What's On In Liverpool (13-19 Jul)

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

July 11, 2026

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Upcoming Events In Liverpool

📆 Wondering how to keep yourself entertained over the next week? Here are over 60+ upcoming events to keep your diary packed! And if you’re looking for events happening this weekend (11-12 Jul), check out last week’s newsletter here.

MON 13 JUL

IN CONVERSATION WITH OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE — Oyinkan Braithwaite talks about Cursed Daughters and the rest of her sharp, contemporary fiction, offering readers a closer look at the ideas behind her work.
18:30  |  The Reader  |  Tickets
THE NORTH WALES BUSINESS NETWORK HOLYWELL - MONDAY 13TH JULY 2026 — Business owners across North Wales can meet, collaborate, and support local procurement at this Holywell networking session.
10:00-11:30  |  Springfield Hotel & Health Club  |  Tickets

TUE 14 JUL

THE XCERTS: ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW — Jacaranda Records hosts The Xcerts for a live launch show supporting their new album I Think I Want to Go Home Now.
19:00-21:00  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
GET **IT DONE CLUB WIDNES - JULY — Built for people who dislike formal networking, this Widnes meetup favors coffee, practical progress, and collaboration over sales pitches.
10:00-12:00  |  Halton Farnworth Hornets A.R.L.F.C  |  Tickets
CRAFTS & KISSES' ROMANCE SUMMER BOOK CLUB - WARRINGTON — Romance readers can decorate and bedazzle a favorite book, turning it into a personalized special edition during this Warrington book club.
19:00  |  Waterstones  |  Tickets
MIDWAY STILL — Midway Still return in 2026 for a Liverpool show, giving fans another chance to catch the band live.
19:30-23:00  |  The Tunnel   |  Tickets

WED 15 JUL

WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES JAMES BAILEY — Biographer James Bailey discusses Like a Cat Loves a Bird, his new book tracing the eventful life and career of Muriel Spark.
18:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
CAMPUS LIVE @ THE JACARANDA — Following a sold-out debut, Campus Live returns to The Jacaranda with sets from Tracky, Nova, and Ebby Smith.
19:30-22:30  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets

THU 16 JUL

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE — Irish music, live singing, and champion dancers combine in a briskly paced stage show built around rhythm, movement, and traditional performance.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets
⭐️ UPPER DECK GOLF — From the stadium’s upper deck, golfers aim tee shots at custom greens laid out across the field below.
Hill Dickinson Stadium  |  Tickets
WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES DJ FAT TONY TO DISCUSS RECOVER ME — DJ Fat Tony visits Waterstones to discuss Recover Me, his account of addiction, mental health struggles, and the long process of recovery.
18:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
KLOF PRESENTS: THE SLEEVES @ ARTEFACT — Jack Cooper and Tara Cunningham bring their new alt-folk project The Sleeves to Artefact for an intimate Liverpool performance.
19:30-23:00  |  artefact  |  Tickets
ARTIST LED WORKSHOP, VAN GOGH, SUNFLOWERS — At AJ’s Cocktail Bar in Maghull, an artist leads participants through creating their own version of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.
18:30-20:30  |  Aj’s Cocktail Bar  |  Tickets
PSYCHIC NIGHT — Mind-reading, tarot, and other supernatural-themed entertainment make up an evening designed for anyone curious about psychic performance.
18:00-21:00  |  Saint Jax  |  Tickets

FRI 17 JUL

METALLICA PERFORMED LIVE AT CAMP AND FURNACE — Metallica Reloaded bring the band’s biggest songs and heaviest moments to Camp and Furnace for a full-scale tribute night.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
THE KATE BUSH SONG BOOK — Across songs from Kate Bush’s career, Mandy, Matt, and Dave mix live performance with stories, context, and personal reflections.
19:30  |  Cockpit Theatre, Shakespeare North Playhouse  |  Tickets
⭐️ YEMENI NIGHT FEAT. THE AL-AWHADEL BAND LIVE — Yemeni musical traditions take center stage when the Al-Awhadel Band performs live as part of Liverpool Arab Arts Festival.
19:30-21:30  |  St George’s Hall Concert Room  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL ARAB ARTS FESTIVAL (17-28 JUL) — Through exhibitions, performances, and events, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival celebrates Arab artists, diaspora voices, culture, creativity, and shared humanity.
Philharmonic Music Room  |  Free
SIP AND PAINT AT ART-K SMITHDOWN! — No painting experience is required at this relaxed adult workshop, where Bella guides everyone through creating a one-off piece over drinks.
19:00-21:00  |  art-K Smithdown  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Part bingo night and part Friday-night party, Bingo Lingo brings games, crowd participation, and organized chaos to the Baltic Triangle.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
SATELLITE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS — Satellite headline The Jacaranda, with Domino and Peyote joining the bill as special guests for the evening.
20:00-23:00  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
LOATHE — Loathe bring their mix of heavy aggression and dense atmosphere to Liverpool, joined by Heriot and material from the new album.
19:00  |  Liverpool Olympia.  |  Tickets
C.A.F CONTENDER SERIES - JUNE BOXPARK — Nation Events MMA brings its C.A.F Contender Series to BOXPARK for a live program of competitive mixed martial arts.
10:00  |  BOXPARK Liverpool  |  Tickets
ESTRELLA PRESENTS: COMEDY BINGO — Comedy and bingo share the same card at this fundraiser supporting Estrella School of Dance.
19:00-23:59  |  The Stanley Club  |  Tickets

SAT 18 JUL

⭐️ WE ARE WIRRAL 2026 (18-19 JUL) — Wirral’s two-day music weekend brings chart names, established performers, festival favorites, and local artists together on one lineup.
11:00-22:00  |  Birkenhead Park  |  Tickets
MASTERCLASS: MICROFICTION WITH PROF. ESTELA MEIJE — Using tiny stories, many by Latin American writers, Professor Estela Meije examines how microfiction creates meaning through what it leaves unsaid.
13:00  |  The Reader  |  Tickets
SING JOY! A CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC — Current UK gospel artists gather in Liverpool for a concert celebrating the power, tradition, and sheer variety of gospel music.
19:00  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME – THE BIG GIG! — Community singers lead this upbeat live show as Choir with No Name takes the stage alongside a lineup of special guests.
19:30  |  Everyman  |  Tickets
⭐️ KATUMBA RHYTHM EXPERIENCE: SUMMER CARNIVAL EDITION — Whether you know Katumba already or have never joined a carnival band, this summer session offers a hands-on introduction to its rhythms.
14:00-16:00  |  Katumba Culture Hub  |  Tickets
NEON NIGHT RUN X HYROX AT EVERLAST GYM — Fitness, music, and nightlife overlap at this Saturday evening event combining a neon run with a Hyrox-style workout at Everlast Gym.
19:00-22:00  |  Everlast Gym  |  Tickets
RAG WREATH WORKSHOP — With fabric, color, and a little guidance, participants make a decorative rag wreath to take home at this hands-on craft session.
11:00-12:30  |  Cass Art  |  Tickets
RIDE ON TIME - 90'S & 00'S CLUB CULTURE — Lee Butler and four live PAs revisit 90s and 00s club culture during a daytime party built around familiar dance-floor favorites.
14:00-22:00  |  Wav Garden  |  Tickets
ALL DAY SCOUSE HOUSE — Forgotten Scouse House and DJ Phil Noone soundtrack an all-day session of Donk-era anthems and Liverpool club nostalgia.
15:00-20:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN — Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Magic of Motown packs the genre’s biggest songs into a polished, high-energy theater production.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
MARGARITA MAKING MASTERCLASS — Liverpool’s specialist margarita bar teaches guests how to mix, balance, and serve the cocktail during an interactive masterclass.
14:00-15:30  |  Picante  |  Tickets

SUN 19 JUL

MASTERCLASS: VOICES FROM ARGENTINA — Argentine poetry and short fiction provide the starting point for exploring place, language, imagery, and experiences that cross cultural boundaries.
13:00  |  The Reader  |  Tickets
NUYOGA — Heartstrong Yoga’s Nu Caratella leads an embodiment-focused practice accompanied by Andrew Barney’s original improvised music.
16:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
STEVE CHARLES -THE SOUND OF THE COMMITMENTS — Steve Charles recreates the raw soul and live-band energy of The Commitments in a stage show inspired by the cult film.
14:00  |  Epstein Theatre  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

TUE 21 JUL — MY FATHER AND QADDAFI - FILM SCREENING AND Q&A — Family history, Libyan identity, and a 19-year search come together in this documentary screening, followed by a live Q&A. (The Bluecoat)
WED 22 JUL — ⭐️ SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE AT THE BOMBED OUT CHURCH — Inside St Luke’s Bombed Out Church, Jake and Geniene lead a donation-based sound bath designed around stillness, sound, and relaxation. (St Luke’s Bombed Out Church)
THU 23 JUL — THE BOOK OF DAMASCUS — Stories, writing, and critical thought from Damascus are the focus of this literary event presented in partnership with Comma Press. (The Bluecoat)
FRI 24 JUL — LIVERPOOL'S PRIDE OPENING PARTY — Pride weekend opens at the arena with headline performers, LGBTQ+ artists, and a community-led ceremony marking the start of the celebrations. (M&S Bank Arena)
FRI 24 JUL — SHEZ RAJA + GUTHRIE GOVAN — Returning after a sold-out 2025 appearance, Shez Raja and Guthrie Govan bring their formidable bass and guitar playing back to the stage. (Future Yard)
SAT 25 JUL — ⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S PRIDE — Music, performance, visibility, and community fill Liverpool’s streets for the city’s main Pride celebration. (M&S Bank Arena)
SAT 25 JUL — 70’S VS 80’S DAY DISCO LIVE! — Daytime dancers choose sides as classic 70s tracks face off against 80s favorites, with both decades sharing the dance floor. (Invisible Wind Factory)
TUE 28 JUL — GIRLS ON THE GO X THE READER: OPEN AIR CINEMA, MAMMA MIA! — ABBA songs, summer air, and Mamma Mia come together for an outdoor screening in Calderstones Park’s Mansion House garden. (The Reader)
WED 29 JUL — OPEN AIR CINEMA: PRIDE — Against the backdrop of the 1984 miners’ strike, Pride follows activists and Welsh mining families who discover an unexpected common cause. (The Reader)
THU 30 JUL — AN EVENING WITH JESS BACON - I'M JUST A GIRL! — Journalist Jess Bacon discusses her debut book I’m Just a Girl, along with the experiences and questions that shaped it. (12 College Ln)
THU 30 JUL — OPEN AIR CINEMA: DIRTY DANCING — Summer romance unfolds outdoors as Baby meets a dance instructor and an ordinary resort holiday turns into something far more complicated. (The Reader)
FRI 31 JUL — ⭐️ BIRKENHEAD CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 2026 — Craft beer meets record culture across three sessions at Birkenhead’s returning festival, with drinks and vinyl sharing the billing. (Future Yard)
SAT 1 AUG — LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU — Robbie Williams’ catalog receives the full tribute-show treatment, complete with live musicians, large-scale staging, and songs from across his career. (M&S Bank Arena)
SUN 2 AUG — OPEN AIR CINEMA: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S — Under the summer sky, Breakfast at Tiffany’s follows Holly Golightly through New York, a new friendship, and the past she cannot quite escape. (The Reader)