What's On In Liverpool (23-29 Jan)

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

January 23, 2026

👉 Welcome to this week’s newsletter!! There’s an absolute ton happening over the next seven days, from Lark Lane’s Monthly Flea Market (Sun) and talks on the neuroscience of music (Wed) and everything in between. There’s also a lot coming up further afield, including Southport Jazz Festival, an all-day 80s music party, and more.

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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 23 JAN

HOT WATER GREEN ROOM PODCAST LIVE — The Hot Water Green Room podcast records live, putting the audience inside the jokes, stories, and unpredictable moments.
20:00-22:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market   |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT MA BOYLE'S ALEHOUSE & EATERY — ParrJazz launches a weekly Latin jazz night, spotlighting Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin-influenced music performed by Northern musicians.
19:30-23:30  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)
THE CHRIS STAPLETON EXPERIENCE — This tribute band recreates the grit and soul of Chris Stapleton’s songs, giving fans a live take on familiar material.
19:00  |  O2 Academy Liverpool  |  Tickets
TRAITOR FINALE & INTERACTIVE GAME SHOW — The Traitors season finale is marked with an immersive event blending viewing with interactive game elements.
18:00-22:30  |  Boxpark Liverpool   |  Tickets

SAT 24 JAN

AN EVENING WITH ROGER MCGOUGH — Roger McGough returns to Liverpool for an evening of poetry and reflection, drawing on decades of warmth, wit, and lived experience.
19:00-20:30  |  Ullet Road Unitarian Church  |  Tickets
WEETWOOD MAC - FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE LIVE — This tribute show focuses on recreating Fleetwood Mac’s harmonies and musicianship, with a set built around well-known songs.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY — This photography session focuses on contrast and texture, exploring how black and white images are created in camera and in post-production.
10:00-12:00  |  Port Sunlight Village Wirral  |  Tickets
BEYOND THE CONSOLE: THE MUSIC OF VIDEO GAMES — Music from video games is brought to the concert hall, with orchestral arrangements spanning modern releases and long-standing favorites.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
A BURNS INSPIRED WHISKY FUELLED SATURDAY EVENING — This Burns Night celebration pairs Scottish-inspired food with haggis, whisky, and a relaxed evening of shared tables.
19:00  |  Delifonseca Dockside  |  Tickets

SUN 25 JAN

NATIONAL BRICK EVENTS - HAYDOCK — National Brick Events brings together retired LEGO sets for sale alongside detailed builds on display, making it easy to browse, buy, and talk bricks with other fans.
10:00-16:00  |  Haydock Park Racecourse  |  Tickets
THE VINTAGE EXPLOSION — Rock and roll, soul, and rhythm and blues drive a night centered on live performance and tight arrangements rather than nostalgia alone.
19:00-22:30  |  The Dome  |  Tickets
FAMILY FEASTIVAL — Family Feastival mixes food deals with music, crafts, quizzes, and activities, letting families drop in and out through the afternoon.
12:00-16:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool   |  Tickets
FREE FAMILY FUNDAY AT BLACKSTOCK MARKET — Blackstock Market opens for a free family day with kids’ activities, live entertainment, and a wide range of food options.
10:00-23:00  |  Blackstock Market  |  Free (Booking Required)
BIG LIVERPOOL VINYL RECORD FAIR — Traders from across the UK fill The Liner with vinyl and CDs, from bargain boxes to rare finds, with space to browse or linger.
09:00-15:00  |  The Liner Hotel  |  Free
WOOLTEN CINEMA CHARITY EVENT — The Woolton Cinema charity event brings people together for an afternoon and evening supporting a much-loved local venue.
14:00-18:30  |  Quarry Street  |  Tickets
⭐️ CROXTETH HALL MAKERS MARKET! — Croxteth Hall hosts a makers market set within the country park, combining local crafts, food, and family-friendly browsing.
11:00-16:00  |  Croxteth Hall  |  Tickets
THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN — Formed as a reaction against bloated pop and rock excess, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain delivers tightly arranged concerts with humor.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ LARK LANE MONTHLY FLEAMARKET — Lark Lane’s monthly fleamarket gathers over 40 stalls selling books, records, vintage clothing, art, and unexpected finds.
10:00-16:00  |  Lark Lane  |  Tickets
FUTURE VOICES: OPEN MIC — Young people aged 16 to 24 are invited to perform music, poetry, comedy, or spoken word in a supportive museum setting.
13:30  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Tickets

MON 26 JAN

ANTI-DATING APP SOCIAL — This social event skips the apps in favor of conversation, leaning into the café’s reputation as a place where strangers naturally start talking.
19:00-22:30  |  Ropes & Twines Liverpool  |  Tickets
LIFE DRAWING AT ROUGH TRADE — Life drawing takes place inside Rough Trade, keeping things informal and supportive while working from a live model at your own pace.
19:00-21:00  |  Rough Trade Liverpool  |  Tickets

TUE 27 JAN

⭐️ 100 CITIES PROJECT: LIVERPOOL | DINNER WITH NEW FRIENDS — Designed for people deeply focused on their work or passions, this dinner creates space to meet other locals over an unhurried meal.
19:00-22:00  |  Restaurant of the Week  |  Tickets

WED 28 JAN

BALTIC BREAKFAST CLUB NETWORKING — This relaxed breakfast meetup welcomes businesses and locals connected to the Baltic Triangle, offering an easy way to meet new people before the working day takes over.
08:30-10:00  |  Black Lodge Brewing  |  Free (Booking Required)
BREATHWORK & SOUND BATH — Breathwork techniques are paired with a guided sound bath in a session designed to slow things down, focus attention on the body, and create a calm reset.
19:00-20:00  |  Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall  |  Tickets
PAINT AND SIP — Cosy Kreations hosts an evening where painting is the main activity, drinks are optional, and the atmosphere stays social rather than instructional.
18:30-20:00  |  Love Lane Brewery, Bar and Kitchen  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE NEUROSCIENCE OF MUSIC WITH PROF LAUREN STEWART — Professor Lauren Stewart explores how music affects the brain and body, from identity and emotion to emerging therapeutic uses, followed by Q&A.
18:30-21:30  |  Boxpark Liverpool   |  Tickets
MIKA: STRIPPED BACK SET + TALK (14+) — Mika performs a stripped-back live set and talks through his new album Hyperlove, offering a closer look at the songs behind the production.
17:00-19:30  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Tickets
DEAD DADS CLUB: ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW — Dead Dads Club mark the release of their self-titled album with an intimate live show focused on new material.
19:00-21:00  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL FRIENDS OF THE EARTH MONTHLY MEETING — Liverpool Friends of the Earth welcomes newcomers to a monthly meeting focused on plans for the year and local action.
18:30-20:00  |  The Egg Café  |  Tickets

THU 29 JAN

FESTIVAL GARDENS SCHEME RESIDENTS LISTENING EVENT — Residents are invited to share their views on plans for the Festival Gardens redevelopment, with space for questions, discussion, and feedback led by the local community rather than developers.
18:30-20:00  |  Nuffield Health Liverpool Fitness and Wellbeing Gym  |  Free (Booking Required)
LIVERPOOL DINNER CLUB - MALMAISON DINNER — Liverpool Dinner Club returns to where it began, gathering people around a shared meal at Malmaison with food as the starting point for conversation.
18:00-21:00  |  Malmaison Liverpool  |  Tickets
THE VERY BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI - STARRING PETER ANDRE — Peter Andre leads a tribute celebrating the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, tracing their rise through familiar hits.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

FRI 30 JAN - SUN 1 FEB — SOUTHPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL — Southport Jazz Festival runs over three days, presenting UK jazz artists in formats ranging from trios to big bands.
SAT 31 JAN — THE ALTERNATIVE INDIE WEDDING FAIR LIVERPOOL — This wedding fair highlights alternative and indie suppliers, offering couples a chance to explore creative options in an inclusive space. (Ullet Road Church)
SAT 31 JAN — R&B LOVERS — R&B Lovers returns to Camp and Furnace with a night focused on contemporary R&B and a packed dance floor. (Camp and Furnace)
SAT 31 JAN — ⭐️ ALL DAY 80S — All Day 80s turns Camp and Furnace into a daytime party built entirely around 1980s music. (Camp and Furnace)
SUN 1 FEB — LIVERPOOL SOUTH 10K — The Winter Warmer Run offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, giving runners a cold-weather goal. (Wavertree Sports Park)
THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour brings televised routines to the arena, pairing celebrity dancers, professionals, and a live band. (M&S Bank Arena)
THU 5 FEB — NEW DIRECTION NEW LIFE — New Directions outlines its work supporting people through addiction recovery and difficult life transitions. (Boxpark Liverpool )
THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — Televised Strictly routines are adapted for the stage, combining live music with celebrity and professional dancers. (M&S Bank Arena)
THU 5 FEB — NEW DIRECTION NEW LIFE — St George’s Hall hosts a festival focused on independent crafts and spirits, bringing makers and producers together. (Boxpark Liverpool)
THU 5 FEB — ⭐️ SEED TALKS - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HORROR MOVIES (TALK) — A fringe program runs alongside the Liverpool International Jazz Festival, highlighting grassroots and experimental jazz. (The Capstone Theatre)
THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — The Harlem Globetrotters bring their blend of basketball skill, comedy, and audience interaction on a centennial tour. (M&S Bank Arena)
FRI 6 FEB — RAW – SEB FONTAINE — Seb Fontaine plays an extended three-hour set at Sefton Park Palm House, keeping the crowd close beneath the glass. (Palm House Sefton Park)
SAT 7 FEB — ⭐️ NATURAL ENGLAND'S STRONGEST MAN & WOMAN 2026 — Natural England’s Strongest Man and Woman competition comes to BOXPARK, offering live strength events in a social setting. (Boxpark Liverpool )
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 — The Mad Dog 10K follows Southport’s coastline, welcoming runners of all abilities with live bands along the route. (Southport)
THU 12 FEB — OMID DJALILI: NAMASTE — Omid Djalili brings his latest stand-up show Namaste to the stage, blending cultural observation with personal storytelling. (Playhouse)
FRI 13 FEB — AN EVENING WITH ALEX O'CONNOR — This candlelit Everly Brothers tribute revisits their harmonies and songwriting in an intimate setting. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 14 FEB — VALENTINES’ MURDER MYSTERY BRUNCH — This Valentine’s brunch combines a murder mystery storyline with food, DJs, and audience participation. (Boxpark Liverpool )
SAT 14 FEB — ⭐️ LIGHTPORT — LIGHTPORT transforms Lord Street with temporary light and sound installations that encourage evening exploration. (Southport)
WED 18 FEB — ELLEN KENT: THE FAREWELL TOUR - MADAMA BUTTERFLY — Ellen Kent’s farewell tour presents Madama Butterfly with Opera International Kyiv, featuring full orchestra and acclaimed soloists. (Liverpool Empire)
WED 18 FEB — SATWINDER PAL SINGH AND KOUSIC SEN — Alex O’Connor hosts a live, podcast-style evening centered on philosophy, religion, and consciousness. (The Tung Auditorium)
THU 19 FEB — TALKING SOPRANOS — Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli bring Talking Sopranos to the stage, sharing stories and reflections from the series. (Liverpool Empire)
SAT 21 FEB — THE SPARE RIB GALENTINE’S BURLESQUE EXTRAVAGANZA! — This Galentine’s burlesque night centers on performance and community, creating a shared evening rather than a spectacle. (Downstairs at the Everyman)
WED 25 FEB — NOTES ON A JOURNEY – ENSEMBLE 10:10 — Ensemble 10:10 presents a wide-ranging program for harpsichord and orchestra, moving between contemporary and Baroque-influenced works. (The Tung Auditorium)
THU 26 FEB — DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS INTO THE MAGIC — This boyband tribute show leans into choreography and harmonies, revisiting the sound and style of pop chart staples. (M&S Bank Arena)
THU 26 FEB — ⭐️ LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026 — Liverpool South 10K offers a closed-loop course around Wavertree Sports Park for beginners and experienced runners. (QU A RR Y)
SAT 28 FEB — ⭐️ THE EVERLY BROTHERS BY CANDLELIGHT — A candlelit tribute revisits the harmonies and songwriting of the Everly Brothers through live performance. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 28 FEB — OCEAN COLOUR SCENE — Ocean Colour Scene revisit Moseley Shoals on its anniversary tour, focusing on the album that defined their career. (O2 Academy Liverpool)
SAT 28 FEB — THE LIVERPOOL 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON WINTER WARMER RUN — The Strictly live tour returns again, translating TV routines into arena performances with live music. (Croxteth Hall And Country Park)
SAT 28 FEB — THE EVERLY BROTHERS BY CANDLELIGHT — War of the Worlds is retold using live performance and on-stage filming, reimagining H.G. Wells’ story. (The Tung Auditorium)
WED 4 MAR — THE ORIGINAL HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — British gymnasts compete across floor, beam, vault, and bars, showcasing routines built on strength and precision. (M&S Bank Arena)
WED 4 MAR — WAR OF THE WORLDS — Elgar’s Violin Concerto anchors this Liverpool Mozart Orchestra program, focusing on emotional depth and technical challenge. (Playhouse)
SAT 7 MAR — THE ULTIMATE BOYBAND PARTY SHOW — Comic Con Liverpool fills the city with guests, panels, cosplay, and stalls for pop culture fans. (M&S Bank Arena)
SAT 7 MAR — ⭐️ THE ARTISAN CRAFT & SPIRIT FESTIVAL — This Seed Talks session explores why horror films affect us so strongly, drawing on psychology and cultural theory. (St George’s Hall)
SUN 8 MAR — ASH SARKAR - IN CONVERSATION — Ash Sarkar discusses Minority Rule, examining how political power operates and what it means for everyday life. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 14 MAR — PADDYS DAY CARNIVAL — Paddy’s Day Carnival brings Irish-themed music and entertainment to Invisible Wind Factory for a full day of celebration. (Invisible Wind Factory)
SAT 14 MAR — PADDYS DAY CARNIVAL — Disney on Ice brings characters from multiple films together in a large-scale ice show designed for families. (Invisible Wind Factory)
THU 19 MAR — ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS — Richard Ashcroft headlines a Liverpool arena show, mixing solo work with songs from his back catalogue. (M&S Bank Arena)
THU 26 MAR — RICHARD ASHCROFT — Sarangi player Satwinder Pal Singh performs Indian classical music alongside tabla player Kousic Sen. (M&S Bank Arena)
SAT 11 APR — R&B ORCHESTRA IN LIVERPOOL — Classic R&B songs are reworked for orchestra, combining familiar melodies with large-scale live arrangements. (Invisible Wind Factory)
FRI 24 APR — MUMFORD AND SONS TRIBUTE — Chasing Mumford perform a live tribute to Mumford and Sons, shaped by multi-instrumental arrangements and close harmonies. (Camp and Furnace)
SAT 2 MAY — COMIC CON LIVERPOOL — New Directions continues supporting people rebuilding their lives, offering help that spans practical and wellbeing services. (Exhibition Centre Liverpool)