What's on in Liverpool and surrounding area
What's on in Liverpool and surrounding area
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Playhouse, Liverpool
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carre - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring ...To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
The powerful and enduring coming-of-age story of racial injustice and childhood innocence is set in 1930s Alabama where lawyer Atticus Finch tries to prove the innocence of Tom Robinson, a Black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman. ...Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live
Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live
Arts Club, Liverpool
Following on from a sold out debut show at Manchester's Gorilla, Talking Heads tribute band Slippery People will recreate the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense live on stage, with all of the pulsating basslines, big suits, wild synths an...North Wales Opera - Verdi's Rigoletto
North Wales Opera - Verdi's Rigoletto
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Experience the raw emotion, iconic melodies, and dramatic power of Verdi's Rigoletto as North Wales Opera brings this legendary masterpiece to life in stunning concert rooms. Hear iconic arias like La donna e mobile and Caro nome, performed...The Dualers
The Dualers
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed in to the UK top 30 despite no industry or professional backing, they progressed to play...The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Based on the incendiary short story by Hilary Mantel, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher is darkly funny and dangerously tense - a gripping psychological thriller created for Liverpool, the Everyman and our politically violent times. Wr...Jesca Hoop
Jesca Hoop
St Michael in the Hamlet Church, Liverpool
Beautiful, subtle and stark the Manchester-based Californian folk star serves up stunningly original songs - minimalist yet brimming with energy, emerging from a wealth of life experience, great emotional depth, and years of honing the craf...Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
The Live Rooms, Chester
The U.K's biggest emo party! Come dance to all the biggest emo bangers from: My Chemical Romance, Paramore, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, Panic! At The Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade, Enter Shikari, All Amer...Forbidden Nights
Forbidden Nights
Electrik Warehouse, Liverpool
Having made their debut on Britain's Got Talent in 2015 and played to packed houses since then, the Forbidden Nights boys are still in high demand at theatres all over the country with an even bigger and hotter tour for 2023. Yes ladies, "C...Shiverpool - Auld City & The Dead House Tour
Shiverpool - Auld City & The Dead House Tour
Queen Victoria Monument, Liverpool
Explore the ghastly past and terrifying tales of Liverpool's oldest streets on the Shiverpool: Auld City & The Dead House Tour! Discover the spooky underground morgue hidden beneath a Gothic spire. Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure th...Eurovision Final Screening and Party
Eurovision Final Screening and Party
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
It's time to bring the Eurovision party back to Liverpool with an electrifying live screening of the Eurovision Final at the iconic former Euroclub venue! Brace yourself for a night of music, madness, and Eurovision-magic! Cheer on your fav...Seriously Collins - The Genesis & Phil Collins Show
Seriously Collins - The Genesis & Phil Collins Show
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Chris Hayward and his superb musicians bring you the most authentic show to Phil Collins and Genesis. No gimmicks, no bald wigs, just a genuine tribute to one of the biggest artists of our generation. It is a stunning 2 hour show bringing y...Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
Moody Blues, Liverpool
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with ...Moonshine Saloon: Immersive Wild West Cocktail Experience
Moonshine Saloon: Immersive Wild West Cocktail Experience
Moonshine Saloon, Liverpool
Step into Liverpool's hidden underworld at Moonshine Saloon, where you'll mingle with locals, play games, and sip on custom cocktails expertly crafted from your smuggled liquor. Dressed in a Western wardrobe provided by the town's tailor, y...R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
Allerton Manor Golf Club, Liverpool
Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival with DJs spinning 8 hours of Old School 90s & 00's RnB Anthems, alongside live performers and hosts. Expect to hear music from: DESTINY'S CHILD / ASHANTI / JA RULE / USHER / LUD...Pearl Scam - The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute
Pearl Scam - The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute
O2 Academy, Liverpool
The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute. Close your eyes and you will think you're there, Seattle 1991, the birth of a sound. As the tones of Alive and Evenflow fill the room, you will remember how you felt when you first heard Ten. As you hear ...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
Hangar 34, Liverpool
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...DC/UK - AC/DC Tribute
DC/UK - AC/DC Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Previously known as AC/DC UK. AC/DC, one of the world's leading tributes AC/DC found their first incarnation well over a decade ago. Since then, the band have established themselves as one of the globe's forerunners in the tribute scene, be...Hot Water Comedy Club - Triple Headline Show
Hot Water Comedy Club - Triple Headline Show
Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
Hot Water Comedy Club's absolutely side splitting flagship stand-up shows. These shows will feature some of the finest headline comedians from across the UK and beyond. With regular TV faces. ...Courds
Courds
Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool
Liverpool alternative rockers Courds blend shoegaze, psychedelic, and grunge influences. ...Sunday 17 May 2026
Everton FC vs Sunderland
Everton FC vs Sunderland
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
Everton take on Sunderland in the Premier League. ...Sir Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man
Sir Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition The Armed Man and a selection of his most loved works including excerpts from Palladio and Adiemus. Raised in Penclawdd and educated at Gowerton Grammar School, he read music at Cardiff ...Kingfishr
Kingfishr
Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Shiverpool - Hope Street Shivers
Shiverpool - Hope Street Shivers
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
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 ...The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
District, Liverpool
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt li...Jack Broadbent
Jack Broadbent
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Winner of the 2025 Boisdale Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year Award, Jack Broadbent is no ordinary singer-songwriter. He can break your heart and then turn around and set the world on fire. Combining elements of blues, folk, rock n roll and jaz...Gareth
Gareth
Arts Club, Liverpool
Rising star Gareth seamlessly blends traditional Country music with the rich sounds of Irish Folk. Born and raised in Castlederg, Northern Ireland, he moved to Nashville to chase his musical dreams. With viral hits like his cover of "Stick ...Gareth
Gareth
Arts Club, Liverpool
Rising star Gareth seamlessly blends traditional Country music with the rich sounds of Irish Folk. Born and raised in Castlederg, Northern Ireland, he moved to Nashville to chase his musical dreams. With viral hits like his cover of "Stick ...Moonshine Saloon: Immersive Wild West Cocktail Experience
Moonshine Saloon: Immersive Wild West Cocktail Experience
Moonshine Saloon, Liverpool
Step into Liverpool's hidden underworld at Moonshine Saloon, where you'll mingle with locals, play games, and sip on custom cocktails expertly crafted from your smuggled liquor. Dressed in a Western wardrobe provided by the town's tailor, y...Liverpool FC Stadium Tour & Legends Q&A
Liverpool FC Stadium Tour & Legends Q&A
Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
Hear personal memories, dressing room tales and funny anecdotes of what it was like to play for Liverpool FC from a Legend of the club during a lively and entertaining Q&A session. Legends include the likes of John Aldridge, Ian Callaghan, ...Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)
Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)
Thornton Hough Village Club, Thornton Hough
One of Britain's finest songwriters, the phenomenal frontman of UK chart-topping indie stalwarts The Bluetones performs an intimate solo show. Combining his impressive solo material with the bands hits - such as Top 10 singles Slight Retu...Gozzle's Wetland Adventure
Gozzle's Wetland Adventure
WWT Martin Mere, Burscough
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling. This spring, the WWT are teaming up with Macmillan Children's Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from...The Comedy Roast
The Comedy Roast
Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
The Comedy Roast sees comedians face off against each other trading off the most brutal insults and the darkest jokes they can come up with. Nothing, and we mean nothing, is off limits! If you like your comedy a little closer to the knuckle...LFC Stadium Tour & Museum
LFC Stadium Tour & Museum
Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
Go behind the scenes inside one of the world's most iconic and historic stadiums during your visit to Anfield, on the interactive LFC Stadium Tour & Museum. Explore the club's rich history and access must-see areas such as the Press Confere...The Anfield Abseil + Free Entrance to Liverpool FC Museum
The Anfield Abseil + Free Entrance to Liverpool FC Museum
Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
Get ready for an adrenaline rush at Anfield Abseil! Picture yourself on top of the Main Stand, taking in the breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Hold onto your hat as you embark on an exhilarating 100-foot abseil down the legendary sta...CityDays - Evolution of an Icon Exploration Game
CityDays - Evolution of an Icon Exploration Game
21 Lime Street Station, Liverpool
Discover Liverpool like never before with the immersive "Evolution of an Icon" self-guided walking tour-an enthralling puzzle-filled journey through the heart of the city's rich history and iconic landmarks This entertaining and informative...Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum, Liverpool
A Fab Four experience; 10 years in the planning and over 60 years in the making. Situated on Mathew Street in the heart of Liverpool, The Liverpool Beatles Museum invites you to follow the journey made by the greatest Rock and Roll band of ...Liverpool City Sights Blue Route - City & Beatles Tour
Liverpool City Sights Blue Route - City & Beatles Tour
Dukes Dock Liverpool, Liverpool
Join Liverpool City Sight's Beatles double-decker bus tour; the perfect way to explore this vibrant city and uncover the fascinating story of how the Beatles became global icons. Liverpool is a city rich in musical heritage, and as the birt...Liverpool Tours - History & The Beatles Walking Tour
Liverpool Tours - History & The Beatles Walking Tour
1832 William Brown St, Liverpool
This Beatles tour from Liverpool Tours will take you to a day you will never forget! If you visit Liverpool and love the Beatles, this is a must see for you. Kick things off outside Liverpool Central Library, where the vibrant-guided umbr...Magical Mystery Tour + The Cavern Club
