60+ Things To Do In Liverpool This Week & Next (#009)

Grab your calendar—here are the most interesting events coming up in and around Liverpool.

April 03, 2025

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Things To Know

Newsletter #9. Two months in, 8,000+ subscribers, and still growing fast. Thank so much for the support, the feedback, the kind words as we keep tweaking to make the newsletter as useful to our readers as possible.

Today we’re covering some local news, we’ve got our first poll, trivia, and of course our ridiculously long list of upcoming events! Let’s get to it…

👨🏼‍🎨 Liverpool’s Independents Biennial is back June 7–Sept 14, scattering 64 artists and 22 new works across 120 spots in Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens. It runs alongside the Liverpool Biennial, but it’s scrappier, weirder, and entirely artist-led.

🎵 ​Smithdown Festival is throwing a massive 10th birthday bash from May 2–5, taking over venues along Smithdown Road and Penny Lane with free live music, DJs, and family-friendly fun—all supporting The Whitechapel Centre.

🥐 The Wild Loaf in Dingle, just snagged the UK's best bakery title from The Good Food Guide. Their sourdough, cakes, croissants, and cinnamon buns have locals queuing up since 2022. Check them out on Instagram.

🎡 The Liverpool Indoor Funfair hits M&S Bank Arena April 8–21, just in time to hype your kids up before the Easter sugar rush.

🇮🇪 Liverpool & Dublin may be getting back together—reviving their 1997 sister city deal. Dublin’s Lord Mayor swung by to talk culture, tourism, and trade, hoping to tighten bonds in a post-Brexit world.

DID YOU KNOW
Other Liverpool’s Around The World

Did you know, theres also a Liverpool in New South Wales, Australia. A Liverpool in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, and Illinois, USA. And there’s even a Liverpool in Nova Scotia, Canada. ✊

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GRAB YOUR DIARY
Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week

Below are the best happening from tomorrow until next Thursday. If you do decide to go to any events after spotting them in this newsletter, please let us know! We’ve marked what we think are the highlights with a ⭐️ for easier scanning!

Note: sometimes errors slip through, so please check details before making plans.

Fri 4 Apr

Myths and Legends of Crank Caverns DAYTIME SESSION — Explore Crank Caverns and the myths that have lived on in local memory—perfect for curious families and history fans.
11:00-13:00 | The Dam Bar & Grill | Tickets
PVTV Fringe Flicks: Kenneth Anger’s Lucifer Rising + Short Films — Watch Kenneth Anger’s cult classic Lucifer Rising plus strange and subversive shorts at this experimental film night.
19:30-22:30 | DoES Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Hot Water’s Green Room Podcast LIVE! — Watch a live podcast taping of Hot Water’s Green Room, complete with unpredictable antics and plenty of laughs.
20:00-22:00 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Tickets
⭐️ Latino Fest (Liverpool) 2025 — Dance to Reggaeton, Salsa, and more at Latino Fest’s return to Liverpool—two rooms of Latin party vibes all night.
23:00 | Arts Club | Tickets

Sat 5 Apr

⭐️ Liverpool's Makers Market — Support local artists and vintage sellers at this makers market filled with handcrafted items, collectibles, and home goods.
10:00-16:00 | Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral | Tickets
Hilbre in Bloom – Carpets of bluebells — Take a guided walk to Hilbre Island with a focus on either nature, local history, or just good company.
10:30-13:30 | Hilbre Island | Tickets
⭐️ GoodMarket at Penny Lane Church — Explore 30+ indie stalls at GoodMarket, held inside Penny Lane Church, perfect for gifts or a spring wardrobe refresh.
11:00-16:00 | St Barnabas' Church, Mossley Hill | Tickets
Liverpool Print Fair at the Bluecoat — Discover art prints from independent artists at the two-day Liverpool Print Fair inside the Bluecoat.
11:00-17:00 | Bluecoat | Free
⭐️ Free Family Funday At Blackstock Market — Free fun for families every weekend at Blackstock Market—expect bouncy castles, reptiles, magic, and live music.
11:00-14:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
Paint A Disco Ball — Decorate a reclaimed wooden disco ball while grooving to tunes—part art workshop, part retro dance session.
15:00-17:30 | Make. North Docks | Tickets
⭐️ All Day 80s Party! — Join an all-day 80s dance party packed with throwback anthems and feel-good nostalgia.
15:00-20:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
The Smartest Giant in Town — Follow George the Giant as he helps animals in need in this adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town.
16:00 | Flora Pavilion | Tickets
Paint and Sip - Cowgirl Blossoms | Kabin @ Kabannas — Join us for a creative afternoon of painting and sipping drinks in central Liverpool—no painting experience needed.
17:00-19:00 | Kabin @ Kabannas | Tickets
⭐️ Horizon Film Festival — Watch short films by Liverpool’s emerging filmmakers and meet the people shaping the future of cinema.
17:30 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
⭐️ Paint Van Gogh In Pop Art, Liverpool — Paint your own version of Van Gogh’s Starry Night in pop art style, set to 60s tunes and bold, bright colors.
19:00-21:30 | LEAF on Smithdown Road | Tickets
Rhythm of the 90s — Experience ‘90s dance hits live with the Rhythm of the 90s band—bringing the energy of club nights to the stage.
19:00 | O2 Academy Liverpool | Tickets
April Brewclub Meeting - Lagers — BrewClub’s April meeting is all about lagers—come share your latest homebrew and swap techniques with fellow beer geeks.
19:30 | The Dead Crafty Beer Company | Tickets
Frank and Walter's acoustic Show at the Disctrict Liverpool — The Frank and Walters’ Paul Linehan brings his acoustic show to Liverpool, blending indie nostalgia with fresh songwriting.
19:30 | 61 Jordan street Liverpool | Tickets
The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams — Enjoy epic scores by Zimmer and Williams performed live by a full orchestra in a celebration of movie music.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
The Music Of ABBA By Candlelight — Enjoy a candlelit concert of ABBA’s greatest hits performed live inside Liverpool Cathedral.
19:30-20:30 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
Orchestra dell'Arte: France Vs England — Enjoy music by Elgar and Poulenc in this concert where English and French styles are showcased side by side.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Hamilton Luduvice — Hamilton Luduvice brings his Brazilian musical roots to Liverpool with a blend of Bossa Nova, Samba Jazz, and more.
NA | Ma Boyles | Tickets

Sun 6 Apr

Introduction to Chinese Painting — Learn the basics of Chinese brush painting in this mixed-ability class—whether you’re a beginner or curious artist.
10:00-14:00 | Duke Street Market | Tickets
MoM is WoW — Explore how Islam views mothers through talks, activities, and art at this free community event at the Museum of Liverpool.
10:00-16:00 | Museum of Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ Makers Market at the Lakehouse — Shop handmade gifts, crafts, and art at Crosby Marina’s Lakehouse in this free, family-friendly market.
10:00-15:00 | The Lake House, Waterloo | Free
Liverpool Comic & Sci-Fi Fair — Browse comics, books, memorabilia, and more at the Liverpool Comic & Sci-Fi Fair, happening at The Liner Hotel.
11:00 | The Liner Hotel | Tickets
The Liverpool Town Hall Wedding Show — Explore wedding ideas with live music, food samples, catwalk shows, and over 30 vendors at the Town Hall Wedding Show.
11:00-15:00 | Liverpool Town Hall | Free (Booking Required)
Meet your Muslim neighbour: every day is Mother's day — Join in family-friendly crafts and cultural activities at the Museum of Liverpool, learning why every day is Mother’s Day in Islam.
11:00-16:00 | Museum of Liverpool | Tickets
⭐️ Free Family Funday At Blackstock Market — Free fun for families every weekend at Blackstock Market—expect bouncy castles, reptiles, magic, and live music.
11:00-14:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
The Toxteth and Canning Walk — Walk through Toxteth and Canning with stories from residents and streets that haven’t changed in nearly 200 years.
12:00-15:00 | The Quarter | Tickets
Open Voices: A Celebration with The People of Anfield — A celebration of Anfield’s residents through photography, film, and storytelling developed with local communities.
13:00-15:00 | Open Eye Gallery | Free (Booking Required)
First First Sunday ScouseVeg Gathering — ScouseVeg meets every first Sunday for a relaxed, vegan-friendly afternoon lunch with like-minded locals.
14:00 | The Egg Cafe | Tickets
Grieg Piano Concerto — Grieg’s Piano Concerto headlines a night of beautiful classical music, joined by Dvořák’s New World and more.
14:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Megaslam 2025 Live & Loaded Tour: SOUTHPORT — Catch the Megaslam 2025 tour as it lands in Southport—family-friendly wrestling entertainment with returning and new stars.
17:00 | The Grand, Southport | Tickets
⭐️ Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Jeremy Corbyn & Paul Rogers — Jeremy Corbyn and Paul Rogers discuss the global arms trade and their book on how it’s shaping the world.
18:00 | 12 College Ln | Tickets
Screening - Six: The Musical — Catch the musical Six on the big screen in a live film version, celebrating the queens of British musical history.
20:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

Mon 7 Apr

⭐️ Easter Holiday family fun at Liverpool Cathedral — Free family arts and crafts sessions at Liverpool Cathedral during Easter break, inspired by the Helios installation.
11:00-12:00 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
⭐️ Yoga Under Helios — Practice gentle yoga under the warm glow of Helios, with music and light enhancing your connection to body and breath.
18:00-19:15 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
The Psychology of Psychopaths with Forensic Psychologist Dee Anand — Forensic psychologist Dee Anand breaks down what psychopathy really is—and isn’t—in this thought-provoking talk.
18:30-21:30 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Tickets
The Hollywood Ball — Play darts, quiz, or beer pong at the Hollywood Ball, a themed night packed with fun activities and party vibes.
19:00-23:00 | Revolucion De Cuba | Tickets

Tue 8 Apr

⭐️ Craft Club — Drop in to make crafts with artist Rachel as part of a welcoming and relaxed creative session for all ages.
13:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
The Gruffalo — Follow Mouse on an adventure in this musical adaptation of The Gruffalo, live on stage for kids and grown-ups alike.
14:00 | Liverpool Playhouse theatre | Tickets
Let's Make Films: Development Sessions — A 6-month course for aspiring producers, starting with how to organize a shoot and bring creative ideas to life.
17:30-19:30 | Bluecoat | Tickets
Helios Quiet Hour — A quieter, gentler hour to experience the Helios sculpture—ideal for neurodiverse visitors and anyone needing a calmer environment.
18:00-18:30 | Liverpool Cathedral | Free (Booking Required)
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of “Somebody Feed Phil” — Phil Rosenthal, host of Somebody Feed Phil, brings stories and laughs from the world of food and travel to Liverpool.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

Wed 9 Apr

Farm Urban - Aquaponics Workshop — Learn how aquaponics blends fish farming and hydroponics at this hands-on workshop with Farm Urban in Sefton Park.
10:30-11:30 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets
Wreath Making Workshop — Make your own reusable spring wreath using willow and seasonal foliage, all gathered from Lunt Meadows.
12:00-15:00 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
Liverpool Fostering Information Event — Learn about fostering from real carers and staff at this info event hosted by TACT at Liverpool’s John Lewis.
12:00-14:00 | John Lewis & Partners Liverpool | Tickets
⭐️ Above and Beyond Tour — Explore hidden areas of Liverpool Cathedral on the Above and Beyond tour—including spaces usually closed to the public.
12:00-14:00 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
Edwardian St Helens and the fight for the rights of disabled people — A look at how one Edwardian woman fought for the rights of disabled people in a time when they were often sent to workhouses.
18:30-20:30 | The Little George Quarter | Tickets
9th April 2025 Breathwork & Sound Bath — Release stress with breathwork, then relax completely in a sound bath inside the acoustic-rich Ken Dodd Happiness Hall.
19:00-20:00 | Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall | Tickets
Fine Dining Under Helios — Dine under the Helios sculpture with a special three-course meal by The Welsford Bistro in a truly atmospheric setting.
19:00-22:30 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
Open Mic Comedy Night — New comedians and seasoned acts take the mic at this weekly open comedy night—no two shows are the same.
19:00-20:30 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Tickets
Iphigenia In Aulis — A Greek tragedy set at Woodstock, Iphigenia in Aulis asks what we’re willing to sacrifice for power and recognition.
19:30 | Edge Hill University | Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds — Celebrate 130 years of The War of the Worlds with Jeff Wayne’s live musical tour, complete with 3D holograms.
20:00 | M&S Bank Arena Liverpool | Tickets

Thu 10 Apr

⭐️Storytelling Under Helios — Kids can enjoy magical storytelling under Helios, with tales inspired by the sun and the natural world.
10:00-10:20 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
Inspirational Women From Liverpool's Past & History Walking Tour — Discover Liverpool’s overlooked history through the lives of the city’s pioneering women on this guided walking tour.
10:30-12:30 | Liverpool City Centre | Tickets
Murder Mystery: First Class Murder – Afternoon Tea — Board a 1930s train for afternoon tea and a murder mystery—complete with suspicious characters and snowbound intrigue.
12:00 | Downstairs at the Everyman | Tickets
New ways of treating psycho-somatic conditions – the evidence base for body-oriented psychological therapies — Learn how body-oriented psychotherapy is used to treat psychosomatic conditions, grounded in modern evidence.
12:00-13:00 | Edge Hill University | Free (Booking Required)
From black and white to AI and beyond: the evolution of clinical imaging — Track the history of medical imaging from early X-rays to modern AI in this lecture on how we see inside the body.
17:30-19:00 | Edge Hill University (Lecture Theatre, Law and Psychology) | Free
Wedding Open Evening — Tour Sefton Park Palm House during their open evening to explore wedding possibilities and meet expert suppliers.
18:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
⭐️ Cheese and Wine Evening — Sample five wines paired with ten fine cheeses in an intimate evening focused on flavor and good conversation.
19:00 | 40 Hope Street | Tickets
Neuro Nights - Brain Meets Science Comedy — Science meets stand-up at NeuroNights, blending brainy ideas and comedy for two fun nights at LEAF Liverpool.
19:00-23:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Amy & the Winos (Amy Winehouse Tribute Band) — Experience the music of Amy Winehouse live through a tribute band dedicated to her legacy, performing in a cozy pub venue.
20:00-23:30 | BRUNSWICK VAULTS | Tickets

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