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

Horrible Histories - The Concert

Liverpool Empire Theatre
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Feb 2026.
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata

A Squash and a Squeeze

Playhouse, Liverpool
Mon 16 - Sat 21 Feb 2026.
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The Peaceful Hour 2

Jack & The Beanstalk

Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sat 14 - Sat 22 Feb 2026.
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Ballet of Lights - Cinderella

The Jury Experience

Playhouse, Liverpool
Sat 14 Feb 2026 + more dates.
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Circus Spectacular

Alex O'Connor

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Liverpool
Fri 13 Feb 2026.

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Murder Mystery - The Grand Finale

Downstairs at Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Thu 12 - Sat 14 Feb 2026 (Afternoon Tea also available).
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What's on in Liverpool Comedy This Week

Vittorio Angelone

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Fri 13 Jan 2026.

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Justin Moorhouse

Desiree Burch

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

Florence + The Machine

The insanely captivating Florence Welch - the festival headlining Boudicca, wielding anthems like a flaming sword - is at the peak of her powers.

James Arthur

Multi-Platinum Middlesborough-born, Brit billion-certified artist James Arthur has come a long way since first finding fame by winning the 2012 series of The X-Factor.

The Fratellis

The brashly melodic BRIT Award-winning indie rock trio from Glasgow mix the tried-and-true sounds of glam rock, stripped-down acoustic-driven tracks, and Class of 1977 punk with fun, energetic 70's Cali-rock, rockabilly and glorious hints of Americana and country.

Elkie Brooks

The Salford blues legend, dubbed the "British Queen Of Blues", brings her Long Farewell Tour to Liverpool.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Fri 15 Feb 2026.

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The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III

An expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith, celebrate the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musicalpieces.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mon 16 Feb 2026.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Martin James Bartlett - Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet

Pianist Martin James Bartlett joins the RLPO for a romantic night of music.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sat 14 Feb 2026.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Jes Gillam - Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 Pathétique

Saxophone sensation Jess Gillam joins the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as they perform Dvořák's Overture, Carnival, Anna Clyne's Glasslands for saxophone and orchestra and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.6, ‘Pathétique’.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Thu 12 Feb 2026.

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Morgan Seatree

Mancunian house music artist Morgan Seatree was inspired by the originators of the genre and holds a passion for that old school Chicago sound, citing influences like Kerri Chandler, Larry Heard, Paul Woolford and Disclosure.

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
Sat 14 Feb 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
Sat 14 Feb 2026 + more dates.

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Mystery Ensemble - Tim Burton's Universe

A classical concert of Danny Elfman's musical scores from Tim Burton's greatest films.

St George's Hall, Liverpool
Sat 14 Feb 2026 + more dates.

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Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons

A string ensemble perform Vivaldi's four seasons under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Liverpool Town Hall
Fri 13 Feb 2026.

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Ash

Platinum-selling, chart-topping Northern Irish alternative rockers Ash are best known for their 1995 hit "Girl from Mars".

The Dome at Grand Central Hall, Liverpool
Fri 13 Feb 2026.

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Sleaford Mods

Nottingham Sprechgesang electro-punk duo often compared to Mancunians Shaun Ryder, John Cooper Clarke and Mark E. Smith.

O2 Academy 1, Liverpool
Fri 13 Feb 2026.

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Andy Fairweather Low & The Lowriders

Two concerts from the Welsh blues rocker and former Amen Corner frontman.

The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Thu 12 & Fri 13 Feb 2026.

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Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show

Two concerts celebrating 50 years of Tom Petty from Liverpool's own Heartbreak.

The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Thu 12 & Fri 13 Feb 2026.

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Perfectly Frank

As seen on BBC’s The One and Only, Liverpudlian David Knopov brings the swing of Sinatra alive in this tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra.

The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sat 14 Feb 2026 (2 shows).

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Callum Beattie

An intimate album launch concert from the Scottish indie folk rocker, fresh from reaching no.4 in the UK charts.

The Jacaranda Club, Liverpool
Mon 9 Feb 2026.

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Caroline

Eight-piece London-based folk rock collective who have collaborated with Caroline Polachek.

Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)

One of Britain’s finest songwriters, the phenomenal frontman of UK chart-topping indie stalwarts The Bluetones performs an intimate solo show.

Fleetwood Mac Performed by The Classic Double Band

Liverpool's favourite tribute band perform Fleetwood Mac classics in the Cockpit Theatre.

Tian Qiyi featuring Jah Wobble

The legendary bassist joins forces with the Liverpool band for a distinctive experimental fusion of erhu, yangqin and morin khuur with dub basslines, live loops and post-punk energy - a bold step in reimagining Chinese traditional music.

The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sat 14 Feb 2026.

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Jonathan Aasgaard

A solo concert from the Norwegian cellist, regarded as one of UK’s most versatile cellists and leader of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's cello section.

The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mon 16 Feb 2026.

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Sad Cafe

One of the great classic English rock bands of the 70s and 80s, the Manchester favourites have finally found the perfect voice in Barry James Thomas to replace their late lead singer Paul Young (also of Mike and the Mechanics), who tragically died in 2000.