📣 What's On In Liverpool (24-30 Oct)

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

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Rob Nightingale
October 24, 2025

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🧟‍♂️ Last Chance For Farmageddon 2025: The infamous scream park isn’t around for much longer… only until Nov 1, in fact. If you’re still chasing a scare, now’s the time to grab your tickets.

🎃 Your Guide to Halloween in Liverpool: Speaking of Halloween — from pumpkin picking to late-night parties, and spooky cinema, here’s your ultimate guide to all the frightful fun happening across Liverpool.

💡 Liverpool River Of Light Is On Now: From now until Nov 2, Liverpool’s waterfront comes alive from 5–9pm with ten dazzling light installations inspired by science, technology, and the natural world.

🔥 Where To Spend Bonfire Night: On 5 Nov, Liverpool will be bursting with bonfires and firework displays. Here’s your guide to the best spots to celebrate Bonfire Night in style.

🎉 Katumba Halloween Carnival: Liverpool ignites with fire, drums, and dance as Katumba Halloween Carnival 2025: Ancestral Spirits, Ritual Fire transforms the city into a blazing celebration of rhythm, ancestry, and community. On 31 Oct, starting at 7pm, Bold Street.

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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 24 OCT

NEWSHAM SCREAM PARK — Step into Newsham Scream Park for an immersive Halloween experience filled with terror, atmosphere, and surprises.
18:00-22:30  |  Newsham Park Orphanage And Asylum Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ OASIS TRIBUTE NIGHT — Relive Britpop glory as Fakermaker channels Oasis’s swagger and sound in a night of anthems and nostalgia.
18:00-00:00  |  Bierkeller Liverpool   |  Tickets
LA SERENISSIMA - VIVALDI: PLUCKED AND BOWED — Hear Vivaldi’s rare works for plucked and bowed strings performed by La Serenissima with mandolinist Raffaele La Ragione.
18:00  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL — Join the ultimate bingo night in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle with games, prizes, and a Halloween twist.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
TEARS FOR FEARS & EURYTHMICS PERFORMED BY THE CLASSIC DOUBLE — Hear the greatest hits of Tears for Fears and Eurythmics performed live by The Classic Double at Camp and Furnace.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
SIMPLY DYLAN — Enjoy Simply Dylan’s heartfelt renditions of Bob Dylan’s songs, bringing his storytelling and emotion to life on stage.
19:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT MA BOYLE'S ALEHOUSE & EATERY — Enjoy a lively night of Latin Jazz at Ma Boyle’s, featuring Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin-inspired rhythms from top regional musicians.
19:30-23:30  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)
100% HARD RAVE - AT THE ARTS CLUB — Get ready for an intense night of hard techno and industrial beats at The Arts Club.
23:00-04:00  |  Arts Club Liverpool  |  Tickets

SAT 25 OCT

⭐️ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL MARKET — Explore the cathedral crypts for a Halloween market packed with local makers, eerie decor, and carnival vibes.
09:00-15:00  |  Lutyens Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral  |  Tickets
CARDMANIA XL — Meet fellow collectors and traders at Cardmania XL, a two-day celebration of cards and collectibles at Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
10:00-17:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
⭐️ KATUMBA HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL-CIRCUS WORKSHOP — Learn circus skills in a hands-on Halloween workshop filled with fun, movement, and festive energy.
12:00-13:00  |  Katumba Culture Hub  |  Tickets
ELLESMERE PORT PRIDE 2025 — Celebrate love, inclusivity, and community with a full day of music, color, and pride at Ellesmere Port Pride 2025.
13:00-19:00  |  Ellesmere Port Civic Hall  |  Free (Booking Required)
GIN JOURNEY LIVERPOOL — Explore Liverpool’s coolest bars and hidden drinking spots on an award-winning gin tasting and cultural tour.
13:30-30/12/1899  |  Buyers Club  |  Tickets
KATUMBA HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL-LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP — Craft your own spooky lanterns in this creative Halloween workshop and bring your eerie masterpiece home.
14:00-15:30  |  Katumba Culture Hub  |  Tickets
INTERNATIONAL STAFF BAND LIVE TO STRAWBERRY FIELD — Listen to the Salvation Army’s International Staff Band perform outdoors at Strawberry Field ahead of their sold-out concert.
14:30  |  Beaconsfield Road  |  Free
THE ABBA DAY PARTY: LIVERPOOL — Dance and sing along to ABBA’s biggest hits at a glitter-filled day party celebrating pop’s most joyful era.
15:00-20:00  |  Hangar 34  |  Tickets
⭐️ OASIS TRIBUTE NIGHT — Relive Britpop glory as Fakermaker channels Oasis’s swagger and sound in a night of anthems and nostalgia.
18:00-00:00  |  Bierkeller Liverpool   |  Tickets
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES HOSTED BY LIVE TRIBUTE — Enjoy a night of iconic movie music and live performance from tribute artist Beth McCann at Blundell Street Restaurant.
18:30-23:00  |  Blundells Supper Club  |  Tickets
PLAZA 80S HALLOWEEN SPECIAL | THE SHINING | 25TH OCTOBER — Watch The Shining on the big screen at Plaza Cinema’s 80s Halloween Special — perfect for classic horror fans.
19:00  |  The Plaza Community Cinema  |  Tickets
MERSEY WYLIE — Experience Mersey Wylie’s genre-blending sound live as she performs her new EP Woman with her full band.
19:30  |  Music Room, Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
WARDLEY V PARKER — Catch the classic boxing showdown between Wardley and Parker streamed live with all the action on the big screen.
20:00-01:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — Unwind with a Saturday night of world-class jazz from ParrJazz and Ma Boyle’s in the heart of Liverpool.
20:00-23:00  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)
THE BODY SMUGGLERS: A MURDER MYSTERY HALLOWEEN SPECIA — Uncover secrets and deceit in a Halloween murder mystery show packed with suspense and audience interaction.
20:00  |  The Floral Pavillion  |  Tickets
100% HARD RAVE - AT THE ARTS CLUB — Get ready for an intense night of hard techno and industrial beats at The Arts Club.
23:00-04:00  |  Arts Club Liverpool  |  Tickets

SUN 26 OCT

HALLOWEEN FREE FAMILY FUNDAY — Bring the family for a free Halloween fun day featuring music, dancing, spooky mascots, and creative face painting.
10:00-13:00  |  Blackstock Market  |  Free (Booking Required)
CARDMANIA XL — Meet fellow collectors and traders at Cardmania XL, a two-day celebration of cards and collectibles at Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
10:00-17:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
HALLOWEEN FAMILY DAY — Spend Halloween at Aintree Racecourse with live racing, children’s entertainment, and festive fun for the whole family.
10:00-13:00  |  The Jockey Club  |  Tickets
HALLOWEEN EDITION - BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS — Discover the magic of botanical painting in a relaxed beginner’s class inspired by plants and the season’s darker hues.
12:00-15:00  |  Cass Art  |  Tickets
ORCHESTRA DELL’ARTE: FOUR ROMANTICS — Spend an afternoon surrounded by lush romantic melodies from Suppé, Puccini, and Borodin, performed by Orchestra dell’Arte.
15:00  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
THE NUTCRACKER — Enjoy the timeless magic of The Nutcracker performed by Imperial Classical Ballet® in their acclaimed UK return.
16:00  |  The Floral Pavillion  |  Tickets
⭐️ ELLA & FRIENDS BY CANDLELIGHT — Experience a candlelit evening of timeless Ella Fitzgerald classics performed in tribute to the First Lady of Song.
17:00-30/12/1899  |  St George's Hall Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD — Catch The Australian Pink Floyd live at Liverpool Empire Theatre as part of their 2025–2026 tour.
19:00  |  Liverpool Empire Theatre  |  Tickets
R.E.M BY STIPE LIVE AT THE CAVERN, LIVERPOOL — Hear Stipe perform R.E.M.’s most beloved hits live at The Cavern, including Losing My Religion and It’s the End of the World.
19:30-30/12/1899  |  The Cavern Club  |  Tickets
WARDLEY V PARKER — Catch the classic boxing showdown between Wardley and Parker streamed live with all the action on the big screen.
20:00-30/12/1899  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
DALLAHAN — Travel across musical traditions with Dallahan as they blend Scottish, Irish, Balkan, and North American folk into a global soundscape.
20:00  |  Music Room, Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

MON 27 OCT

CREEPY CRAWLIES COME TO HAIGH! — Meet fascinating insects up close at Haigh and learn more about the world of creepy crawlies in this family-friendly adventure.
09:30-30/12/1899  |  Haigh Woodland Park  |  Tickets
OCTOBER HALF TERM KIDS EXTRAVAGANZA — Keep the kids entertained over half term with arts, crafts, and meet-and-greets with their favorite TV characters.
12:00-30/12/1899  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
ULYSSES: SHARED READING — Read James Joyce’s Ulysses alongside others in a year-long shared reading group designed for thoughtful discussion and discovery.
18:30-30/12/1899  |  Philharmonic Dining Rooms  |  Free (Booking Required)

TUE 28 OCT

BAT WALK AT LUNT MEADOWS — Explore the world of bats on an evening walk at Lunt Meadows, learning how to detect them using special equipment before heading into the reserve.
17:00-19:30  |  Lunt Meadows  |  Tickets
NEWTON FAULKNER — See Newton Faulkner perform his percussive guitar-driven songs live at Liverpool’s Arts Club.
19:00  |  Arts Club Liverpool - Theatre  |  Tickets

WED 29 OCT

OCTOBER HALF TERM KIDS EXTRAVAGANZA — Keep the kids entertained over half term with arts, crafts, and meet-and-greets with their favorite TV characters.
12:00-16:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ DINE IN THE DARK: A SENSORY DINING EXPERIENCE — Experience a blindfolded three-course dinner and drink while supporting people with sight loss across Merseyside.
18:00-30/12/1899  |  BOXPARK Liverpool  |  Tickets
PUMPKIN FLOWERS WORKSHOP — Design a seasonal centerpiece using fresh flowers and a locally grown pumpkin in this autumn craft workshop.
18:00-30/12/1899  |  Pocket cafe bar  |  Tickets
IN CONVERSATION: ASSEMBLE & GRANBY FOUR STREETS — Join a thoughtful discussion with Assemble and Granby Four Streets about community-led architecture and collective creativity.
18:30  |  Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, Mann Island  |  Tickets

THU 30 OCT

FORAGED PUDDING CLUB - FAMILY FRIENDLY — Head outdoors with your family to forage wild ingredients and learn how to turn them into delicious desserts together.
13:00-15:00  |  Lunt Meadows  |  Tickets
⭐️ HALLOWEEN DRIVE IN CINEMA AT HAIGH WOODLAND PARK — Watch Hocus Pocus from your car at Haigh Woodland Park and enjoy food, atmosphere, and Halloween chills.
17:00-20:00  |  Haigh Woodland Park  |  Tickets
FOOD INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOME – ARE WE MAKING THE BEST DECISIONS? — Join local producers and food sustainability expert Lucy Antal for a discussion on how everyday choices shape what we eat and how it impacts the planet.
17:30-19:30  |  Daffodil  |  Tickets
BLACKFEST FINALE - CLOSING CEREMONY — Join a vibrant finale celebrating Black history and Black joy as BlackFest closes its 2025 season with music, art, and community spirit.
18:00-23:30  |  Invisible Wind Factory  |  Tickets
PERKS SPOOKY FOUND POETRY — Create your own eerie poetry by piecing together verses from spooky books, then frame your haunting masterpiece to take home.
18:30-20:00  |  Pocket cafe bar  |  Tickets