📣 60+ Top Events In Liverpool (24 Apr-1 May)

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

April 24, 2025

NEWS IN A FLASH
Things To Know

🎸 Sound City 2025: Liverpool’s Sound City is back 3-4 May, with an incredible lineup including The Royston Club, Panic Shack, Nieve Ella, and so much more.

⭐ Walk of Stars: From May 2 to 26, Liverpool’s streets get a temporary glow-up with a starry trail of artist names stretching from Liverpool ONE to the Docks.

🚉 Baltic Station Approved: A ÂŁ100 million train station is coming to Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, after Liverpool City Council approved the plans. The target opening date is the end of 2027.

🛶 Dragon Boat Race: Boats, drums, and friendly corporate rivalry hit the Royal Albert Dock on May 10, all in the name of charity and chaos—Liverpool's Dragon Boat Race is back.

🏆 Film Studio BAFTA Win: The Depot, a Liverpool film studio, just got a sustainability badge from BAFTA, proving you can shoot TV and still care about the planet.

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GRAB YOUR DIARY
60+ Things To Do In Liverpool This Week & Next…

Below are the best happening from this Friday 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.

Thu 24 Apr

Tackling the Housing Shortage at Local Level — Hear from experts working to solve the housing shortage locally, with insights and discussion on practical solutions.
09:00-11:00 | Hill Dickinson LLP | Tickets
Guided Tour of the Palm House — Discover stories of the Palm House, from wartime camouflage to its 2001 restoration, on this guided tour.
14:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets
⭐️ Bombed Out Church Beer & Cider Festival 2025 — Sample local beers, ciders, gin, and more at this festival in the atmospheric Bombed Out Church.
18:00-22:30 | St Luke's Bombed Out Church | Tickets
Live Stand Up - Comedy at The CafeHouse, Liverpool — Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy at The CafeHouse in Liverpool, with a lineup of local comedians.
19:00-21:30 | The CafeHouse | Tickets
Screening - Billy Elliot The Musical — See Billy Elliot the Musical on screen, with a live organ introduction and words from the show’s original star.
19:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
⭐️ Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 — The Liverpool Improvisation Festival brings improv artists from around the world to the Unity stage once more.
19:00 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
Lost In Music — Dance your way through the disco era with hits from the '70s, performed by a world-class band and vocalists.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
The Anchoress — The Anchoress brings her rich sound and powerful songwriting back to the stage after performing with the Manics.
19:45 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

Fri 25 Apr

Well Connected NORTH — Connect with professionals from across the North at this relaxed morning networking session in Bootle hosted by the Chamber.
08:30-10:30 | Kingsley&Co | Tickets
⭐️ Guided Tours at Liverpool Town Hall — Step inside Liverpool Town Hall for a guided tour that reveals its architecture, history, and civic legacy.
11:00 | Liverpool Town Hall | Tickets
Stupid! + Family Reunion- Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 — Stupid is a fast-paced, improvised comedy show built entirely from audience suggestions and absurd imagination.
17:40 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
PURE GYM POP UP CLASSES — Free high-quality workout classes from Pure Gym pop up at Boxpark every Friday night.
18:00-19:00 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool x Black Lodge x Friends — Join the Mikkeller Running Club for a social run followed by a brewery tap takeover and a free post-run drink.
18:15 | Black Lodge Brewing | Tickets
⭐️ Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert — Toots and the Maytals return with Leba Hibbert for a night of ska and rocksteady presented by AGMP.
19:00-23:00 | Hanger34 | Tickets
Simple Minded & Deacon Blues — Simple Minded & Deacon Blues perform a night of music dedicated to two iconic bands at Camp and Furnace.
19:00-23:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
BIG FRIDAYS: DRAG BINGO — Drag Bingo gets wild at Boxpark with TV personality Pam Sandwich hosting a night of chaos and laughs.
19:00-22:00 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Tickets
An Evening of Talking Heads — Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads returns to Hope Street Theatre—sharp, moving monologues performed live on stage.
19:30 | Hope Street Theatre | Tickets
The Merseybeats Anniversary Show — Join Tony Crane MBE and special guests for a one-night anniversary show full of Merseybeat nostalgia.
19:30 | Floral Pavilian, Marine Promenade | Tickets
Baiana feat. Snowboy and The Haggis Horns — Baiana blends Brazilian rhythms with soulful vocals and features live sets from Snowboy and The Haggis Horns.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets
Taxi Tales – Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 — Taxi Tales blends Raymond Carver’s storytelling style with improv for a night of subtle, character-driven scenes.
20:30 | Unity Theatre | Tickets

Sat 26 Apr

⭐️ St Michaels Spring Fair — Face painting, cake, food, and crafts come together at this family-friendly fair at St. Michael’s Church.
11:00-16:00 | ST michaels Church Road | Tickets
Surfing the Great Wave at DoES Liverpool — DoES Liverpool hosts a playful morning inspired by The Great Wave—expect energy, movement, and creative surprises.
11:00-13:00 | DoES Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
EVERTON V CHELSEA — Watch Everton take on Chelsea at Goodison Park in a high-stakes match that could shape the season.
12:30-14:30 | Boxpark Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Cafe Amour + Godse Jansen – Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 — What happens when two strangers meet at a café and explore the mysteries of love? An improvised romantic comedy.
13:30 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
Dancing In The Daylight - Liverpool — A daytime dance party for grown-ups who miss the music of the '80s, '90s, and '00s—nostalgia with a dancefloor twist.
14:00-19:00 | Hangar 34 | Tickets
Inspirational Men From Liverpool's Past & History Walking Tour — Take a walking tour exploring Liverpool’s historic figures in celebration of International Men’s Day.
14:00-16:00 | Liverpool City Centre | Tickets
Sculpt and Sip | Arts Bar Hope Street — Sculpt and sip the evening away at Arts Bar Hope Street—no experience needed, just bring your imagination.
14:00-16:00 | Liverpool Arts Bar | Tickets
VG&M FREE Guided Tour — Take a free guided tour of the University of Liverpool’s historic ‘Original Redbrick’ building.
14:00 | Victoria Gallery and Museum | Free (Booking Required)
FROM DUSK TO DAWN – Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 — From Dusk Till Dawn is a moody, improvised drama inspired by American gothic theater and playwrights of the '60s.
14:40 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
⭐️ All Day 90s Pop - Liverpool — Relive your favorite pop hits from the ’90s all day long at this new party event in Liverpool.
15:00-20:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
CONNOR BENN V CHRIS EUBANK — Watch Connor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr go head-to-head, broadcast live at Boxpark with drinks and big screens.
18:00-01:00 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Taylor Swift & Friends | Tribute Nights at Blundells Supper Club — Blundells Supper Club hosts a tribute night to Taylor Swift and other stars, with performances by Beth McCann.
18:30-23:00 | Blundells Supper Club | Tickets
Only Fools and Horses Quiz - Liverpool — A new themed quiz night dedicated to Only Fools and Horses fans—bring your mates and your trivia knowledge.
18:30-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
BITE - Single Release Gig — Celebrate a new single release with BITE, plus live music from supporting acts Strider and Finite Experience.
19:00-23:00 | Kazimier Stockroom | Tickets
Coldplace - the World's Leading Tribute To Coldplay — Coldplace pays tribute to Coldplay with a live concert celebrating one of the world’s biggest bands.
19:00 | O2 Academy Liverpool | Free
A Taste of Holland – celebrate their King’s Day the Saturday night before with us — Celebrate King’s Day with Dutch street food and classic cuisine at this all-day orange-themed party.
19:00 | Delifonseca Dockside | Tickets
Dionne Warwick — Hear Dionne Warwick perform the hits that made her a star and learn how she used her voice offstage, too.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Ensemble 10:10 — Ensemble 10:10 honors the Apollo Saxophone Quartet with bold contemporary works and jazz-inspired pieces.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Nashville Nights — Country covers and live music come together at Nashville Nights, where the band plays all your favorite classics.
21:00-23:45 | Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant | Free (Booking Required)
Ghost Hunt at The Old Library Liverpool 26th April 2025 — Explore The Old Library with paranormal investigators on this evening ghost hunt. Tickets cost £25.
21:00-02:00 | The Old Library | Tickets

Sun 27 Apr

TASTER Foraging Workshop in Frodsham (Cheshire) — Learn how to spot, identify, and taste wild ingredients on this beginner-friendly foraging walk in Frodsham.
10:00-12:00 | Frodsham Hill Car Park | Tickets
⭐️ Duke Street Makers Market — Shop local at the Duke Street Makers Market, with food, live music, and 15 stalls offering handmade goods.
11:00-18:00 | Duke Street Food and Drink Market | Free
⭐️ Books In Bars - Swap, Quiz & Music — Bring a few books, grab a drink, and hang out at Arts Bar Hope Street while your donations are sorted and new ones appear.
12:00-17:00 | Liverpool Arts Bar | Tickets
Dancing at the Palm House — Watch dancers of all ages and styles—from ballet to capoeira—take the stage at the iconic Palm House.
12:00-16:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
Leap Dance Festival : Celebration of Dance — Leap Dance Festival returns to the Palm House, showcasing community performances from across the region.
12:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
⭐️ FAMILY FEASTIVAL — Bring the whole family to Boxpark for Sunday fun with food deals, music, crafts, and games for the kids.
12:00-16:00 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Tickets
Romantic Waltzes: Chopin, Schubert and Tchaikovsky by Varvara Tarasova — Varvara Tarasova brings the romance of Chopin, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky waltzes to life in this intimate piano concert.
16:00-17:00 | Yoko Ono Lennon Centre | Tickets
Varvara Tarasova: Romantic Waltzes - Chopin, Schubert and Tchaikovsky — Experience the magic of Chopin, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky waltzes performed by pianist Varvara Tarasova.
16:00 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Bach: The Cello Suites — Experience the emotional power of Bach’s Cello Suites, performed live by Jonathan Aasgaard.
17:00 | St George's Hall Concert Room | Tickets
The Princess Proms: Liverpool (Second Session) — Come dressed as your favorite royal and sing along to hits from Frozen, Moana, and more in this family-friendly concert.
17:15-18:30 | St George's Hall | Tickets
Music at Crosby Hall: Treske String Quartet with Piano — The Treske String Quartet return to Crosby Hall, now joined by pianist Jay Carroll to perform Dvořák’s Piano Quintet Op. 8.
19:00-21:00 | Crosby Hall Educational Trust | Tickets
The Seeger Sessions Revival — Celebrate Springsteen’s folk-inspired album with a lively two-hour set from the 13-piece Seeger Sessions Revival band.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

Mon 28 Apr

Nature Tots at Lunt Meadows — Little ones can get muddy, explore, and learn at these playful pre-school nature sessions at Lunt Meadows.
10:00-11:15 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
Yoga Under Helios — Stretch, breathe, and flow beneath the glowing Helios installation in this one-of-a-kind yoga session.
18:00-19:15 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets

Tue 29 Apr

Meditation & Sound Healing New Moon Ceremony — Join a new moon ceremony that blends meditation, sound healing, cacao, and journaling for a reflective evening.
19:00-21:00 | Unitarian Church Liverpool | Tickets

Wed 30 Apr

Relaxed Business Networking In Person - Speke — This laid-back networking event in Speke welcomes professionals to share ideas and meet over coffee.
09:00-11:00 | Business First - Liverpool Business Centre | Tickets
AI Lunch & Learn - Liverpool — Network and learn about AI tools with other knowledge workers during this relaxed midday session in Liverpool.
12:00-13:00 | Avenue HQ Mann Island | Free (Booking Required)
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TECH CLIMBERS 2025 LIST REVEAL EVENT — Find out who made the 2025 Tech Climbers list at this official reveal event, held at One Fine Day in Liverpool.
17:00-19:00 | One Fine Day & Little Leaf | Tickets
Acoustic Performance Collective — Local acoustic performers and poets gather at The Fly for an open mic night celebrating Liverpool’s creative scene.
19:00-22:00 | The Fly | Tickets
⭐️ Mountains on Stage - Liverpool — Catch new adventure films and inspiring outdoor stories during this high-energy screening event in Liverpool.
19:00 | ODEON Liverpool One | Tickets
ALL EARS POETRY — All Ears Poetry is a live showcase for poets, rappers, and writers to share their work in a vibrant, listening crowd.
19:00-20:00 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Tickets
Gilbert Scott Lecture on Science and Faith Under Helios — Explore how science and spirituality intersect at Liverpool Cathedral under the glow of a stunning light installation.
19:30-21:00 | Liverpool Cathedral | Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ World Jazz Day with the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra — Hear the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra launch their first tour with a performance for World Jazz Day.
19:30 | Capstone Theatre | Tickets
Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer — Midnight Dancer features a dynamic ensemble of dancers and singers, led by Nikita Kuzmin and Rebecca Lisewski.
19:30 | Liverpool Empire | Tickets

Thu 1 May

⭐️ On War Photography: symposium — Experts in photography and media come together to discuss war and visual storytelling at this one-day symposium.
10:00-17:00 | Open Eye Gallery | Free (Booking Required)
UK Foo Fighters at The Cavern Club — UK Foo Fighters deliver a high-energy tribute show that spans three decades of hits, praised by Dave Grohl himself.
19:00 | The Cavern Club Live Lounge | Tickets
Menopause The Musical 2 — Menopause The Musical 2 follows four women on a cruise, five years after the original hit, with songs and laughs.
19:30 | Liverpool Empire | Tickets

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