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📣 What's On In Liverpool (15-21 Aug)

📣 What's On In Liverpool (15-21 Aug)

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

Rob Nightingale
August 14, 2025

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NEWS IN A FLASH
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I sat down to pull this newsletter together and immediately fell into a black hole of links. So before we dive into what’s happening over the next 7 days, here’s a quick-fire blast of things too good not to share.

🇰🇷 Every time I’m in town lately I end up at Moiim Korean Deli on Berry Street. Different dish each time, all amazing. Check out their Instagram.

🧐 If you’re into Philosophy and deep conversations, Philosophy In Pubs has meet-ups and events all over Liverpool each week.

🗣️ In a similar vein, Merseyside Skeptics Society, a group promoting critical thinking, host expert talks on the 3rd Thursday, and a social at Dr Duncan’s on the 1st Thursday of each month (that’s next week!). Here’s the Meet-Up page.

🧪 From 10-14 Sep, Liverpool is hosting the British Science Festival. Check out what’s on. Warning: there’s a lot.

📣 A few more reminders: Fri 15 Aug is your last chance to see Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh at the Exhibition Centre. You can now get tickets to Sounds of The 60s Live with Tony Blackburn (4 Sep at Liverpool Empire). And, if you’ve not been to Jodrell Bank in a while, there’s a lot happening over the summer for the family.

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 15 AUG

⭐️ SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW 2025 — Old Hollywood glamour comes to Southport Flower Show with music, magic, and comedy.
10:00-18:00 | Victoria Park | Tickets

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP — Families get free bike checks, fixes, and safety advice at this hands-on workshop.
11:00-15:00 | | Tickets

⭐️ SLICE PARTY! — Pizza, drinks, and music set the mood for a free-entry Slice Party in Birkenhead.
17:00 | Future Yard | Free

DOLLY PARTON & FRIENDS | TRIBUTE NIGHTS AT BLUNDELLS SUPPER CLUB — Tribute act Beth McCann performs Dolly Parton’s greatest hits at Blundells Supper Club.
18:30 | Blundells Supper Club | Tickets

PREMIER LEAGUE: LIVERPOOL V BOURNEMOUTH — Liverpool’s first Premier League match of the season screens live with commentary at PINS’ Rocco’s bar.
18:30-23:00 | PINS Social Club | Free (Booking Required)

⭐️ BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE — The UK’s leading Billy Joel tribute takes the stage at Camp and Furnace.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

SHANKLY ROOFTOP LIVE PRESENTS ED SHEERAN TRIBUTE — An Ed Sheeran tribute performance comes with fizz and a one-course meal on the Shankly Rooftop.
19:00-23:45 | The Shankly Hotel | Tickets

CLOCKWORK GIBBONS PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS — Clockwork Gibbons headline The Kazimier Stockroom with support from REVE.
19:00 | Kazimier Stockroom | Tickets

THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — Liverpool’s nightlife unfolds with shots, drink discounts, and games on a guided pub crawl.
21:00-04:00 | Kabin Liverpool | Tickets

SAT 16 AUG

CROXTETH HALL PARKRUN — Locals gather every Saturday for a 5k parkrun at Croxteth Hall Country Park.
09:00-11:00 | Croxteth Hall | Free

CIRCUS FUN DAY — A free circus-themed day at St Johns Church offers stalls, activities, and refreshments.
10:00-15:00 | St Johns rice lane Liverpool 9 | Free

SUDLEY HOUSE HANDMADE — Sudley House hosts a handmade market in its Victorian setting.
10:00-17:00 | Mossley Hill Road, Aigburth | Tickets

⭐️ TATTON PARK CLASSIC & RETRO REVIVAL - DREAM RIDES — Classic cars at Tatton Park offer charity “dream rides” in support of a children’s hospice.
10:00 | Tatton Road | Tickets

⭐️ SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW 2025 — Old Hollywood glamour comes to Southport Flower Show with music, magic, and comedy.
10:00-18:00 | Victoria Park | Tickets

HILBRE IN BLOOM: SUMMER ADVENTURES AWAIT! — Walk Hilbre Island in summer to see sea thrift in bloom, seabirds overhead, and views across the Dee Estuary.
10:30 | Hilbre Island | Tickets

LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL: OUTSIDE TOUR — Hear the story of Liverpool Cathedral’s location, design, and hidden carvings on this outdoor tour.
10:30 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets

SAMBA SOIRÉE ALL DAY PARTY AT BLACKSTOCK ROOF GARDEN — Live samba dancers, DJs, and carnival food bring Rio vibes to Blackstock Roof Garden.
11:00-12:30 | Blackstock Market | Tickets

⭐️ TOLKIEN: THE FATHER OF MODERN FANTASY (TALK) — A deep dive into Tolkien’s influences, innovations, and impact on modern fantasy.
11:00-12:00 | The Atkinson | Free

TOM JONES TRIBUTE SHOW — A Tom Jones tribute delivers classic hits and big vocals for an afternoon show.
12:00-17:00 | The Bentley | Tickets

LADIES THAT NETWORK — Spend the day at Sedulo Liverpool connecting with like-minded women through talks, activities, and shared inspiration.
13:00-15:00 | Sedulo Liverpool | Tickets

SHORT COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT EGYPT — Explore Ancient Egypt through talks, tours, and object handling in a short course at the World Museum.
13:00-16:00 | World Museum | Tickets

ALEC FALCONER @ TEMPLE — Alec Falconer headlines a summer day party in the Spanish Caravan Garden.
14:00-22:00 | Spanish Caravan | Tickets

⭐️ FROGFEST 2025 — FROGFEST packs 12 hours of European and local alternative music into District in the Baltic Triangle.
14:00 | District | Tickets

⭐️ INFORMAL DRAWING AT VICTORIA GALLERY — Join a free informal drawing session at the Victoria Gallery & Museum. Enjoy tea, coffee, and portrait drawing—no booking needed, all ages and abilities welcome. There will be live ambient music by The Metamorph, too!
14:00-16:00 | Victoria Gallery and Museum | Free

⭐️ ALL DAY 80S — Retro décor, visuals, and nonstop 80s hits fill an all-day party at Camp and Furnace.
15:00-20:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

NOUGHTIES DAY PARTY: LIVERPOOL — Chart-topping hits of the 2000s set the tone for a day party full of nostalgia.
15:00-20:00 | Hangar34 | Tickets

⭐️ OVER 30'S DAYTIME CLUBBING — Over-30s hit the dance floor in a daytime club atmosphere with 80s–2000s music.
16:00-21:00 | Sensation Liverpool | Tickets

OFF:PEAK WITH KENSA & AEROFUNK — Off:peaK’s third annual bash runs all day and night with DJs Kensa, Aerofunk, and more.
16:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Free (Booking Required)

HARRY STYLES NIGHT — Harry Styles hits, themed cocktails, and live dancers return to Camp and Furnace for a fan-favorite night.
20:00-01:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

PARRJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — The Ma Boyle’s House Bandits bring live jazz to a cozy bar with cocktails.
20:00-23:00 | Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery | Free (Booking Required)

THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — Shots, discounts, and games fuel a guided crawl through Liverpool’s busiest nightlife spots.
21:00-04:00 | Holy Garage! | Tickets

SUN 17 AUG

FREE FAMILY FUNDAY — Families enjoy free weekend fun and food from local vendors at Blackstock Market.
10:00-13:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)

⭐️ BOMBED OUT CHURCH MAKERS MARKET! — Local makers and artists fill the Bombed Out Church with unique gifts and handcrafted goods.
10:00-16:00 | Leece St | Tickets

REPAIR CAFE AT DOES LIVERPOOL — Fix broken items with help from volunteers at DoES Liverpool’s Repair Café.
11:00-15:00 | DoES Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

CROXTETH WALLED GARDEN: HERITAGE PRESERVATION EVENTS — Heritage tours, talks, and activities highlight the beauty of Croxteth Walled Garden.
11:00-13:30 | Croxteth Hall | Tickets

LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE DAY — Future Yard hosts Latin American Culture Day with music, dance, art, and food.
12:00-17:00 | Future Yard | Free

DISCO AFTERNOON TEA — Afternoon tea meets disco beats with an in-house DJ and classic tea-time treats.
12:00-15:00 | OH ME OH MY | Tickets

⭐️ FAMILY FEASTIVAL — Sundays at Boxpark Liverpool feature food deals, music, and family activities.
12:00-16:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

BIG FAT KIDS QUIZBOX — Kids join an interactive quiz with crafts and games at the Family Feastival.
13:00-14:30 | Boxpark Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

PAINT A PIC : DOCK IN THE SUNSET — Create a sunset dock painting with guidance from a resident artist, materials provided and drinks available.
14:00-16:00 | Cass Art | Tickets

SIP & SKETCH — Sketch still life while tasting wine in this relaxed creative evening in Liverpool.
15:00-17:00 | Spanish Caravan Prescot | Tickets

SUNDAY SALSA SOCIAL — Learn salsa or polish your moves at Boxpark Liverpool, then dance into the night.
19:00-22:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets

PURE MCCARTNEY STARRING TONY COBURN — Tony Coburn channels Paul McCartney in a tribute performance at The Cavern Club.
19:30-23:00 | Cavern Club | Tickets

⭐️ THE ULTIMATE IRISH HOOLEY — Keltic Storm and guest acts perform Irish classics alongside comedy and traditional dance.
19:30 | Floral Pavilion Theatre | Tickets

CELEBRATING SUMMER EVENTS & NEW HOPE STREET BLEND — Free summer street festivals celebrate Liverpool’s historic areas with food, drink, and culture.
NA | Bold Stret | Tickets

MON 18 AUG

BECOME A DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER — Christian Francis-Davies leads a four-day documentary filmmaking course in Liverpool.
10:00 | Baltic Creative CIC | Tickets

ALL-FEMALE EVENING WELLBEING WALK — A guided walk at Hale Head Lighthouse combines movement, mindfulness, and nature.
18:00-20:00 | Hale Head Lighthouse | Tickets

TUE 19 AUG

NEW-GEN NETWORKING BUSINESS EVENT — Business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs meet over breakfast in a relaxed networking setting.
08:30 | One Fine Day & Little Leaf | Tickets

⭐️ CRAFT CLUB — Families create together in a drop-in craft session under the Palm House’s palms.
13:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free

MAKEUP MASTERCLASS - GLOW UP STAR - JOSHUA LONGSHAW — Makeup artist Joshua Longshaw shares tips and techniques during a masterclass at GAIL’s Bakery Cheshire Oaks.
15:00-17:00 | GAIL's Bakery Cheshire Oaks | Tickets

TRANQUIL TUESDAY — Wind down with an evening of Pilates and mindfulness in the Palm House.
18:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Tickets

⭐️ BLACKFEST LIVE LOUNGE — Live music and good company come together at BlackFest LIVE Lounge on August 19th.
19:00-23:00 | Danny Mac's Tavern | Tickets

CHEESE NIGHT @ QUEENS NOOK CROSBY — Sample six cheeses and a glass of wine at Queens Nook Crosby’s monthly cheese night.
19:00 | Queens Nook Crosby | Tickets

CROCHET & CALM (ADULTS ONLY) — Learn to make granny squares in a relaxed crochet workshop focused on creativity, connection, and wellbeing.
19:30-21:30 | Make on the Corner | Tickets

WED 20 AUG

BIRD WATCHING & WILDLIFE CRUISE WITH RSPB — Cruise the Mersey and Liverpool Bay with RSPB experts spotting birds and seals.
10:15-13:15 | The Liverpool Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal | Tickets

STONE AGE SURVIVAL AT MERE SANDS WOOD NATURE RESERVE — Experience stone age life by learning fire-lighting skills and ancient crafts at Mere Sands Wood.
13:00-15:00 | Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve | Tickets

ROOTED AT THE PALM HOUSE — Hands-on art workshops at the Palm House draw inspiration from the plants and surroundings.
13:00-15:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free

OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT — Weekly open mic comedy night features beginners, pros, and surprise material.
17:30-20:30 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market, | Free (Booking Required)

MOVIE NIGHT WITH UNLIMITED COCKTAILS & POPCORN AT PRIDE COFFEE, LIVERPOOL — Catch a different film every night at Pride Coffee while enjoying 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails and popcorn.
18:00 | Pride Coffee Liverpool | Tickets

IRISH POETRY EVENING — Irish poetry takes center stage in an evening hosted by Bill McGarry.
19:00-20:30 | Liverpool Irish Centre | Free (Booking Required)

CROSBY BADMINTON CLUB NIGHT — Players with some experience join a friendly badminton club night at Crosby Leisure Centre.
19:00-21:00 | Crosby Leisure Centre | Tickets

JACK GARRATT: LATE ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW — Jack Garratt plays a live set at Jacaranda Records to celebrate his new album release.
20:30-21:45 | The Jacaranda Club | Tickets

⭐️ OUTDOOR CINEMA, FRONTIER SAPIENS ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL — Films about adventure, culture, and the environment light up the only outdoor cinema of its kind in the UK.
20:45 | Walton Hall and Gardens | Tickets

THU 21 AUG

FREELANCER & COWORKER MEET UP — Freelancers and remote workers connect and work together at Jelly Liverpool.
09:00-17:00 | Liverpool Science Park | Tickets

LIVERPOOL SPEED DATING | AGES 28-45 — Singles aged 28–45 meet for quick conversations and after-work drinks at The Alchemist’s busy speed dating night.
19:00-21:30 | The Alchemist Liverpool | Tickets

SILENT BREW TAP TAKEOVER — Silent Brew takes over with nine beers to sample, food to enjoy, and brewers to chat with.
19:00-22:00 | The Hop Emporium | Tickets

ROSSA MURRAY — Rossa Murray brings his alternative folk rock sound to The Jacaranda for the Liverpool stop of his 'shimmer' tour.
19:30-23:00 | The Jacaranda | Tickets

⭐️ BBC VERIFY: ESTABLISHING TRUTH IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY (TALK & DISCUSSION) — Run by Merseyside Skeptics Society, the focus of this talk will be around some of the main tools and techniques used by BBC Verify to establish the veracity of an event.
19:30-22:30 | The Casa, Hope Street | Free

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