FAMILY EVENTS IN LIVERPOOL
FAMILY EVENTS IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular Family Events in Liverpool
Back To The Future The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tue 12 Jan - Sat 6 Feb 2027
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
It's a Wonderful Life
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 12 - 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...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 ...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...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...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 ...The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 24 December 2026
★★★★ The Muppets do Dickens with that trademark blast of irreverence, affection and tap-along tunes. ~ The Times. --- A Christmas cinema screening of Brian Henson's 1992 classic, starring The Muppets and Michael Caine. The Muppets ...
Back To The Future The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 12 January - Saturday 6 February 2027
Great Scott! Back to the Future the musical is here! Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical on its first ever UK tour. Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this ...AEW All Elite Wrestling
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Sunday 7 February 2027
All Elite Wrestling brings AEW Dynasty to Liverpool for the first time as the blockbuster pay-per-view makes its UK debut at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. On Sunday 7 February 2027, AEW Dynasty arrives at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, marking the f...Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock - Worlds Collide Concert
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 13 February 2027
The all-new Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour brings together the worlds of Descendants, ZOMBIES, and for the very first time, Camp Rock, in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. A pop concert of the highest calibre, the cast features an...Sleeping Beauty (St Helens Panto)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 February 2027
Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Wednesday 17 February 2027
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London's Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first t...Dog Man The Musical
Storyhouse, Chester
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 February 2027
Dog Man The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but...Rude Science
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Friday 19 February 2027
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates' revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it's a riot of ...Disney on Ice - Road Trip Adventures
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 March 2027
Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends embark on awild ride to your favourite Disney destinations. Travel with Moana to the sun soaked Motunui, setoff on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba. Discover a who...Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 20 March 2027
The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... 'Ms Rachel'! Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 Billion Views and over...Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Regal Entertainments Pantomime)
Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 27 March - Sunday 4 April 2027
Step right into the magical world of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the spectacular family pantomime from Regal Entertainments! The circus is in town, bringing jaw-dropping circus acts, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning production values, a...Pip and Posy
Playhouse, Liverpool
Wednesday 31 March - Saturday 3 April 2027
From the producers of The Smartest Giant in Town comes a brand-new theatre show bursting with friendship and fun, Pip and Posy Live on Stage. Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture...The Wind In The Willows (by Immersion Theatre)
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Thursday 1 April 2027
Pack your picnics for some outdoor theatre and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and...Zog and the Flying Doctors
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 April 2027
Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the...Disney Princess - The Concert
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 25 April 2027
For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of acclaimed Broadway and West End stars in Disney Princess - The Concert. Your every dream wil...
Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Friday 30 April - Sunday 2 May 2027
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! With amazing actors and eye-popping 3D effects, this astounding show is guaranteed to thri...THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 2 May 2027
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...Starlight Express
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 26 May - Saturday 12 June 2027
An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this 'jaw-dropping' (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of musical theatre's most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at...Mog - The Forgetful Cat
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 June 2027
Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Mog the Forgetful Cat has been adapted for the stage by The Wardrobe Ensemble. Join Mog and the Thomas family, on a journey throug...Amazing Animals
Oak Theatre and Studios, Scarisbrick
Sunday 6 June 2027
A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see life sized crocodiles, sloths, reindeer, dinosaurs, penguins, orangutans and maybe even a spraying skunk bursting out onto the stage...The Night Sky Show
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 26 June 2027
Look up, and discover a universe bursting with possibility... The Night Sky Show - A Sky Full of Hope is a spectacular, inclusive journey across the universe with astronomer and author Adrian West. Following the phenomenal success of The Ni...Grease
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 26 - Saturday 31 July 2027
The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for seni...The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 30 July 2027
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London's Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first t...Ballet Shoes
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 January 2028
Starring Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing) as Great Uncle Matthew, the National Theatre's five-star production of Ballet Shoes goes on a UK tour. Adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd (The Unlikely Pilgri...Candlelight Gift Card
