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📣 What's On In Liverpool (14-20 Nov)

📣 What's On In Liverpool (14-20 Nov)

Beer festivals, live music, cultural workshops, and more...

Rob Nightingale
November 14, 2025

Changes Are Coming…

I’ve been making a few upgrades recently as more people join the newsletter, and it’s been fantastic hearing what you think and where you want this to go! 🙏

Starting today, there’s a new “looking ahead” section at the end of each newsletter. It’ll give you a heads up on interesting events well in advance so you can grab tickets before they disappear. And because I want this to be as useful as possible, please answer the poll below to let me what you’d like to see more of, and I’ll start building…

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What’s On…

Here are the standout events from Friday to nextThursday. If something here gets you out of the house, let us know where you went. We’ve marked the ⭐️ picks to make things easier to scan.

Details can shift, so give everything a quick check before heading out.

FRI 14 NOV

SECRET IMPROVISORS CLUB — Established in 2008, this long-running Friday night session brings together Liverpool’s most adventurous jazz players for unpredictable, free-flowing improvisation that still feels fresh nearly two decades on.
09:00-02:00 | 32 Hope Street | Tickets

⭐️ 20TH WIRRAL BEER FESTIVAL — The Wirral beer festival returns to Hulme Hall with four days of cask ales, craft pours, and a relaxed atmosphere for anyone who enjoys exploring new brews.
10:00 | Hulme Hall | Tickets

PIRATE BAR & BOAT EXPERIENCE, WITH 3 FREE DRINKS — This pirate-themed boat trip mixes a playful setting with three included drinks, making it a lighthearted option for groups looking for something different on the water.
17:00-20:00 | The Princess Passenger Boat (Near The Tate Gallery) | Tickets

⭐️ LIVERPOOL CRICKET CLUB - BEER FESTIVAL 2025 — Liverpool Cricket Club’s annual beer festival offers a large selection of beers and ciders from across the UK, creating an easygoing space to try something new.
18:00 | Liverpool Cricket Club | Tickets

THE CURE AND SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES - TRIBUTE — A double-bill tribute bringing the moody pull of The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees to the stage for fans who want to revisit two defining sounds of British gothic rock.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

AN EVENING WITH JOHN ILLSLEY ABOUT THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DIRE STRAITS — John Illsley shares memories and stories from Dire Straits, offering an intimate look at the band’s rise and the life of a musician who shaped their signature sound.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets

ELVIS: VIVA LAS VEGAS! — Lee Memphis King teams up with a full orchestra for a show built around Elvis’s Vegas era, highlighting the flair and energy of those iconic performances.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

MR BLACKPOOL’S SEASIDE SPECTACULAR | HOMOTOPIA FESTIVAL 2025 — This Homotopia production blends cabaret, drag, variety, and personal storytelling, using Blackpool’s seaside history as a backdrop for a set of inventive, character-driven performances.
19:30 | Unity Theatre | Tickets

KERRY GODLIMAN: BANDWIDTH — Kerry Godliman reflects on midlife pressures, parenting, and the everyday chaos of modern living in a show that balances sharp humor with familiar frustrations.
19:30 | Playhouse | Tickets

PATRICK TOPPING (ALL NIGHT LONG) — Patrick Topping takes over Invisible Wind Factory for an all-night set, offering a full evening of house and techno for late-night dancers.
22:00-04:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Tickets

⭐️ LATINO FEST (LIVERPOOL) 2025 — Latino Fest brings Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Baile Funk and more to the Arts Club, with two rooms of music celebrating Latin rhythms and nightlife culture.
23:00-03:00 | Arts Club | Tickets

POP-UP IN THEPALM HOUSE — This seasonal Palm House market brings together artists, makers, food stalls, and live music, creating a relaxed setting to browse local work in a striking glasshouse.
THE PALM HOUSE | Tickets

SAT 15 NOV

COMIC CON LIVERPOOL — Comic Con Liverpool fills the ACC campus with guests from film, TV, gaming, anime, and more, giving fans the chance to meet performers, browse merchandise, and attend live panels.
09:00-18:00 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Tickets

WRITING IN THE LIBRARY - CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — A full-day creative writing workshop offering time, guidance, and a quiet library setting for anyone wanting to develop their craft.
10:00-15:00 | Central Library | Tickets

IKEBANA ART WORKSHOP: EXPLORE JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING — An introduction to Ohararyu Ikebana where participants learn the structure and calm focus of traditional Japanese flower arranging through hands-on practice.
10:00-12:00 | 62 Hope St | Tickets

⭐️ POP UP AT THE PALM HOUSE — The Palm House Winter Market returns with handmade goods, food, drinks, and live music, offering a friendly setting to meet local creators.
10:30-17:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets

⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S CULTURAL WORKSHOP EXPO 2025 — Liverpool’s Cultural Workshop Expo highlights the city’s makers with a weekend of exhibitions, talks, workshops, and an artisanal market across the North Docks.
11:00 | Make North Docks | Free (Booking Required)

SCARE-CROW BUILDING SESSIONS — A simple hands-on session where families can build their own scarecrow and enjoy a packed lunch together.
14:00-18:00 | Lock And Quay | Tickets

NATURAL WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP — A natural wreath-making workshop run by Spruce and Pine, offering guidance on creating classic Christmas wreaths as part of the Cultural Workshop Expo.
14:30-17:30 | Make North Docks | Tickets

EUBANK JR V BENN II FIGHT SCREENING — A screening of the Eubank Jr vs Benn rematch for fans wanting to watch the fight live with a crowd.
19:00-23:45 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets

LIVERPOOL: THE BOOMTOWN RATS — The Boomtown Rats return to Liverpool Olympia for a Saturday night show, joined by Professionals for an evening of live rock.
19:00 | Liverpool Olympia | Tickets

THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PANTO 2025: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK — This year’s Rock ’n’ Roll Panto retells Jack and the Beanstalk with live music, bold costumes, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
19:00 | Everyman | Tickets

WEETWOOD MAC - FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE LIVE — Weetwood Mac brings Fleetwood Mac’s well-known harmonies and hits to Camp and Furnace for a tribute show built around the band’s classic sound.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

BEETHOVEN: THE MASTER — A concert featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and the Emperor Concerto, presented in the Hope Metropolitan series.
19:30-21:30 | Liverpool Hope University | Tickets

⭐️ CIRQUE DE CELINE — A circus-style show set to Celine Dion’s biggest songs, featuring acrobats and aerialists performing to her most recognisable hits.
19:30 | Floral Pavilion | Tickets

RIA LINA: RIABELLION — Ria Lina returns with a new stand-up hour exploring modern life, relationships, and social dynamics with her trademark fast-paced wit.
19:30 | Garret Theatre | Tickets

JOSIE LONG: NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS — Josie Long’s new show looks at extinct megafauna while weaving in her warm, thoughtful comedic style.
19:30 | Playhouse | Tickets

CORKERS – BLOOD & WINE — This storytelling night blends folklore, dark tales, and expert commentary for an atmospheric evening exploring gothic themes.
19:30-20:30 | Downstairs at the Everyman | Tickets

ECLIPSE: THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE — A Pink Floyd tribute featuring The Dark Side of the Moon in full along with tracks from across the band’s catalogue, supported by lighting and multimedia effects.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets

STEVE KNIGHTLEY & THE WINTER YARDS BAND — Steve Knightley tours with a new four-piece band, bringing fresh arrangements and collaborative energy to his autumn shows.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

JAZZY (DJ SET) AT INVISIBLE WIND FACTORY — Jazzy brings a late-night DJ set to Invisible Wind Factory, offering a high-energy evening curated by Circus.
22:00-03:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Tickets

⭐️ POP-UP IN THE PALM HOUSE — This twice-yearly Palm House market features artists, makers, food, and seasonal drinks, all set inside the venue’s distinctive glass domes.
THE PALM HOUSE | Tickets

SUN 16 NOV

⭐️ COMIC CON LIVERPOOL — Comic Con Liverpool transforms the entire ACC campus into a huge pop-culture celebration, with celebrity guests, panels, and a wide mix of fan communities.
09:00-18:00 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Tickets

⭐️ GINGER'S FLEA MARKET - LIVERPOOL — Ginger’s Flea Market brings together vintage clothing, handmade crafts, and retro homewares for a relaxed day of browsing independent stalls.
11:00-16:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets

WIDNES SUMMER ARTS & FOOD MARKET — A summer market combining family-friendly arts activities, food stalls, and local makers for an easygoing community afternoon.
11:00-16:00 | The Welly Widnes, Prescot Road, Widnes | Tickets

REPAIR CAFE AT DOES LIVERPOOL — Repair Café volunteers help fix broken items using shared tools and practical know-how, with visitors paying only for necessary parts.
11:00-15:00 | DoES Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

WINTER ARKADE 2025 — Winter Arkade brings independent traders, food, drink, and entertainment together as part of the Cultural Workshop Expo.
11:00-18:00 | Make North Docks | Free (Booking Required)

SUNDAY ROAST & CARVERY @ BLUNDELL STREET RESTAURANT — A Sunday carvery with unlimited servings, offering a traditional roast in a casual restaurant setting.
12:00-17:00 | BLUNDELL STREET SUPPER CLUB | Tickets

CROSBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: THE BRAHMS CONNECTION — The Crosby Symphony Orchestra continues its mission of community music-making with a programme shaped by Brahms and supporting recitals.
14:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets

⭐️ THE JAZZ ROOM: A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF NEW ORLEANS — This New Orleans-themed Jazz Room performance blends classics and improvisation for a night rooted in the city’s musical heritage.
18:30 | DISTRICT | Tickets

WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR E. LOCKHART — E. Lockhart visits Waterstones to discuss her new novel We Fell Apart and meet readers of her bestselling work.
30/12/1899 | 12 College Ln | Tickets

ADAM ANT — Adam Ant brings his chart-topping hits and fan favourites back to the stage for his ANTMUSIC UK tour.
30/12/1899 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

POP-UP IN THE PALM HOUSE — A twice-yearly Palm House showcase where artists, designers, and food vendors gather for a friendly market inside this historic glasshouse.
THE PALM HOUSE | Tickets

MON 17 NOV

AN EVENING WITH I.V. MARIE — I.V. Marie visits Liverpool to discuss Immortal Consequences, her dark academia debut set in a magical boarding school.
18:30 | 12 College Ln | Tickets

TUE 18 NOV

WHY LIVERPOOL'S HIGH ST IS THRIVING, AND HOW TO MAINTAIN IT — A presentation from Liverpool ONE’s outgoing Estate Director on the state of the high street, followed by the MCS annual meeting.
17:30-19:30 | The Athenaeum | Tickets

LET'S MAKE FILMS: ALTERNATIVE CREATIVE SESSIONS — An alternative filmmaking session introducing creative approaches to producing and making films outside traditional industry pathways.
17:30-19:30 | The Bluecoat | Tickets

CRAFTS AND CREATIVES @ ARTEFACT — A relaxed creative meetup offering sketching, painting, collaging, wire crafting, and badge making, with all attendees taking home what they make.
18:00-23:00 | Artefact, Liverpool | Tickets

MEDITATION & SOUND HEALING NEW MOON CEREMONY — A guided evening of meditation, sound healing, cacao, and journaling aligned with the New Moon.
18:30-20:30 | Unitarian Church Liverpool | Tickets

WED 19 NOV

MEN WHO INSPIRE — A morning event celebrating men who contribute positively to their communities, with conversations focused on purpose and impact.
09:00-12:30 | BOXPARK Liverpool | Tickets

CHEESE, WINE & MENOPAUSE: AN EVENING WITH DR ELLIE CANNON AND DR PAULA BRIG — An informal evening with two doctors discussing menopause, HRT, and wellbeing over cheese and wine.
17:30-19:30 | Love Lane Brewery, Bar and Kitchen | Tickets

STORYTELLING AND SPIRITS: AN EVENING OF TASTINGS AND DARK TALES — A blend of guided spirit tastings and atmospheric storytelling exploring the darker history of Chester’s medieval Rows.
19:00-21:00 | Providence Gin | Tickets

NURSING IN PRACTICE — Nursing in Practice returns to Liverpool with a multi-stream clinical agenda, expert speakers, and CPD opportunities for nurses.
Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

THU 20 NOV

WEDDING OPEN EVENING — This open evening showcases wedding layouts, flowers, cakes, and suppliers, helping couples visualise events inside the Victorian glasshouse.
18:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free

WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES JIMMY MULVILLE — Jimmy Mulville visits Waterstones to talk about his memoir exploring football, family, and a lifelong connection to Everton.
18:30 | 12 College Ln | Tickets

⭐️ THE JAZZ LOUNGE - A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE — This candle-lit jazz night in Crosby offers a warm, intimate atmosphere with musicians performing theatre-inspired sets.
19:00-22:00 | Round Eight, Cooks Road | Tickets

⭐️ 80'S LIVE — 80’s Live brings a West End cast performing well-known 80s hits for a nostalgic, high-energy night of music.
19:30 | Theatre Royal | Tickets

ERIC ROBINSON - ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD: HOW SCARED SHOULD YOU BE? — This talk explores what the science actually says about ultra-processed foods and how they fit into everyday diets in the UK.
19:30-22:30 | The Casa | Free (Booking Required)

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

FRI 21 NOV — RAW – GREG WILSON — Greg Wilson returns with a reel-to-reel set celebrating electro-funk and disco inside the Palm House’s unique acoustics. (Sefton Park Palm House)

SAT 22 NOV — LIVERPOOL CRAFT BREW FESTIVAL PRESENTS: A HOPPY XMAS PARTY — Craft Brew Festival hosts a five-hour session with bottomless beer, cider, wine, soft drinks, and prosecco in a party-focused setting. (Invisible Wind Factory)

SAT 22 NOV — CANDLELIGHT: ED SHEERAN MEETS COLDPLAY — A candlelit concert featuring music by Ed Sheeran and Coldplay performed in Liverpool Town Hall’s atmospheric surroundings. (Liverpool Town Hall)

SUN 23 NOV — FOLK ROCK PIONEERS STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT — Steeleye Span performs new material alongside classics from their decades-long career in folk rock. (The Tung Auditorium)

SUN 30 NOV — A FAIRYTALE FOR CHRISTMAS — A Christmas show featuring singers, dancers, and musicians performing festive favourites for audiences who enjoy seasonal theatre. (M&S Bank Arena)

THU 11 DEC — FESTIVE SHOPPING AT THE BOOKSHOP — This late-night shopping event at The Reader offers books, handmade gifts, live music, and mulled wine in a calm, festive setting. (The Reader Bookshop & Calderstones Courtyard)

THU 18 DEC — COSY TWILIGHT QUARTET — The Q Quartets perform contemporary and seasonal works framed by poetry, creating a quiet December evening of music and light. (Theatre Room, The Reader)

SAT 20 DEC — THE BIG RED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH... — Andy Hodgson leads an LFC-themed Christmas night with singalongs, club anthems, and festive crowd energy. (Boxpark Liverpool)