What's On In Liverpool (28 Nov-4 Dec)

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

Author

Rob Nightingale
November 27, 2025

NEWS IN A FLASH
Top Headlines

🌲 Royal Albert Dock Launches Festive Experience - ‘Light Up Your Christmas’, brings free family-friendly experiences and a series of new illuminated installations. Festivities begin on 29th November.

👉 Behind-the-Scenes Cunard Building Tours Now On Sale - The Grade II* listed building, steeped in maritime and architectural history, will open its doors for a rare series of heritage tours in late November and throughout December 2025.

🎸 600+ Guitarists Uniting For Record-Breaking Fundraising Evening - This year for the first time The Big Guitar-In Fundraiser is taking over Liverpool’s famous Mountford Hall on 11 Dec.

💰 Overnight Accommodation Levy Welcomed - Liverpool currently has a form of tourism tax operated under the city’s Accommodation BID, which runs until December 2027. The new levy will be introduced after that date

🤣 Liverpool to host 2026 BBC Comedy Festival - From Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 May 2026, Liverpool will be home to a series of talks, panels, screenings, a short film night, and live comedy shows. the festival is an opportunity for those working in the TV industry – whether well-established or fledgling in their careers – to get together, celebrate and discuss comedy.

GRAB YOUR DIARY
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 28 NOV

⭐️ THE ULTIMATE BUBLE BY CHRISTMAS LIGHT — This festive tribute night blends Michael Bublé’s biggest hits with a warm Christmas atmosphere for anyone who loves seasonal music done smoothly.
19:30-21:30  |  St Georges Hall (Concert Room)  |  Tickets
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING AT GLASS ONION — Glass Onion hosts a hands-on workshop where you’ll build a natural Christmas wreath and spend a calm evening crafting something you can take home.
19:30-21:30  |  Glass Onion  |  Tickets
THE ECOLOGICAL VALUE OF RIMROSE VALLEY (PUBLIC) — A public talk explores the wildlife and habitats of Rimrose Valley Country Park, offering a grounded look at the ecology behind the green space.
19:00-21:00  |  Crosby Library  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL — Bingo Lingo’s Christmas edition turns the Baltic Triangle into a loud, fast, and social game night that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
18:30-23:30  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
THE BIG OFFICE PARTY — The Big Office Party moves the end-of-year mood onto the Boxpark dance floor, swapping long days for music, drinks, and a break from routine.
18:00-23:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK - BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH — This bottomless brunch brings Irish Christmas vibes together with food, drinks, and a loose, easygoing party mood.
19:00-22:00  |  Punch Tarmey's Liverpool Irish Bar  |  Tickets
5 COURSE DINNER EXPERIENCE WITH LIVE VOCALIST & AFTER PARTY DJS — Blundell Street serves a five-course dinner with live vocals and DJs, turning the evening into a mix of dining, music, and late-night energy.
16:00-21:00  |  BLUNDELL STREET SUPPER CLUB  |  Tickets
⭐️ MERSEYSIDE LATIN FESTIVAL 2025! — The Merseyside Latin Festival brings three days of salsa, bachata, kizomba, rueda, and social dancing in a pre-Christmas gathering that supports charity.
20:00-01:30  |  Adelphi Hotel  |  Tickets
⭐️ CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND — Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland mixes circus acts and orchestral music in a holiday show built around balance, movement, and spectacle.
19:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
THE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: THE GIFT — Liverpool Cathedral’s light show returns with immersive projections, soundscapes, and color that reshape the building for the Christmas season.
16:00-20:00  |  St James' Mount  |  Tickets
SECRET IMPROVISORS CLUB — The Secret Improvisors Club brings unpredictable, boundary-pushing jazz to its long-running Friday night slot, keeping each show loose and inventive.
21:00-23:45  |  32 Hope Street  |  Tickets
AN EVENING WITH LOU BARLOW — Lou Barlow brings a career-spanning set covering Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion, and his solo work, tracing decades of indie songwriting.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
WHERE THERE’S TEA, THERE’S HOPE — Leaf reflects on its beginnings with a story of how a small tea shop grew into a cultural space built around community and good tea.
LEAF  |  Tickets
THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PANTO 2025: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK — The Rock ’n’ Roll Panto retells Jack and the Beanstalk with musician-actors, humor, big costumes, and a family-friendly story that keeps things lively.
19:00  |  Everyman  |  Tickets

SAT 29 NOV

⭐️ JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMING TO VIDEODYSSEY — VideOdyssey marks Jaws’ 50th anniversary with a themed evening of memorabilia, art, quizzes and film nostalgia.
18:30  |  VideOdyssey  |  Tickets
JAPANESE PAINTING WORKSHOP - CHRISTMAS & WINTER EDITION — This workshop at Duke Street Market introduces traditional Japanese painting techniques with a seasonal focus on winter and Christmas motifs.
11:00-13:30  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
⭐️ BERRY & RYE OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS — Berry & Rye’s masterclass walks you through stirring and tasting your way to a balanced Old Fashioned with guidance from the bar’s own team.
15:00-17:00  |  Berry and Rye  |  Tickets
SANTA PADDLE - BRING YOUR OWN KAYAK/CANOE OR SUP — The annual Santa Paddle invites kayakers, canoeists, and SUP riders to light up the waterfront together in a festive group outing.
18:00-21:00  |  Liverpool Watersports Centre  |  Tickets
THE ART OF LETTING GO: SOUND BATH RITUAL + ABUNDANCE CEREMONY — This sound bath and abundance ritual offers a quiet space to release tension, settle your thoughts, and set intentions for the season ahead.
17:30-18:30  |  Thrive Wellbeing Hub  |  Tickets
THE LIVERPOOL PUB CRAWL - SATURDAY — The Liverpool Pub Crawl brings a night of bar-hopping, free shots, and a final club stop for anyone looking to meet people and enjoy the city centre.
21:00-04:00  |  Brewdog Liverpool  |  Tickets
TNT EXTREME WRESTLING; COLD DAY IN HELL 2025 — TNT Extreme Wrestling returns for its final show of the year with a card built to close 2025 on a high-energy note.
18:00-22:30  |  Fusion Nightclub  |  Tickets
ONE DIRECTION NIGHT — One Direction Night leans into pure nostalgia with a playlist designed for fans who still know every lyric and want a carefree night out.
19:00-00:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
OVER 30'S CLUB - DAYTIME 30+ CLUBBING — The Over 30’s Club brings a daytime indoor festival to Camp & Furnace with music and atmosphere designed for people who prefer a more mature crowd.
17:00-22:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
DOUBLE HEADLINE COMEDY SHOW — The double-headline comedy show brings two standout acts together for an evening built around sharp writing, strong delivery, and familiar TV faces.
16:00-17:30  |  Hot Water Comedy Club (Blackstock Market)  |  Tickets
NOEL BURKE (EX-ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN) PERFORMS REVERBERATION — Noel Burke revisits Reverberation live with a full band, giving fans of Echo & The Bunnymen a rare chance to hear the entire album performed on stage.
19:30-23:00  |  Rough Trade Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ CANDLELIGHT: HANS ZIMMER'S BEST WORKS — This candlelight concert presents Hans Zimmer’s work inside Saint George’s Place, giving the music a warm glow that shifts how each theme feels live.
20:30  |  St George's Hall - Great Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ GOODMARKET AT PENNY LANE CHURCH — GoodMarket brings Christmas shopping, local makers, and a community atmosphere to Penny Lane Church for a low-pressure festive afternoon.
11:00  |  St Barnabas' Church  |  Free
BALLET OF LIGHTS: SLEEPING BEAUTY IN A SPARKLING SHOW — Sleeping Beauty gets a glow-in-the-dark twist as Ballet of Lights combines classical choreography with illuminated costumes and atmospheric staging.
20:00  |  Liverpool Playhouse Theatre  |  Tickets
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH STRAWBERRY FIELD AND ALL HALLOWS CHURCH — Strawberry Field and All Hallows Church host their annual charity concert with seasonal music and a community-focused evening.
19:30  |  All Hallows, Allerton  |  Tickets
⭐️ MAKERS AT THE MANSION WINTER WEEKENDER — Makers at the Mansion hosts a two-day winter market with handcrafted Christmas gifts from more than 30 local creators.
11:00-16:00  |  The Reader  |  Free
MAMA AFRIKA — Mama Afrika tells Miriam Makeba’s story through music and narrative, highlighting her life as an artist, activist, and global cultural figure.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
UKRAINIAN HERITAGE SHOW — The Ukrainian Heritage Show blends music, fashion, and theatre into an evening that centers Ukrainian culture and its contemporary expression.
17:00-18:15  |  Liverpool Parish Church (Our Lady and Saint Nicholas)  |  Free (Booking Required)
MANCHESTER COLLECTIVE X THE MARIAN CONSORT: WINTERING — Wintering offers a calmer concert experience from Manchester Collective and The Marian Consort, inviting the audience into a slower seasonal mindset.
19:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets

SUN 30 NOV

⭐️ GREEN PARTY 45 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER. — Celebrate 45 years of the Liverpool Green Party and recent doubling of their membership with a night of DJs, poets, comedy and drinks.
18:00-23:00  |  Tonight Josephine, Hanover street  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET — Liverpool’s Christmas Makers Market brings together local artists and small businesses for a winter shopping day full of handmade gifts and slow-paced browsing.
11:00-16:00  |  Camp & Furnace  |  Tickets
SENSORY CHAMPAGNE TASTING — This sensory champagne tasting slows the pace with guided pours, aromas, and textures designed to help you pay attention to each glass.
14:00-16:00  |  The Spine Building  |  Tickets
FUTURE VOICES: OPEN MIC — Future Voices invites young performers to share music, poetry, comedy, and creative work in the Museum of Liverpool’s atrium.
13:30  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Tickets
A FAIRYTALE FOR CHRISTMAS — A Fairytale for Christmas brings its touring production back with a story-driven festive show that has built a loyal following across several countries.
14:30  |  Kings Dock  |  Tickets
A FAIRYTALE FOR CHRISTMAS — A Fairytale for Christmas returns with a touring production that has built a strong seasonal reputation through repeat sell-out runs.
14:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
RACHMANINOV WITH SIR STEPHEN HOUGH — This concert pairs Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Falla, and pianist Stephen Hough for an evening that blends familiar themes with bold orchestral color.
14:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

MON 1 DEC

BRITISH-JEWISH LIFE ON FILM: LIVERPOOL + Q&A — British-Jewish Life on Film brings together short documentaries and dramas, followed by a Q&A that explores culture, identity, and everyday stories.
19:00  |  FACT Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ LOVE ACTUALLY: THE FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA — Love Actually in Concert pairs the full film with a live orchestra, giving the familiar soundtrack more weight and color than you hear on screen.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT — Love Actually in Concert returns with the film and its orchestral score performed live, creating a fuller and more immediate version of the movie.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

TUE 2 DEC

⭐️ MATILDA THE MUSICAL — Matilda the Musical retells Dahl’s story with sharp humor, bold staging, and the energy of a clever kid who refuses to fit the mold.
Liverpool Empire  |  Tickets
MORGAN SINDALL'S OPEN MIC NIGHT — Morgan Sindall’s open mic night brings live music, networking, and a fundraiser together at the Cavern Club for a relaxed evening with purpose.
17:00-23:30  |  Cavern Club  |  Tickets
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA WITH WHITNEY HOUSTON — This Whitney Houston festive tribute pairs afternoon tea with live vocals, creating a relaxed event built around the singer’s biggest moments.
13:00-17:00  |  The Bentley  |  Tickets
BLUECOAT AFTER HOURS: COLLAGE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS — Bluecoat’s after-hours workshop lets you create sustainable collage Christmas cards in a relaxed setting, whether you come alone or with friends.
17:30-19:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
JAZZ AFTERNOON — The Savoy Jazzmen lead a relaxed afternoon session filled with classic jazz, friendly conversation, and room for a bit of dancing if the moment hits.
14:00-16:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Tickets
60 YEARS OF HELP! AND RUBBER SOUL — Help! and Rubber Soul turn 60, celebrated with a live performance that revisits both albums through new arrangements and personal interpretations.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

WED 3 DEC

FESTIVE FILM NIGHT: 'THE HOLIDAY' WITH DINNER — Settle in for The Holiday paired with a warm dinner, creating a cosy film night that leans into the quieter side of the season.
18:00-21:30  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE NIGHT MARKET UK - A LIVERPUDLIAN CHRISTMAS — The Night Market returns to Content Liverpool for a Wednesday festive edition featuring independent traders and late-night browsing.
17:30-22:30  |  Content, Cain's Brewery Village, Stanhope St  |  Tickets
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN — Young Frankenstein adapts Mel Brooks’ film into a musical comedy that leans into its eccentric humor and theatrical gags.
19:30  |  Playhouse  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH BRASS BAND: A FESTIVE FANFARE — Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band opens the season with a programme that highlights the next generation of local brass musicians.
19:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets

THU 4 DEC

UNDERSTANDING BIRDS OUTING – WWT MARTIN MERE — Nature Stuff leads a slow, observant walk at Martin Mere, looking for winter migrants and local birdlife across the wetlands.
10:30-16:00  |  WWT Martin Mere  |  Tickets
RICKY GERVAIS — Ricky Gervais brings his new show Mortality to the UK, offering sharp observations delivered in his familiar stand-up style.
19:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

FRI 5 DEC — ROBERT VINCENT — Robert Vincent returns with a full band and string section for a show that revisits the sound that sold out the venue last year. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 6 DEC — ROAD TO NASHVILLE FESTIVAL | INVISIBLE WIND FACTORY — Road to Nashville turns Invisible Wind Factory into a country-themed festival featuring tributes to major artists across the genre. (Invisible Wind Factory)
SAT 6 DEC — ELF THE MUSICAL — Elf the Musical brings the holiday film to the stage with songs, big characters, and a family-friendly Christmas atmosphere. (M&S Bank Arena)
SAT 6 DEC — STEP INTO CHRISTMAS — Step Into Christmas delivers a classic festive stage show built around music, dancing, and the upbeat mood of the season. (M&S Bank Arena)
SUN 7 DEC — RARE WINTER SHOWCASE — The Rare Winter Showcase presents work from students across dance, monologue, music, and fashion, highlighting what they’ve created this term. (M&S Bank Arena)
WED 10 DEC — MADNESS UK TOUR — Madness bring their UK tour to the M&S Bank Arena with a set built for fans who want the classics delivered loud and lively. (M&S Bank Arena)
FRI 12 DEC — LUMS WINTER CONCERT — LUMS presents its Winter Concert with ensembles ranging from brass and percussion to the Stage and Screen Orchestra. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 13 DEC — LIVERPOOL WELSH CHORAL: FESTIVE FANFARE — Liverpool Welsh Choral teams up with Northop Silver Band for a concert built around seasonal music, warm arrangements, and light-hearted moments. (The Tung Auditorium)
SUN 14 DEC — ⭐️ CHOIR WITH NO NAME PRESENTS: THE BIG CHRISTMAS SINGALONG — The Choir with No Name returns to the Tung Auditorium with their annual Christmas singalong, bringing an evening of community, joy, and familiar songs. (The Tung Auditorium)
WED 14 JAN — MARY POPPINS LIVE — Mary Poppins returns to the Liverpool Empire for a limited run, bringing familiar songs, big set pieces, and that mix of charm and spectacle the show is known for. (Liverpool Empire)
THU 5 FEB — STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR — Strictly Come Dancing brings its live tour to the M&S Bank Arena, giving fans a chance to see the choreography and spark of the show in person. (M&S Bank Arena)