📣 What's On In Liverpool (19-25 Sep)

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

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Rob Nightingale
September 18, 2025

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Weeks are racing by, autumn’s here for real, and there’s no reason your calendar shouldn’t be full. Before we get to the full list, here’s a rapid-fire look at the news you care about:

🎉 This year’s BlackFest festival is hosting a ton of events throughout September and October, celebrating Black arts across the region, including music, theatre, film, visual arts, spoken word, and poetry.

🎭 The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot just unveiled its Winter/Spring 2026 programme, ranging from Knowsley Music Festival in November, to a host of theatrical highlights to suit everyone’s taste.

🧑‍🎄 The Light Before Christmas is returning to the Anglican Cathedral. Running 28 Nov-6 Dec, projection artworks will light up the building, while the Cathedral’s cafe serves up a Christmas-inspired menu. Tickets available here.

🎵 Liverpool is one of nine cities hosting BBC Introducing this October, bringing performances, workshops, networking, and masterclasses to spotlight unsigned and emerging artists.

📚 The Reader in Calderstone’s Park has announced its biggest ever Christmas events lineup, from the much-loved Christmas Family Story Trail, to music and poetry under festive lights, and everything in between.

🤩 Yes, it’s a long way off, but Back To The Future The Musical comes to the Liverpool Empire from 12 Jan – 6 Feb 2027. If you want to grab the best seats, now’s the time.

🎄A Christmas Carol is returning for the 23rd time to St George’s Hall from 12–24 Dec. This true-to-book version is guaranteed to bring the atmosphere of Christmas!

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 19 SEP

LIVING ART FOR PLANT LOVERS (WORKSHOP) — Make a framed succulent artwork in a 90-minute plant workshop combining natural decorations and design.
13:00-14:30  |  Clever Hands Creative Workshops  |  Tickets
PIRATE BAR & BOAT EXPERIENCE - INCLUDES 3 FREE DRINKS — Step aboard a pirate boat for a day or night out with friends, complete with three drinks and a rowdy, sea-themed atmosphere.
17:00-20:00  |  The Princess Passenger Boat (Near The Tate Gallery)  |  Tickets
⭐️ WICKED OUTDOOR CINEMA SING-A-LONG AT ARLEY HALL & GARDENS — Sing along to Wicked at an outdoor cinema night set in the gardens of Arley Hall.
18:00-22:15  |  Arley Hall & Gardens  |  Tickets
BUCK’ N BULL LIVE: THE HONKY-TONK HOEDOWN — Party country-style at Buck’ N Bull’s Honky-Tonk Hoedown with live music and dancing.
18:00-23:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Play Bingo Lingo, a lively Friday night event in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle with music and prizes.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
CIRCLE OF JOY - WOMEN'S CIRCLE CELEBRATING THE MOON'S ENERGY — Spend an evening connecting with the Moon’s energy, sharing stories, and building joy in a welcoming women’s circle.
19:00-21:00  |  Toxteth TV  |  Tickets
THE POLICE & U2 - PERFORMED BY THE CLASSIC DOUBLE — Hear The Classic Double Band perform the hits of The Police and U2 in a night of live nostalgia.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
TINA TURNER TRIBUTE SHOW — Celebrate Tina Turner’s music at a tribute show filled with energy at The Bentley.
19:00-23:45  |  The Bentley  |  Tickets
PAINT HOKUSAI'S GREAT WAVE — Paint your own version of Hokusai’s Great Wave at a sip and paint night at LEAF on Smithdown Road, with drinks, creativity, and a classic Japanese masterpiece for inspiration.
19:30-21:30  |  LEAF on Smithdown Road  |  Tickets
THE KILKENNYS — Enjoy a night of Irish folk and ballads with The Kilkennys, known for their dynamic and lively performances.
19:30-23:30  |  Liverpool Irish Centre  |  Tickets
MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE MIDNIGHT BELL — See Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell, set in 1930s Soho, where stories of love and longing play out in pubs and streets.
19:30  |  Liverpool Playhouse Theatre  |  Tickets
REGGAETON PARTY — Dance to reggaeton all night with tracks from Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Shakira, and more.
23:00-03:00  |  Arts Club  |  Tickets

SAT 20 SEP

THE LIVERPOOL WEDDING SHOW — Browse live music, catwalk shows, and wedding suppliers at The Liverpool Wedding Show, a weekend full of inspiration.
10:00  |  Exhibition Centre Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S MIDCENTURY HOME MARKET — Browse retro furniture, lighting, and collectibles from the 1940s–70s at Liverpool’s Midcentury Home Market.
10:30-16:00  |  St Barnabas Penny Lane  |  Tickets
BIRDS, BUGS, BOTANICALS OF THE BLUECOAT: A BLUE ROOM EXHIBITION — See new works from Blue Room artists exploring biodiversity in the Bluecoat’s urban garden.
11:00-17:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Free
FURENDS DOG FESTIVAL! — Celebrate your dog at Furends Dog Festival with family activities and plenty of pet-centered fun.
11:00-16:00  |  Bright Park Liverpool  |  Tickets
CALL THE CATTLE HOME (EXHIBITION & ZINE LAUNCH) — Explore myth, art, and local history as Ruairí Valentine and Tom Chachewitz launch a new exhibition and zine at CALL THE CATTLE HOME.
12:00  |  Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ A GLOBAL CITY: LIVERPOOL AND MUSIC — Join a panel exploring Liverpool’s music heritage, from cellar clubs to major international festivals.
13:00  |  Pier Head  |  Tickets
⭐️ BEER ON THE PIER FESTIVAL (SOUTHPORT) — Enjoy beer, food, and live entertainment at Beer on the Pier, an Oktoberfest-style day at Southport’s pier.
13:00-21:00  |  Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant  |  Tickets
BATTLE OF BRITAIN 85 OPEN-AIR WARTIME DISPLAY AT THE OLD LIVERPOOL AIRPORT — Step back to WWII at Liverpool’s historic Speke airfield with an open-air wartime display marking the Battle of Britain’s 85th anniversary.
15:00-17:00  |  Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport by IHG  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ DAY FEVER DAYTIME CLUBBING — Dance during the day at Day Fever, a daytime club event created by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen, and Reverend & The Makers.
15:00-20:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
OKTOBERFEST 2025 — Celebrate Oktoberfest across Albert’s Schloss venues with Bavarian beer, food, music, and competitions.
16:00  |  Radiant House  |  Free
⭐️ LIVERPOOL DISCO FESTIVAL 11 @ THE DOME — Enjoy live sets from disco legends Change and Loose Ends at Liverpool Disco Festival 11 at The Dome.
17:00-03:00  |  The Dome At Grand Central Hall  |  Tickets
ALL FOLK'D UP - LIVE IN LIVERPOOL — See Irish band All Folk’d Up perform modern folk anthems and energetic twists on traditional classics.
19:00-23:00  |  Punch Tarmey's Liverpool Irish Bar  |  Tickets
URUGUAYAN WINE NIGHT WITH PISANO FAMILY WINES — Taste Uruguayan wines paired with five small-plate courses at an evening hosted by Niko from Pisano Wines.
19:00  |  Delifonseca Dockside  |  Tickets
THE MASSED BANDS OF HIS MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES LIVE IN CONCERT — Watch the Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines perform military classics, film scores, and precision drumming on tour.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY — Celebrate the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with Big Girls Don’t Cry, filled with their classic hits.
19:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
WHAT'S MY AGE AGAIN?! - EMO & POP PUNK NIGHT — Relive the pop-punk and emo hits of the 2000s at What’s My Age Again?!, a themed club night.
20:00-01:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets

SUN 21 SEP

VIP RECORDS FAIR — Dig through crates of vinyl and meet collectors at the VIP Records Fair, a staple for music fans.
10:00-16:30  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
SELECT PILATES: MAT PILATES, DJ & SOCIAL — Join a Sunday pilates session with live DJ music and a social gathering, hosted by Select Pilates.
10:00-12:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
REPAIR CAFE AT DOES LIVERPOOL — Bring broken items to DoES Liverpool and work with volunteers to repair them at the Repair Café.
11:00-15:00  |  DoES Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
HERITAGE OPEN DAY — Take part in Heritage Open Day with music, food, and the immersive House of Memories mobile museum at Mansion House.
11:00-17:00  |  Mansion Garden  |  Free
MEDEIVAL COMBAT TASTER SESSION — Try medieval combat in Sefton Park with a hands-on taster session running all afternoon.
12:00-17:00  |  Historia Normannis Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ NOURISH AND FLOURISH: HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLBEING DAY AT THE PALM HOUSE — Spend a day of yoga, meditation, nutrition, and holistic practices at the free Nourish and Flourish festival at The Palm House.
12:00-17:00  |  Palm House Sefton Park  |  Free
FORMULA 1: AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX — Watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on a 360-degree screen at BEATBOX, part of a full Formula 1 season screening.
12:00-15:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
FAMILY FEASTIVAL — Spend Sundays at Boxpark Liverpool with family-friendly food deals, music, kids’ crafts, and games at the Family Feastival.
12:00-16:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
ANDREA BOCELLI OUTDOOR CINEMA CELEBRATION AT ARLEY HALL & GARDENS — Watch Andrea Bocelli’s 30th celebration concert on the big screen at Arley Hall for a musical evening under the stars.
13:30-16:30  |  Arley Hall & Gardens  |  Tickets
SEASON OPENING CONCERT: DREAM TEAM — Hear Dvořák’s New World Symphony alongside Latin-inspired music with trumpet soloist Pacho Flores and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
14:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
LEASOWE BAY SOUNDBATH EXPERIENCE & GROUP REIKI WITH REVIVE WELLBEING! — Unwind with a seaside soundbath and group reiki session at Leasowe Bay with Revive Wellbeing.
17:00-18:30  |  Gunsite Carpark  |  Tickets
⭐️ PRETTY WOMAN OUTDOOR CINEMA EXPERIENCE — Catch Pretty Woman outdoors at Arley Hall for a classic film night in the gardens.
18:00-21:30  |  Arley Hall & Gardens  |  Tickets
CHRIS WOOD — Experience the thoughtful songwriting of Chris Wood, weaving humor and reflection into stories of everyday life.
19:30  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

MON 22 SEP

NADIA REID — Hear New Zealand songwriter Nadia Reid perform her new album Enter Now Brightness, exploring transformation and change.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

TUE 23 SEP

⭐️ CANON FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY EVENT WITH BEA LUBAS — Learn food photography techniques from Bea Lubas, an internationally recognized photographer and author, at Wilkinson Cameras.
10:00  |  Wilkinson Cameras, Liverpool  |  Free
NEWTON FAULKNER — Catch Newton Faulkner live at Jacaranda Records with a stripped-back show from his new album Octopus.
18:00-20:00  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Tickets
⭐️ KATUMBA DRUMMING - GLOBAL MAJORITY/MELANATED BEGINNERS SESSIONS — Join a drumming session for Liverpool’s melanated community with Katumba, combining rhythm, movement, and mindfulness.
18:30-20:15  |  African Caribbean Centre Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
AN EVENING WITH RACING ICONS MIKA HÄKKINEN & DAVID COULTHARD — See Formula 1 legends Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard in conversation about their careers and the 2025 season.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

WED 24 SEP

WRITE TO WORK: WRITING FOR TV — Join a free creative writing course on writing for TV, led by industry professionals to help build skills and confidence.
10:00  |  Quaker Meeting House Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ FAREWELL FLEA MARKET — Browse stalls and say goodbye to LEAF’s Farewell Flea Market on Bold Street in September.
10:00-15:00  |  Leaf  |  Tickets
⭐️ ECOFRIENDLY FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS — Learn sustainable floristry techniques and create your own eco-friendly flower arrangements, suitable for all skill levels.
18:00-20:00  |  Ambergate Scout Hut  |  Tickets
RIBA+VITRA BUILDING EMPATHY: COLLECTING NARRATIVES FOR THE FUTURE — Hear how architecture projects are shaping cultural futures at the RIBA+VitrA Building Empathy talk.
19:00-20:30  |  Royal Institute of British Architects  |  Tickets
DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS — Watch a drag take on West End classics at Dragged to the Musicals, where show tunes meet fierce performances.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets

THU 25 SEP

INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN FROM LIVERPOOL'S PAST & HISTORY WALKING TOUR — Walk Liverpool’s streets and hear the untold stories of inspiring women who shaped the city’s history.
10:30  |  Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
THE LIVERPOOL CURRY CLUB - NETWORKING & CURRY — Network with Liverpool professionals over fine Indian cuisine at the Liverpool Curry Club.
12:00-14:30  |  Mowgli Street Food Water Street  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE NIGHT MARKET UK LIVERPOOL - END OF SUMMER — Shop, eat, and dance at The Night Market UK’s one-night event at Content Liverpool, mixing indie stalls with warehouse party vibes.
17:30-22:30  |  Content, Cain's Brewery Village  |  Tickets
NETWORK ONE: AI & MACHINE LEARNING NETWORKING — Connect with founders, engineers, and data scientists at a networking event focused on AI and machine learning.
18:00-21:00  |  One Fine Day & Little Leaf  |  Tickets
FELLOWSHIP CHAMBER CONCERT — Hear chamber works chosen and arranged by this year’s Fellowship musicians, joined by members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
18:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Free (Booking Required)
WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES JOE TUCKER — Hear Joe Tucker discuss The Secret Painter, his biography of his uncle, at Waterstones Liverpool.
18:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
THE JAZZ LOUNGE - CELEBRATING THE GREAT WOMEN OF JAZZ — Celebrate the great women of jazz with a candlelit evening of live music at Round Eight in Crosby.
19:00-22:00  |  Round Eight, Cooks Road, Crosby  |  Tickets
⭐️ CRAFTS AND CREATIVES — Spend a creative day sketching, painting, collaging, and crafting badges at Crafts and Creatives.
19:00-23:00  |  Artefact, Liverpool  |  Tickets
AUTUMN WINE TASTING WITH BAZ — Taste five wines paired with seasonal dishes at an autumn wine evening hosted by Baz from Morgenrot.
19:00-21:00  |  The Pickled Olive  |  Tickets
FUNDRAISING BEYOND THE ARTS COUNCIL — Learn alternative fundraising approaches beyond the Arts Council in a workshop on donors, trusts, and budgets.
NA  |  Everyman  |  Free (Booking Required)