📣 65 Amazing Things To Do In Liverpool This Week & Next (#010)

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

April 10, 2025

BITS & BOBS
Things To Know

Wow, Liverpool’s had two solid weeks of sun, which feels borderline illegal. Spring has landed, and it’s not messing about. Earlier this week, I wandered past the M&S Bank Arena on a stroll toward Otterspool and stumbled on The Anchor bar and kitchen. It’s perched right on the edge of the water, gazing out over a lineup of yachts and narrowboats, with outdoor seating that could’ve been airlifted straight from the Costa Del Sol. I’ll be heading back soon to try the food. Stay tuned.

view from The Anchor Liverpool

NEWS IN A FLASH

👨🏼‍🎨 Liverpool Restaurant Week is back on May 10–18, offering special deals from £5 to £35 at city center venues, with 500 free £10 vouchers up for grabs. Last year's event saw over 75 venues participate, generating £237,000 in redeemed offers.

🍔 Warrington Town Centre will host its inaugural free food and drink festival on May 17–18 at Bank Park, featuring up to 80 traders, live performances, workshops, and family-friendly entertainment.

🍺 St Luke's Bombed Out Church is hosting a four-day Beer & Cider Festival from April 24 to 27, featuring up to 100 real ales and ciders, live music, and street food vendors.

📘 Liverpool’s first ever Book Festival opens on Sep 7 at the Invisible Wind Factory. The event will feature over 40 authors, live music, street food, and special guests including Billy Butler and Ramsey Campbell.

​🌮 Port Sunlight's Sugar & Spice Festival returns Fri 18–Sat 19 Apr, with over 40 local artisans offering global flavors and crafts. Expect Indian curries, Lebanese breads, handmade chocolates, and an Easter trail for the kids.

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👉 Last week, we asked if Liverpool’s litter problem is getting worse. The results are in—and they’re about as subtle as a bin fire. 78% said it’s now a lot worse. 7% think it’s the same. And 4% think it’s getting better. Most of you voted while dodging crisp packets, it seems.

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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.

Fri 11 Apr

Sunrise Yoga Under Helios — Start your day with a calming vinyasa yoga session under the glow of Helios inside Liverpool Cathedral—ideal for all experience levels.
06:00-07:15 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
The History of the old Gerards Bridge Estate & The Travellers Rest DAYTIME — Dive into the Victorian past of the Gerards Bridge Estate, with tales of rival gangs, notorious pubs, and local tragedies.
11:00-13:00 | The Dam Bar & Grill | Tickets
⭐ FORAGE & FEAST in The Wirral (Cheshire) — Spend five hours learning to identify and cook with wild ingredients, then enjoy a foraged feast in the Wirral countryside.
11:00-16:00 | Royden Country Park - Car Park | Free (Booking Required)
Melinda Cooper In Conversation with Bahar Noorizadeh, Kodwo Eshun + Anjalika Sagar — Artist Bahar Noorizadeh joins Melinda Cooper and others for conversations exploring her work and its influences.
11:00 | FACT | Free (Booking Required)
Wirral Life Drawing - Williamson Art Gallery — Unwind with life drawing in the relaxed setting of Williamson Art Gallery—materials provided and beginners welcome.
18:30-20:30 | Williamson Art Gallery & Museum | Tickets
⭐ Bingo Lingo - Liverpool — Bingo Lingo turns Friday night into a wild party at Camp and Furnace with big prizes, bold vibes, and chaos.
18:30-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Just Radiohead - Radiohead Tribute Night — Hear all the hits in this tribute to Radiohead—a night honoring the iconic alt-rock band’s sound and spirit.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
⭐ Our Cathedral Sleepout — Spend the night inside Liverpool Cathedral for a family-friendly sleepout filled with games, storytelling, and stargazing.
19:00 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
The Cavern Club Beatles — Catch The Cavern Club’s Beatles tribute band as they perform hits from every era of the Fab Four’s career.
19:30-23:45 | Cavern Club | Tickets
Murder Trial Tonight 3 - The Doorstep Case — Murder Trial Tonight returns with The Doorstep Case—watch a fictional trial unfold and decide the verdict yourself.
19:30-22:30 | M&S Bank Arena | Tickets
The Kings of Texas Blues — Celebrate the best of Texas blues, with music from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, and Freddie King.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets
Hot Water’s Green Room Podcast LIVE! — The Green Room Podcast goes live—come see chaos, laughs, and probably some bodily fluids from the hosts.
20:00-22:00 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Tickets

Sat 12 Apr

Botanical Painting — Spend a day learning the basics of botanical watercolors as you paint a sunflower and develop the skills to capture other plants.
10:00-16:00 | Victoria Gallery & Museum | Tickets
Cool Mile, Liverpool — Take a refreshing one-mile swim through Liverpool’s Princes Dock and experience open-water freedom.
10:00 | Princes Dock | Tickets
⭐ Record Store Day 2025 — Jacaranda Records hosts Liverpool’s biggest Record Store Day ever, with 15 acts and a special surprise guest.
10:00-02:00 | The Jacaranda Club | Tickets
Polish Traditional Easter Workshop — Learn about the role of bees in Polish folklore while crafting traditional decorations to celebrate Easter and springtime renewal.
11:00-15:00 | World Museum | Free (Booking Required)
⭐ Liverpool Afternoon Lunch and Reading Retreat — Unplug with good food and great books during a cozy afternoon reading retreat in Liverpool.
11:00-16:00 | Hope Street Hotel | Tickets
Free Family Funday At Blackstock Market — Join us for free weekend fundays at Blackstock Market—think face painting, soft play, and even creepy crawlies.
11:00-14:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
⭐ Limitless Community Festival — The Limitless Community Festival features local talent, tribute acts, and fun for the whole family—completely free.
12:00-23:00 | ACE, Belle Vale | Tickets
Do Something Saturdays — Free family workshops combine creativity and tech every Saturday, offering new fun for kids each week.
12:00-15:00 | FACT | Free
⭐ Blackstock Roof Garden Launch Party — Celebrate the opening of Liverpool’s newest rooftop space with DJs, cocktails, and views at the Blackstock Garden party.
12:00-22:00 | Blackstock Roof Garden, Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
Hilbre in Bloom – Carpets of bluebells — Take a mindful walk to Hilbre Island during bluebell season, with options to explore, learn or simply enjoy the views.
14:00-17:00 | Hilbre Island | Tickets
Music for Meditation: LA French — A guided meditation session with ambient live music that becomes your focus for mindfulness and inner calm.
14:00-15:00 | 24 Hope Street | Tickets
Poetry Reading: Eleanor Rees and Luke Thompson — Eleanor Rees and Luke Thompson read poems inspired by landscapes, edges, and the real and imagined margins of life.
14:00-16:00 | Open Eye Gallery | Free (Booking Required)
Saturday Afternoon Sherry Tasting — Taste a selection of sherries from a 200-year-old family-run bodega, paired with Spanish snacks and dessert.
15:00 | Delifonseca Dockside | Tickets
303 Presents The Palm House — Dance all day to eight hours of progressive house in Liverpool’s iconic Palm House, presented by 303.
16:00-00:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Tickets
Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi by Mystery Ensemble — Experience Ludovico Einaudi’s music live at the Tung Auditorium, performed by the acclaimed Mystery Ensemble.
18:00-19:00 | Yoko Ono Lennon Centre | Tickets
Liverpool Fire Session vol.24 — Fee open gathering for local flow and fire artists in the beautiful surroundings of Sefton Park.
18:30-22:00 | Sefton Park Boating Lake | Free
Bat walk at Lunt Meadows — Search for bats and other night wildlife at Lunt Meadows, with guidance on using detectors and tips on spotting these creatures.
19:00-21:30 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
The Zutons — The Zutons return to the stage with new music after more than 16 years, bringing their latest album to life.
19:00 | Mountford Hall | Tickets
⭐ Live Professional Boxing Event - Grand Central Hall, Liverpool — Catch rising boxing talent live at Grand Central Hall in a packed night of high-energy, professional fights.
19:00 | Grand Central Hall | Tickets
Pure Weller — Pure Weller plays through decades of Paul Weller’s music, from The Jam and The Style Council to his solo work.
19:00-00:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
The Sums Acoustic @ Arc Liverpool — The Sums perform acoustic hits at Arc Liverpool—featuring Digsy and Chris for an intimate night of music.
19:30-23:00 | ARC | Tickets
The Variety Performance 2.0 — Comedy, poetry, and live music all collide in the latest edition of Lewis Calvert's Variety Performance.
19:30-21:30 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Tickets
ABBA Revival - Liverpool — ABBA Revival returns to Liverpool with disco classics and plenty of singalong moments for fans old and new.
20:00-01:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
ParrJazz Presents: Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyles — World-class jazz comes to Ma Boyle’s every Saturday, thanks to a collaboration with ParrJazz.
20:00-22:00 | Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery | Tickets

Sun 13 Apr

1st Car Boot Sale — Shop, sell, or browse at the season’s first car boot sale—perfect for finding treasures or clearing out.
08:00-12:00 | Childwall Abbey Road | Tickets
⭐ BTR Liverpool Mersey Tunnel 10K — Run through the iconic Mersey Tunnel in this annual 10K—returning again for 2025 with a scenic city route.
09:30 | Mersey Tunnel 10K | Tickets
Coffee & Vibes — Enjoy house-brewed coffee, live DJ sets, and relaxed conversations at a daytime gathering made for morning people.
11:00-14:00 | COFFEE & FANDISHA | Tickets
⭐ Free Family Funday At Blackstock Market — Join us for free weekend fundays at Blackstock Market—think face painting, soft play, and even creepy crawlies.
11:00-14:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
⭐ Blackstock Roof Garden Launch Party — Celebrate the opening of Liverpool’s newest rooftop space with DJs, cocktails, and views at the Blackstock Garden party.
12:00-22:00 | Blackstock Roof Garden, Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
Liverpool Life Drawing - Leaf on Bold Street — Draw the human form in a casual, welcoming atmosphere at Leaf on Bold Street—perfect for all skill levels.
17:00-20:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Full moon Sound Bath Experience — Lie back and absorb the vibrations during a Full Moon Sound Bath, focused on reflection and balance beneath Libra’s lunar glow.
18:00-19:00 | Yogacita, Watkinson Street | Tickets
A Complete Unknown — This biopic follows Bob Dylan’s early rise in 1960s New York, ending with his game-changing electric set at Newport.
19:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Blick Bassy — Blick Bassy blends afro-soul and indie-pop in a performance rooted in Cameroonian tradition and French acclaim.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

Mon 14 Apr

Centurion — Follow the story of Pontius Pilate and a Roman centurion as they confront the mystery of a teacher who’s changing everything.
19:30-21:30 | St. Bede's Catholic High School | Tickets

Tue 15 Apr

Guided Walk at Lunt Meadows — Take a guided walk through Lunt Meadows to spot migrating birds and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring.
10:00-12:00 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
From Ireland to Greenbank Part 3 - Irish Independence 1880-1920 — Explore the impact of Irish independence on Greenbank and St Helens, including gang conflict, local council politics, and mine raids.
18:30-20:30 | Rainford Labour Club | Tickets
⭐ The Harlem Globetrotters — The Harlem Globetrotters bring jaw-dropping basketball and fan interaction to Liverpool on their 2025 UK tour.
19:30 | M&S Bank Arena | Tickets
Story Time — Story and rhyme sessions for young children run by the Palm House team to support early language and fun.
NA | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets

Wed 16 Apr

⭐ War Horse Page to Stage — Get behind the scenes of War Horse in this student-focused session that explores direction, staging, and storytelling.
10:30 | Liverpool Empire | Tickets
Easter Crafts — Try your hand at Easter card-making and Victorian-era thaumotropes in this family-friendly seasonal craft session.
11:00-15:00 | Victoria Gallery and Museum | Tickets
Wild Spring Adventure at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve - 16th April 2025 (1pm-3pm) — Celebrate spring at Mere Sands Wood with a wildlife trail, egg-themed activities, seed bombs, and craft-making for families.
13:00-15:00 | Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve | Tickets
Field Recording & Listening with Sara Wolff — Explore your sonic environment with Sara Wolff, who leads a neighborhood walk focused on field recording and listening.
16:00 | FACT | Tickets
⭐ Wirral Easter Beer Festival 16th - 20th April 2025 — Wirral Beer Festival returns to Hulme Hall with over 200 beers, ciders, a gin and rum bar, live music, and great food from local and national breweries.
17:00-23:00 | Hulme Hall | Tickets

Thu 17 Apr

Wildlife Photography Workshop — Join a wildlife photographer at Lunt Meadows for a practical workshop on shooting animals in their natural habitat.
09:30-15:30 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
Helios Quiet Hour — Enjoy a calmer visit to see Helios during this Quiet Hour, designed for those who prefer a more sensory-friendly experience.
10:00-10:30 | Liverpool Cathedral | Free (Booking Required)
EGG ON YA FACE FAMILY DAY — Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, quizzes, and egg-and-spoon races at Boxpark’s free Easter event for families.
12:00-16:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Luke Jerram: Artist Talk & Book Signing — Artist Luke Jerram discusses his creative process and signs copies of his new book after talking about Helios at Liverpool Cathedral.
17:30-18:30 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
OPEN MIC NIGHT | DysCo Liverpool — DysCo’s open mic night features performers from across the UK events scene, offering music, comedy, and theatrical flair.
18:00-22:00 | DYSCO Liverpool | Tickets
Women with ADHD: Talk — This talk on women with ADHD explores how symptoms show up differently and offers practical advice from a leading UK expert.
18:30-20:30 | Pocket cafe bar | Tickets
Brooklyn 99 Quiz — Camp and Furnace hosts a quiz night dedicated to Brooklyn Nine-Nine—perfect for fans of Holt, Boyle, and the Pontiac Bandit.
18:30-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac — This tribute show, backed by Mick Fleetwood, recreates the spirit and sound of Fleetwood Mac at their peak.
19:00 | Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

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