Liverpool Theatre News & Reviews

The Best of What's On in Liverpool This Week

With so many shows listed on LiverpoolTheatres, it can be hard to decide which to go and see.

We are here to help, with our handpicked recommended shows, music gigs, classical concerts and stand-up comedy acts from what's on in Liverpool over the next seven days...

Our Top 10 What's On in Liverpool Theatre This Week

Mary Poppins

Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Weds 14 - Sat 31 Jan 2026.

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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker

Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty

Playhouse, Liverpool
Fri 9 Jan 2026 + more dates.
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Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Playhouse, Liverpool
Tue 13 - Sat 17 Jan 2026.
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Cinderella

The Scouse Christmas Carol

The Rock 'n' Roll Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk

Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Until 17 Jan 2026.

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Justin Hawkins Rides Again

An Evening with Harry Redknapp

Mike Joyce In Conversation

The Jury Experience

Playhouse, Liverpool
Sat 10 Jan 2026 + more dates.
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The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat

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What's on in Liverpool Comedy This Week

Hot Water Comedy Club Headline Shows

Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
Sun 28 - Tue 30 Dec 2025.

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Our Top 20 What's on in Liverpool Music Concerts This Week

Blue

An intimate album launch party from Simon, Duncan, Antony and Lee.

The Jacaranda Club, Liverpool
Tue 13 Jan 2026 + more dates.
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Ocean Colour Scene

Multi-Platinum selling Birmingham indie legends are best known for hits including "The Day We Caught the Train", "The Riverboat Song", "Hundred Mile High City", "Travellers Tune", "The Circle", "You've Got It Bad", and "Better Day"

The Classic Rock Show

Liverpool's own popular rock show paying tribute to the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Rainbow, Lynryd Skynryd, The Who, AC/DC, Boston, Pink Floyd, Meat Loaf, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Toto and more.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Fri 16 & Sat 17 Jan 2026.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Messiah

Baroque music expert Laurence Cummings and the full Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir storm the heavens.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sat 10 Jan 2026.

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Weds 14 Jan 2026.

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Swings back in time for Glenn Miller’s favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sun 11 Jan 2026.

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Man in the Mirror

Theatre Royal, St Helens
Fri 15 Jan 2026 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to The Beatles

A string ensemble perform the hits of Liverpool's Fab Four under the gentle glow of candlelight.

St George's Hall, Liverpool
Fri 17 Jan 2026 + more dates.

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Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay & Ed Sheeran

A string ensemble perform the hits of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran under the gentle glow of candlelight.

St George's Hall, Liverpool
Fri 9 Jan 2026 + more dates.

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Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton

Listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble under the gentle glow of candlelight.