THEATRE IN LIVERPOOL
THEATRE IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular Theatre in Liverpool
Scott Bennett
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Fri 18 Sep 2026 - Fri 12 Feb 2027
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord
M&S Bank Arena
Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 7 - Saturday 10 October 2026
This bold new adaptation of the classic novel celebrates Oscar Wilde's dazzling wit and dark imagination. Stylish and unsettlingly thrilling, The Picture of Dorian Gray plunges you into a world where charm is currency and the truth always e...DEAR ZOO
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 7 - Thursday 8 October 2026
Rod Campbell's much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of ...Henning Wehn
Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, Southport
Thursday 8 October 2026
With his new show, Acid Wehn, award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or sh...Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, Southport
Saturday 10 October 2026
Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK's leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously ...Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 11 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...Pride & Prejudice (sort of)
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be...Mike Wozniak
Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, Southport
Tuesday 13 October 2026
New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskma...Scott Bennett
Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, Southport
Wednesday 14 October 2026
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to foc...English National Ballet - Romeo & Juliet
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 October 2026
One of the greatest love stories ever told. Irresistible attraction, all-consuming passion, tragic consequences: Shakespeare's heartbreaking tale is reimagined in a ballet that is "as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be" (The Telegrap...The Makings Of A Murderer - The Undercover Detective
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 15 October 2026
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit and former star of Channel 4's Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infilt...Professor Brian Cox
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Friday 16 October 2026
The pop idol turned science idol, Professor Brian Cox is a British physicist and professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester. Born in Oldham, he was the keyboard player in Manchester bands D:Ream and Dare, but he is bes...An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 17 October 2026
A Glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-Good Fun. Roll up, roll up... the UK's longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation with a thrilling new twist! Presenting An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret - a dazzling celeb...Trigger Happy TV
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 18 October 2026
It's been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bri...Mean Girls
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 19 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...Jason Byrne
Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
Thursday 22 October 2026
Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning. Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter...Christopher Hall
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 22 October 2026
Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out. From your 1.5 star hotel, he'll give you a hilariously fun soiree and have you tucked up back in bed at a sensible time. Christopher Hall, once...Daniel Foxx
Hangar 34, Liverpool
Thursday 22 October 2026
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn't. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and ligh...John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 October 2026
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a poli...Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Sir Charlie is bold, brave and brilliantly clever. He loves daring quests filled with wily witches, terrible beasties and fire-breathing dragons. And yes, he has a cat called Envelope!But who is this pint-sized hero and ...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic p...Josh Pugh
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 1 November 2026
After 2 sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Mock the Week,...Scummy Mummies
Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 2 November 2026
British-Australian comedy double act, Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, of the mega popular "less-than-perfect parents" podcast, are back with a new live tour, "Hot Mess." From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is sa...The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep will co-produce a brand-new staging of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a groundbreaking National...The Haunting of Hill House
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
Don't miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's "near perfect" (Stephen King) classic ghost story. From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to the stage in this gripping n...The Scouse Nativity
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 6 November 2026 - Saturday 16 January 2027
Oh Come 'Ed Ye Faithful, It's back baby! The daddy of them all is returning for 2026 as we get the gang together and take on THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD! We've cut down the curtains for costumes, pinched a donkey from the zoo and got a ...Wankernomics
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 8 November 2026
With two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is crushing it right now. They'd say they're delivering key outcomes with impact in a fast-pac...Sam Campbell
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 11 November 2026
With a signature style that marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit- from surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius, Australian c...Beyond The Barricade
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences ret...
Sounds of the 60's Live with Tony Blackburn
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 12 November 2026
Join Tony as he presents an evening of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Featuring the hits of The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, Elvis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Otis Reddin...Adam Rowe
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 13 November 2026
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo, Adam Rowe is hitting the road across the UK with his brand-new stand-up tour Fashionism. ...Flo & Joan
Playhouse, Liverpool
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 November 2026
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a ...The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast
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...
Smile it's Christmas
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 15 November 2026
A lively dance school showcase with a lovely feeling of togetherness for everyone, this show is full of Christmas warmth, fun and laughter and will leave you feeling festive. From first-time performers to the well-seasoned individuals, come...BOST Musicals presents Elf The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Based on the beloved Christmas film Elf, this funny and heart-warming musical tells the story of Buddy, who, as a baby, accidentally crawled into Santa's toy sack and was whisked away to the North Pole. Raised as an elf, Buddy grows up far ...Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 20 November - Thursday 31 December 2026
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...Dylan Moran
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 22 November 2026
Showtime. What are you going to do? Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion. Guess what? We're fresh out of oblivion. The Economy will do fine without you - but how long will you survive without the usual giant horn of...Burlesque the Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 24 November - Saturday 5 December 2026
Following its critically acclaimed World Premier at the Opera House Manchester and a West End run, Burlesque the Musical Wagon-Wheel-Watusi's on a new UK tour. In a world hidden beneath city lights, everything sparkles in seduction, and liv...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...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 30 November 2026
Cherished 2006 Christmas romcom The Holiday is set presented live in concert this festive season. The show will see the film's enchanting score by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winning co...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Monday 30 November 2026
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Little Shop of Horrors
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 3 December 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Liverpool for Christmas 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing ...
Murder Mystery: Murder at Blackout Afternoon Tea
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 December 2026
Join a travelling journalist come amateur detective as they are evacuated into a public air-raid shelter on a cold December day in 1943. With flooding deeming the surrounding shelters unfit for purpose, and the bombs falling, there are few ...Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 5 December 2026
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson...Mamma Mia!
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...Aled Jones & Alexander Armstrong - The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 10 December 2026
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, th...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
Chester Cathedral, Chester
Monday 14 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K4...Liverpool Legends
