📣 What's On In Liverpool (12-18 Sep)

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

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Rob Nightingale
September 12, 2025

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🎁 GIVEAWAY: Our friends at Liverpool Noise are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Olivier Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof at Liverpool Empire, running 23–27 September! 🎭✨ Head to their Instagram to enter for your chance to catch this West End hit live in Liverpool.

🍻 Beer On The Pier festival is to debut in Southport on 20 Sep 2025. Festival-goers can savor German beers from The Wigan Beer Company, feast on bratwurst, crepes, and more, all to the sound of live music.

📣 The free, yearly River of Light festival (Oct 24 - 2 Nov) has announced its 2025 line-up with a brand new theme: The Science of Light. The full line-up and opening times can be found on the official website.

🍺 BOXPARK Liverpool are hosting the city’s ultimate Oktoberfest celebrations. On Oct 19, noon–4pm, BOXPARK turns into a Bavarian beer hall, serving steins, pretzels, and rowdy sing-alongs!

❄️ Chester Zoo is hosting a spectacular Winter Lights Trail, that’s longer and even more mesmerising than last year. The lights are on from 14 Nov - 3 Jan.

🎉 Liverpool City Halls has announced its Festive program of events across Liverpool Town Hall, St George’s Hall, and Croxteth Hall. The venues will be buzzing with festive cheer, packed with seasonal events for families, music fans, and even pets.

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 12 SEP

UNSUNG HEROES EXHIBITION — The Unsung Heroes Exhibition highlights 20 grassroots boxing figures from Liverpool’s clubs and gyms.
09:00-16:30  |  St George's Hall Stable Gallery  |  Free
FRIENDS QUIZ — The Friends quiz returns to Camp and Furnace, packed with questions every fan will want to answer.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
NETTLES AND PETALS: AN EVENING WITH JAMIE WALTON — Jamie Walton visits West Kirby to talk about ecology, conservation, and his new book Nettles and Petals.
19:00-20:30  |  The West Kirby Bookshop  |  Tickets
YOUNG ELTON - ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE — Young Elton brings the songs and showmanship of Elton John to life in one unforgettable performance.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
ST MICHAELS LIVE PRESENTS - ED HARCOURT — Ed Harcourt takes to the St Michaels stage with his distinctive voice and songwriting.
19:00-22:30  |  St Michaels Church  |  Tickets
A VISION OF ELVIS 2025 — Rob Kingsley leads A Vision of Elvis, a concert experience recreating the King’s biggest hits with full production.
19:30  |  Theatre Royal  |  Tickets
THE FUN LOVIN' CRIMINAL: BOOK EVENT WITH HUEY MORGAN — Huey Morgan talks about his memoir The Fun Lovin’ Criminal, reflecting on his journey from musician to broadcaster.
19:30  |  British Music Experience, Cunard Building  |  Tickets
THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY — The Simon and Garfunkel Story combines film, live music, and storytelling to revisit the duo’s biggest hits.
19:30-21:40  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
EMO AND POP PUNK CRUISE — SlamPunked play pop punk anthems aboard the Mersey Ferry, bringing Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and more to life.
19:45  |  Liverpool Gerry Marsden  |  Tickets
THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — The Liverpool Pub Crawl offers five free shots, drink discounts, and games across the city’s top bars.
21:00-04:00  |  Kabin Liverpool  |  Tickets
JENNY COLQUITT — Jenny Colquitt headlines Future Yard, blending Americana, indie, and folk rock in her acclaimed live show.
NA  |  Future Yard   |  Tickets

SAT 13 SEP

⭐️ CATACLEAN SOUTHPORT SPEED SPRINT REVIVAL 2025 — Get ready for a day of racing with speed sprints, car displays, and a new paddock at the Eco Centre Car Park.
10:00-17:00  |  Southport Eco Centre  |  Tickets
CUPCAKE PIPING CLASS FOR BEGINNERS — Learn buttercream piping techniques in this hands-on cupcake decorating class for beginners.
10:30-12:30  |  The Secret Cake Kitchen, Liverpool  |  Tickets
THE ULTIMATE DISNEY VILLAINS BRUNCH — Disney villains take over a bottomless brunch at FunnyBoyz Liverpool for a mischievous afternoon out.
11:00-14:30  |  FunnyBoyz Liverpool - The Club  |  Tickets
ADHD CONNECT AT CAFÉ 1854 — ADHD Connect at Café 1854 is a monthly meetup for adults to share experiences and connect.
11:00-13:00  |  St George’s Hall  |  Tickets
AI PUZZLE LAB: DECODE THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE — Take on puzzles exploring AI and healthcare with researchers from Liverpool universities.
11:00-16:00  |  Bluecoat - The Bistro  |  Free
CONVERGENCE: EXPLORING THE ART IN SCIENCE — Artists and scientists collaborate in Convergence, an exhibition on how science and creativity meet.
11:00-16:00  |  Bluecoat - The Bistro  |  Free
⭐️ TEDX SCARISBRICK 2025 — TEDxScarisbrick returns this September with talks from global voices sharing bold ideas for change.
12:00-17:00  |  Oak Theatre and Studios  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE — Sample 10 craft beers across four Liverpool venues with a local expert leading the way.
12:30-16:30  |  The Ship & Mitre  |  Tickets
GIN JOURNEY LIVERPOOL — Explore Liverpool’s best gin spots on a guided journey with tastings, stories, and plenty of samples along the way.
13:30-16:45  |  Buyers Club  |  Tickets
⭐️ UNCOVERING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SLAVERY IN LIVERPOOL — Walk through Liverpool’s streets to uncover the city’s hidden links between slavery, science, and growth.
14:10-15:30  |  The Black-E  |  Free (Booking Required)
I AM STEVEN GERRARD — I Am Steven Gerrard is a one-man play at The Epstein Theatre exploring masculinity, love, and loneliness.
14:30  |  Epstein Theatre  |  Tickets
NWO PRESENTS PUCCINI’S TOSCA — North Wales Opera perform Puccini’s Tosca in Liverpool, bringing one of opera’s great works to life.
14:30  |  Concert Room, St George's Hall  |  Tickets
GUT FEELING: HOW NEW WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS WORK — Giles Yeo joins Jonathan Pettitt for a talk on new weight loss drugs, their safety, and their role in obesity.
14:30-15:30  |  The Black-E - Main Space  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ OUTSIDE IN FESTIVAL 4 — Investigate the science of going out – from getting ready to the after party – and test yourself with interactive challenges and puzzles.
16:00-23:30  |  The Peacock  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL’S PARTY PEOPLE — The British Science Festival takes over Quirky Quarter with interactive activities and performances.
18:00-21:30  |  Quirky Quarter  |  Free
AEROSMITH AND ZZ TOP - PERFORMED BY CLASSIC DOUBLE BAND — Hear Aerosmith and ZZ Top’s greatest hits performed live by the Classic Double Band at Camp and Furnace.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL: A NASHVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC EXPERIENCE — Experience a taste of Nashville in Liverpool with a night of live country music.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
INCREDIBLE TRIBUTE TO PHIL COLLINS & GENESIS — A tribute band brings the music of Phil Collins and Genesis to life in an evening of classic hits.
19:00-01:00  |  Liverpool Naval Club  |  Tickets
BRITISH FITNESS AWARDS 2025 — The British Fitness Awards celebrate excellence in the industry with dinner, awards, and an after-party until 1am.
19:00-01:00  |  Crown Plaza Liverpool  |  Tickets
ROMEO & JULIET — Ellie Hurt’s new production of Romeo & Juliet strips the play back to its raw, emotional core at the Everyman.
19:30  |  Everyman theatre  |  Tickets
SUPERSONIC: OASIS NIGHT — Supersonic perform Oasis hits aboard the Mersey Ferry, capturing the band’s raw energy without costumes or gimmicks.
19:30  |  The Liverpool Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal  |  Tickets
JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — Live jazz fills Ma Boyle’s every Saturday, curated by ParrJazz, with rotating performers and soulful sets.
20:00-23:00  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free
ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE AND COLUM SANDS — Anthony John Clarke returns to Liverpool with guest Colum Sands for a night of folk music and storytelling.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

SUN 14 SEP

LIVERPOOL WEDDING INNOVATION SHOW — The Liverpool Wedding Innovation Show showcases creative suppliers and fresh inspiration for couples planning their day.
01:30-15:00  |  Liverpool Innovation Park  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ FREE FAMILY FUNDAY — Blackstock Market hosts a free family fun day every weekend with activities and food stalls.
10:00-13:00  |  Blackstock Market   |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ NEW FOR 2025! SOUTHPORT CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW — Southport hosts a classic and performance motor show on the Flower Show grounds, featuring cars and bikes.
10:00-16:00  |  Victoria Park Rotten Row  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL GAMING MARKET — Aintree Racecourse hosts the Liverpool Gaming Market for the first time, bringing hundreds of retro and modern games to browse and buy.
11:00-16:00  |  Aintree Racecourse  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S VINTAGE SUPERSTORE KILO SALE — Fill a bag with vintage finds at Liverpool’s Vintage Superstore Kilo Sale, where clothes are priced by weight at £20 a kilo.
11:00-16:00  |  Camp and Furnace  |  Tickets
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD — Explore how Latin American crops shaped diets and cultures in Food, Glorious Food, with tastings and demos.
11:30-12:30  |  Museum of Liverpool - Lecture Theatre  |  Free (Booking Required)
ROBO-CHEMIST: MEET YOUR NEW LAB PARTNER — Watch a robotic chemist at work and see how automation is changing the future of science.
11:30-17:00  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Free
⭐️ FAMILY FEASTIVAL — Boxpark Liverpool hosts Family Feastival every Sunday with food deals, music, games, and kids’ activities.
12:00-16:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
JAPANESE PAINTING WORKSHOP - GOLDEN EDITION — Try your hand at Nihonga, a traditional Japanese painting style, in this beginner-friendly art workshop.
13:00-15:30  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
JAZZ SUNDAY — Book a table and enjoy live jazz sounds during Jazz Sunday.
13:00  |  Childwall Abbey Road  |  Tickets
BIG FAT KIDS QUIZBOX — Big Fat Kids Quizbox entertains children with trivia, arts, and crafts alongside food and drinks.
13:00-14:30  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
THE CAVERN CLUB LIVE LOUNGE — The Cavern Club’s Weller Day returns with five live bands and no repeated tracks, celebrating Paul Weller.
14:00  |  The Cavern Club Live Lounge  |  Tickets
THE WHISPERS OF ROCK: STORIES FROM THE EARTH — Earth scientist Anjana Khatwa leads a journey into how rocks have shaped human history and imagination.
14:00-15:00  |  Museum of Liverpool - Education 3  |  Free (Booking Required)
PAINT FRIDA KAHLO — Sip cocktails and paint a Frida Kahlo–inspired portrait at Revolución de Cuba in Liverpool.
15:30-18:00  |  Revolución de Cuba Liverpool  |  Tickets
DISRUPTING THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE — A panel discussion examines how school exclusions affect young people and ways to break the prison pipeline.
15:30-16:30  |  Museum of Liverpool - Education 3  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ THE BEST OF SOUL AND MOTOWN WITH SOUL JAM — Soul Jam perform soul and Motown favorites in Liverpool, covering Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and more.
18:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
⭐️ ERIC IDLE - ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE, LIVE — Eric Idle shares comedy, music, stories, and some surprises in Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live.
20:00  |  Liverpool Empire  |  Tickets

TUE 16 SEP

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS – THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS — Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of The Dubliners, celebrating their music with a live band and cast.
19:30  |  Floral Pavillion  |  Tickets

WED 17 SEP

NORTH WEST FUNDRAISING CONFERENCE 2025 — The North West Fundraising Conference brings people together to share ideas, celebrate achievements, and connect with others in the sector.
09:30-17:00  |  Crowne Plaza Chester  |  Tickets
THE NEURODIVERSE FAMILY SUPPRT NETWORK EVENT — Families can connect with local services at the Neurodiverse Family Support Network event in Liverpool.
11:00-14:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free
SPILT WINE TASTING: THE AUTUMN EPISODE — Six seasonal wines, low-key conversation, and the feeling that summer’s over—Spilt Wine’s autumn tasting is made for midweek evenings.
18:00-21:00  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
⭐️ DOWNTON ABBEY JAZZ NIGHTS — Downton Abbey–themed jazz nights feature live bands reimagining modern hits in a 1930s style.
18:30-21:30  |  The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie  |  Tickets
AN EVENING WITH REBECCA ROSS IN LIVERPOOL! — Rebecca Ross comes to Liverpool on her first UK tour, discussing world-building, fantasy, and her latest release, Wild Reverence.
19:00  |  OH ME OH MY  |  Tickets
OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT — Hot Water Comedy Club’s open mic night features nine acts, pros testing new material, and a headliner to close.
19:00-21:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market  |  Free (Booking Required)
AN AUDIENCE WITH NEVILLE SOUTHALL — Everton fans can hear from Neville Southall in person, with VIP packages available.
19:30  |  Epstein Theatre  |  Tickets
RAT PACK LIVE — Rat Pack Live recreates the music, banter, and atmosphere of Sinatra, Martin, and Davis Jr.
19:30-21:30  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCREENINGS — Champions League matches stream live at Boxpark Liverpool with big screens, street food, and plenty of atmosphere.
20:00-22:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets

THU 18 SEP

BALTIC BREAKFAST CLUB NETWORKING — Meet other professionals at the Baltic Breakfast Club, held at The Baltic Hotel, with free coffee, pastries, and plenty of networking.
08:30-10:00  |  The Baltic Hotel  |  Free (Booking Required)
FREELANCER & COWORKER MEET UP — Freelancers and coworkers gather in Liverpool for a relaxed day of working together, hosted by JellyLiverpool.
09:00-17:00  |  Liverpool Science Park  |  Tickets
THE HISTORY OF ART — Learn about centuries of art history with Dr Anna Maddison at The Atkinson, using pieces from the collection.
11:00-13:00  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
CIRCUS VEGAS - NEW BRIGHTON — Circus Vegas arrives in New Brighton with international performers and daring stunts in a Las Vegas–style show.
17:00  |  The Dips  |  Tickets
ART HISTORY FESTIVAL: GREENING THE BLUECOAT — The Art History Festival explores nature in art with Bryan Biggs presenting highlights from the Bluecoat archive.
18:00-19:30  |  The Bluecoat  |  Free (Booking Required)
WEDDING OPEN EVENING — Wedding Open Evenings include prosecco, canapés, and a showcase of suppliers to help you plan your day.
18:00-20:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Tickets
GUNS 2 ROSES LIVE AT THE CAVERN. — Guns 2 Roses take the stage at The Cavern, playing classics from one of rock’s biggest bands.
19:00-23:00  |  Cavern Club  |  Tickets
BIG FAT QUIZBOX — Big Fat Quizbox brings fast-paced trivia, smartphone play, and the chance to win a £50 bar tab.
19:00-22:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
QUIZ NIGHT AT TEN STREET SOCIAL! — Ten Street Social hosts a Thursday quiz night with a £100 cash prize and £2 entry per person.
19:00-21:00  |  Ten Street Social, 8 Regent Road  |  Tickets
SEASON OPENING CONCERT: DREAM TEAM — Liverpool Philharmonic opens its season with Dvořák’s New World Symphony and a celebration of music from the Americas.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
THE SHAWL OF SUSPICION: WHY WE STILL DON’T KNOW THE IDENTITY OF JACK THE RIPPER — A talk at The Atkinson explores Jack the Ripper, new DNA claims, and why his identity remains a mystery.
19:30-22:30  |  The Casa  |  Free
⭐️ SPEAKEASY BOOTLEG BAND AT KEITH'S FOOD & WINE BAR — Speakeasy Bootleg Band bring their lively, tongue-in-cheek performance to Keith’s Food & Wine Bar on Lark Lane.
21:00  |  Keith's Food and Wine Bar  |  Tickets