📣 What's On In Liverpool (18-24 Jul)

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

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Rob Nightingale
July 17, 2025

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🎉 Baltic Market in Liverpool is throwing an eight-day food festival from 30 July to 10 August, featuring exclusive dishes, half-price pints, and more perks, with a special Birthday "Passport". Read

🌼 Summer in Bloom at Croxteth Hall’s Walled Garden features family-friendly performances and hands-on tours of the historic Walled Garden and plenty of other events from July through August. Read

🚎 A new electric ‘glider’ will hit the roads in the Liverpool City Region this month, giving folks a sneak peek at its spacious design and dual double doors for quick boarding. Read

🏳️‍🌈 Liverpool's Pride March 2025 kicks off from the Pier Head with a fully accessible march, starting 11:30am on Sat 26 July. Read

🌍 The Victoria Park Experience is back in Warrington on various dates in August, featuring free sports, creative workshops, and games for families to enjoy. Read

♟️ Liverpool will host the 2025 British Chess Championships at St George’s Hall, featuring giant chessboards and expert coaching from 31 Jul - 10 Aug. Read

🚤 Splash Tours Liverpool is rolling out a new amphibious vehicle for a 60-minute land and water tour of iconic sights like the cathedrals and St George's Hall at Royal Albert Dock, launching in just a few months. Read

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GRAB YOUR DIARY
60+ Events That Are Coming Up…

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 18 JUL

CHRIS TURRELL - IN CONVERSATION — Ceramic artist Chris Turrell chats about his latest work from Somerset House’s Collect Open, now showing in Bluecoat’s window for Pride Month.
11:00-12:00  |  Bluecoat Display Centre  |  Free (Booking Required)
LIVERPOOL BOOK MARKET — Pick up books from Liverpool sellers at the Book Market—local titles, rare finds, and maybe a few out-of-print gems.
11:00-17:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Free
LIVERPOOL ARAB ARTS FESTIVAL 2025 — The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival only has a few days left. Check out what's still on up until 20th July.
12:00-22:00  |  Various Venues Liverpool  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Bingo Lingo is not your nan’s bingo—it’s loud, boozy, chaotic fun at the heart of Liverpool’s nightlife.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
HOT WATER’S GREEN ROOM PODCAST LIVE! — Hot Water’s Green Room Podcast goes live—watch Jamie and Tony riff, rant, and probably overshare.
18:30-22:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
BACK TO BLACK: THE ULTIMATE AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE SHOW — Absolute Amy brings all the soul, jazz, and raw emotion of Amy Winehouse’s biggest hits—close your eyes and it might as well be the real thing.
19:00-23:30  |  The Bentley  |  Tickets
MADNESS, THE SPECIALS & IAN DURY PERFORMED BY THE CLASSIC DOUBLE — Madness, The Specials, and Ian Dury hits all in one tribute night by the Classic Double—if you know, you know.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — Five free shots, discounted drinks, games, and some chaos—classic Liverpool pub crawl, guided and guaranteed messy.
21:00-04:00  |  Kabin Liverpool  |  Tickets

SAT 19 JUL

LIVERPOOL SUP FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY BLACK PROJECT — Liverpool Docks host this massive SUP (stand-up paddleboard) festival with high-level racing, plus beginner sessions if you’ve never tried it.
08:00-16:00  |  Liverpool Docks  |  Tickets
WEEKEND PLASTERING COURSE — A weekend plastering course where you’ll learn to skim from scratch—hands-on and zero experience needed.
09:00-15:00  |  Liverpool School Of Plastering  |  Tickets
CROXTETH HALL PARKRUN — Croxteth Hall’s weekly 5K is chill, free, and dog-friendly. Walk, jog, or run—no one’s timing you (unless you want them to).
09:00-11:00  |  Croxteth Hall  |  Free (Booking Required)
CONQUER THE COAST — Conquer the Coast is a team fitness comp in Southport—outdoor workouts, vendors, and serious endorphins.
09:15  |  Victoria Park, The Esplanade, Southport  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL BRICK FESTIVAL JULY 2025 — New LEGO displays, massive builds, and speed-building comps—plus rare sets, loose bricks, and a build zone. Basically, if you love LEGO, this one's for you.
10:00-16:00  |  Aintree Racecourse  |  Tickets
HILBRE IN BLOOM: SPRING INTO SUMMER — Guided walks to Hilbre Island with wildlife, history, and storytelling so good you’ll forget you’re walking.
10:30  |  Hilbre Island  |  Tickets
MEDICINAL HERB FORAGING WORKSHOP — Wander through woods learning about medicinal herbs, what they do, and how to use them—plus how not to poison yourself. Hands-on, not just theory.
11:00  |  Sefton Park  |  Tickets
WE ARE WIRRAL FAMILY FESTIVAL — Birkenhead Park hosts a weekend of music, food, activities, and family-friendly chaos to kick off the summer holidays.
11:00-22:00  |  Birkenhead Park  |  Tickets
⭐️ JK'S KIDZ WORLD FUN PARK, WALTON HALL PARK, LIVERPOOL 19TH & 20TH JULY 2025 — Kidz World Fun Park hits Walton Hall with inflatables, rides, face paint, and food stalls. All geared for the 2–10 crowd.
11:00-17:30  |  Walton Hall Park  |  Tickets
⭐️ CALDERSTONES PARK, BEACH AND FUN FAIR — Calderstones Park hosts a beach and fun fair combo—£1 gets you in, and unlimited wristbands mean rides galore.
11:00-14:00  |  Calderstones Park  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL CRAFT BREW FESTIVAL — This isn’t your average beer fest. Five hours, bottomless pours, and no faff—just great beer and a party vibe.
13:00-18:00  |  Invisible Wind Factory  |  Tickets
SIP AND CRAFT MACRAME OR CROCHET — Macramé or crochet with drinks and pals—beginners welcome, and the projects are actually doable (read: you’ll leave with something you made).
14:00-16:00  |  Unit 214 , Queens Dock Business Centre  |  Tickets
MANSION DAY PARTY - ROUTE 94 — Route 94 headlines this garden day party with a built-in afterparty. Dance now, recover later.
14:00-22:00  |  Wav Garden  |  Tickets
THE FLORRIE'S MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR — Ride an open-top bus through L8 and hear stories you won’t find on plaques. It’s local history with heart.
16:00-18:30  |  The Florrie  |  Tickets
A GLOBAL CITY: UNEARTHING LIVERPOOL'S BOTANICAL HERITAGE — Join a panel exploring Liverpool’s botanical roots—from its first public garden to the new Liverpool Botanical Trust.
17:30  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
SUPERSONIC | THE SOUND OF OASIS — No Oasis tickets? This tribute band hits the same chords. Bierkeller’s got you sorted.
18:30-23:00  |  The Bierkeller  |  Free (Booking Required)
USYK V DUBOIS II — Watch Usyk vs Dubois II on Boxpark’s big screen with DJs, crowd vibes, and enough energy to make it feel like ringside.
19:00-00:00  |  Boxpark liverpool  |  Tickets
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN — Motown’s biggest hits, performed live with glitter, dancers, and enough brass to raise the roof.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — Every Saturday, Ma Boyle’s hosts live jazz thanks to ParrJazz—think cozy, moody, and perfect with a pint.
20:00-23:00  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Tickets
AKRAM ABDULFATTAH — Akram Abdulfattah fuses Middle Eastern, Indian, and jazz sounds on violin—if you like your music global and rich, he’s one to catch.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
WHAT'S MY AGE AGAIN?! - EMO & POP PUNK NIGHT — What’s My Age Again is a full emo/pop punk night for anyone still shouting along to Paramore in the car.
20:00-01:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — Another Liverpool pub crawl (yes, it’s listed twice—yes, people love it that much).
21:00-04:00  |  Holy Garage  |  Tickets
EONARIUM FLOW: AN IMMERSIVE LIGHT SHOW — Eonarium FLOW returns to St George’s Hall with a brand-new light show. Classical meets electronic in a stunning, immersive nature-inspired trip.
Various Times  |  St George’s Hall  |  Tickets

SUN 20 JUL

⭐️ BOMBED OUT CHURCH MAKERS MARKET THIS SUNDAY! — Sunday’s makers market at Bombed Out Church is all about local craft, friendly people, and the city’s best backdrop.
10:00-16:00  |  Leece Street  |  Tickets
CHESSFEST AT LIVERPOOL ONE — ChessFest is back at Chavasse Park—giant chess, casual games, and the chance to play a master. Last year was packed.
11:00-16:00  |  Chavasse Park  |  Free
⭐️ CROXTETH WALLED GARDEN: HERITAGE PRESERVATION EVENTS — Croxteth Walled Garden opens up with talks, tours, and hands-on events. Everything supports preserving this beautiful space.
11:00-13:30  |  Croxteth Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ LAAF FAMILY DAY 2025 — LAAF’s Family Day closes the festival with Arab art, food, music, and community inside the gorgeous Palm House.
12:00-17:00  |  Palm House Sefton Park  |  Free
FAMILY FEASTIVAL — Boxpark’s Family Feastival is easy Sunday fun: food deals, kids' crafts, games, and solid tunes. Bring everyone.
12:00-16:00  |  Boxpark liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
JAPANESE PAINTING WORKSHOP - SUMMER EDITION — This Japanese painting workshop mixes hands-on technique with a weekend wind-down vibe. No pressure, just brush strokes and good energy.
13:00-15:30  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
MINI MARKET, DJS AND MORE - PRINS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN — DJs, crafts, a mini market, and a rooftop garden. Prins Just Wanna Have Fun is your excuse to stay out all day.
14:00-19:00  |  Blush Rooftop Gardens  |  Tickets
STILL POINT AMBIENT MEDITATION — Still Point is ambient music you don’t have to “get”—just show up, sit down, and let it wash over you.
18:00-20:00  |  Commune Liverpool  |  Tickets

MON 21 JUL

SCARLETT ROSE PRESENTS - GARDEN OF ICONS: A NIGHT OF POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD — Poets, queer voices, big feelings, and starry skies—Scarlett Rose curates a spoken word night in the Botanical Garden that promises to hit right in the gut.
18:00-21:00  |  Botanical Garden  |  Tickets
YOGA WITH KIMMY BIRD — Gentle Vinyasa with Kimmy Bird is great for beginners or anyone needing a reset. Breath-led, no pressure, all welcome.
18:00  |  Palm House Sefton Park  |  Free (Booking Required)

TUE 22 JUL

LITTLE DIGGERS' ADVENTURES — Little ones (3–7) become mini archaeologists in this hands-on museum session filled with stories and treasure hunts.
11:30  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Tickets
WHITEHAVEN COAST PLAY TRAIL — The Whitehaven Coast gets a play zone during school holidays with sports gear, games, and wildflowers. Easy day out with the kids.
12:00-16:30  |  Haig Pit Car Park  |  Free
BLITZ TALKS — A talk about the Blitz in Liverpool from someone who knows her stuff—great for history fans or curious locals.
15:00  |  1-3 Rumford Street  |  Tickets
DRINK AND DRAW AT BOTANICAL GARDEN! — Bring your sketchbook (or borrow one) and unwind with a drink at this chilled drawing night in the Botanical Garden, hosted by Lo Tierney.
19:00-22:00  |  Botanical Garden  |  Tickets
⭐️ MA JOYCE’S TALES FROM THE PARLOUR — Ma Joyce’s Tales is a sharp, funny, and moving story of a mixed-race Liverpudlian woman looking back on life, loss, and identity.
19:30-21:30  |  The Black-E  |  Tickets

WED 23 JUL

STONE AGE CRAFTS DAY — Stone Age life wasn’t all clubs and caves—learn real Mesolithic survival skills with archaeologists at Lunt Meadows. Kids welcome, even the tiny ones.
10:00-15:00  |  Lunt Meadows  |  Tickets
THE GREAT HALL VIEWING — St. George’s Hall opens its Great Hall for unguided viewings—take 30–40 mins to soak it all in and grab a few photos.
10:00  |  St George’s Hall  |  Tickets
WIRRAL GUIDED WALK - MOUNTWOOD: A UNIQUE EDWARDIAN ENCLAVE — A guided walk through Prenton and Mountwood with a deep dive into Edwardian architecture, local history, and some solid Tranmere Rovers trivia.
10:45-12:30  |  The Saddle Club  |  Tickets
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT THE READER, CALDERSTONES — Learn modern calligraphy in a 2.5-hour session with a starter kit and a crash course in pressure strokes, letter shapes, and design basics.
11:00-13:00  |  The Reader at Calderstones  |  Tickets
THE GIANT’S BLANKET — The Giant’s Blanket is a cozy 25-minute storytelling show where fabric becomes clouds, slings, and tents—magical and low-key perfect for families.
11:00  |  Croxteth Hall  |  Tickets
IRVINE WELSH: Q&A + SIGNING — Jacaranda hosts Irvine Welsh again for a Q&A and signing—grab a copy of Men In Love and maybe ask him what Begbie’s up to now.
17:00-18:00  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
AN AUDIENCE WITH DUNCAN FERGUSON — Spend a night with Duncan Ferguson as he shares raw, funny, honest stories from his days as an Everton player and coach.
17:30-21:00  |  Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
WE ARE SCIENTISTS: ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW — We Are Scientists play live for their album launch—small venue, big sounds, proper fans.
19:00-21:00  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Tickets
AN EVENING WITH IRVINE WELSH — Irvine Welsh reads from Men In Love, the Trainspotting sequel. Raves, heartbreak, and old familiar faces—live.
19:30  |  Everyman  |  Tickets

THU 24 JUL

ANNUAL LECTURE 2025: LAYERED PLANTING WITH FERGUS GARRETT — Fergus Garrett breaks down how to layer planting for long-lasting color and wild-inspired design. Useful if you’re into gardening or just like Great Dixter-level vibes.
16:15-18:15  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Tickets
TEQUILA TASTING FOR TWO — Two people, £15, a margarita each, and a quick tequila tasting guided by someone who knows their way around an agave plant.
18:00-21:00  |  Picante  |  Tickets
VICTORIAN TRUE CRIME TOURS — Explore Victorian crime and maritime smuggling in New Brighton with a local historian who tells it like it was.
18:00-20:00  |  Fort Perch Rock  |  Tickets
FILM SCREENING: DAUGHTERS (2024) — Watch Daughters (2024), a documentary about young girls preparing for a daddy-daughter dance—with a twist: their dads are in prison.
18:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Free (Booking Required)
ROXY MAGIC — Roxy Magic have been doing Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music justice since 2004—and they’re back at the Cavern this summer.
19:30  |  The Cavern Club Live Lounge  |  Tickets
⭐️ YEP: THE JOY SHIFT — A live event exploring joy—how we find it, why it’s hard, and why it matters. Part talk, part shared reflection.
19:30  |  Everyman  |  Tickets

FRI 25 JUL

MA JOYCE’S TALES FROM THE PARLOUR — Second listing for Ma Joyce’s Tales (it’s that good)—funny, heartfelt reflections on race, place, and finding your people.
19:30-21:30  |  The Black-E  |  Tickets

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