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📣 What's On In Liverpool (21-27 Nov)

📣 What's On In Liverpool (21-27 Nov)

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

Rob Nightingale
November 21, 2025

Welcome to this week’s Liverpool events rundown! Over the next seven days, there’s everything from the Pier Head’s transformation into the Winter Festival. We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to live music. There’s a craft brew festival at the Invisible Wind Factory, poetry nights, an evening of short films celebrating our planet. And don’t forget to grab any remaining tickets for the 50th anniversary screening of Jaws! and so much more!

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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 21 NOV

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR - DOBBIES SPEKE — Dobbies hosts a relaxed fair packed with handmade gifts, crafts, clothing and home items from local makers.
09:30-16:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre | Tickets

WHITE STAR LINE HISTORIC TOUR — A guided look at the former White Star Line headquarters, sharing stories tied to Titanic and the people who worked behind the scenes.
10:00-21:00 | White Star Line Hotel | Tickets

⭐️ LIVERPOOL WINTER FESTIVAL - PIER HEAD (UNTIL 5 JAN) — Winter Festival brings food, music and festive activity to the Pier Head with the Three Graces lighting up the backdrop.
11:00 | Pier Head | Free (Booking Required)

GREAT HOMER STREET INDOOR/OUTDOOR MARKET LIVERPOOL, RAIN OR SHINE — Great Homer Street Market fills its indoor and outdoor stalls with accessories, home items and small gifts each Saturday.
12:00-15:00 | Great homer street (greatie) | Tickets

BRITISH CHINESE ART & ARTISTS — A film screening and discussion with Kwong Lee and Rosa Fong exploring themes in British Chinese art.
18:00 | Tate Liverpool | Tickets

WINTER CEILIDH WITH CELTIC KNOT — Celtic Knot lead a lively ceilidh where beginners and regulars can enjoy a full night of traditional group dances.
19:00-22:30 | Ullet Road Church | Tickets

DIZZEE RASCAL — Dizzee Rascal brings material from across his career, blending grime roots with the hits and newer work that shape his live shows.
19:00 | Liverpool Olympia | Tickets

SAM AVERY: THUNDERSTORM — Sam Avery digs into the chaos and contradictions of modern life, mixing sharp observations with stories from daily family misadventure.
19:30 | Playhouse | Tickets

TONEACIOUS SOUL LIVE — A night of soul and Motown classics performed live at OH ME OH MY, offering an easygoing mix of familiar hits.
19:30-23:45 | Oh Me Oh My | Tickets

⭐️ THE KINGS OF BRITISH BLUES — Liverpool musicians come together to celebrate the era that shaped British blues, revisiting the sound with energy and detail.
19:30 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

⭐️ SECRET IMPROVISORS CLUB — Forward-thinking jazz musicians keep this Friday institution unpredictable with improvised sets that shift shape from week to week.
21:00-02:00 | 32 Hope Street | Tickets

BALKAN PARTY LIVERPOOL - WINTER WELCOME — A Balkan-themed night of music and culture designed to welcome the colder season with dancing, atmosphere and regional flavor.
22:00-02:00 | Revolución de Cuba Liverpool | Tickets

SAT 22 NOV

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP "PINK MORNING!" BY OLENA KOSHEVA — A beginner-friendly watercolour session where you can unwind, try new techniques and enjoy a slow, creative morning.
10:00-13:00 | The Parade Hoylake Community Centre | Tickets

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR WITH ORRELL PARK GREEN TEAM — Pick up or donate decorations, outfits and small gifts at a community-run Christmas bazaar focused on reuse.
11:00-13:00 | 105 Walton Vale | Tickets

⭐️ LIVERPOOL CRAFT BREW FESTIVAL PRESENTS: A HOPPY XMAS PARTY — Craft Brew Festival hosts an afternoon session with bottomless drinks, music and a casual party atmosphere.
13:00-18:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Tickets

IKEBANA ART WORKSHOP: EXPLORE JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING — This hands-on session introduces Ohararyu Ikebana, guiding you through simple structures and the meditative side of arranging flowers.
14:00-16:00 | 62 Hope St | Tickets

GATEACRE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT-SWITCH ON — Gateacre’s permanent Christmas tree is switched on for the season, drawing locals together to mark the start of winter.
16:00-17:15 | Gateacre Brow | Free

WINTER CEILIDH WITH CELTIC KNOT — Celtic Knot lead a lively ceilidh where beginners and regulars can enjoy a full night of traditional group dances.
19:00-22:30 | Ullet Road Church | Tickets

ABSOLUTE BOWIE — Absolute Bowie revisit every era of Bowie’s music with a full tribute show shaped for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
19:00 | O2 Academy Liverpool | Tickets

MERSEY BEATLES — The Mersey Beatles return with new arrangements and a setlist covering the catalogue that shaped their long-running tribute.
19:30 | Floral Pavilion | Tickets

DO WE BELONG? — Stories, movement and music blend in an evening that shifts between memory, imagination and the spaces in between.
19:30 | Unity Theatre | Tickets

BRAHMS REQUIEM — Brahms’ Requiem is performed alongside music honoring Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday, with soloists joining the choir and orchestra.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

⭐️ CANDLELIGHT: ED SHEERAN MEETS COLDPLAY — A candlelit performance of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay songs inside Liverpool Town Hall’s atmospheric hall.
20:30-23:30 | Liverpool Town Hall | Tickets

SECRET IMPROVISORS CLUB — Forward-thinking jazz musicians keep this Friday institution unpredictable with improvised sets that shift shape from week to week.
21:00-02:00 | 32 Hope Street | Tickets

OTRA W/ ERROL (TOUCHING BASS), DHARMA COLLECTIVE & ROBASCA — Otra closes the year with a lineup led by Touching Bass co-founder and NTS host Errol.
21:00-03:00 | 24 Kitchen Street | Tickets

THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL - SATURDAY — A guided pub crawl covering four bars and a club, with free shots and discounts along the way.
21:00-04:00 | Brewdog Liverpool | Tickets

SUN 23 NOV

BRADBURY FIELDS CHRISTMAS MARKET — Bradbury Fields hosts a small Christmas market with handmade gifts from local makers and a community feel.
13:00-16:00 | The Bradbury Centre | Free

SUNDAY DINNER: SCOUSE ACTIVIST EDITION — A three-course communal dinner built around conversation, creativity and ideas shaped by local activism.
13:30-15:30 | Museum of Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

CHRISTMAS IKEBANA WORKSHOP — A festive Ikebana class that uses winter flowers and greenery to build simple, calming arrangements for the season.
14:00 | 62 Hope St | Tickets

LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 75TH SEASON — Liverpool’s youth orchestras perform side by side with professional musicians in a concert celebrating their 75th year.
14:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

AN EVENING WITH LIVERPOOL LEGEND EMILE HESKEY — Emile Heskey shares stories, laughs and reflections from his career in an informal evening event.
16:00-22:30 | The Slaughter House | Tickets

ITALIAN FINE WINE TASTING & FOOD PAIRING — Taste six Italian wines paired with food boards, dessert and guidance from A Grape Pairing and Lu & Lo.
17:00-20:00 | Lu & Lo, Maghull | Tickets

LIVERPOOL LIFE DRAWING PRESENTS: WONDERLAND! — Liverpool Life Drawing hosts a themed session inspired by a Wonderland character for a playful evening of sketching.
18:30-20:30 | The Bookbinder | Tickets

⭐️ OUTSPOKEN POETRY — A night of local poetry and live music from Liverpool voices.
19:00-23:00 | Bamboo Brunch And Cocktails | Tickets

NEW ACT COMEDY NIGHT — New comedians test their early material in a supportive room, with pros dropping in to try new work.
19:00-21:00 | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)

⭐️ FOLK ROCK PIONEERS STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT — Steeleye Span perform a mix of classic folk-rock material and newer songs from across their long career.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets

STRANGER THINGS QUIZ — A Stranger Things-themed quiz night offering rounds, prizes and plenty of in-jokes for fans of the show.
19:30-01:00 | LA'GO, Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)

FOLK ROCK PIONEERS STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT — Steeleye Span return with material from their latest studio album, revisiting the sound that defined their early years.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets

⭐️ JAMES B PARTRIDGE - THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY — James B Partridge leads a lively Christmas show full of familiar songs, mashups and lighthearted nostalgia.
19:45 | M & S Bank Arena | Tickets

OTRA W/ ERROL (TOUCHING BASS), DHARMA COLLECTIVE & ROBASCA — Otra closes the year with a lineup led by Touching Bass co-founder and NTS host Errol.
21:00-03:00 | 24 Kitchen Street | Tickets

THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL — A guided pub crawl covering four bars and a club, with free shots and discounts along the way.
21:00-04:00 | Brewdog Liverpool | Tickets

WREATH MAKING CLASS! — A festive wreath-making workshop with music, a glass of prosecco and time to create something seasonal.
Voyagers Restaurant & Bar | Tickets

MON 24 NOV

THE D.A.M TRILOGY - A TOUR HONOURING DAVID BOWIE & DENNIS DAVIS — This talk and performance explore the musical legacy of Bowie collaborators Dennis Davis, Carlos Alomar and George Murray.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

BRIAN BILSTON & THE CATENARY WIRES — Brian Bilston appears with The Catenary Wires for an evening of poetry, stories and music.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

TUE 25 NOV

⭐️ BLACKFEST LIVE LOUNGE — BlackFest hosts its final live lounge of the year with performances from artists across the festival community.
19:00-22:00 | Hemingways Bar & Coffee House | Tickets

HERE & NOW - THE STEPS MUSICAL — A new jukebox musical built around Steps’ hits, mixing humor, friendship and upbeat pop for a night out.
19:30 | Liverpool Empire | Tickets

ANDY IRVINE — Andy Irvine brings songs and stories from across his decades in traditional and world folk music.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

WED 26 NOV

FILM NIGHT: BEAUTIFUL THING (1996) — Kitty’s Launderette hosts a screening of Beautiful Thing for a relaxed community film night.
19:00-21:30 | Kitty's Launderette | Tickets

OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT — Hot Water’s open mic night features new acts drawn from a hat and pros giving fresh material a run.
19:00-21:00 | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | Tickets

THU 27 NOV

BOOK SIGNING WITH MATT LUCAS — Matt Lucas signs copies of his new book Bobland in this meet-and-greet event.
16:15-17:15 | Linghams Booksellers | Tickets

CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN AID OF THE CLATTERBRIDGE CENTRE — A Christmas concert raising funds for The Clatterbridge Centre, featuring seasonal music in a warm setting.
17:30-22:00 | Hill Dickinson LLP | Tickets

⭐️ EVENING OF SHORT FILMS: PATAGONIA AND OUR HOME PLANET. — Enjoy award winning short films exploring urgent issues from protecting wild rivers and fragile ecosystems, to championing Indigenous rights and climate justice.
18:00-21:00 | Artefact, Roscoe street | Tickets

RACHMANINOV WITH SIR STEPHEN HOUGH — A programme mixing Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and Falla, with Stephen Hough joining the orchestra under Domingo Hindoyan.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

SAT 29 NOV — ⭐️ JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMING TO VIDEODYSSEY — VideOdyssey marks Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a themed evening of memorabilia, art, quizzes and film nostalgia. (VideOdyssey)

SUN 30 NOV — ⭐️ GREEN PARTY 45 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER. — Celebrate 45 years of the Liverpool Green Party and recent doubling of their membership with a night of DJs, poets, comedy and drinks. (Tonight Josephine, Hanover street)

TUE 2 DEC — MATILDA THE MUSICAL — Inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical bursts into life on stage telling the story of one extraordinary girl, with one extraordinary mind. (Liverpool Empire)

WED 10 DEC — MADNESS UK TOUR — M&S Bank Arena (One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness bring their Hit Parade UK Tour to Liverpool in December 2025 with special guests Squeeze.)

WED 14 JAN — MARY POPPINS LIVE — Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying to the Liverpool Empire Theatre from 14 January for 3 weeks only. (Liverpool Empire)

THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — M&S Bank Arena (The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is waltzing its way into arenas across the UK this January and February, cha-cha-cha-ing its way to Liverpool on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February, helping us to start 2026 in spectacular style.)