📣 What's On In Liverpool (29 Aug - 4 Sep)

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

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Rob Nightingale
August 29, 2025

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🧪 The British Science Festival is taking over Liverpool from 10-14 September. Ironically, there’s way too much happening to list here, but check out their events list and book a space while you can.

📚 Liverpool Book Festival is in the Liverpool Wind Factory on 7 Sept, from 12-5pm. Expect celeb guests, street good, craft stalls, live music and, of course, books galore.

🍿Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to Calderstones Mansion this Halloween. Nine spooky movies will be playing between 28 Oct - 1 Nov. Earlier, kid-friendly showings are available.

☕️ Crosby Coffee has opened a brand-new roastery (and coffee shop) in 10 Streets, and it looks amazing. Pop in to see how quality coffee is roasted, and grab a cup while you’re there.

🎉 SpekeFest 2025 is happening this Saturday, 12pm–6pm, across Speke Adventure Playground and the Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson car park. There will be live music, a free funfair, complimentary meals and more.

🕺🏻 Southport Coastal Jam brings two days of music, street entertainment, and family activities on 13-14 Sept with stages at Town Hall Gardens and Market Street, plus live performances across bars and venues throughout the town.

📼 Did you know: there’s a vintage VHS store in Liverpool, and a whole range of other nostalgia-inducing businesses to visit!

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 29 AUG

FOLLY FEST 2025 – A FREE CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION — Folly Fest 2025 brings music, food, and community spirit to North Liverpool.
13:00-18:00  |  107-115 Great Mersey St, Kirkdale  |  Free
THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS — A play about working-class families struggling against poverty and exploitation.
19:30-22:30  |  The Casa Theatre, Hope Street Liverpool  |  Tickets

SAT 30 AUG

⭐️ RED ON BACK YARD ULTRA ENDURANCE RACE — Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour at Altcar Camp until only one is left standing.
08:00  |  Altcar Training Camp  |  Tickets
OPEN WATER SWIMMING – LAST DAY OF SUMMER WITH WESWIMRUN — Princes Dock hosts an open water swim to mark the end of summer.
09:00-12:00  |  Liverpool BID Company  |  Tickets
FOREST BATHING (SHINRIN YOKU) — Forest bathing offers a mindful woodland walk to ease stress and restore calm.
10:00-13:00  |  Aldbourne Avenue  |  Tickets
THE 40K SOCIAL — The 40K Social brings Warhammer fans together for friendly, creative games.
10:00  |  1st Floor, 61 Tithebarn Street, City Centre  |  Tickets
⭐️ SOUTHPORT AIR SHOW 2025 — The Southport Air Show 2025 brings world-class aviation displays to the coast.
10:00  |  Southport Seafront, Southport  |  Tickets
FARMERS MARKET — Springwood farmers market brings stalls selling food, crafts, plants, and handmade goods.
11:00  |  Allerton Hall  |  Tickets
DIRECT MONOPRINT TECHNIQUES — Learn direct monoprinting techniques in this hands-on one-day course.
11:00-17:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
SAMBA SOIRÉE ALL DAY PARTY AT BLACKSTOCK ROOF GARDEN — Blackstock Roof Garden hosts Samba Soirée, an all-day rooftop party with carnival vibes.
11:00-12:30  |  Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
OPEN AIR CINEMA AT LEISURE LAKES — Movies under the stars at Leisure Lakes—bring blankets and snacks.
12:00-21:00  |  Leisure Lakes Caravan, Camping and Outdoor Pursuits Centre  |  Tickets
END OF SUMMER WRESTLING IN WIDNES — Widnes hosts an afternoon of wrestling with four contests from 2pm.
12:00-17:00  |  The Woodlands Bar And Grill  |  Tickets
OPEN DAY AND PARTY — Explore handmade crafts and drop into creative taster sessions throughout the day.
12:00-17:00  |  Does Liverpool  |  Tickets
TOUR OF THE ATHENAEUM — Tour The Athenaeum’s historic library and newsroom, ending with a glass of wine.
12:30-14:00  |  The Athenaeum  |  Tickets
SKINCARE MASTERCLASS WITH AN ESTÉE LAUDER PROFESSIONAL — An Estée Lauder pro shares skincare tips and techniques in this interactive session.
13:00-14:00  |  John Lewis Liverpool  |  Tickets
SHORT COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT EGYPT — World Museum Liverpool offers a course on Ancient Egypt with talks and tours.
13:00-16:00  |  World Museum  |  Tickets
BOXPARK BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH — Liverpool’s Boxpark brings bottomless cocktails, street food, and live acts every Saturday.
14:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
5 COURSE DINNER EXPERIENCE WITH LIVE VOCALIST & AFTER PARTY DJS — A five-course dinner with live singers and DJs at Blundell Street Supper Club.
14:00-16:30  |  BLUNDELL STREET SUPPER CLUB  |  Tickets
⭐️ ALL DAY 00S — Camp and Furnace turns back the clock with Britney, Xtina, and all things 2000s.
15:00-20:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
THE 30+ CLUB — The 30+ Club daytime party at O2 Academy mixes DJs, stage effects, and early nights.
17:00  |  O2 Academy Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ PROMS IN THE PARK; MESNES PARK WIGAN — Pack a picnic and head to Mesnes Park for Wigan’s end-of-summer Proms.
18:00-22:00  |  Mesnes Park, Wigan  |  Tickets
ROYAL BATTLE ‘25 — Wrestling returns to Southport Market with family-friendly matches and plenty of food.
18:00-21:30  |  Southport Market  |  Tickets
OLD SKOOL BINGO SAT 30TH AUG LIVERPOOL — Bingo gets an RnB twist with music and games in Liverpool.
18:00-21:00  |  MODO Liverpool   |  Tickets
THE WARRIORS OF ROCK FINAL — The Warriors of Rock grand final hits Jacaranda Baltic with free entry.
19:00-23:00  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Free (Booking Required)
THE HIVES: ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW (14+ WITH A GUARDIAN) — The Hives launch their new album with a live set at Jacaranda Records.
19:00-21:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION — Riverdance celebrates 30 years with a new anniversary tour.
19:30  |  Liverpool Empire Theatre  |  Tickets
JOHNS’ BOYS CHOIR — Johns’ Boys Choir blends traditional Welsh singing with modern covers and classics.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets

SUN 31 AUG

FREE FAMILY FUNDAY — Blackstock Market hosts free weekend family fundays with food and entertainment.
10:00-13:00  |  Blackstock Market  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ WOOLTON GOLF CLUB FOOD AND CRAFT FESTIVAL — Woolton Golf Club hosts a food and craft market with indoor and outdoor stalls.
10:00-16:00  |  Woolton  |  Tickets
⭐️ LARK LANE MONTHLY FLEA MARKET — Lark Lane Fleamarket offers over 40 stalls of antiques, clothes, records, and food.
10:00-16:00  |  The Old Police Station, Lark Lane  |  Tickets
⭐️ SOUTHPORT AIR SHOW 2025 — The Southport Air Show 2025 brings world-class aviation displays to the coast.
10:00  |  Southport Seafront, Southport  |  Tickets
STORYBARN FEST — Storybarn Fest closes summer with music, play, and Mosh Tots Band at Calderstones Park.
10:00-16:00  |  Ice Cream Parlour Courtyard & The Storybarn  |  Tickets
RIVINGTON MUSHROOM FORAGE! WITH WILD GIN — Hunt for fungi in Rivington Terraced Gardens, with wild gin along the way.
11:00-15:00  |  Pigeon Tower Car Park  |  Tickets
⭐️ CROXTETH HALL MAKERS MARKET — Croxteth Hall Makers Market fills the park with stalls, food, and family fun.
11:00-16:00  |  Croxteth Hall, Liverpool  |  Tickets
JAPANESE SOCIETY NORTH WEST — The Summer Matsuri brings Japanese culture to Liverpool’s Palm House with music, art, and food.
11:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free
BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS — A class for beginners who want to paint plants and flowers with watercolor.
12:00-15:00  |  Cass Art  |  Tickets
DISCO AFTERNOON TEA — Afternoon tea with scones, sweets, and a disco soundtrack.
12:00-15:00  |  OH ME OH MY  |  Tickets
FORMULA 1: DUTCH GRAND PRIX — Catch the Dutch Grand Prix live on screen at BEATBOX.
14:00-16:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
BIG 80S DAY POP UP BEER GARDEN! — Spend Sunday in a pop-up beer garden with BBQ and 80s tribute bands.
14:30-21:00  |  The Northern Powerhouse  |  Tickets
AFRO CARIBBEAN DAY PARTY (ROOFTOP) SUMMER FINALE — Eden rooftop hosts the summer’s last Afro Caribbean party, running from 3–9pm.
15:00-21:00  |  Red Door  |  Tickets
SIP & SKETCH — Sip sangria and sketch along with an artist at Spanish Caravan in Prescot.
15:00-15:15  |  Spanish Caravan Prescot  |  Tickets
CMAT: ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW — CMAT plays a live album launch show at Jacaranda Records.
18:00-20:00  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Tickets

MON 1 SEP

INCURABLY WONDERFUL’S WONDERFUL BOOK CLUB — The Incurably Wonderful Book Club meets at Calderstones Park’s Reader Mansion.
17:30-19:00  |  The Reader at Calderstones  |  Tickets
HEALING HIVE YOGA IN THE (PARK)… HALL — Evening yoga outdoors designed to recharge you and connect you with nature.
18:30-19:30  |  L8 3TF  |  Tickets
AUTUMN WALK N TALK AT CALDERSTONES PARK — Take an autumn walk through Calderstones Park with a friendly local group.
19:00-20:00  |  Calderstones Park  |  Tickets
WOLF ALICE: ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW — Wolf Alice performs songs from their new album The Clearing live at Jacaranda.
20:45-22:45  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets

TUE 2 SEP

JAZZ AFTERNOON — An afternoon of lively jazz from the Savoy Jazzmen, with dancing encouraged.
14:00-16:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Tickets

WED 3 SEP

OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT — Hot Water Comedy Club’s open mic features nine new acts plus pros testing material.
19:00-21:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
MONA AND MIMI — Mona and Mimi follows two Liverpool women navigating change in 1961.
19:30  |  Unity Theatre  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL JAZZ CLUB — Liverpool Jazz Club’s house band and guests play jazz, blues, and funk on Hope Street.
20:00  |  The Pen Factory  |  Tickets

THU 4 SEP

ORCHARD LIFE — Kids can meet farm animals during a morning of hands-on fun at the orchard.
10:00-12:00  |  My Life Legacy  |  Tickets
⭐️ WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 — The World Boxing Championships 2025 lay out a full schedule of bouts.
11:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
INCURABLY WONDERFUL’S WONDERFUL BOOK CLUB — The Incurably Wonderful Book Club brings book lovers together for chats and connections.
15:00-17:00  |  London Road, Liverpool  |  Tickets
THE CROSBY TOWNHOUSE COMEDY NIGHT — Local comics bring stand-up to Crosby Townhouse for a night of laughs.
18:00-00:00  |  The Crosby Townhouse  |  Tickets
AN EVENING WITH CECELIA AHERN AT WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL! — Cecelia Ahern drops by Waterstones Liverpool to talk about her new novel Paper Heart.
19:00  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
BIG FAT QUIZBOX — Pub quiz meets smartphone at Quizbox, with guest hosts and a £50 bar tab.
19:00-22:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
BOTANIST BINGO — Music-themed bingo with cocktails every first Thursday at The Botanist.
19:00-21:00  |  The Botanist Liverpool One  |  Tickets
⭐️ LEAF BOLD ST OPEN MIC — LEAF Bold Street’s open mic invites performers of all levels with a free pint included.
19:00-22:00  |  Leaf  |  Free
CLASSIC ROCK LEGENDS — Classic rock anthems performed live in a night dedicated to legendary hits.
19:30-23:00  |  Cavern Club  |  Tickets
SEPTEMBER BREWCLUB MEETUP — Homebrewers meet to share and talk shop at the September Brewclub gathering.
19:30  |  The Dead Crafty Beer Company Limited  |  Tickets
LUTHER LIVE — Luther Live pays tribute to Luther Vandross with Harry Cambridge and a 10-piece band.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets
⭐️ SOUNDS OF THE 60S LIVE - HOSTED BY TONY BLACKBURN OBE — Tony Blackburn hosts an evening of 60s classics with a live band.
19:30  |  Liverpool Empire Theatre  |  Tickets
SKEPTICS IN THE PUB SOCIAL — Meet fellow skeptics for drinks and conversation at Dr Duncan’s in Liverpool.
20:00-22:00  |  Doctor Duncans  |  Tickets
THE THURSDAY CHALLENGE — Test your trivia skills with prizes up for grabs at The Thursday Challenge.
20:00-22:00  |  Leaf  |  Tickets