📣 What's On In Liverpool (26 Feb-4 Mar)

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

February 26, 2026

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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.

THU 26 FEB

⭐️ LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026 — Fringe performances spill into smaller venues across the city, pairing visiting jazz artists with local players in close quarters during the wider festival weekend.
08:00-12:00  |  Various Venues  |  Tickets
⭐️ BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL - LIVERPOOL — The Banff Red Film Programme arrives in Liverpool with a curated mix of outdoor adventure shorts, each set against landscapes that feel remote even from a cinema seat.
19:30-22:15  |  Plaza Cinema  |  Tickets
DEEP REST: A BREATH-WORK & SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE — Guided breathwork flows into a sound bath in this slower session built around controlled breathing and ambient tones, with the aim of helping participants reset.
19:30-20:30  |  Rodney Chambers  |  Tickets
⭐️ DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS INTO THE MAGIC — Skating, staging, and familiar songs link characters from across the Disney catalogue, threading stories from Belle to Moana into one ice-based production.
18:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
AN EVENING WITH LJ ROSS — LJ Ross visits the Wirral to discuss the latest DCI Ryan mystery, Berwick, in an event that adds new tickets and a new venue for readers keen to attend.
19:00-20:30  |  The Neston Club - Parkgate Clubhouse  |  Tickets
NIGHTINGALES AND CITIZENS ADVICE WALK UP EVENT — This drop-in event offers advice for people in recovery or with past drug or alcohol dependency, with support provided in an accessible setting.
13:00-15:00  |  Nightingales Cafe, Birkenhead  |  Tickets
SIRENS FURY: SIRENS COME OUT TO PLAY 2026 — Dire Streets perform songs from Dire Straits’ catalogue at Camp and Furnace, focusing on the guitar-driven tracks that defined the band’s sound.
17:00-21:30  |  Fusion Nightclub Liverpool  |  Tickets
THE PRIMITIVES LIVE IN LIVERPOOL — Hollywood Bowl on Edge Lane rolls back to the 90s with themed music, food and drink deals, and lanes open for an evening of bowling.
19:30  |  Cavern Club  |  Tickets
BOYZLIFE — Mark Simmons brings his rapid-fire one-liners to Liverpool with a new show following an extensive debut tour across the UK and beyond.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
NIALL MCCABE — The Harlem Globetrotters arrive in Liverpool as part of their centennial tour, mixing basketball skill with comedy and audience interaction.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philamonic Music Room  |  Tickets

FRI 27 FEB

FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR LIVERPOOL EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN NETWORK — Supporters are invited to attend a fundraiser celebrating Liverpool’s East and SouthEast Asian community, with proceeds directed toward the network’s work.
17:00-22:30  |  John archer hall  |  Tickets
A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND COMEDY FOR ARTHUR — Music and comedy share the bill in this fundraiser for Arthur, bringing friends and supporters together for an evening built around laughter and live performance.
19:00-22:30  |  Kensington Fields Community Centre & Social Club  |  Tickets
THE CAVERN CLUB BEATLES - LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW — This tribute show revisits The Beatles’ catalogue inside the Cavern Club, recreating familiar hits in the venue most associated with their early years.
19:30-23:30  |  Cavern Club  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Bingo Lingo turns Friday night in the Baltic Triangle into a high-energy game show, mixing traditional bingo rounds with music and crowd participation.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
LIJF JAZZ FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026 - PLAN 9 - MUTANT JAZZ #9 — Mutant Jazz co-hosts a fringe showcase highlighting Liverpool acts working at the edges of the genre, with a 16+ entry policy in place.
20:00-02:00  |  QU A RR Y  |  Tickets
THE MEMORY OF WATER — Belle, Moana, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, and more glide across the ice in a production that links familiar Disney stories through skating and song.
19:30-21:30  |  Liverpool Everyman theatre  |  Tickets
DIRE STRAITS PERFORMED LIVE BY DIRE STREETS — Grupo Luma launch their new album in the Music Room, drawing on Latin American influences shaped by Francisco and Oscar Carrasco.
19:00-23:00  |  67 Greenland Street  |  Tickets
MA CREATIONS PRESENTS GRUPO LUMA — Catrin Finch performs Notes to Self, a collection of new solo pieces written as reflections addressed to her younger self.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philamonic Music Room  |  Tickets
90S-THEMED NIGHT HOLLYWOOD BOWL LIVERPOOL EDGE LANE — Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra marks its 75th birthday with a concert featuring Linton Stephens and a new commission by Carmel Smickersgill.
19:00-22:00  |  Montrose Way, Montrose Way  |  Tickets
MARK SIMMONS: JEST TO IMPRESS — Ian Stone’s latest show sees him search for everyday wonder, following a previous tour that sold out across the UK and internationally.
19:30-21:10  |  The Atkinson  |  Tickets
IAN STONE IS LOOKING FOR THE WOW — Embodied Woman hosts a monthly circle centered on the heart, offering a structured space for connection and reflection.
19:00-20:30  |  Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
EMBODIED WOMAN - RADIANT HEART. FEBRUARY — Step into a gentle space of connection and care, and gather with us for a circle focused on the heart. We meet monthly with a new theme.
19:00-21:00  |  Calm Village  |  Tickets

SAT 28 FEB

⭐️ THE EVERLY BROTHERS BY CANDLELIGHT — Candlelight frames a tribute to the Everly Brothers, recreating the duo’s close harmonies and classic songwriting in a setting designed for attentive listening.
19:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE LIVERPOOL 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON WINTER WARMER RUN — This winter run offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon options, making it just as suited to first-timers keeping active as to runners chasing a colder-weather personal best.
10:00  |  Croxteth Hall And Country Park  |  Tickets
NORTH WEST CARD SHOW — Collectors and traders meet in Liverpool to buy, sell, and talk through trading cards and memorabilia, with stalls covering everything from sports cards to pop culture finds.
11:00-18:00  |  Exhibition Centre Liverpool  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL'S MIDCENTURY HOME MARKET — Retro homewares, furniture, lighting, and collectibles from the 1940s through the 1970s fill this marketplace, aimed at anyone furnishing with a midcentury eye.
10:30-16:00  |  St Barnabas, Penny Lane  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE BIGGEST AFRO CARIBBEAN PARTY IN LIVERPOOL (FEBRUARY EDITION) — Afrobeats, Dancehall, Soca, Amapiano, and other club staples shape this February party, built around Afro-Caribbean sounds and a dancefloor crowd.
22:30-03:00  |  City Vaults  |  Tickets
GLORIFIED CABARET PRESENTS: SUGAR WE'RE GOIN' GLORIFIED — An emo-themed cabaret leans into throwback Myspace style and familiar angst, inviting guests to dress the part for a night that mixes performance with nostalgia.
18:00-23:00  |  Future Yard CIC  |  Tickets
IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA QUIZ — Fans of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia can test their knowledge in a digital quiz at Camp and Furnace, with questions drawn from across the long-running series.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace   |  Tickets
ALL DAY 80S — Camp and Furnace dedicates a full day to 80s music, filling the schedule with nonstop tracks aimed at anyone who prefers their pop with synths and big choruses.
15:00-20:00  |  Camp And Furnace   |  Tickets
WHITE STAR LINE GRAND TOUR — Booking this grand tour prompts a follow-up from the team to arrange a date and time, setting up a guided look at Liverpool’s White Star Line history.
10:00-21:00  |  White Star Line Hotel  |  Tickets
LIJF JAZZ FESTIVAL FRINGE 2026 - SECRET JAZZ EXPLOSION WITH JAM — Liverpool’s Jazz Underground curates this fringe club night, combining featured sets, DJs, and an open jam in a 16+ setting.
20:00-02:00  |  QU A RR Y  |  Tickets
THE PEACEFUL HOUR 2 — On the eve of their mother’s funeral in 1996, three sisters reunite in their childhood home, where old grievances and unexpected humor surface in The Memory of Water.
19:00  |  1 Roe Street  |  Tickets
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: INTO THE MAGIC — Liverpool Hope University and Tate Liverpool host a symposium exploring Deep Listening, tracing its roots in Pauline Oliveros’ work and its contemporary practice.
10:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
THE WOMAN IN BLACK — Sirens Fury brings women’s wrestling back to Liverpool, featuring established names on a card focused entirely on female competitors.
14:00  |  Liverpool Playhouse theatre  |  Tickets
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE GATEACRE INSTITUTE — The Primitives play the Cavern Club, revisiting the jangly guitars and hooks of late 80s indie pop, including their best-known single Crash.
20:00-23:00  |  Grange lane  |  Tickets
CATRIN FINCH — Pianist Paul Lewis begins his Mozart + world tour in Liverpool, pairing the composer’s work with complementary repertoire in a homecoming performance.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philamonic Music Room  |  Tickets

SUN 1 MAR

LIVERPOOL COMIC & SCI-FI FAIR — Lily Allen’s 2026 tour supports her album West End Girl, marking her first run of shows since 2018 with dates across the UK and North America.
11:00-15:00  |  The Liner Hotel  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS: 75TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND — Boyzlife revisit hits from Boyzone and Westlife, combining two 90s and 00s catalogues in a single set led by Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.
18:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ PAUL LEWIS: MOZART + — Niall McCabe shares songs shaped by his upbringing on a remote Irish island, pairing understated humor with carefully crafted folk-leaning material.
14:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
SPRING AWAKENING BREATHE — Using Vanta Breathwork Method, to fully release and rest and feel the best version of you going into Spring.
18:00-20:00  |  The Yoga Lounge  |  Tickets

TUE 3 MAR

A EVENING WITH VENETIA CONSTANTINE AND SAMANTHA SHANNON IN LIVERPOOL! — Venetia Constantine joins Samantha Shannon in Liverpool to discuss her debut romantasy The Last Starborn Seer, offering readers a closer look at its world and origins.
18:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
VOICEFEST CHORAL CONCERT — Contemporary pop and choral arrangements take center stage, led by the Leeds Conservatoire Contemporary Pop Choir alongside local Sefton singers.
19:30-22:00  |  The Arts Centre  |  Tickets
LILY ALLEN: PERFORMS WEST END GIRL — Susan Hill’s ghost story returns to Liverpool Playhouse in its long-running stage adaptation, relying on atmosphere and suggestion rather than spectacle.
19:00  |  Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

WED 4 MAR

WAR OF THE WORLDS — Jeff Wayne’s musical version of War of the Worlds pairs orchestra, narration, and staging to retell the sci-fi classic in a format that sits somewhere between concert and theatre.
Playhouse  |  Tickets
⭐️ ROUNDHOUSE POETRY SLAM 2026 — Young poets from across the North compete for a place in the Roundhouse finals, with the audience there to listen, judge, and support emerging voices.
19:30-21:30  |  The Casa Bar  |  Tickets
DEEP LISTENING: FROM PAULINE OLIVEROS TO CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES — Gateacre Institute hosts an early-year comedy night, offering a local alternative to heading into the city center for stand-up.
13:00-17:00  |  Liverpool Hope University  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE ORIGINAL HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — This breathwork session uses the Vanta method to focus on release and rest, aiming to leave participants feeling reset as spring approaches.
18:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

THU 5 MAR — WACL X EVERTON WOMEN'S FOOTBALL CLUB IWD — International Women’s Day at Goodison Park brings together women in marketing and advertising for talks and discussion inspired by sport and leadership. (Goodison Park Stadium)
THU 5 MAR — NEON NIGHT RUN X SHREDFAST — VIP EXPERIENCE IN THE PALM HOUSE — For one night, Neon Night Run and Shredfast take over the Palm House with 90s and 00s club classics, packaged as a VIP experience under the glass roof. (Sefton Park Palm House)
THU 5 MAR — ⭐️ ECLIPSE - THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE — Eclipse revisits Pink Floyd’s catalogue at the Cavern Club, aiming to recreate the band’s sound and atmosphere in a smaller, storied venue. (Cavern Club)
THU 5 MAR — ⭐️ THE NIGHT MARKET UK LIVERPOOL - SPRING EVENT — The Night Market returns for a spring edition at CONTENT Liverpool, running from early evening with stalls and music designed to shake off winter. (Content, Cain's Brewery Village, Stanhope St)
FRI 6 MAR — #WELLCONNECTED: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY — This edition of Well Connected marks International Women’s Day with a gathering at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, creating space for conversation and networking. (Liverpool Women's University Hospital)
SAT 7 MAR — ⭐️ THE ARTISAN CRAFT & SPIRIT FESTIVAL — Distillers and independent makers gather for tastings, demonstrations, and browsing, offering a chance to sample small-batch spirits while meeting the people who produce them. (St George’s Hall)
SAT 14 MAR — ⭐️ PADDYS DAY CARNIVAL — Invisible Wind Factory marks St. Patrick’s Day with a full day of Irish-themed music and entertainment, turning the venue into a carnival that runs well past sunset. (Invisible Wind Factory)
WED 25 MAR — GREG DAVIES — Greg Davies returns to touring after seven years with new material that pokes at daily irritations and personal absurdities in the dry, self-aware voice audiences expect. (M&S Bank Arena)
THU 26 MAR — RICHARD ASHCROFT — Richard Ashcroft’s arena set blends solo work with The Verve’s biggest songs, stretching from Britpop anthems to the quieter ballads that defined his later career. (M&S Bank Arena)
SUN 29 MAR — GORILLAZ — Gorillaz bring their animated universe onstage with a live band and large-scale visuals, folding new album tracks into a concert that blurs cartoon personas and real musicians. (M&S Bank Arena)
MON 6 APR — 2:22 A GHOST STORY — Tension builds in real time as this thriller circles a single question posed each night at 2:22am, pulling the audience into a mystery that tightens scene by scene. (Liverpool Empire)
SAT 20 JUN — ⭐️ AFRICA OYÉ — Sefton Park hosts two days of African and Caribbean music, street food, and cultural showcases, a long-running summer fixture that draws families as much as dedicated music fans. (Sefton Park)