What's On In Liverpool (25-31 May)

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

May 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events In Liverpool

If you’d like to see what’s on this weekend, scroll to the bottom of last week’s edition of the newsletter. For next week, keep scrolling… below are over 70 upcoming events happening over the next week, further ahead!

Note: sometimes errors slip through, so please check details before making plans.

MON 25 MAY

TENDER CLAWS LIVE @ ARTEFACT — Artefact hosts an intimate live celebration for Tender Claws’ new single release, alongside acoustic performances from Red Coven.
19:30-23:00  |  Artefact, Liverpool  |  Tickets
EMLYN JAMES- THE JACARANDA — LIPA artist Emlyn James performs new music and original material alongside support acts God Save The Girls and Fishbag.
19:00-21:30  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
LIVE WRESTLING IN WIDNES — Widnes hosts another night of live wrestling featuring returning performers and plenty of crowd-friendly drama in the ring.
13:00-17:00  |  The Woodlands Bar And Grill  |  Tickets
JAMES MORRISON — Twenty years after Undiscovered first arrived, James Morrison heads back on tour celebrating the album that launched his career.
19:00  |  Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

TUE 26 MAY

⭐️ BLACK WOMEN SPEAK VOLUMES — Identity, creativity, and lived experience sit at the center of this conversation-led gathering celebrating Black women’s voices and experiences.
19:00-21:30  |  The Women's Organisation  |  Tickets
THAT'LL BE THE DAY: 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW — Forty years after it began, That’ll Be The Day still mixes classic songs, quick-fire comedy, and plenty of nostalgia into one lively night out.
19:30-22:30  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
BLACK WOMEN SPEAK VOLUMES — Cultural memory, creativity, and overlooked histories shape this edition of Black Women Speak Volumes, with a particular focus on older Black women in Britain.
19:00-21:30  |  The Women's Organisation  |  Tickets
CHEESE SCHOOL — Cheese lovers can expect a fundraising night built around tastings, conversation, and guidance from Liverpool Cheese Company.
19:00-21:30  |  The Pen Factory  |  Tickets
CURED — Connor Fisher’s trip to Lourdes becomes something far messier and funnier in this play about pilgrimage, disability, and desire.
19:30-23:00  |  1 Roe Street  |  Tickets
⭐️ ROSCOE LECTURE: IN CONVERSATION WITH SIR PHIL REDMOND — Liverpool John Moores University and the Philharmonic host Sir Phil Redmond for a special Roscoe Lecture conversation event.
17:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Free (Booking Required)

WED 27 MAY

LAUNCH OF BUCKLED: A PLAY BY HELEN JEFFERY — Helen Jeffery introduces her new play with a discussion shaped around addiction, relationships, and the difficult realities that connect them.
17:30-18:30  |  Unity Theatre Bar  |  Free
MINDFUL MOVEMENT — Pilates and spa time combine in this session focused on slowing down, resetting, and giving yourself a quieter kind of evening.
17:00-20:00  |  Hope Street Hotel  |  Tickets
I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY: AN EVENING WITH JEM CALDER — Observer Debut Novelist of the Year Jem Calder visits the bookshop to discuss I Want You To Be Happy and the ideas behind it.
19:00-20:30  |  The West Kirby Bookshop  |  Tickets
CLARINS BEAUTY PARTY — Clarins hosts an evening beauty masterclass with product advice, demonstrations, and tips from one of the brand’s specialists.
14:00-15:00  |  John Lewis Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ SHAUN OF THE DEAD VHS SCREENING — Cult zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead gets the VHS treatment for a screening night built around drinks, nostalgia, and waiting for it all to blow over.
19:30-22:00  |  artefact  |  Tickets
NEXT GENERATION — Teenagers aged 12 to 16 can expect neon lights, loud music, and a supervised rave atmosphere at this youth-focused club night.
17:00-21:00  |  The Experience Cocktail Bar  |  Tickets
CHRIS BRAIN — Kazimier Stockroom welcomes Chris Brain for a live set presented by HSP PRSNTS later this May.
19:30-23:00  |  Kazimier Stockroom  |  Tickets
COMEDY AT SHENANIGANS — Comedy fans looking for something rougher around the edges can catch comics testing fresh material at Shenanigans.
20:00-22:00  |  Shenanigans  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL OUTPOURING 2026 — Faith, revival, and worship are central to this large-scale gathering hosted by Omega Fire Ministries Liverpool.
09:00  |  Adelphi Brittania Hotel  |  Free (Booking Required)
ROBIN NOLAN TRIO: FOR THE LOVE OF GEORGE — Gypsy jazz guitarist Robin Nolan returns with music from his latest album alongside fresh takes on older material.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

THU 28 MAY

SYMPOSIUM – DECOLONISING EASTERN EUROPEAN CULTURE — Artists, academics, and curators come together for conversations about archives, identity, and how Eastern European culture is represented today.
Open Eye Gallery  |  Tickets
BOLD AWARDS 2026 — Property and construction professionals gather for an evening celebrating achievement, innovation, and standout work from across the industry.
15:30-19:00  |  BOXPARK Liverpool  |  Tickets
GET **IT DONE CLUB HESWALL MAY — Business owners looking for a less formal kind of networking event can expect relaxed conversation focused more on people than hard selling.
09:30-12:00  |  Vecino  |  Tickets
HOME DESIGN TALK: GETTING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE READY FOR SUMMER LIVING — Design stylists share ideas and practical advice for making outdoor spaces feel more inviting ahead of the summer months.
17:00-17:30  |  John Lewis Liverpool  |  Tickets
THE HEATH'S CONNECT AND COLLABORATE NETWORKING EVENT — Local businesses meet in a relaxed setting designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, and new professional connections.
11:45-13:30  |  The Heath Business & Technical Park  |  Tickets
COLONY NETWORKING LIVERPOOL — Guaranteed introductions and one-to-one meetings give this networking event a more structured approach than most business mixers.
17:00-19:00  |  The Angus Tap & Grind  |  Tickets
BLUE MOON SOUND BATH & FULL MOON CEREMONY — Breathwork, sound healing, and quiet reflection come together under the May Blue Moon in this restorative evening ceremony.
18:45-19:45  |  Rodney Chambers  |  Tickets
WWE LIVE — WWE’s European Summer Tour stops in Liverpool for an arena show packed with live wrestling, entrances, and crowd reactions.
19:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
SCOTT BRADLEE'S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX — Modern pop songs get a vintage-style makeover as Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings another retro-inspired live production to town.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
ONDARA — Dreams, memory, and storytelling shape Ondara’s music as the singer-songwriter heads out on tour once again.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

FRI 29 MAY

⭐️ BALTIC WEEKENDER (29-30 MAY) — Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle fills with house, techno, grime, bass music, and local DJs as Baltic Weekender returns for another huge weekend.
16:00-18:00  |  Baltic Triangle  |  Tickets
BIG QUEER QUIZ NIGHT — Expect camp energy, queer trivia, and plenty of chaos as teams compete to prove who really knows their herstory best.
19:00-22:00  |  Alerta Coffee  |  Tickets
SINGLE MINGLE - 30'S & 40'S - LIVERPOOL - FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026! — Hundreds of singles in their 30s and 40s head to the Hilton’s Imagine Nightclub for a Friday night built around meeting new people.
19:00-01:00  |  Imagine @ The Hilton Hotel  |  Tickets
PAINTING CLASS - VAN GOGH'S SUNFLOWERS — Coffee, conversation, and a guided painting session inspired by Van Gogh’s Sunflowers make this a slower-paced way to spend the morning.
10:30-13:30  |  The Coffee Carriage  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL SPEED DATING - AGE GROUP: 30-45 — Fastlove’s latest speed dating night promises up to 25 short dates in one evening for singles aged between 30 and 45.
19:30-22:30  |  Hilton Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
FRIDAY TRIPLE HEADLINE SHOW — Regular TV comedians and experienced touring acts share the bill at this multi-headliner comedy night.
19:00-20:30  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Part bingo, part party, Bingo Lingo leans heavily into chaos, crowd interaction, and Friday-night energy in the Baltic Triangle.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT MA BOYLE'S ALEHOUSE & EATERY — Latin rhythms and jazz improvisation meet at Ma Boyle’s as ParrJazz launches a new weekly Friday night alongside its long-running Jazz Saturdays.
19:30-23:30  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)
LIVERPOOL BOOK MARKET — Local booksellers gather for a market filled with second-hand finds, out-of-print titles, and plenty to browse through slowly.
11:00-17:00  |  School Lane  |  Tickets
STRICTLY COME DANCING - THE PROFESSIONALS — Professional dancers and musicians from Strictly Come Dancing bring the TV show’s ballroom spectacle to the stage for a live touring production.
14:30  |  Liverpool Empire  |  Tickets
HANNAH WICKLUND — South Carolina musician Hannah Wicklund brings her blues-influenced rock sound and guitar-driven songs to Liverpool.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
⭐️ SOUTHPORT FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL 2026 — Street food from around the world fills Southport once again for a festival built around eating, browsing, and trying something different.
10:00-18:00  |  Victoria Park  |  Free

SAT 30 MAY

AFRO KINGS OF COMEDY – LIVERPOOL — Liverpool hosts a night of stand-up featuring some of Africa’s best-known comedy acts, with big personalities and crowd-pleasing sets throughout.
19:00-23:00  |  The City of Liverpool College - The Arts Centre  |  Tickets
BACK IN THE DAYS PARTY – THE ULTIMATE ALL-DAYER! LIVERPOOL — Nineties and noughties nostalgia takes over for this all-day party built around throwback tunes, big singalongs, and a high-energy crowd.
17:00-23:00  |  Lost in Seel Street  |  Tickets
PASSIVE FIX - THE DANCE WITH DEATH TOUR — Heavy sounds and live energy arrive in Liverpool as Passive Fix brings The Dance With Death Tour to town with special guests.
19:00-22:30  |  Tunnel  |  Tickets
EMCIMBINI TSHISANYAMA LAUNCH EVENT — Southern African food, music, and community spirit shape this launch event, which mixes barbecue, conversation, and a laid-back social atmosphere.
14:00-22:00  |  Activity For All  |  Tickets
MARGARITA MAKING MASTERCLASS — Liverpool’s self-described premier margarita bar hosts a hands-on class where guests learn how to mix and make the cocktail properly.
14:00-15:30  |  Picante  |  Tickets
STAND UP TO CANCER FUNDRAISER AT THE LAUGHTER HOUSE COMEDY CLUB — Comedians take to the stage for a fundraiser supporting Military v Cancer and Neuroendocrine Cancer UK following Mick Fleming’s treatment journey.
18:30-21:30  |  Laughter House Comedy Club  |  Tickets
BOXPARK BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH — Bottomless drinks, brunch food, and weekend party energy are all part of this new Saturday offering at Boxpark.
13:00-17:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
NASHVILLE NIGHTS LIVERPOOL — Cowboy hats and country classics are encouraged as Nashville Nights brings live country music vibes to Liverpool.
21:00-23:30  |  Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant  |  Tickets
SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE — Original performers and musicians from the 1960s revisit the decade’s best-known hits in this long-running nostalgia tour.
15:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
JENNY COLQUITT — Indie folk, rock, and pop influences meet in Jenny Colquitt’s latest live performance following recognition from RnR Magazine.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

SUN 31 MAY

AN EVENING WITH COLM TÓIBÍN — One of contemporary literature’s most respected writers, Colm Tóibín joins Professor Frank Shovlin for an evening of conversation and reflection on his work.
18:30-21:30  |  The Black-E  |  Tickets
✨ MOTOWN MAGIC EVENING– STARRING EBIE ISAACS ✨ — Motown classics take center stage as Ebie Isaacs performs a set packed with familiar hits and smooth soul sounds.
19:00-23:30  |  The Bentley  |  Tickets
CHESTER CIVIL WAR GUIDED WALK — Stories from 1640s Chester come alive on this guided walk exploring the city’s Civil War history and overlooked details.
11:30-13:00  |  Chester Picturehouse  |  Tickets
⭐️ MAKERS AT THE MANSION SUMER CRAFT MARKET — Independent makers and local creatives fill the mansion for a summer craft market focused on handmade goods and small businesses.
11:00-17:00  |  The Reader  |  Free
LIVERPOOL COMIC & SCI-FI FAIR — Comics, trading cards, memorabilia, graphic novels, and special guest artist Ian Richardson all feature at this sci-fi and comic fair.
11:00-15:00  |  The Liner Hotel  |  Tickets
WOOLTON VILLAGE CLUB CRAFT AND GIFT FAIRS — Independent makers, free entry, and a dog-friendly atmosphere have helped make these Woolton craft fairs a popular local fixture.
11:00-16:00  |  Woolton Village Club  |  Free
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT — The film returns to the big screen with a live band performing the soundtrack as Dirty Dancing becomes a concert experience.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
MERRY HELL: RISING OF THE BOLD — Folk rock band Merry Hell brings harmonies, political energy, and crowd singalongs to this latest live show.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
MURDEROUS MINDS WITH EMMA KENNY — Psychologist and crime commentator Emma Kenny returns with a live show exploring criminal psychology and notorious cases.
19:30  |  Liverpool Empire  |  Tickets