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What's On In Liverpool (16-22 Jan)

What's On In Liverpool (16-22 Jan)

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

Rob Nightingale
January 16, 2026

👉 Welcome to this week’s newsletter!! A few readers mentioned they liked seeing events a bit further ahead, so we’ll keep doing that. More time to plan. Less last-minute rushing.

Also, if there’s anything you want to see more of, or less of, please just hit reply and let me know. The newsletter’s better when it reflects what you actually want. And without further ado, here’s this week’s top events in Liverpool, and beyond…

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 16 JAN

ULTIMATE COLDPLAY LIVE AT CAMP AND FURNACE — Ultimate Coldplay Live : experience Coldplay's greatest hits live with stunning vocals, epic anthems, and unforgettable energy!
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT - OPALITE — Our legendary Taylor Swift Night is back this January!
20:00-01:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL - FRIDAY — A wild night out in the city centre with likeminded people! 4 bars and 1 club with free shots and discounted drinks
21:00-04:00 | Brewdog Liverpool | Tickets

PARRJAZZ PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT MA BOYLE'S ALEHOUSE & EATERY — A new weekly live Latin Jazz night featuring the best of Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin-Jazz. Showcasing the North's finest jazz musicians.
19:30-23:30 | Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery | Free (Booking Required)

⭐️ THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW 2026 — An amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with a stunning multi-million dollar sound and light show to match.
19:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

FOLK NIGHT — A relaxed, friendly evening of live acoustic folk music.
20:00 | Liverpool Irish Centre | Free

SAT 17 JAN

ALPACA WALKS — Join the rangers and our three beautiful alpaca – Jim, Topaz and Mally for our alpaca walks around our beautiful estate.
09:30-10:30 | Walton Hall and Gardens | Tickets

ALL DAY 70S - DISCO IN-FURNACE! — Burn baby burn... Disco In-Furnace! Join us at Camp and Furnace for a daytime disco party!
15:00-20:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

MUSICAL THEATRE PARTY — Get ready for a night where the magic of the West End meets the electricity of Broadway!
19:00-00:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets

⭐️ JACARANDA BALTIC'S 2ND BIRTHDAY — Live Performances from Two Blinks, I Love You, Courds, Honey Motel, Temeraire & Pevova in celebration of Jac Baltic's 2nd Birthday! Tickets only £2
19:00-23:00 | Jacaranda Baltic | Tickets

THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL - SATURDAY — A wild night out in the city centre with likeminded people! 4 bars, 1 club, 5 free shots, and discounted drinks
21:00-04:00 | Brewdog Liverpool | Tickets

SUNDAY ROAST & CARVERY @ BLUNDELL STREET RESTAURANT, LIVERPOOL — Savour unlimited delicious roast & carvery at Blundell Street Restaurant, every Sunday
12:00-17:00 | BLUNDELL STREET SUPPER CLUB | Tickets

PARRJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — Ma Boyle's Alehouse and Eatery and Parrjazz bring you world class jazz in Liverpool's own Saturday night jazz oasis.
20:00-23:00 | Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery | Free (Booking Required)

⭐️ CANDLELIGHT: QUEEN VS. ABBA — Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Liverpool. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at St George's Hall - Great Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
20:30 | St George's Hall | Tickets

ALISTAIR GRIFFIN & TOM SPEIGHT — In January 2025, brilliant singer-songwriters Tom Speight and Alistair Griffin lit up the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room performing in front of a packed house!
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

SUN 18 JAN

FORAGE & NIBBLE NEAR BOLTON (LANCASHIRE) — A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack on the Smithills Estate
11:00-14:00 | Woodland Trust Barrow Bridge Car Park | Tickets

OUTSPOKEN — Outspoken is a local Liverpool Poetry and Live Music event. We are entering our 5th year of the Outspoken Community!
19:00-23:00 | Bamboo Brunch And Cocktails | Tickets

NEW ACT COMEDY NIGHT — Every Sunday see new comedians debut on stage at one of the Northwests longest running new act nights A raw and supportive comedy night
19:00-20:30 | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | Tickets

FREE FAMILY FUNDAY AT BLACKSTOCK MARKET — Enjoy free entry, fun activities for kids, live entertainment, and delicious food. Perfect for a family day out in Liverpool.
10:00-13:00 | Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)

LITTLE LAUGHS - LIVE! — Each week, enjoy a fantastic variety of family-friendly shows at Blackstock Market, home of Hot Water Comedy Club
13:00-14:30 | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)

REPAIR CAFE AT DOES LIVERPOOL - JANUARY 2026 — For those of you who have not been to a Repair Cafè, this is a mostly free service where you can bring in broken items and get them repaired, only paying for any parts that are used in the repair. We have a group of volunteers on hand to help you with these repairs with a collection of tools to help with these repairs.
11:00-15:00 | DoES Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

⭐️ BOMBED OUT CHURCH MAKERS MARKET IS BACK — Join us back at one of Liverpool’s most loved and iconic spaces for a proper local day out at the Bombed Out Church Makers Market.
16:00 | Leece St, Liverpool | Tickets

BACK TO OUR ROOTS – SOUNDBATH &... — Experience the classic combination that built The Wellness Tribe — fiery Pilates with Rachel, grounding yoga with Emily and a calming meditation to reset your mind.
10:00-12:30 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets

MON 19 JAN

LIFE DRAWING AT ROUGH TRADE — Life drawing from the model in a relaxed supportive environment in our favourite record shop and , All levels of experience welcome
19:00-21:00 | Rough Trade Liverpool | Tickets

DRINK AND DRAW AT THE BOOKBINDER! — Get ready to unleash your creativity and have a bev at Drink and Draw, where art and fun collide! Advanced booking is recommended.
19:00-22:00 | The Bookbinder | Tickets

LEARN TO WEAVE - RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING IN LIVERPOOL — Learn everything you need to know to about warping, stitching, weaving and finishing on this rigid heddle loom weaving workshop.
10:00-16:00 | Northern Lights Liverpool | Tickets

TUE 20 JAN

⭐️ FUTURE GROUNDS: STADIUM DESIGN IN A CHANGING WORLD — Join leading stadium architects as they discuss key moments of innovation and transformation in modern stadium design
18:30-20:30 | Royal Institute of British Architects | Tickets

CRAFTS AND CREATIVES @ ARTEFACT — Open sketching, watercolour painting, collaging, wire crafting, badge making and more! Take home what you create!
18:00-23:00 | Artefact, Liverpool | Tickets

AFEL BOCOUM — For over three decades, legendary musician Afel Bocoum has been a guardian of Mali's Niger River musical soul. A musical companion to Mali's late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, he launched a solo career with debut album in 1999, Alkibar (The Messenger), and gained international recognition through collaborations with Damon Albarn, including 2002's Mali Music. Now, as one of the Sahel's most beloved artists and ambassador for endangered instruments like the njurkel lute and njarka fiddle, Bocoum is set to release singles from his new album Harber in October 2025, accompanied by a 13-date UK tour in January 2026.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

WED 21 JAN

MIXUP, ARTIST BUILDERS: ARTIST DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WITH CHARLOTTE CALEB — This session is ideal for early-stage artists across any genre who want help with release strategy, marketing, fanbase growth and building
14:30-16:30 | Arts Bar Baltic | Tickets

SALSA SOCIAL SERIES — This class is for all abilities – whether it’s your first time, or you’ve been hitting the floor for years, our brilliant salsa instructor Ellena will be able to help you learn and continue to improve your skills.
19:00-22:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets

THU 22 JAN

BIG FAT QUIZBOX — Speed Quizzing with your smartphone-style pub quiz, with special guest hosts and a £50 bar tab for our winning team!
19:00-21:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets

RACHMANINOV SYMPHONY NO.3 — Thought you knew the accordion? Well, in the hands of Ksenija Sidorova, it takes on magical properties. Her previous visits to Liverpool have been sensational, and now she returns with a brand-new, bespoke showcase by the spectacularly imaginative British-Bulgarian composer, Dobrinka Tabakova. Andris Poga’s welcome return begins with Prokofiev’s cheeky musical fairytale and ends with the bittersweet beauty of Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony – a song of exile by a master of melody. This will be a treat.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

FRI 23 JAN — TRAITOR FINALE & INTERACTIVE GAME SHOW — It’s been a season full betrayal, big characters, faithfuls turning to the dark-side and never short of an iconic moment or two. Join us for it’s conclusion for this epic immersive Traitors-style event. (Boxpark Liverpool)

FRI 23 JAN — ⭐️ BURNS NIGHT CEILIDH AT GEORGE'S HALL — Burns Night is marked with poetry, live music, and ceilidh dancing inside St George’s Hall, offering a social way to engage with Scottish tradition. (St George’s Hall)

SAT 24 JAN — LA SERENISSIMA: 18TH CENTURY MUSICAL TRAVELS ACROSS THE ITALIAN BORDER — This programme unites Vivaldi’s virtuosic Bohemian concertos with music by two European composers, Ariosti and Corbett, whose travels may have enabled them to work ‘undercover' as spies, alongside a fantastic example of Telemann’s ‘mixed-taste’. (The Tung Auditorium)

SAT 24 JAN — A BURNS INSPIRED WHISKY FUELLED SATURDAY EVENING — A Saturday evening built around Scottish food and whisky, offering a menu that includes haggis alongside a curated selection of drams. (Delifonseca Dockside)

THU 29 JAN — ⭐️ SOUTHPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL — The Southport Jazz Festival brings together UK jazz musicians for three days, ranging from small ensembles to full big bands across multiple performances. (Auberge Brasserie)

THU 29 JAN — BE THE ASTRONOMER — An interactive talk led by Professor René Breton invites audiences into the process of astronomical discovery, exploring how new objects are found and studied. (Jodrell Bank Centre)

SUN 1 FEB — LIVERPOOL SOUTH 10K — This 10K run around Wavertree Sports Park suits both beginners and experienced runners, with a closed-loop course and a finisher’s medal at the end. (Wavertree Sports Park)

THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour brings televised routines to the arena, combining celebrity dancers, professional partners, and a live band for two nights. (M&S Bank Arena)

THU 5 FEB — NEW DIRECTION NEW LIFE — New Directions supports people moving on from addiction and difficult periods, offering services that range from practical help to wellbeing and healing sessions. (Boxpark Liverpool)

THU 5 FEB — ⭐️ SEED TALKS - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HORROR MOVIES (TALK) — This Seed Talks event examines why horror films affect us so strongly, drawing on psychology, gender studies, and psychoanalysis, with time for questions at the end. (The Capstone Theatre)

THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — The Strictly live tour returns with arena performances that translate TV routines to the stage, complete with celebrity dancers and live music. (M&S Bank Arena)

SAT 7 FEB — LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA: ELGAR’S VIOLIN CONCERTO — Elgar’s Violin Concerto anchors this Liverpool Mozart Orchestra program, focusing on a work known for its emotional depth and technical challenge. (The Tung Auditorium)

SUN 8 FEB — ⭐️ MAD DOG 10K RUN SOUTHPORT — This 10K run along Southport’s coastline welcomes runners of all levels, with live bands on the route and an optional fancy dress theme adding a social element. (Southport)

FRI 13 FEB — AN EVENING WITH ALEX O'CONNOR — Alex O’Connor hosts a live, podcast-style evening centered on philosophy, religion, and consciousness, with audience questions shaping the discussion. (The Tung Auditorium)

SAT 14 FEB — ⭐️ LIGHTPORT — For three nights, Lord Street becomes home to light installations and sound works by Lucid Creates, transforming the space through color and movement. (Southport)

WED 18 FEB — SATWINDER PAL SINGH AND KOUSIC SEN — Sarangi player Satwinder Pal Singh performs music rooted in Indian classical tradition, accompanied here by tabla player Kousic Sen. (The Tung Auditorium)

THU 26 FEB — DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS INTO THE MAGIC — Disney on Ice brings characters from Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Coco, Frozen, and Tangled together in a large-scale ice show designed for families. (M&S Bank Arena)

THU 26 FEB — ⭐️ LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026 — A series of grassroots jazz events runs alongside the Liverpool International Jazz Festival, highlighting local scenes and experimental sounds. (QU A RR Y)

SAT 28 FEB — OCEAN COLOUR SCENE — Ocean Colour Scene are expected to perform as part of the Moseley Shoals 30th anniversary tour, revisiting the album that defined their sound and era. (O2 Academy Liverpool)

SAT 28 FEB — THE LIVERPOOL 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON WINTER WARMER RUN — The Winter Warmer Run offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, giving runners a cold-weather goal and a newly designed medal. (Croxteth Hall And Country Park)

SAT 28 FEB — THE EVERLY BROTHERS BY CANDLELIGHT — This candlelit tribute revisits the harmonies and songwriting of the Everly Brothers through live performance in an intimate setting. (The Tung Auditorium)

WED 4 MAR — THE ORIGINAL HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — The Harlem Globetrotters bring their long-running blend of basketball skill, comedy, and audience interaction as part of their centennial tour. (M&S Bank Arena)

WED 4 MAR — WAR OF THE WORLDS — H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds is reimagined using live performance and on-stage filming, retelling the invasion story through a modern lens. (Playhouse)

SAT 7 MAR — THE ULTIMATE BOYBAND PARTY SHOW — This boyband tribute show leans into choreography, harmonies, and pop nostalgia, drawing on the sound and style of classic chart-topping groups. (M&S Bank Arena)

SAT 7 MAR — ⭐️ THE ARTISAN CRAFT & SPIRIT FESTIVAL — St George’s Hall hosts a festival focused on artisan crafts and spirits, bringing together independent makers and producers under one roof. (St George’s Hall)

SAT 14 MAR — PADDYS DAY CARNIVAL — Paddy’s Day Carnival brings an Irish-themed celebration to Invisible Wind Factory, with music, entertainment, and a packed schedule marking St Patrick’s Day. (Invisible Wind Factory)

THU 19 MAR — ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS — Watch leading British gymnasts compete across floor, beam, vault, and bars, showcasing routines that balance power, precision, and control. (M&S Bank Arena)

THU 26 MAR — RICHARD ASHCROFT — Richard Ashcroft headlines a Liverpool arena show, mixing solo material with well-known songs from his back catalogue. (M&S Bank Arena)

FRI 24 APR — MUMFORD AND SONS TRIBUTE — Chasing Mumford perform a live tribute to Mumford and Sons, featuring multi-instrumental arrangements and close vocal harmonies shaped by years on the circuit. (Camp and Furnace)

SAT 2 MAY — COMIC CON LIVERPOOL — Comic Con Liverpool fills the city with pop culture fans, featuring guests, panels, cosplay, and stalls across one of Europe’s largest conventions. (Exhibition Centre Liverpool)