With the New Year upon us, people across the city – and beyond – are already searching for what’s on in Liverpool 2026. From major music festivals and stadium gigs to must-see theatre, comedy, book festivals and family-friendly events, Liverpool’s 2026 calendar is packed with unmissable moments for all ages.
We all know how frustrating it can be to find something that is perfect for a date, family outing or for a solo adventure and therefore, this list has been created with your ease in mind, making sure that all of the important information that you could possibly need for these events is here all in one place.
So, what are you waiting for? Scroll on to discover the best events Liverpool has to offer in 2026.
Music Festivals & Events
Sound City Music Festival
The one stop shop for everything up and coming, Sound City is amongst Europe’s biggest independent music festivals and they are ready to give you an unforgettable weekend from the 1-3 May all around Liverpool City Centre ranging from the Grand Central Hall, Electrik and ACC Liverpool with plenty more venues raring to bring you some fantastic music.
Famous for establishing many famous artists careers like Ed Sheeran, The 1975, Fontaines D.C. and Beabadoobee. As Sound City say themselves, “if it’s going to set the world on fire in years to come, you’ll find it at Sound City first.”
The lineup for the 2026 edition of Sound City so far includes many artists like Keo, The Molotovs, Brooke Combe and many more to come with over 100+ artists waiting to be announced.
Tickets are priced between £30.80 for a day ticket, with weekend tickets available for £57.75. Tickets for Conference and Festival are £104.50.
Sound City
1-3 May 2026
Liverpool City Centre Venues
Tickets
Africa Oyé
Since 1992, Africa Oyé has been celebrating African culture. Since then, the celebration has become so overwhelming popular that for the past 23 years it has taken place at Sefton Park, and once again on 20 & 21 June, Africa Oyé is returning to give Liverpool a weekend full of amazing music, food, drink, fashion and art from Africa.
While the lineup of artists is yet to be revealed, it is a certainty that there will be some amazing performers at the festival, ready to give you and the entire park the weekend of a lifetime.
Early bird tickets for Africa Oyé are on sale now with single tickets for any day costing £11.00, whereas if purchased as part of a group of 4 then it lowers to £9.75 per person. Weekend tickets to the event will cost £21.00 per person but do allow you access to both days of the event. If you are planning on bringing the family, children under 12 go for free.
Africa Oyé
20 & 21 June 2026
Sefton Park
Tickets
Foo Fighters at Anfield
The absolutely legendary band, Foo Fighters is coming to Anfield on the 25 and 27 June. The visit is part of their Take Cover Tour and while it is a tour across Europe and some parts of America, this is the only stadium in the UK that the band will be playing in, meaning if you are a Foo Fighters fanatic then you need to get your tickets booked as soon as possible.
Tickets can be hard to come by at this time, with the official Foo Fighters website actually showing that all of their tickets have been sold out. However there are some resale tickets available via Ticketmaster. A lot of tickets have already been sold, which does mean that if you want to see Foo Fighters in their only visit to the UK during their Take Cover Tour, you will have to be comfortable with spending at least £200 per ticket, with standing pitch tickets costing up to £325.
Foo Fighters
25 & 27 June 2026
Anfield Stadium
Tickets
My Chemical Romance at Anfield
My Chemical Romance are also playing at Anfield on 30 June with Echo and the Bunnymen opening the concert and is obviously one of the biggest concerts that is visiting the city in 2026.
Their Long Live The Black Parade Tour is making its way across the globe, which began in the US this year and now they are heading to the UK in June and July to bring their sound to us. The response from fans has already been ecstatic with many tickets being sold immediately but there are still some tickets available if you look hard enough (and are willing to part with a good amount of money), with tickets on Ticketmaster starting at £141 each. If you are desperate to see one of the most influential pop-punk bands of the past decade, then tickets can be found in the link below.
My Chemical Romance
30 June 2026
Anfield Stadium
Tickets
Showstopping Theatre
Prima Facie at the Playhouse Theatre
How could we create a list of some of the hottest and most anticipated events in Liverpool without talking about Prima Facie?
Written by the amazingly talented Suzie Miller and starring Liverpool’s own Jodie Comer with direction from Justin Martin, Prima Facie promises their audience 90 minutes of raw, emotional performance on stage following a young barrister and her battle with morals, patriarchal power and the burden of proof with every second adding to the tension. This is one of the most anticipated theatre productions of the year showing from the 17-21 March and as such, is entirely sold out.
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher at the Everyman Theatre
Created expressly for Liverpool, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher creates a darkly funny ‘what if?’ scenario following two people and one gun. This gripping thriller, written by Alexandra Wood and directed by John Young is an exciting world premiere in the Everyman Theatre running from the 2-23 May which offers plenty of dates for you to grab tickets.
Tickets are still available for this performance, costing between £11 and £21. There’s also a great deal to take advantage of with the Everyman Theatre offering the chance to see three different shows for £60 in 2026. These shows include The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, Attachment and Death of a Salesmen. Taking part in this deal will also nab you a postergramme for each show. Simply add all three shows into your basket which will automatically grant you the deal.
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher
2-23 May 2026
Everyman Theatre
Tickets
Mean Girls at Liverpool Empire
I have a hunch that I don’t have to explain what the premise of Mean Girls is to anybody, but for those unaware of the 2004 movie, Mean Girls is the classic story of a new student in a new school and all of the social anxieties that come along with being the odd one out in a school that you certainly don’t belong in.
The Mean Girls Musical is coming to the Liverpool Empire Theatre from the 19-31 October, meaning that you have nearly half of the month to catch the Plastics on the stage.
Tickets are priced between £15 – £92.
Mean Girls
19-31 October 2026
Empire Theatre
Tickets
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Liverpool Empire
One of my personal favourites, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is on tour again in the UK and is visiting the Liverpool Empire Theatre from the 3-7 November.
The play revolves around the character of Christopher Boone as he investigates a mystery that took place in his neighbour’s garden, he embarks on his investigation to figure out what truly happened, and along the way helps to discover a lot more about his own personal strengths. This is a beautifully inspiring performance that has audiences sucked into the world of Christopher from the moment the curtains are opened to the moment they are closed.
Tickets are priced between £15 – £70.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
3-7 November 2026
Empire Theatre
Tickets
More Unmissable Events
Comic Con Liverpool
One of Europe’s biggest pup culture conventions, Comic Con Liverpool, is once again taking over the entire Exhibition Centre Liverpool from the 2 & 3 May and is a staple of everything to do with all different types of media whether that be film, TV, gaming, anime and comic books.
Synonymous for the wide range of fandoms and communities that it brings together, the star attraction of Comic Con is the famous guests that appear every year. The 2026 lineup has already been revealed with Gillian Anderson, William Shatner, Laure Prepon, Cal Dodd, George Buza and more, all waiting for you to grab a picture or autograph from them.
Not only that, but the convention is host to a wealth of stands and stalls selling merchandise either from official sellers, or smaller companies and fans that have created their own merchandise.
Tickets start at £24.75 per person for a weekend concession and go up to £55 for the upgraded ticket which gives fans access to the after party, exclusive frames for any picture taken with celebrities and other goodies. There are even more ticket upgrades available through the Comic Con website and the link can be found below if you wish to have a look for yourself.
Whether you are interested in Anime or TV, Comic Con is the place to be in 2026 if you wish to see your favourite pieces of media and favourite actors in the flesh.
Comic Con Liverpool
2 & 3 May 2026
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Tickets
Liverpool Book Festival
Liverpool Book Festival is making a triumphant return to BOXPARK on the 8 March after its inaugural event became a massive success. The festival features over 60 authors selling their books with signings, talks and workshops for aspiring writers.
There is also a host of food stalls, live music events, cosplay characters, artisan stalls and children’s activities. Plus, there’s a dedicated children’s zone with an array of activities taking place like storytelling from the Wish Upon A Party characters and a variety of creative workshops for them to partake in.
Special guests in attendance giving talks include, Ricky Tomlinson, Shaun Attwood, Charlie Adlard with many more in attendance too.
Tickets range from £19.50 (standatd ticket) to £44.25 (VIP – entry, goodie bag, food & drink, access to talks and Q&A’s). Children’s tickets are £11.25.
Liverpool Book Festival
8 March 2026
BOXPARK Liverpool
Tickets
The Ultimate Show
The Ultimate Show, one of the biggest automotive events in the UK, is coming to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on the 13 September and is full to the brim with cars on display, DJ’s and other activities to take part in while you are there.
Obviously, the focus of the event is the cars and there is definitely not shortage of them with a wide variety of cars on show to admire. There are also other events on at the shows with biking and skateboarding. Additionally, there’s plenty of trading stalls that offer merchandise, detailing products and car parts.
Tickets for the show range dependent on if you are in a group or not, with single tickets costing £18.70, whereas if you purchase them as part of a group set, the price is cheaper per person.
The Ultimate Show
13 September 2026
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Tickets
Laugh for Life Comedy: Showcase
Returning for their fourth showcase event, Hot Water Comedy Club are hosting some of the best up and coming and entirely new comedians in the country all in collaboration with Care Merseyside to promote community health and wellbeing taking place on the 12 March. The lineup is yet to be fully revealed, but you can be certain that there will be some hilarious acts for the evening.
Tickets only cost £5.50 per person.
Laugh For Life Comedy
12 March 2026
Hot Water Comedy Club
Tickets
What’s On in Liverpool 2026 = Sorted
From international music festivals to world-class theatre and pop culture events, this guide highlights just a snapshot of what’s on in Liverpool in 2026, with even more still to be announced throughout the year.
Endless possibilities for amazing events await you in 2026. So, what are you waiting for?
