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
