📣 What's On In Liverpool (3-9 Oct)

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

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Rob Nightingale
October 03, 2025

NEWS IN A FLASH
Top Headlines

🍰 The best bakeries in Liverpool have been named, and they’re in with a chance at winning on a national level! The winners will be announced on Nov 25. Good luck!

📣 Poetry on the Fringe returns Wed Oct 8 upstairs at The Ship & Mitre for Liverpool Fringe 2025—12 poets, free entry, and a night of verse, rhythm, and reflection from the city’s thriving scene.

🏴‍☠️ Galeon Andalucía leaves the Albert Dock on Sun 5 Oct, so this is your last chance to step aboard this spectacular replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon.

🍸 Liverpool Cocktail Week is back Oct 10–19, 2025: explore top bars across the city, each serving a £5 signature cocktail for wristband holders.

🎃 This October half term The Reader in Calderstones Park is hosting a range range of Halloween events for all the family from Friday 24 Oct – Sat 1 Nov, including its first ever season of “Spooky Cinema”, ghostly stories, games, crafts, and more…

🌈 Homotopia Festival returns in November: This is the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, running 1-30 November 2025. Expect performances, film screenings, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops and parties.

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 3 OCT

NEWSHAM SCREAM PARK — Step inside Newsham Scream Park for a Halloween experience filled with frights and atmosphere.
18:00-22:30  |  Newsham Park Orphanage And Asylum Liverpool  |  Tickets
BRAZILIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL — Experience ten hours of Brazilian music, dance, and capirinhas at Jailoux’s Brazilian Summer Festival.
18:00-04:00  |  JALOUX  |  Tickets
SIMPLY RED — Simply Red marks 40 years with a special Liverpool arena show covering their entire career.
18:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
TAYLOR SWIFT & FRIENDS | TRIBUTE NIGHTS AT BLUNDELL SUPPER CLUB — A tribute night at Blundell Supper Club celebrates Taylor Swift and other icons performed by Beth McCann.
18:30-23:00  |  BLUNDELL STREET SUPPER CLUB  |  Tickets
LENNON, MCCARTNEY, AND HARRISON: PERFORMED BY THE CLASSIC DOUBLE — Celebrate Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison with a live performance of their timeless songs by The Classic Double.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
LANG LANG - CHOPIN & SCHUMANN — Lang Lang performs works by Chopin and Schumann, continuing his tradition of Romantic piano recitals.
19:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
LAUREN SPENCER SMITH — Lauren Spencer Smith performs heartfelt pop anthems from her latest album, showcasing her soulful voice and honesty.
19:00-23:00  |  West Derby Road  |  Tickets
⭐️ LOCKTOBERFEST 2025 — Raise a stein at Locktoberfest with the Bavarian Stompers bringing their Oompah show to the Lock and Quay.
19:30-22:15  |  Lock And Quay  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT MA BOYLE'S ALEHOUSE & EATERY — Ma Boyle’s hosts a weekly Latin Jazz evening with top Cuban, Brazilian, and Latin-jazz performers.
19:30-23:30  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ 80S LIVE — Step back into the 80s with a live show packed with iconic hits and neon energy.
19:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
A NIGHT FOR VIVIENNE — Celebrate the life and legacy of Liverpool drag icon The Vivienne with an evening of cabaret and fundraising.
20:00-23:30  |  Heaven Nightclub Liverpool  |  Tickets
HOT WATER GREEN ROOM PODCAST LIVE — Be in the room for the laughs and chaos as Jamie and Tony record the Hot Water Green Room podcast live.
20:00-22:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE - IRISH MOVIE NIGHT — Watch Small Things Like These, an Irish drama starring Cillian Murphy, set against the dark legacy of the Magdalene Laundries.
20:00  |  Liverpool Irish Centre  |  Tickets

SAT 4 OCT

CROXTETH HALL PARKRUN — Run, jog, or walk the Croxteth Hall Parkrun 5k course, open to all abilities and supported by volunteer marshals.
09:00-11:00  |  Croxteth Hall   |  Free (Booking Required)
LAST YEAR'S COAT UPCYCLING WORKSHOP WITH ZERO FASHION — Turn last year’s coat into something new at this hands-on upcycling workshop with Zero Fashion.
10:00-12:00  |  The Quaker Meeting House  |  Tickets
NCT NORTH LIVERPOOL NEARLY NEW SALE — Find bargains on children’s clothes, toys, and more while shopping sustainably and supporting local parents at this volunteer-run sale.
10:30-12:30  |  Old Christ Church  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL & SLAVERY WALKING TOUR — Explore Liverpool city centre’s historic ties to the Transatlantic Slave Trade on this guided walking tour.
11:00-13:00  |  Pump House  |  Tickets
⭐️ GOODMARKET AT PENNY LANE CHURCH — Browse stalls and support local vendors at GoodMarket, hosted at Penny Lane Church.
11:00-16:00  |  Penny Lane Church  |  Tickets
⭐️ HALE VILLAGE ARTS & FOOD MARKET 2025 — Explore local art and food at the Hale Village Arts & Food Market in a picturesque Merseyside setting.
11:00-16:00  |  The Wellington Hotel, Town Lane, Hale Village  |  Tickets
SMACKDOWN 2025 - BACK TO OUR ROOTS! — Smackdown returns with its original format, new twists, and a lively night of music, comedy, and community.
11:00  |    |  Tickets
OKTOBERFEST BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a lively bottomless brunch of beer and Bavarian flavors.
12:00-17:00  |  Bierkeller Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ OKTOBERFEST LIVERPOOL — Celebrate Oktoberfest in Liverpool with steins of beer, Bavarian food, and live music in festive style.
12:00  |  Exhibition Centre Liverpool  |  Tickets
3D PRINTING AT DOES LIVERPOOL: GETTING STARTED — Learn the basics of 3D design and printing at DoES Liverpool and bring your creative ideas to life.
13:00-17:00  |  DoES Liverpool  |  Tickets
DRAW TOGETHER AT THE V&A — Join a free drawing session, open to anyone who loves to draw or would like to give it a try. All drawing abilities, ages and backgrounds are welcome. Ambient music played by The Metamorph.
13:00-16:00  |  Victoria Gallery & Museum  |  Free
CIRCUS VEGAS - HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE — Circus Vegas brings daring stunts and global performers to Haydock Park, celebrating 257 years of circus tradition.
14:00  |  Haydock Park Racecourse  |  Tickets
BOXPARK BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH — Enjoy food, drinks, and weekend vibes at Boxpark’s lively bottomless brunch.
14:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
ECHO COLLECTIVE: ALL DAY ALL NIGHT — Echo Collective presents 12 hours of music across three stages, headlined by Oldboy and IsGwan.
15:00-03:00  |  WAV  |  Tickets
THE Y2K WEEKENDER — Relive Liverpool’s late 90s and early 00s nightlife with a weekend of music, dancing, and Y2K nostalgia.
15:00-22:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
OKTOBERFEST SPECIAL: THE ULTIMATE PARTY @ THE BENIDORM BAR — Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music, drinks, and fun at The Benidorm Bar without leaving Liverpool.
16:00  |  The Benidorm Bar  |  Tickets
GILMORE GIRLS QUIZ - LIVERPOOL — Test your knowledge of Stars Hollow at the ultimate Gilmore Girls quiz celebrating 25 years of the show.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace   |  Tickets
⭐️ FLOYD UK - THE UK'S LEADING PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE BAND — Enjoy a night of Pink Floyd classics performed by leading tribute act Floyd UK.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
PERMANENT (JOY) — Catch Permanent (Joy) live at Jacaranda Records as part of their UK tour.
19:00-22:00  |  Arts Club Loft  |  Tickets
THE JAMES BROWN EXPERIENCE — Celebrate the legacy of James Brown with a concert that captures the spirit of the Godfather of Soul.
19:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
⭐️ RADIOHEAD REIMAGINED BY CANDLELIGHT - 4TH OCTOBER CHESTER — Experience Radiohead’s music reimagined in a candlelit setting performed by London Concertante.
19:30-21:30  |  Chester Cathedral  |  Tickets
THE SOUND OF JULIE ANDREWS — Enjoy an evening of Julie Andrews classics performed live, from My Favourite Things to Chim Chim Cheree.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN - SOUTHPORT, SOUTHPORT MARKET — Dust off your boots for the Hoedown Showdown at Southport Market with country tunes and dancing.
20:00  |  Southport Market  |  Tickets
4EVER 80S | THEMED DISCO NIGHT WITH LIVE SINGERS — Step onto the dance floor for a night of 80s disco with live singers and drag DJs spinning classic hits.
20:30  |  DYSCO Liverpool  |  Tickets
NASHVILLE NIGHTS LIVERPOOL — Riverside Revival headlines Nashville Nights Liverpool with a mix of country classics.
21:00-23:45  |  Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant  |  Tickets

SUN 5 OCT

STRONGER TOGETHER BY LOLA STARR — Stronger Together brings movement, mindset, and community under one roof to support small businesses and connection.
08:00-12:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool   |  Tickets
FREE FAMILY FUNDAY — Bring the family to Blackstock Market for free weekend fundays with food and entertainment.
10:00-13:00  |  Blackstock Market   |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ WIRRAL TRANSPORT SHOW — This year’s Wirral Transport Show takes place at Hooton Park Hangars, showcasing buses and trams.
10:00-16:00  |  RAF Hooton Park  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL'S CRAFT & FLEA MAKERS MARKET — Support local creatives this summer at the Craft & Flea Makers Market, featuring handmade goods and unique finds.
11:00-16:00  |  Camp & Furnace  |  Tickets
FIRST SUNDAY GATHERING — A friendly monthly gathering to chat, meet new people, and connect over veggie and non-veggie topics alike.
14:00  |  The Egg Cafe  |  Tickets
DAUGHTERS OF ALBION: KATHRYN WILLIAMS AND SARAH SMOUT — Folk artists Kathryn Williams and Sarah Smout close the Daughters of Albion series with an intimate afternoon show.
14:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
DAUGHTERS OF ALBION: O'HOOLEY & TIDOW, FRANKIE ARCHER AND HANNAH SCOTT — O’Hooley & Tidow, Frankie Archer, and Hannah Scott perform as part of the Daughters of Albion folk series.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

MON 6 OCT

MUSIC MONDAYS — Music Mondays celebrates a decade of the Philharmonic’s music and health community projects.
10:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES LINDSEY KELK — Hear Lindsey Kelk discuss her latest release Christmas Fling as she returns to Liverpool for an author talk at Waterstones.
19:00  |  OH ME OH MY  |  Tickets
⭐️ BLACKFEST FESTIVAL PASS! — BlackFest offers a full festival pass for poetry, music, dance, film, food, workshops, and more celebrating Black arts.
19:00  |  Toxteth TV  |  Tickets

TUE 7 OCT

JAZZ AFTERNOON — Spend the afternoon with the Savoy Jazzmen playing classic and revivalist jazz in a welcoming atmosphere.
14:00-16:00  |  Palm House Sefton Park  |  Tickets
BUSTED VS MCFLY — Busted and McFly go head-to-head in a two-night arena show to finally settle who reigns supreme.
20:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets

WED 8 OCT

GUIDED TOUR OF THE PALM HOUSE — Take a guided tour of the Palm House and learn stories of its statues, suffragette links, and wartime history.
14:00-15:00  |  Palm House Sefton Park  |  Tickets
8TH OCTOBER 2025 BREATHWORK & SOUND BATH — Unwind with guided breathwork and soothing sound vibrations in this calming evening session.
19:00-20:00  |  Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall  |  Tickets
PAINT VAN GOGH'S MULBERRY TREE, LIVERPOOL — Paint Van Gogh’s Mulberry Tree in a sip-and-paint session at Revolución de Cuba, guided by bold, expressive inspiration.
19:00-21:30  |  Revolución de Cuba Liverpool  |  Tickets
FRED'S FUNNY SIDE (STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT) — Frederiks hosts an intimate stand-up comedy night tucked away in the city centre.
19:00  |  Frederiks  |  Tickets
ILLEGAL EAGLES — The Illegal Eagles return with a new show honoring over 50 years of The Eagles’ music.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets

THU 9 OCT

PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY CONFERENCE — A conference designed to help geography leads build engaging curriculums beyond the national standard.
09:00-14:30  |  Southport Learning Trust  |  Tickets
⭐️ COWORKING AT DOES LIVERPOOL — Jelly Liverpool offers remote workers a pop-up coworking space to network and stay productive.
09:00-17:00  |  Does Liverpool  |  Tickets
LENNON'S CHILDHOOD LIVERPOOL: 85TH BIRTHDAY TOUR — Follow in John Lennon’s footsteps on a guided tour of his childhood sites, ending with a celebration at Strawberry Field.
10:00  |  Salthouse Quay  |  Tickets
WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES DOUG NAYLOR & FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE — Doug Naylor, co-creator of Red Dwarf, joins Frank Cottrell Boyce to discuss his debut children’s novel Sin Bin Island.
18:00  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE — Something About George tells George Harrison’s story in a musical biopic tribute celebrating his legacy.
19:30  |  Playhouse  |  Tickets
SOPHIE MCCARTNEY — Comedian Sophie McCartney returns with a new show on life, parenting, and perimenopausal panic delivered with humor and honesty.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
BROKEN CHAIR IMPROV PRESENT: THE FILMS THAT NEVER WERE — Broken Chair Improv creates a new comedy show on the spot, inspired by audience-generated film titles.
20:00  |  Downstairs at the Everyman  |  Tickets

FRI 10 OCT

A LIVING ARCHIVE OF LOCAL LEGENDS — Capture the 8 presents an interactive exhibition at St George’s Hall exploring Liverpool’s culture with 3D portraits and audio.
09:30-16:45  |  St George’s Hall   |  Free
SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE — Something About George continues its successful run with a tribute to the quiet Beatle’s life and music.
19:30  |  Playhouse  |  Tickets