham Haywood has evolved into the UK’s finest collection of independent tearooms, restaurants and events spaces, with locations on Bold Street, Smithdown Road and in West Kirby. LEAF’s heart has always been about community, working with many of Liverpool’s creatives to offer a kaleidoscopic range of…

  • Revel In The Epic Return of The Gods Ancient Greek Events This Winter

    Revel In The Epic Return of The Gods Ancient Greek Events This Winter

    Liverpool is well-known for its collection of world-class museums. From the Museum of Liverpool to the Lady Lever Art Gallery, there’s so much culture to immerse yourself in at these incredible venues. Of them all, however, you might just want to make a special visit to the World Museum over the winter months. Found on William Brown Street, the World Museum has an extensive slate of events all based around the incredible, fascinating, and ever-popular…

  • Halloween in Liverpool 2023 Events Guide

    Halloween In Liverpool 2023 Events Guide

    Halloween is just around the corner, and Liverpool is gearing up for a frightfully good time. There’s a whole load of spooky events and activities happening in the city that will make for a hair-raising time. From haunted houses and drag brunches to costume competitions and carnivals, there’s something for everyone. Sink your fangs into our guide of the ultimate Halloween happenings of the year. Dare to be Scared Newsham Scream Park Prepare for the…

  • Liverpool FC - Anfield

    Experience The Hidden History Of Anfield With Free Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Liverpool FC fans can learn all about the hidden history of Anfield for free thanks to The Anfield Origins Tour, which is available any time of the year, including this half-term. The free self-guided The Anfield Origins Tour takes you on a historical journey around the exterior of Anfield Stadium. Using QR codes and an app, visitors will be transported from the 19th Century to the present day, exploring the Reds’ remarkable past and discovering fascinating…

  • Caroline Polachek at CONTENT, Liverpool

    CONTENT Reveals Its First Full Season Of Shows Into Spring 2024

    A sold-out show from The Pretenders is followed by heavyweight shows from The Vaccines, Stereolab, Maisie Peters, Homotopia Festival, Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party, The Cheap Thrills and Bill-Ryder Jones with many more to come. Over at CONTENT in Liverpool, the venue is now gearing up for a sensational first full season of live music running all the way into spring 2024.  As one of the UK’s newest destinations for live music and…

  • Liverpool ONE Counts Down To Festive Extravaganza

    Liverpool ONE Counts Down To Festive Extravaganza

    Aerial performances, singing elves, local talent and magical pop-up pantomimes will take centre stage as Liverpool ONE kicks off Christmas in just one month’s time. Taking place on Friday 17 November from 4pm until 8pm, Liverpool ONE Christmas LIVE! is set to bring the ultimate festive party to the retail and entertainment destination, offering families an evening of non-stop music and fun. Joining the festivities for the first time are hundreds of local schoolchildren and…

  • Indika Festival 2023 - Family-Friendly Events Announced

    Family-Friendly Events Announced For All Ages At Indika Festival 2023

    With just weeks to go until one of the country’s biggest festivals of Indian Arts and Culture takes over Liverpool, Milap have revealed the full line-up of family-friendly events taking place at Indika Festival, with performances and activities suitable for the entire family to enjoy. From 1 – 12 November, Indika 2023 will take over Liverpool in a celebration of Indian music, dance, arts, discussion and culture. With something suitable for all ages to enjoy, events aimed…

  • GoodMarket XL is Coming to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 28 October

    GoodMarket XL Brings Artisan Makers To The Exhibition Centre Liverpool

    A brand new shopping event is coming to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Saturday 28 October as GoodMarket XL invites visitors to discover more than 130 independents during a giant celebration of artisan makers.  Combining shopping with entertainment, GoodMarket XL, will see visitors enjoy food and drinks from artisan producers whilst exploring art, prints, homeware, local craft drinks, clothing, accessories and gifts from a carefully curated collection of independent pop-ups. There will also be live music and DJ sets from…

  • The Best Gaming Arcades In Liverpool 3

    The Best Gaming Arcades In Liverpool

    Whether you’re looking for serious competitive gaming or somewhere you can go and have a laugh with your mates, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our guide to the Best Gaming Arcades in Liverpool. ArCains Potentially the champion of Gaming Arcades In Liverpool, Arcains is a huge retro and futuristic gaming arcade in Cain’s Brewery Village housing old classic arcade games as well as virtual reality gaming, PC’s, consoles, pinball machines and modern arcade games. Arcains…

  • Everyman Cinemas - Killers of the Flower Moon

    Everyman Presents Nationwide Preview Screenings Of Killers Of The Flower Moon In Partnership With Green & Black’s

    Everyman and Green & Black’s are proud to present an evening of nationwide preview screenings on Thursday 19 October 2023, to celebrate the release of Apple TV+ and Paramount Pictures’ epic Western crime drama, Killers of the Flower Moon.  Customers can book an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated true crime story before it is officially released on 20 October 2023. The film will be screened at Everyman’s venues nationwide, including Manchester, Leeds, Plymouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and…

  • Why Wirral Is A Perfect Day Trip From Liverpool - Half way to Hilbre Island

    Why Wirral Is A Perfect Day Trip From Liverpool

    If you fancy a little break from the city, you can hop on a train, bus or ferry and be strolling along the beach in as little as just 20 minutes. Wirral is the perfect destination for a quick getaway from Liverpool. When the city feels a little busy, it’s great to venture out and explore local areas. I live in Wirral and love sharing insider tips about my lovely home. Here’s a brief itinerary…

  • New Comedy Night Launches At Tempest On Tithebarn

    New Comedy Night Launches At Tempest On Tithebarn

    A brand-new monthly comedy night is launching in Liverpool. Comedy at Tempest will showcase some of Liverpool’s recognised faces trying new material and those taking their first steps in the spotlight. It launches on Thursday 12 October at 8pm and then will run every second Thursday of the month at Tempest on Tithebarn with free entry for all. Hosted by Mark Devine, Comedy at Tempest will complement the established comedy already in the district. Each…

  • River of Light 2023 - United By Music Installation

    River of Light 2023 Details & Map

    River of Light 2023 will bring Liverpool’s waterfront to life once again with a trail of 11 spectacular illuminated artworks. From Friday 27 October to Sunday 5 November, the the city and waterfront will transform into a mesmerising outdoor art gallery, illuminating the streets from 5 pm to 9 pm. Under the theme ‘United By Light,’ this year’s festival pays tribute to the spirit of unity invoked during the Eurovision Song Contest with its ‘United…

  • Shoktoberfest - Liverpool's Halloween Twist on Oktoberfest

    Shoktoberfest: Liverpool’s Halloween Twist on Oktoberfest

    Organisers of Liverpool’s biggest Oktoberfest event have revealed a special Halloween spooktacular for opening night. Shoktoberfest promises scary steins and creepy costumes at the city’s waterfront Exhibition Centre on the 26 October. Revellers are being encouraged to dress up for a contest to find the best and worst costumes with a mix of party games set to create a unique atmosphere. Paul Laing from Oktoberfest Liverpool said: “We want people to enjoy the traditional feel of…

  • The Light Before Christmas The Manger - Liverpool Cathedral - Luxmuralis

    The Light Before Christmas: The Manger, Light Show Coming To Liverpool Cathedral This December

    After the huge success of last year’s event, Luxmuralis are returning to Liverpool Cathedral for Christmas 2023. This year, Peter Walker is returning with Light Before Christmas: The Manger, the second of The Light Before Christmas series. The Light Before Christmas: The Manger, is an immersive experience that will take visitors on an incredible journey through the Nativity story, celebrating the true magic of Christmas. The experience runs from 1 – 8 December 2023. The cathedral’s historic…

  • Happy Mondays Press Shot. Photo Credit - Paul Husband

    Happy Mondays Announce Liverpool Show As Part Of 2024 UK Tour

    Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by very special guests and fellow ‘90s British music icons, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MC’s. The Manchester legends’ first headline tour in five years will begin in Glasgow on 14 March and end in Brighton on 14 April, and includes a hometown date at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on…

  • Fun Things To Do In Liverpool - Rollerdrome at the Invisible Wind Factory

    22 Fun Things To Do In Liverpool

    Visiting the best city in the world? Here’s our list of fun things to do in Liverpool, ranging from child-friendly days out and gaming arcades to boozy crazy golf and axe throwing. 1. Play Crazy Golf Golf Fang in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle We all love crazy golf, right? Well, topping our list of fun things to do in Liverpool are two amazing crazy golf places in Liverpool that we highly recommend. The Baltic Triangle’s Golf Fang…

  • One Of The UK's Biggest Oktoberfest's Comes To Liverpool

    One Of The UK’s Biggest Oktoberfest’s Comes To Liverpool

    One of the UK’s biggest Oktoberfest’s is coming to Liverpool next month. The three day extravaganza is taking over the city’s waterfront Exhibition Centre from 26 – 28 October with thousands of revellers expected to join in the fun. The event features live oompah bands, steins of beer, food vendors, plenty of lederhosen, and a huge 30m bar. Paul Laing from Oktoberfest Liverpool said: “Our event coincides with the famous festival in Munich and is the biggest…

  • FACT Birthday Celebrations - Sian Fan, Deity (2022). Performance at FACT Liverpool. Photography by Drew Forsyth

    FACT Celebrates 20th Birthday With Weekend of Free Events

    On Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October 2023, FACT celebrates its 20th Birthday with a weekend of free events for all to enjoy. Marking two decades since the opening of the acclaimed arts centre in Liverpool, the celebrations include the unveiling of two new major exhibitions, talks by contemporary artists and influential figures, family-friendly activities, the grand opening of Studio/Lab – a dedicated space for artistic experimentation, and a birthday party. Friday 20 October 2023…