📣 What's On In Liverpool (1-7 Aug)

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

Author

Rob Nightingale
July 31, 2025

NEWS IN A FLASH
Need-To-Know

🎉 Castle Street programme announced for Sunday 3 Aug (11am-5pm): All‑day city‑centre takeover with a makers market at Exchange Flags, giant darts at Black Hat Club, giant chess sets, face painting, street performers, and so much more…

🏓 Liverpool backs the UK’s first floating padel club at Liverpool Waters, with three courts mounted on Finnish pontoons plus a dockside clubhouse and shop, with play expected from mid‑autumn.

🎭 Alice in Wonderland at Grosvenor Park (Chester): an easy family pick with picnic‑blanket vibes and that summer‑in‑the‑park feel. 1-30 Aug.

📸 Last chance to see the photography exhibition upstairs in Wilkinson Cameras, Bold Street, with 120+ large prints and projected images submitted by members of South Liverpool Photographic Society (until Sun 3 Aug).

⚽ A Celebration of South End Football (Sat 9 Aug at The Florrie) brings South Liverpool’s grassroots game to life with live music from Ben Burke, a quiz, food, replica cups, and photo ops—plus a night of memories honouring local football heroes.

GRAB YOUR DIARY
What’s On…

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 1 AUG

BINGO LINGO — Part bingo, part rave: oversized cards, dance rounds, and prizes stranger than fiction, every Friday in the Baltic Triangle.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
GUNS N' ROSES TRIBUTE - GUNS N' ROSES EXPERIENCE - LIVERPOOL — Slash-style riffs, Axl screams, and a set list packed with the classics—minus the stadium queue and eye-watering ticket price.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
ROB JONES & ROB WHITE LIVE AT PROHIBITION WITHSUPPORT FROM JOHN ANDERTON — Liverpool’s harmonizing duo trades stories and Simon-and-Garfunkel-tinged songs, with John Anderton opening.
19:00-22:30  |  Prohibition Recording Studios  |  Tickets
PAINT STARRY NIGHT OVER THE GREAT WAVE, LIVERPOOL — Sip something cold at LEAF while you layer Van Gogh swirls over Hokusai surf; an instructor guides every brushstroke, no prior painting experience required.
19:30-22:00  |  LEAF on Smithdown Road  |  Tickets
⭐️ KNOCK TWICE CABARET — Slip into a hidden 1920s garden bar for drag jazz, rituals, and jokes—just follow the knocking instructions.
19:30-21:30  |  The Botanical Garden  |  Tickets
THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — Follow local hosts to four bars and a club, toast five free shots, and tackle drinking games that rewrite the tourist guide.
21:00-04:00  |  Kabin Liverpool  |  Tickets

SAT 2 AUG

AINTREE 6TH MEETING OF THE 2025 EARLYSTOCKS CHAMPIONSHIP — Classic motorcycles race the famous circuit, engines roaring through a full program of Earlystocks heats.
09:30-18:00  |  Aintree Motorcycle Racing Club  |  Tickets
⭐️ ANTIQUES FAIR 2025 — Victoria Park fills with dealers selling furniture, jewelry, and curios—haggle politely, then hunt for hidden history.
10:00  |  Victoria Park, Southport  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL: OUTSIDE TOUR — Circle the sandstone giant, spot carved sea creatures and tiny ships, and hear how a teenage architect’s vision took 74 years to build.
10:30  |  Liverpool Cathedral  |  Tickets
THE ART OF BOOK FOLDING — Learn the surprisingly meditative skill of sculpting old pages into shapes and words, then take your folded masterpiece home for the shelf.
11:00-12:00  |  Kingsley&Co  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ HALE VILLAGE ARTS & FOOD MARKET 2025 — Stroll Hale’s postcard streets, meet makers, and sample small-batch treats inside the historic Wellington Hotel.
11:00-16:00  |  The Wellington Hotel, Town Lane, Hale Village   |  Tickets
HIGHTOWN INN MAKERS MARKET — Browse 15 craft stalls between pizza slices and ice cream in the beer garden; admission costs nothing, curiosity optional.
11:00-16:00  |  The Hightown Pub  |  Free
⭐️ NEW BRIGHTON FOOD AND FARMERS MARKLET — Victoria Road turns into stalls of local produce and crafts, all within earshot of the seaside arcades.
11:00-16:00  |  Victoria Road New Brighton  |  Tickets
SAMBA SOIRÉE ALL DAY PARTY AT BLACKSTOCK ROOF GARDEN — Blackstock Roof Garden lays on live samba, street food, DJs, and sunshine until dusk—or the dancing stops.
11:00-12:30  |  Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
⭐️ NORRIS GREEN COMMUNITY CARNIVAL — Scargreen Recreation Ground hosts free rides, games, and live acts—a Saturday built for neighbors to linger.
12:00-16:30  |  Scargreen Field  |  Free
LITHERLAND TRACK DAY — Improve corner speed, transitions, and run mechanics on the track; coaches turn numbers into faster race times.
13:00-16:00  |  Litherland Sports Park  |  Tickets
BEN BÖHMER PRESENTS BLOOM — The Berlin producer debuts new live club tracks in a yet-to-be-revealed venue; expect deep synth lines that bloom late into the night.
14:00-22:00  |  The Dome At Grand Central Hall  |  Tickets
MUZIEK: ALL DAY LONG — House collective Muziek hosts terrace sets from noon onward, proving Liverpool can party before sunset.
16:00-00:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
MODELLO - ROOFTOP PARTY — Tempest’s roof hosts summer house sets, sundown cocktails, and the kind of horizon views that make you forget tomorrow’s forecast.
16:30-21:30  |  Tempest 12 Tithebarn Street  |  Tickets
TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT - AUGUST - LIVERPOOL — Front-row vibes without the stadium prices—sing every era, trade friendship bracelets, and dance through a playlist of the hits.
19:00-00:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
THE ULTIMATE COMMITMENTS & BLUES BROTHERS EXPERIENCE — A live big band relives both movies in two acts—Dublin soul collides with Chicago blues, dance moves encouraged.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets
ABBA REVIVAL TRIBUTE BAND & DISCO - LIVERPOOL — Glitter, harmonies, and every ABBA chorus you know by heart, followed by a DJ who keeps the ‘70s spinning until closing.
20:00-01:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — Ma Boyle’s hidden corner fills with rotating jazz quartets; grab a pint, slide into a wooden booth, and let the solos wander.
20:00-23:00  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Tickets
NASHVILLE NIGHTS — Live band Off The Charts covers country anthems old and new; pull on boots, two-step, and toast to Tennessee even if you’ve never been.
21:00-23:45  |  Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant  |  Free (Booking Required)
THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — Same crawl, same spirited route—if you missed last time, the shots and shenanigans are back to test your stamina.
21:00-04:00  |  Holy Garage!  |  Tickets

SUN 3 AUG

⭐️ ZEST LIVERPOOL — Summer cocktails, DJ sets, and glasshouse greenery combine for a laid-back August evening.
10:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Tickets
MAKERS MARKET AT THE LAKEHOUSE — More than 30 vendors line Crosby Marina’s Lakehouse with crafts and snacks; sea breezes included.
10:00-15:00  |  The Lake House, Waterloo  |  Free
FREE FAMILY FUNDAY AT BLACKSTOCK MARKET — Every Sunday morning offers crafts, soft play, reptiles, and magicians—all free to keep kids busy and parents caffeinated.
10:00-13:00  |  Blackstock Market  |  Free (Booking Required)
MOSAIC ART WORKSHOP IN LIVERPOOL — Over three hours you’ll glue glass tiles into a glowing Turkish lamp; tools, patterns, and friendly help supplied—just bring patience and an idea.
10:30  |  Make. North Docks  |  Tickets
BIRD WATCHING & WILDLIFE CRUISE WITH RSPB — Sail the Mersey and Liverpool Bay with RSPB spotters; past trips logged skuas, ospreys, and seals—bring binoculars.
10:30  |  The Liverpool Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal, Pier Head  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE ROYAL ALBERT DOCK MAKERS MARKET THIS SUNDAY — First Sundays bring artists, bakers, and live music to the waterfront colonnades; wander, taste, repeat.
11:00-16:00  |  Royal Albert Dock  |  Tickets
CELEBRATING CASTLE STREET 2025 — Food stalls, street performers, and free workshops take over Liverpool’s historic lunchtime strip for a one-day party.
11:00-17:00  |  Liverpool BID Company  |  Free
ROGUE WRESTLING - SPECIAL LIVE WRESTLING SHOW! — An all-day card of suplexes, storylines, and family-friendly trash talk aimed at making even first-time fans cheer.
12:00-16:00  |  Allerton Manor Golf Club  |  Tickets
AN AFTERNOON (TEA!) WITH LUSH — Blend bath-bomb ingredients between tiers of veggie sandwiches, leave with samples, and maybe raffle prizes.
12:00-16:00  |  OH ME OH MY  |  Tickets
SIP AND CRAFT MACRAME OR CROCHET — Unwind with fizz, friendly tutors, and enough cord or yarn to knot plant hangers or hook coasters; beginners welcome, laughter unavoidable.
14:00-16:00  |  Unit 214 , Queens Dock Business Centre  |  Tickets
ROOFTOP SING-A-LONG CINEMA: FROZEN! — Warm blankets, cold drinks, and big-screen Frozen lyrics light up the rooftop—yes, you are encouraged to belt Let It Go.
14:00-17:00  |  The Shankly Hotel  |  Tickets
LAUGHTER FOR THERAPY IN SUPPORT OF HILLSBOROUGH SURVIVORS SUPPORT ALLIANCE — Local comics trade punchlines to raise funds for Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance; jokes land softer than the cause.
19:00-21:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
SUNDAY SALSA SOCIAL — Beginner-friendly class flows into an open dance floor and a film on big screens—stay as long as your hips allow.
19:00-22:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)

MON 4 AUG

SHOSTAKOVICH PIANO QUINTET OP 57 — A 45-minute lunchtime concert pairs chamber music with cake, because complex harmonies go down better with frosting.
12:30-13:45  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets

TUE 5 AUG

BOLD B2B BUSINESS BREAKFAST — Fuel up on pastries, coffee, and concise talks before swapping cards with other early-rising professionals who mean business.
09:00-11:00  |  Nova Scotia Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
BLUECOAT AFTER HOURS: STILL LIFE DRAWING — Use viewfinders to isolate leaves and stems, then sketch slow, mindful studies in the quiet garden after the gallery closes.
17:30-19:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ SPILT WINE X SPANISH CARAVAN: WINE AND PINXTOS TAKEOVER — Hand-picked wines meet pintxos for one relaxed evening at Spanish Caravan; settle in, keep your glass filled, and pretend your staycation has crossed the Pyrenees.
18:00-21:00  |  Spanish Caravan  |  Tickets
TRANQUIL TUESDAY — Gentle movement and mindful stillness under the Palm House canopy help you reset before the week runs away.
18:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free (Booking Required)
PAINT MONET'S BRIDGE OVER GIVERNY, LIVERPOOL — Raise a glass at City Wine Bar and capture Monet’s garden bridge in loose, luminous strokes; expect step-by-step guidance and plenty of color mixing.
19:00-21:30  |  City Wine Bar  |  Tickets
CHEESE NIGHT @ LOCK& QUAY BOOTLE — Sample six cheeses paired with a glass of wine, learn why each works, then debate favorites with fellow turophiles.
19:00  |  Lock & Quay  |  Tickets

WED 6 AUG

CHILDREN'S CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP AND BOOK SIGNING WITH ROB KEELEY — Author Rob Keeley leads games, prompts, and a signing session, showing young writers practical ways to sharpen ideas and finish stories they can be proud of.
11:00-12:00  |  Linghams Booksellers  |  Tickets
WOODLAND SURVIVAL AT MERE SANDS WOOD NATURE RESERVE - WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST 2025 — Camouflage, build a shelter, spark a campfire, and cook your prize snack—an all-ages crash course in staying comfortable outdoors.
13:00-15:00  |  Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve  |  Tickets
ROOTED AT THE PALM HOUSE — Create art inspired by tropical plants, learning new materials each session and contributing to a group piece for display.
13:00-15:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free (Booking Required)
OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT — Sign up on arrival, grab the mic, and test material alongside veterans who know timing is everything.
19:00-20:30  |  Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market  |  Free (Booking Required)

THU 7 AUG

MEET REAL VIKINGS! (KIDS) — Chat with costumed reenactors, handle replica gear, and hear how Norse traders once docked here; it’s history that swings an axe but stays family-safe.
10:00-16:00  |  Kingsley&Co  |  Free (Booking Required)
SEAFORTH FAMILY FUN DAY — Fairground rides, horses, and charity stalls fill the park—alcohol stays out so families can relax.
12:00-16:00  |  Bowersdale Park Seaforth  |  Tickets
BILLY OCEAN — The soul legend headlines a weekend bill with The Real Thing in support; expect sing-along choruses under open skies.
16:00-22:00  |  Salt & Tar, Bootle Canalside  |  Tickets
⭐️ STREET TO STREET - THE NEW MERSEYBEAT — Walk the back alleys of late-70s and early-80s Liverpool as guides spin records and stories that shaped the post-punk Merseybeat reboot.
17:45-19:30  |  Empire Theatre  |  Tickets
LBMG EVENING PANEL TALK – LEGACIES AND BENEFITS OF THE CHARLES WOOTTON CENTRE — Scholars and activists weigh the center’s impact on Black education and ask whether Liverpool needs a modern successor.
18:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free (Booking Required)
SARAH ELIZABETH PRESENTS A VERY IMPORTANT GIRLS’ — Interactive comedy, life advice, and a post-show boogie—the podcast turned live event invites full audience participation.
18:00-23:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
SCOUTING FOR GIRLS LIVE IN LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL — Indie pop hooks echo through stained glass as the trio plays greatest hits beneath the cathedral’s soaring arches.
18:45-22:45  |  Liverpool Cathedral  |  Tickets
FRANKENSTEIN (PREVIEW) — An international student cast debuts the English-language premiere of the Korean musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel.
19:30  |  Edge Hill University, Studio Theatre, Arts Centre  |  Free