What's On In Liverpool (6-12 Jul)

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

July 04, 2026

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Upcoming Events In Liverpool

📆 Wondering how to keep yourself entertained over the next week? Here are over 60+ upcoming events to keep your diary packed! And if you’re looking for events happening this weekend (4-5 Jul), check out last week’s newsletter here.

MON 6 JUL

WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS — Candice Carty-Williams visits Waterstones to talk about her new novel Queenie Is Working On It.
18:30-20:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
⭐️ YELLOWMAN — Yellowman’s place in dancehall history comes to the stage, revisiting the Jamaican artist who helped push toasting into a new era.
19:00  |  Future Yard  |  Tickets
WITTY WHIPPET COMEDY OPEN MIC — Witty Whippet’s free weekly open mic welcomes people who want to watch, and anyone brave enough to try five minutes.
18:30-21:30  |  Kazimier Garden  |  Free (Booking Required)

TUE 7 JUL

RIBA NW HSC GROUP : WALKING TOUR OF LIVERPOOL — Liverpool’s waterfront regeneration is the focus of this RIBA walking tour from the Heritage, Conservation and Sustainability Group.
17:00-19:30  |  RIBA North  |  Tickets
THE PAINT REPUBLIC X DUKE STREET MARKET — Painting gets a relaxed night out at Duke Street Market, with guidance, a drink, and a discount code included.
19:00-21:00  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
SHIPWRECKED COMEDY — Anyone can sign up on the night for five minutes on stage at this supportive open-mic comedy show.
19:15-22:00  |  The Shipping Forecast  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS — Amateur photographers can learn the basics in a beginner-friendly class aimed at improving everyday shooting skills.
18:30-20:30  |  FACT Liverpool  |  Tickets
JOHNNY MARR — Johnny Marr plays an intimate warm-up show mixing solo material with songs from The Smiths, The Cribs, and Electronic.
19:00  |  O2 Academy Liverpool  |  Tickets
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ART CLASS — Weekly watercolors are taught step by step, giving beginners and improvers a chance to build confidence with different techniques.
10:30  |  68 Upper Hill St  |  Tickets
BEGINNERS FIVE WEEK SEWING COURSE — Sewing basics are taught over five weekly classes in a relaxed, creative setting.
10:00-12:30  |  Unit 218 , Queens Dock Business Centre  |  Tickets
PEACE AND LOVE ON RINGO'S BIRTHDAY! — Ringo Starr’s 86th birthday is marked with a public gathering focused on his Peace and Love message.
11:45  |  The Beatles Story Museum entrance, Royal Albert Dock  |  Free

WED 8 JUL

FOUR POETS AT THE BLUECOAT — Four acclaimed poets gather at Bluecoat for an evening of readings from James Byrne, Jesse Hill, Chris McCabe, and Robert Sheppard.
19:00-20:30  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
JOYFUL RESET - CREATE, RECONNECT, FIND A LITTLE JOY — Creativity is the route to slowing down at this calm evening designed around making, reconnecting, and finding a little joy.
18:00-20:00  |  Number 9  |  Tickets
GET **IT DONE CLUB LIVERPOOL JULY — Delta Hotel hosts a practical get-things-done session for anyone who wants a structured push in Liverpool.
10:00-12:00  |  Delta Hotels Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
JOHNSYSSHOTS PRESENTS: SILVERLINE — Silverline headline the Jacaranda basement, with support acts rounding out a local live music bill.
19:00-22:45  |  The Jacaranda Club  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL'S TIME TO SHINE STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT JULY 8TH — Rising comedians and an established headliner take the stage at the Slaughter House, Liverpool’s oldest comedy club.
18:30-21:45  |  Slaughter House Pub  |  Tickets
LUNT MEADOWS CRAFT AND NATTER — Volunteers lead a welcoming craft-and-chat morning at Lunt Meadows for anyone who wants to make something and meet people.
11:00  |  Lunt Meadows  |  Tickets

THU 9 JUL

LA PERLA (COLOMBIA) – EXPLOSIVE AFRO-COLOMBIAN LIVE SHOW — Bogotá trio La Perla bring percussion, vocals, and Afro-Colombian rhythms shaped by cumbia, bullerengue, champeta, merengue, hip hop, and punk.
20:00  |  District  |  Tickets
KNIVES AND SPOONS: AN EVENING WITH ALASDAIR GILL — Chef and writer Alasdair Gill marks the publication of his first book with an evening about food, writing, and the stories behind it.
19:00-20:30  |  The West Kirby Bookshop  |  Tickets
CROWDED SCOUSE AND INXS GB - AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE CAVERN! — Two tribute acts bring Crowded House and INXS songs to The Cavern for an Australia Day night out.
19:30-23:00  |  Cavern Club  |  Tickets
COLLECTIONS OF FOLK AT ARTEFACT — Folk performers Memphis Gerald, Grace Elizabeth Harvey, and Catherine Bullock share the bill at Artefact.
19:00-22:00  |  Artefact  |  Tickets
BIG FAT QUIZBOX — Speed Quizzing uses your smartphone for a pub quiz with guest hosts and a £50 bar tab for the winning team.
19:00-21:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool   |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL LIFE DRAWING PRESENTS: BODIES AT THE BOTANICAL — Life drawing returns to the Botanical Gin Garden as part of the Queer Jardin program.
18:30-20:30  |  Botanical Garden  |  Tickets
3 MINUTES OF FAME — Wannabe comics get three minutes to make a room laugh at one of Liverpool’s livelier comedy nights.
19:00-21:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market i  |  Tickets

FRI 10 JUL

⭐️ RICKY TOMLINSON – RETIREMENT MY AR*E TOUR! — Ricky Tomlinson sits down with Asa Murphy to talk television, building sites, Liverpool, and the problem with calling anything retirement.
19:30  |  Cockpit Theatre  |  Tickets
FUNDRAISER FOR LIVERPOOL SUNFLOWERS — Woolton Round Table hosts a fundraising evening at Woolton Village Club in support of Liverpool Sunflowers Cancer Care.
19:00-23:00  |  Woolton Village Club  |  Tickets
PAINTING PARTY WITH DANIEL MEAKIN — Artist Daniel Meakin leads a painting party at Tanskey’s, with Spanish food and sangria included.
18:30-21:00  |  Tanskeys Bistro  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Bingo gets the Friday-night treatment in the Baltic Triangle, with the usual mix of games, music, and group chaos.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
ZENN BRUNCH CLUB FRIDAY — ZENN serves a 90-minute brunch with one dish and unlimited prosecco, with post-5 p.m. bookings arranged after purchase.
12:30-22:00  |  Zenn Liverpool  |  Tickets
WIRRAL LIFE DRAWING: WILLIAMSON ART GALLERY — All abilities are welcome for a life drawing session inside the Williamson Art Gallery.
18:30-20:30  |  Williamson Art Gallery And Museum  |  Tickets
THE IAN PROWSE SUMMER SHOW — Ian Prowse brings protest-song roots, Celtic influence, and 30 years of songwriting to a summer show for his loyal Liverpool following.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
GONG/SOUND BATH AT GREAT SUTTON VILLAGE HALL — Gongs and sound instruments guide this relaxation session, with the aim of creating a calm space for meditation and rest.
19:00-20:00  |  Great Sutton Village Hall  |  Tickets

SAT 11 JUL

INTRODUCTION TO COPPER SULPHATE ETCHING — Beginners can try copper sulphate etching at Bluecoat Print Studios, with a hands-on introduction to one of printmaking’s classic methods.
11:00-17:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
NORTH WEST CARD SHOW - LIVERPOOL - JULY 11TH — Collectors can swap, shop, and talk cards at a summer meet-up for trading card fans in Liverpool.
11:00-17:00  |  Exhibition Centre Liverpool  |  Tickets
DAY SESSIONS PRESENTS: SILENT DISCO - LIVERPOOL - 2026 — Inside the Lutyens Crypt, a silent disco turns the setting into part of the night.
16:30-22:00  |  Lutyens Crypt  |  Tickets
REC'D ALL DAY — Widnes’ music scene gets a full-day showcase at The Studio, with live sets, charity fundraising, and a toast for Diddy.
14:30-23:30  |  The Studio  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE GREAT NORTH WEST TRUCK SHOW 2026 — Truck fans get a weekend of fundraising, entertainment, and big vehicles at the UK charity truck show.
10:00-16:00  |  Haydock Park Racecourse  |  Tickets
AFRO CARIBBEAN SUMMER PARTY (LIVERPOOL) — Afrobeats, Amapiano, dancehall, and soca set the tone for a summer party in Liverpool.
22:30-03:00  |  City Vaults  |  Tickets
WORLD CUP QUARTER FINAL SCREENING PARTY AND UFC 329 SCREENING — Football, UFC, and international DJs share the bill for a screening party built around the World Cup quarter-final and UFC 329.
16:00-05:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
TRIPLE HEADLINE COMEDY — Blackstock Market pairs a triple-headline comedy show with live music and food through the day.
19:00-20:30  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market   |  Tickets
STILL LIFE DRAWING AT WORLD MUSEUM — Natural history experts open up World Museum’s collections for a still-life drawing session focused on observation, texture, and sketching.
11:00-13:00  |  William Brown Street  |  Tickets
THE VIBE COMMUNITY SUMMER FAYRE & EVENING — Family activities fill the day at this summer fayre, raising support for the charity behind it.
11:00-22:00  |  The Vibe Community Corner  |  Free
IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam and Ian Prowse mark a celebration show with band classics, solo favorites, and a few surprises.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
WORLD CUP QUARTER FINAL AND UFC 329 SCREENING — World Cup quarter-final football and UFC 329 are screened together, with major fights including Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett on the bill.
16:00-05:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
PAINT YOUR OWN PLANT POT — Design and paint your own plant pot at Green Jam in a hands-on creative workshop.
13:00-15:00  |  Green Jam Creatives  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL SPEED DATING - AGE GROUP: 50-65 — Daters aged 50 to 65 can meet up to 25 people in one night at a Fastlove singles event.
19:30-22:30  |  Hilton Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
HOW DOES THE LAND REMEMBER SLAVERY? — Museum objects anchor an afternoon of discussion about transatlantic slavery and its environmental impact.
12:00-16:00  |  World Museum  |  Tickets
⭐️ WOW! THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSICALS — West End and Broadway favorites fill a live revue built around recognizable musical theater songs.
14:30  |  Playhouse  |  Tickets

SUN 12 JUL

THE 154TH OPEN — Royal Birkdale hosts golf’s oldest major, with ticket and hospitality options for fans who want upgraded access and better viewing spots.
Royal Birkdale  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIRS SUMMER SHOWCASE — More than 250 young singers, aged 7 to 19, perform in the Youth Company’s annual summer choral celebration.
18:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
DOUBLE BILL: ROMEO & JULIET AT HAMLET AT CROXTETH HALL AND COUNTRY PARK — Outdoor Shakespeare returns to Croxteth Hall with a double bill of Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet in the gardens.
18:00  |  Croxteth Hall & Country Park Walled Garden  |  Tickets
JAPANESE PAINTING WORKSHOP — Nihonga, the art of Japanese painting, is introduced in a beginner-friendly workshop.
13:00-15:30  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
LITTLE LAUGHS - LIVE! — Families can catch a changing lineup of kid-friendly live shows each week at Blackstock Market.
13:00-14:30  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market   |  Free (Booking Required)
ROYAL BIRKDALE — Championship fans can choose from new ticket options designed around different ways to experience the tournament.
Royal Birkdale Golf Club  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

MON 13 JUL — IN CONVERSATION WITH OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE — Oyinkan Braithwaite discusses Cursed Daughters and her wider work at an evening for readers of sharp contemporary fiction. (The Reader)
THU 16 JUL — ⭐️ UPPER DECK GOLF — Stadium golf gets a twist as players hit tee shots from the upper deck toward custom greens on the field below. (Hill Dickinson Stadium)
THU 16 JUL — RHYTHM OF THE DANCE — Irish music, live vocals, and champion dancers drive a fast-moving show built around rhythm and choreography. (Floral Pavilion)
FRI 17 JUL — THE KATE BUSH SONG BOOK — Kate Bush’s songs get the tribute treatment, with Mandy, Matt, and Dave pairing music from across her career with stories and reflections. (Cockpit Theatre, Shakespeare North Playhouse)
FRI 17 JUL — ⭐️ YEMENI NIGHT FEAT. THE AL-AWHADEL BAND LIVE — Yemeni music takes the spotlight as LAAF presents a live performance by the Al-Awhadel Band. (St George’s Hall Concert Room)
FRI 17 JUL — ⭐️ LIVERPOOL ARAB ARTS FESTIVAL (17-28 JUL) — Arab artists and diaspora creatives are championed through a festival built around shared humanity, culture, and creativity. (Philharmonic Music Room)
FRI 17 JUL — METALLICA PERFORMED LIVE AT CAMP AND FURNACE — Metallica Reloaded bring their tribute show to Camp and Furnace for a night built around the band’s biggest metal moments. (Camp And Furnace)
SAT 18 JUL — SING JOY! A CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC — Gospel music gets a full concert celebration with current UK gospel artists performing in Liverpool. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 18 JUL — ⭐️ THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME – THE BIG GIG! — Community voices take the stage as Choir with No Name performs a feel-good live music night with special guests. (Everyman)
SAT 18 JUL — MASTERCLASS: MICROFICTION WITH PROF. ESTELA MEIJE — Micro-stories, many from Latin American writers, are used to explore how brief fiction can leave so much unsaid. (The Reader)
SAT 18 JUL — ⭐️ WE ARE WIRRAL 2026 (18-19 JUL) — Wirral’s live music weekend brings together established acts, chart names, festival favorites, and local talent. (Birkenhead Park)
SUN 19 JUL — MASTERCLASS: VOICES FROM ARGENTINA — Argentine poems and short stories open up questions of place, language, imagery, and shared human experience. (The Reader)
TUE 21 JUL — MY FATHER AND QADDAFI - FILM SCREENING AND Q&A — Libyan identity, family memory, and a 19-year search shape this documentary screening and Q&A. (The Bluecoat)
WED 22 JUL — ⭐️ SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE AT THE BOMBED OUT CHURCH — St Luke’s Bombed Out Church hosts a donation-based sound bath series led by Jake and Geniene. (St Luke’s Bombed Out Church)
THU 23 JUL — THE BOOK OF DAMASCUS — Storytelling, writing, and critical thinking from Damascus are explored in an event presented with Comma Press. (The Bluecoat)