What's On In Liverpool (25 Apr - 1 May)

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

April 25, 2026

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Upcoming Events In Liverpool

Below is a pretty lengthy list of the best upcoming events happening over the next week, and more. 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.

SAT 25 APR

DISCO BLISS - 70S 80S 90S - DAY PARTY - LIVERPOOL - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL — Spend the afternoon dancing through hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s at a daytime party built for nostalgia and easy singalongs.
13:00-18:00  |  Arts Club  |  Tickets
TWINKLE SOUND BATH AT LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL — Beneath Liverpool Cathedral, this sound bath offers a quiet hour to slow down, breathe deeply and reset.
10:15-13:45  |  Liverpool Cathedral  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S MIDCENTURY HOME MARKET — Browse retro furniture, lighting and homewares from the 1940s to the 1970s at this midcentury-focused market.
10:30-16:00  |  St Barnabas, Penny Lane  |  Tickets
GENESIS "PHASE X" PRES SPACE 92 — Genesis returns with a new chapter and a stacked DJ lineup for a late-night electronic session.
14:00-02:00  |  Wav Liverpool  |  Tickets
BRITSLAP 8: LIVERPOOL'S WILDEST FIGHT NIGHT — This fight night promises noise, nerves and knockout drama, though it is neither boxing nor MMA.
20:00-23:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
THE STATE 80'S PRESENTS THE KILLING MOON — Relive the electronic spirit of The State with music inspired by its famous 80s nights.
16:00-23:00  |  The Adelphi Hote  |  Tickets
COURT SCHOOL OF DANCING REUNION — Former dancers and friends reunite for an evening of memories at this St Helens get-together.
19:30-00:30  |  Percival Suite  |  Tickets
⭐️ COMEDY AT THE LOCK AND QUAY — Stand-up lands in the marquee at The Lock and Quay with Stephen Cookson leading the bill.
19:30-22:15  |  Lock And Quay  |  Tickets
⭐️ 'OH BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?' WITH THE JESSE JANES — The Jesse Janes return with another night of Americana after previous sold-out shows.
15:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
JUDI LOVE: ALL ABOUT THE LOVE — Judi Love brings a stand-up set about parenting, relationships and everyday life with her usual candour.
19:30  |  Playhouse  |  Tickets
KARAOKE HOSTED BY LICKY VICKY @ THE BENIDORM BAR, LIVERPOOL — Karaoke gets a Benidorm makeover here, with Licky Vicky hosting the chaos.
17:00-21:00  |  The Benidorm Bar  |  Free (Booking Required)
ELITE SPEED DATING - LIVERPOOL - AGE GROUP: 23-38 — Professionals aged 23 to 38 can meet new people over quick conversations and a complimentary prosecco.
19:30  |  Hilton Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
DAFT FUNK LIVE — Daft Funk Live recreates the music of Daft Punk with live instruments and a full light show.
19:00  |  O2 Academy Liverpool  |  Tickets
MERSEY MORRIS - DANCE AT THE MUSEUM — Mersey Morris bring traditional English dance, live music and a St George’s Day theme to the museum.
11:30  |  Pier Head  |  Free
LIVERPOOL PRINT FAIR — Bluecoat hosts a curated market celebrating printmaking and the artists behind it.
11:00-17:00  |  Bluecoat  |  Free
CASU MARTZU — Two Sardinians in Liverpool mix theatre, music and comedy with a mischievous Mediterranean spirit.
20:00  |  Unity One  |  Tickets
CREATIVE BOOKBINDING TECHNIQUES — Make your own sketchbooks while learning beginner-friendly bookbinding techniques.
11:00-17:00  |  Bluecoat  |  Tickets
APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP — Learn how grafting works, then leave with your own apple tree.
13:30-16:30  |  Barn Hey Farm  |  Tickets
WOMEN AREN’T FUNNY (COCKPIT) — This Cockpit comedy night showcases women comics and ignores the old stereotype in style.
19:30  |  Cockpit Theatre  |  Tickets
YOUTH DANCE SHOWCASE — Young performers spend the day in workshops before an evening showcase.
18:00  |  THE ARTS CENTRE, CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  |  Tickets
LAST REQUESTS BY JOE SHIPMAN — Family tensions surface when two men follow the strange final wishes of a recently departed mother.
18:00  |  Unity One  |  Free (Booking Required)

SUN 26 APR

THE GCCF'S 48TH ANNUAL SUPREME CAT SHOW & WORLD CAT CONGRESS — Cats take centre stage at the UK’s biggest competitive cat show, where pedigree favourites, judging and plenty of feline admiration fill the day.
09:00-17:30  |  Exhibition Centre Liverpool  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL CHARITY WOMEN OF POWER — Expect a celebration of women defined by resilience, achievement and character rather than looks.
14:00-19:00  |  Lord Nelson Street  |  Tickets
LEEDS & LIVERPOOL CANAL-ORMSKIRK-CANAL PAIRS — Watch pairs compete on the water as the long-running National Canal Pairs contest returns.
08:00-16:00  |  Leeds & Liverpool Canal  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL DIXON'S CROXTETH — Pick up pre-loved baby and children’s essentials, or clear some space at home by selling your own.
11:15-12:45  |  The De La Salle Academy, Liverpool  |  Tickets
TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO.5 — Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan leads Tchaikovsky’s Fifth alongside pianist Alim Beisembayev.
14:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ GRAND PRIDE OF SEFTON AWARDS — Shortlisted nominees gather for an awards night celebrating people who make a difference across Sefton.
The Grand Southport   |  Tickets
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE — Gabby’s Dollhouse moves from screen to stage in a family show inspired by the preschool hit.
10:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
SUNDAY SOUND HEALING JOURNEY — When life feels loud, this guided sound healing session offers space to pause and settle.
18:00-19:15  |  Yoga for the People  |  Tickets
MENOPAUSE COFFEE MEET UPS — Women experiencing menopause can meet for honest conversation, support and company over coffee.
12:30-14:00  |  Long Lane, Aintree  |  Tickets
DANCING AT THE PALM HOUSE — Community dance groups of all ages and backgrounds perform inside Sefton Park’s Palm House.
12:30  |  Palm House Sefton Park  |  Free

MON 27 APR

PAINT A CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE IN OILS — Paint a modern landscape in oils while enjoying a drink, with materials included.
18:30-20:30  |  Richard Meaghan Studio, Pladis (United Biscuits  |  Tickets
VISUAL JOURNALING MORNING: WEEKLY CREATIVE WELLBEING & COMMUNITY STUDIO — Use images, words and creativity in a welcoming studio session focused on wellbeing and community.
08:00-08:30  |  No1 Tithebarn Street  |  Tickets
CRAFTS AND CREATIVES @ ARTEFACT — Try sketching, collage, painting, badge making and more, then take your creations home.
18:00-23:00  |  Artefact, Liverpool  |  Tickets
FITCAMP THREE — All fitness levels are welcome at this outdoor session, with half-price places for children under 16.
18:30  |  Kirkdale Community Center (The Gordon)  |  Tickets
ALFIE BOE — Alfie Boe performs career highlights, fan favourites and songs from his forthcoming album.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

TUE 28 APR

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ART CLASS — Learn watercolour techniques step by step in a weekly class open to beginners.
10:30-13:00  |  68 Upper Hill St  |  Tickets
ANA CARLA MAZA: LIVE IN LIVERPOOL — Cellist and vocalist Ana Carla Maza blends Afro-Cuban sounds with reggae, salsa and classical influences.
19:00-22:00  |  Hangar 34  |  Tickets
KILIMANJARO SPECIAL PREMIERE — The Plaza Community Cinema hosts a screening of The Kilimanjaro Special.
18:30-23:00  |  The Plaza Community Cinema  |  Tickets
SHIPWRECKED COMEDY — Anyone can sign up for five minutes on stage at this supportive comedy open mic.
19:15-22:00  |  The Shipping Forecast  |  Tickets
END APRIL TUESDAY FACE-TO-FACE MEETUP LIVERPOOL — Practice Spanish and English over food and drinks at Lunya during this regular language meetup.
18:00  |  Lunya (Liverpool)  |  Tickets
JETHRO TULL — Jethro Tull draw from a catalogue spanning 1968 to the present on this tour.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
LEO MIDDEA — Brazilian singer-songwriter Leo Middea mixes samba, bossa nova and modern pop in a warm live set.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
SCHOOLS DANCE PLATFORM: DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES — Schools and colleges perform routines inspired by dance styles from the last century.
19:00  |  LIVERPOOL LIGHTHOUSE  |  Tickets

WED 29 APR

AN EVENING WITH JOSH SILVER IN LIVERPOOL! — Author Josh Silver visits Liverpool to discuss his new novel Fruit Fly.
18:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
RELAXED BUSINESS NETWORKING IN PERSON - WOOLTON VILLAGE, LIVERPOOL — Woolton hosts a friendly midweek networking session with conversation, support and coffee.
09:00-11:00  |  Botanico Woolton  |  Free (Booking Required)
MID WEEK SOUND HEALING — Connie leads a restorative midweek sound healing journey aimed at balance and calm.
19:15-20:15  |  Yoga for the People  |  Tickets
JOHNSYSSHOTS PRESENTS: THE SOCIETY FEE — Local bands take over Heebies Tunnel for a live music bill headlined by The Society Fee.
19:00-22:45  |  The Tunnel  |  Tickets
WEDNESDAY SALSA SOCIAL — Beginners are welcome at this salsa social, where you can come solo or with friends.
19:00-21:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool   |  Tickets
JAMIE BETH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS — Jamie Beth headlines with support from Joseph O'Brien, Emily Witham and Searching For Alaska.
19:30-22:15  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
COMEDY AT SHENANIGANS LIVERPOOL — North West comics test new material at this free comedy night in Shenanigans.
19:30-22:00  |  Shenanigans  |  Tickets
REICH AND ADAMS: AMERICAN GIANTS – ENSEMBLE 10:10 — Ensemble 10:10 performs works by John Adams, Steve Reich and Josephine Stephenson.
19:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (12A) 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR — Celebrate 50 years of Rocky Horror with cast members, a Q&A, costume contest and full screening.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

THU 30 APR

BRYONY GORDON IN CONVERSATION 30TH APRIL AT *LINGHAMS* — Bryony Gordon discusses People Pleaser, her debut novel about the pressure to keep everyone else happy.
19:00-20:30  |  Linghams Booksellers  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S MOST IMMERSIVE NETWORKING EXPERIENCE — Founders and leaders meet for networking with a social twist and a soundtrack.
17:00-19:00  |  Mansion Nightclub  |  Tickets
DISCOVER PAINTING ART CLASS — Develop paintings at your own pace in this weekly oil and acrylic class.
10:30-13:00  |  Liverpool Independent Art School  |  Tickets
ROLLER COASTER CLUB CO-WORKING DAY — Whether you’re new in business or years in, this co-working day is built around community and shared momentum.
09:00-17:00  |  Tempest on Tithebarn  |  Tickets
UNDER ONE ROOF - 30TH APRIL — Liverpool gets an accessible rave night designed to welcome everyone.
18:00-21:00  |  District  |  Tickets
EMOTION WAVE: JAMES BINARY, LIZALA VI, THE METAMORPH — Commune Liverpool hosts a night of live electronic music from local acts.
19:00-23:30  |  Commune Liverpool  |  Tickets
MIST PRESENTS: ALORE, TALKING DOG, AND SISTERS — Kazimier Stockroom welcomes Alore, Talking Dog and Sisters for a three-band live lineup.
19:30-23:00  |  Kazimier Stockroom  |  Tickets
VG&M LATE: A MUSIC CELEBRATION — This late opening celebrates the sounds and stories of Liverpool 8’s Black music scene.
17:00-20:00  |  Victoria Gallery & Museum  |  Free (Booking Required)
LIVERPOOL HOPE BIG BAND: INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY — A smaller ensemble from Liverpool Hope Big Band marks International Jazz Day.
19:00-20:00  |  Bluecoat  |  Free (Booking Required)

FRI 1 MAY

SILENT DISCO - NEW BRIGHTON — Wireless headphones, multiple channels and a seaside setting make for a different kind of night out in New Brighton.
19:00-20:30  |  Morrisons  |  Tickets
THESE SMITHS - LIVE AT FATBIRD, WIGAN — These Smiths celebrate The Queen Is Dead with a tribute set for fans of Morrissey and company.
19:00-23:30  |  Fatbird Live Lounge  |  Tickets
⭐️ HANDYMAN STAGE SMITHDOWN FESTIVAL MAY 26 — Smithdown Festival returns with another packed lineup at the Handyman Stage.
18:00  |  461 Smithdown Road  |  Free
⭐️ SMITHDOWN FESTIVAL — Free live music, community events and fundraising once again take over Smithdown Road.
Free
GENESIS SONGBOOK — Genesis fans can expect classics and deeper cuts from musicians closely linked to the band’s live legacy.
19:30  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
PAUL CARRACK — Known as The Man with the Golden Voice, Paul Carrack brings songs from a long career in bands and solo work.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
MIKEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH — Mikey marks his birthday with a full band and a lineup of musical friends.
19:00  |  Liverpool Irish Centre  |  Tickets
SHE DREW THE GUN: LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA LOUNGE — Louisa Roach brings She Drew The Gun’s sharp-edged energy to the Olympia Lounge.
19:00  |  West Derby Road  |  Tickets
QUEER MOVES | LEAP 2026 — New work by LGBTQIA+ artists explores identity, movement and dance beyond expected roles.
19:30  |  Unity One  |  Tickets
ZOG — Julia Donaldson’s Zog becomes a family musical full of dragons and adventure.
16:30  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
GARY DELANEY: GARY ON LAUGHING — Gary Delaney returns with a new stand-up show packed with one-liners and adult humour.
20:00  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
THE ADAM BUXTON BAND — Adam Buxton performs with his live band to mark the release of debut album Buckle Up.
19:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

SAT 2 MAY — ⭐️ SMITHDOWN FESTIVAL — Expect streetside stages, local crowds and another busy day as Smithdown Festival continues. ()
SUN 3 MAY — ⭐️ SMITHDOWN FESTIVAL — South Liverpool fills with music and community spirit during this nonprofit festival weekend. ()
SUN 3 MAY — ECO HACKS: INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSTING — Learn practical ways to compost food waste, whether you’re starting fresh or trying again. (Barn Hey Farm)
SUN 3 MAY — DAWN CHORUS WALK — Rise early for a guided walk focused on birdsong and identifying local species. (Barn Hey Farm)
MON 4 MAY — ⭐️ SMITHDOWN FESTIVAL — Bank Holiday energy returns to Smithdown with live acts and neighbourhood events. ()
TUE 5 MAY — POETRY WORKSHOP FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS — Refugees and migrants are invited to co-create poetry as part of the Immigrant Scar project. (Open Eye Gallery)
WED 6 MAY — AN EVENING WITH STEVE CRADOCK — Steve Cradock reflects on a career spanning Ocean Colour Scene and decades of British rock. (The Atkinson)
THU 7 MAY — PAUL SIMON — Paul Simon brings his A Quiet Celebration Tour to Liverpool for one night only. (M&S Bank Arena)
THU 7 MAY — DELE SOSIMI’S AFROBEAT EXPERIENCE — Dele Sosimi leads an evening rooted in Afrobeat as performer, educator and longtime ambassador of the genre. (Future Yard)