FAMILY EVENTS IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular Family Events in Liverpool
Elf The Musical (BOST Musicals production)
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Thu 19 - Sun 22 Nov 2026
Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027
Shiverpool - Hope Street Shivers
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Friday 13 November - Friday 11 December 2026
Liverpool's most famous historic ghost walk! From the grandeur of our Cathedrals to the depths of the Necropolis, including an optional free extra Odyssey into the deep dark heart of St James' Cemetery at the end for those brave enough to ...It's a Wonderful Life
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 13 - Saturday 28 November 2026
Return to Bedford Falls this Christmas when, after a sell out run in 2024, Old Fruit Jar Productions bringback their heart-warming adaptation of a classic Christmas story. Christmas Eve, 1945... George Bailey, a down-on-his-luck banker, bel...Beauty & The Beast - The Everyman Rock 'n' Roll Panto
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 16 January 2027
Get ready for a riot of riffs, rhythm, and romance as Beauty and the Beast bursts onto stage as the legendary Everyman Rock 'n' Roll panto for 2026. Our outrageously talented actor-musicians bring you a show that's part rock concert, part p...Mr Tumble & Friends - Disney Edition
Southport Market, Southport
Saturday 14 November 2026
Hosted by Mr Tumble Liverpool, this magical family event features music, dancing, disco fun and character meet-and-greets! Dress-Up Encouraged! Little ones are welcome to come dressed as their favourite character - or simply in their bright...Festive Fun with Peppa (U)
Storyhouse, Chester
Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie's first Christmas! Share in the excitement of Christmas Day as the family of five reflect on treasured seasonal memories. From snowy adve...Mini Maestros
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 3 July 2027
Mini Maestros is an interactive, multi-sensory music session for children (aged 0-5) and their grown-ups. With percussion, signing and dance, the sessions present an engaging platform for children to explore sound and song whilst learning a...Weekend Plastering Courses Liverpool School of Plastering
Liverpool School Of Plastering, Liverpool
Saturday 14 November - Sunday 13 December 2026
Hands-on two-day plaster skimming course for beginners and improvers. Small groups of up to 4; tools and materials provided....Family Funday
Blackstock Market, Liverpool
Sunday 15 November 2026 - Sunday 27 June 2027
Blackstock Market's brand-new Fundays every Saturday & Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm offers a fantastic range of activities. Each week may include fun such as face painting, balloon animals, mascots, magicians, soft play, a bouncy castle, movie...Little Laughs - LIVE
Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
Sunday 15 November 2026 - Sunday 27 June 2027
Each week, enjoy a fantastic variety of family-friendly shows at Blackstock Market, home of Hot Water Comedy Club...Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Cinema's most iconic music performed by The Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show.A jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including the music from: Avatar, Dune, E....Elf The Musical (BOST Musicals production)
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 November 2026
After the huge sell-out success of Les Miserables in 2025, BOST Musicals return for Christmas 2026 with the spectacular Christmas Extravaganza: ELF-a production guaranteed to make a great start to your festive season. Featuring show-stoppin...Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 20 November 2026 - Saturday 2 January 2027
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...Family Feastival
Boxpark Liverpool, Liverpool
Sunday 22 November 2026 - Sunday 23 May 2027
We're offering brilliant food deals all afternoon alongside great music, kids' arts and crafts classes, free face painting, and kids' quiz....Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Wednesday 25 November 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with t...Noel
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
Friday 27 November 2026
Experience the magic of Christmas as Liverpool Cathedral is transformed into a world of light, sound and wonder for the world premiere of No?l.?Designed by the world-renowned Luxmuralis team, this immersive experience brings the Cathedral t...Gladiators Live
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 November 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spe...Home Alone (PG)
Storyhouse, Chester
Thursday 3 - Sunday 20 December 2026
★★★✭ "Tom & Jerry - or should that be Itchy & Scratchy? - as played by Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern in the festive family favourite that has become as synonymous with Christmas as mince pies and turkey." ~ ManchesterT...Rapunzel
Storyhouse, Chester
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Perfect for ages 4+ this bold and funny adaptation of the much-loved storybook by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin and published by Two Hoots, is brought to the st...Harder Disorder: Intimate Hard Rave with 333CXT KXD STEVIE +more
Arts Club, Liverpool
Friday 4 December 2026
Intimate Hard Rave returns for its final 2026 edition Hard Techno, Industrial, Raw & Hardcore. 360 degrees stage, going hard straight from the start...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Epstein Theatre Christmas Panto
Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Mirror mirror on the wall, the biggest panto of them all!Following the record-breaking success of Cinderella in 2025, the magic returns to the Epstein Theatre this Christmas with a spectacular new production of Snow White and the Seven Dwar...Jingle All The Way (PG)
Storyhouse, Chester
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 December 2026
★✭ "Arnie and a Christmas movie about the absurdity of festive materialism. What's not to like? Actually, loads. His acting is as wooden as a Nutcracker doll and the slapstick comedy isn't even comparable to Cannon & Ball, Trevor & Simo...Carols by Lantern Light
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 5 December 2026
Set within the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall at St George?s, amidst the warming glow of lantern light, this will be one of the most magical carol concerts this year. Celebrate the joy of the festive season, in one of Liverpool?s m...Story Time with Santa
Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 5 December 2026
Join Father Christmas and his friend, Buddy the Elf, as they share magical stories and sing a song or two in the cosy setting of Liverpool Town Hall!This unique, festive event is an intimate and engaging experience which will leave you and ...Auckland's Christmas Grotto 2026
Auckland College Independent School, Liverpool
Saturday 5 December 2026
Step into our magical Christmas Grotto, meet Santa & share your wishes Enjoy twinkling lights, festive cheer and a special moment to remember...Breakfast with Santa at The Ship Inn Haskayne
6 Rosemary Lane Haskayne Near Ormskirk L39 7jp Uk, Liverpool
Saturday 5 - Saturday 19 December 2026
A Magical Christmas Experience for the Whole FamilyMake this Christmas extra special with our Breakfast with Santa event at The Ship Inn Haskayne...The Ultimate Kids Christmas Party - Liverpool
Christmas Kids Party Sessions
Lock And Quay, Liverpool
Sunday 6 December 2026
Festive sessions in the marquee including DJ, lunchbox, games & more.......Frozen Princess Afternoon Tea at the Shankly Hotel
The Shankly Hotel, Liverpool
Sunday 6 December 2026
Join us this Christmas for a magical experience for all the family Enjoy Afternoon Tea treats with Anna & Elsa...The Santa Experience at The Hayloft 2026
The Hayloft Cheshire, Warrington
Sunday 6 - Thursday 24 December 2026
Step into Christmas at The Hayloft Meet the elves, make reindeer food, ride the festive train and enjoy a magical story and gift from Santa....A Very Messy Christmas
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Eve loves calm, tidy, quiet... but Christmas is the opposite! From the team who brought you Little Penguin's First Christmas and Little Bear and the Christmas Lights; A Very Messy Christmas is a brand new sensory show for 0-3 year olds and ...Twas the night before Christmas
The Stable Yard, Liverpool
Thursday 10 December 2026
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring? Or were they??As Christmas settles over Croxteth Hall, something magical is stirring in the Stable Yard?Its Christmas Eve and the Stable Yard has bee...Sleeping Beauty (Scarisbrick's Panto)
Oak Theatre and Studios, Scarisbrick
Friday 11 - Thursday 31 December 2026
Anton Benson Productions return with the magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty! Following the huge success of last year's Jack and the Beanstalk, they are back with another spectacular festive production, including a special New Year's Eve p...Breakfast With Santa
The Black Bull Pub, St Helens
Saturday 12 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Join us for Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a festive breakfast, meet Santa, receive a selection box, take photos & have fun in our soft play...Breakfast With Santa
The Lingmell Inn, Liverpool
Sunday 13 - Sunday 20 December 2026
Join us for Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a festive breakfast, meet Santa, receive a selection box, take photos & have fun...Breakfast with Santa
The Royal Oak Aughton 134 Liverpool Road L39 3lw, Liverpool
Sunday 13 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Join us for Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a festive breakfast, meet Santa, receive a selection box, take photos & have fun...The Grinch and Cindy Lou at The Shankly Hotel
The Shankly Hotel, Liverpool
Sunday 13 December 2026
Get ready this festive season for an afternoon full of mischief from the Grinch himself Get in the Christmas spirit with the Grinch and Cindy Lou...A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
Council Chambers At Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool
Tuesday 15 December 2026
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role. Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all kn...Storytime with Santa
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 19 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Created especially with very young children in mind, this relaxed and joyful experience is a chance for little ones to meet Santa in a warm, friendly setting, enjoy a festive story, take part in simple Christmas activities and soak up the s...Liverpool Indoor Funfair Winter 2026
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 19 December 2026
The Winter Indoor Funfair is a spectacular affordable family outing with rides and attractions suitable for all ages, Liverpool Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment. ...Warrington town wrestling - Winter Warzone
Alford Hall Sports And Social Club, Warrington
Saturday 19 December 2026
Family friendly professional wrestling returns to alford hall sports club for another afternoon of awesome entertainment...XMAS BRUNCH AT ZENN Kids Entertainment & Christmas Characters
Zenn Liverpool, Liverpool
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 December 2026
Family christmas brunch in liverpool city centre with kids entertainment, games, photos with christmas characters, a meal and a toy for every child...A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
Chester Town Hall, Chester
Monday 21 December 2026
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role. Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all kn...Santa Brunch Monday 21st December 12-2pm
Ten Streets Social, Liverpool
Monday 21 December 2026
Join us for a magical festive experience filled with storytelling, sing-alongs, dancing and special one-to-one time with Santa himself...Tinsel
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 22 - Thursday 31 December 2026
Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. But to get to the top, he'll have to convince a whole tree of ...Santa Brunch Tuesday 22nd December 10am-12pm.
Ten Streets Social, Liverpool
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Join us for a magical festive experience filled with storytelling, sing-alongs, dancing and special one-to-one time with Santa himself...Santa Brunch Tuesday 22nd December 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Ten Streets Social, Liverpool
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Join us for a magical festive experience filled with storytelling, sing-alongs, dancing and special one-to-one time with Santa himself...Elf (PG)
Storyhouse, Chester
Wednesday 23 December 2026
Watch the classic Christmas movie on the 'Big Screen' and get into the Christmassy spirit!Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exis...Santa Brunch Wednesday 23rd December 12:30pm-2:30pm.
Ten Streets Social, Liverpool
Wednesday 23 December 2026
Join us for a magical festive experience filled with storytelling, sing-alongs, dancing and special one-to-one time with Santa himself...Winter Wonderland
