70+ Fun Things To Do In Liverpool Next Week (#007)

Grab your diary! These are the most interesting events happening in and around Liverpool...

March 21, 2025

BITS & BOBS
Things To Know

đŸ”„ Ignite Liverpool: Liverpool is packed with brilliant minds doing wild, creative stuff—and Ignite Liverpool is where they share it. Each speaker gets five minutes to share something you’d never hear about otherwise. It’s fast, fun, and full of energy. Next Wednesday, March 26, at Leaf on Bold Street, 6 PM - 10:30 PM. Tickets? ÂŁ4. Come get inspired.

đŸ€Ż Borealis At The Albert Dock: See the Northern Lights without leaving Liverpool. Borealis, a light show by artist Dan Acher, simulates the Aurora Borealis with shifting beams and cloud particles. It’s already wowed crowds in over 40 cities—now it’s here. March 20-30, 7 PM - 10 PM daily. It’s free. It’s mesmerizing. Go see it.

đŸ„™ Liverpool’s Most Authentic Restaurants: This Reddit thread is a goldmine—locals sharing the most authentic spots for their home country’s cuisine. Worth a scroll if you're hunting for the real deal.

☀ Giant, Rotating Sun: A giant rotating sun is landing in the Anglican Cathedral on April 4. No tickets, no fuss—just go see it. Runs until May 9.

TRIVIA
Question Of The Week

Which Liverpool railway station, opened in 1830, is considered one of the world's oldest still-operating passenger railway stations? (scroll to the end for the answer)

A) Edge Hill
B) Broad Green
C) Lime Street
D) Crown Street

GRAB YOUR DIARY
Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week

Below is a pretty lengthy list of the best happening from this today until next Thursday. If you do decide to go to any events after spotting them in this newsletter, please let us know!

Fri 21 Mar

The History of Duke Street. — The surprisingly rich history of one of Liverpool’s key streets.
11:00-13:00 | The Dam Bar & Grill | Tickets
Wellington Yard: Sell Out — Affordable local art, one piece per artist, at bargain prices.
12:00-17:00 | Wellington Yard | Tickets
Gustaffson: Q&A with Sue Johnston O.B.E. and Andrew Gower — A live Q&A supporting Gustaffson’s debut album release.
14:00-15:00 | The Jacaranda Club | Tickets
Artistic Gymnastics British Championships 2025 — See top gymnasts in action—live and in person.
14:00 | M&S Bank Arena | Tickets
Open Mic Nights at The Florrie: March — A no-pressure night for musicians, poets, and spoken word artists.
17:00-20:00 | 377 Mill St | Tickets
Wellington Yard: A Weekend of Art at Wellington Yard — Three exhibitions, one weekend—Liverpool’s contemporary art scene at its best.
17:00-20:30 | Wellington Yard | Tickets
March Pudding Club - Smithdown — Five homemade puddings, perfectly paired with tea—because one dessert isn’t enough.
18:30-21:30 | Leaf | Tickets
Jazz & Soul Night — Candlelight, jazz, and soul. Just add good company.
19:00-22:00 | Round Eight | Tickets
Brazilian Spice Friday Night — Slow heat, bold flavors, and a meat lover’s dream.
19:00 | Delifonseca Dockside | Tickets
Hot Water’s Green Room Podcast LIVE! — Watch the chaos unfold live—comedy, breakdowns, and a lot of laughs.
20:00-22:00 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Tickets

Sat 22 Mar

The North West Card Show — Sports cards, TCGs, memorabilia—your wallet won’t be safe.
10:00-17:00 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Tickets
Street Photography Meetup — Learn how to capture the perfect street shot.
10:00-12:00 | Albert Dock | Tickets
Inspirational Men From Liverpool's Past & History Walking Tour — A walk through Liverpool’s history, spotlighting its most influential men.
10:30-12:30 | Liverpool City Centre | Free (Booking Required)
Spring Mossley Hill Makers Market 2025 — Over 50 stalls of handmade art, homeware, food, and live music.
10:30-15:30 | Church of St Matthew and St James, Mossley Hill | Tickets
Community Gardening — Help us tidy up, enjoy a cuppa, and make the garden beautiful.
11:00-14:00 | ST Michaels Church Road | Free
Big Union 2025! — A free dance and community event—everyone’s invited.
11:00 | Black-e Liverpool | Free
Free Family Funday At Blackstock Market — Bouncy castles, live music, creepy crawlies, and more—completely free.
11:00-14:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
Myths and Legends of Crank Caverns — A deep dive into the eerie stories behind Crank Caverns.
13:00-15:00 | Rainford Labour Club | Tickets
Artist in Conversation: Ben Youdan — Queer culture, pop iconography, and unapologetic art—meet Ben Youdan.
13:00-14:30 | Pier Head | Tickets
Gin Journey Liverpool — A guided gin tour through Liverpool’s best bars and secret spots.
13:30-16:45 | Buyers Club | Tickets
Island Explorer (Hilbre) Winter 2024/25 — Seals, sandbanks, and a stunning tidal island—worth the walk.
13:30-16:30 | Hilbre Island | Tickets
Old Fashioned Cocktail Masterclass - Unleash your inner bartender! — Learn to make (and drink) the perfect Old Fashioned with experts from Berry & Rye.
15:00-17:00 | Berry and Rye | Tickets
Rick Buckler: A Night of Memories & Music — A tribute night for the late Rick Buckler, celebrating his musical legacy.
15:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets
Liverpool Premier White Collar Boxing 22/03/25 — Train for 8 weeks, step into the ring, and fight at a glitzy corporate event.
16:00-23:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
Liverpool Record Fair — Two days, stacks of vinyl, and a great excuse to dig for hidden gems.
17:00 | Museum of Liverpool | Tickets
The Emo Festival Comes to Liverpool! — Emo Festival is here. Dust off your black eyeliner.
18:00-22:00 | Hangar 34 | Tickets
HMO - Mozart, Music from the Final Year, 1791 — Mozart’s final masterpieces, performed with passion and precision.
19:30 | Great Hall at Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus | Tickets
Perri Alleyne-Hughes Ensemble — A powerhouse vocalist backed by an exceptional jazz trio.
NA | Ma Boyles | Tickets

Sun 23 Mar

Run the Liverpool Half Marathon / 10 Miler in aid of Stick 'n' Step — Use it as a London Marathon warm-up, or just prove something to yourself.
09:00 | Liverpool City Centre | Tickets
Bluecoat: Ignite: 1:1 Artist Advice Sessions with ACE — Get personalized advice from Arts Council England at these free sessions.
10:00 | Bluecoat | Tickets
Ginger's Flea Market - Liverpool — Vintage treasures, indie makers, street food, and coffee. What more do you need?
11:00-16:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
The Neurodiverse Family support Network - Calm in the Palm — A must-attend event for families seeking neurodiversity resources and support.
11:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets
Brunch & Ballroom - Cha Cha Cha — Brunch, then dance. A 90-minute cha cha cha class with James Wilson.
11:00-12:00 | OH ME OH MY | Tickets
Bluecoat: DDFI40: Pop up Poetry with Amina Atiq — Spoken-word performances exploring rage, identity, and culture.
12:00-15:00 | Bluecoat | Free
Indigo Cafe: Crafternoon — Craft, sip tea, and finally finish that project you started.
14:00-16:00 | Indigo Cafe | Tickets
Liverpool Independents Art School: Print Club — A hands-on printmaking class for those looking to go deeper into the craft.
14:00-17:00 | Liverpool Independent Art School | Tickets
Liverpool Mozart Orchestra: Beethoven's Seventh — A night of classical magic, featuring Beethoven’s iconic Seventh Symphony.
15:00 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Lucy Starr — Live music from Lucy Starr this Sunday. Simple as that.
16:00 | Liverpool Irish Centre | Tickets
Liverpool Life Drawing - Leaf on Bold Street — Relax, sketch, and let the creativity flow—no experience needed.
17:00-20:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Ain't MO Party like a MOTOWN Party: Best of Soul | Motown | R&B — Motown, soul, and R&B—because the classics never fail.
17:00-22:00 | DYSCO Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
West End Musicals by Candlelight - 23rd Mar, Liverpool — Your favorite West End hits, performed live by London Concertante—by candlelight.
17:00-19:00 | St George's Hall Liverpool | Tickets
Whisky Without Borders: A Global Tasting Experience — Expand your whisky horizons with a tasting from around the world.
17:00-19:00 | Blackstock Market | Tickets
Life Drawing — Another laid-back life drawing session—bring your sketchbook.
18:00-21:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Flea BItes Poetry Night — Experimental poetry for those who like their art a little weird.
19:00 | Kazimier Stockroom | Tickets

Mon 24 Mar

Drop-in: Make Bootle better for walking, wheeling and cycling — Have ideas? Share them over a brew.
11:00-16:00 | Brunswick Youth and Community Centre | Tickets
Poetry Reading: CAConrad Live in Liverpool — A rare chance to see legendary poet CAConrad live.
18:00-20:00 | Open Eye Gallery | Free (Booking Required)
The History of the old Gerards Bridge Estate and The Travellers Rest — A peek into the past of Gerard’s Bridge and its legendary pub.
18:30-20:30 | Gerard Arms | Tickets
Liverpool String Quartet — Baritone Armand Rabot joins the quartet for an evening of stunning chamber music.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

Tue 25 Mar

Liverpool’s Premier Free business exhibition and support day — The go-to event for business networking, advice, and resources.
10:30-15:00 | St George's Hall | Free
Working The Crowd with Daniel Bye | Creative’Pool Workshops — A workshop on storytelling and engaging live audiences.
18:00-20:00 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
Changemakers Liverpool — Radical strategies for social justice, straight from the experts.
18:30-20:30 | Does Liverpool | Tickets
DANCE AND DRUMMING WORKSHOP WITH IRIE! DANCE THEATRE — Lose yourself in the rhythms of African and Caribbean dance.
19:00-20:30 | The Black-E | Free (Booking Required)

Wed 26 Mar

Perspectives in Art History — A public symposium on art history, hosted by final-year students.
11:00-17:00 | Liverpool John Moores University | Free
AI Lunch & Learn - Liverpool — Bring your lunch and laptop for a no-nonsense dive into AI tools.
12:00-13:00 | Avenue HQ Mann Island | Free (Booking Required)
Tour of The Athenaeum — A private tour of Liverpool’s most exclusive club, complete with a glass of wine.
12:30-14:00 | The Athenaeum | Tickets
Singtastic! — A feel-good singing event guaranteed to lift your spirits.
13:00 | The Tung Auditorium | Free (Booking Required)
Independent Biennial Utopian Future Lab — A creative symposium blending play, social justice, and artistic vision.
15:00 | Cornerstone Theatre (COR 001) at Liverpool Hope University | Free (Booking Required)
Annual Manuel Irujo Lecture in Basque Studies 2025 — Exploring inner exile, language, and identity through literature and poetry.
16:00-18:00 | Walbank Lecture Theatre | Free
Men in Mind: Safe Space for Men — Free support, advice, and a space to talk—every Wednesday.
17:00-19:00 | Market Street Birkenhead | Free
American Spirit: Bourbon, Rye and Moonshining — A deep dive into the bold, rich flavors of North American whisky.
18:00-20:00 | Blackstock Market | Tickets
Tate Liverpool: Meet the artist: Chris Shaw — Photography meets urban nature in this conversation with Chris Shaw.
18:30-20:00 | Tate Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
26th March 2025 Breathwork & Sound Bath — Breathe in, bliss out. A guided session of breathwork and sound healing.
19:00-20:00 | Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall | Tickets

Thu 27 Mar

Discover Painting — A weekly class for anyone who wants to get better at painting, no pressure.
10:00-13:00 | Liverpool Independent Art School | Tickets
The Night Market UK - LIVERPOOL SPRING — Over 60 local makers, artists, and vendors—night shopping at its best.
17:30-22:30 | Content Liverpool | Tickets
Reel Tours - The Shawshank Redemption — A special screening of the ultimate prison-break film.
19:00 | Hope Street Hotel | Tickets
Harvest Sun Presents - Peter Alexander Jobson — A night of music and storytelling from Peter Alexander Jobson.
19:00-23:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Liverpool Independent Art School: Relax with Art — Tea, music, and an easygoing art session—pure creative therapy.
19:00-21:00 | Liverpool Independent Art School | Tickets
Northern Music Awards 2025 — Honoring the best in Northern music—tickets are limited.
19:30 | Liverpool Olympia | Tickets
An Acoustic Evening with: The Dead King Company (with support from Sauwanz) — Stripped-back acoustic sets from Liverpool’s Dead King Company.
20:30-22:30 | | Tickets

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SIGNING OFF
Same Time, Same Place, Next Week

Before we go, the answer to today’s trivia question


(Answer: B) Broad Green railway station, opened on 15 September 1830, is considered one of the world's oldest actively operating passenger railway station.