📣 What's On In Liverpool (7-13 Nov)

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

Author

Rob Nightingale
November 07, 2025

Happy Friday!

Grab a cuppa, and open your calendar app. It’s time to plan the next 7 days! This week there’s everything from firework displays (yep, there’s still some happening this weekend), spoken word poetry, a fascinating climate change talk (free), Grayson Perry visits the Phil, there’s coworking next Thursday, and the 20th Wirral Beer Festival is at Hulme Hall. And that’s just for starters…

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 7 NOV

⭐️ BIG BANG 2025 (FIREWORKS DISPLAY) — Big Bang 2025 lights up the night with fireworks, bonfires, and a Harry Potter twist that turns the sky into pure magic.
17:00-20:00  |  Lock And Quay  |  Tickets
EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY ABORTION RIGHTS — Activists, artists, and academics come together to explore abortion rights today—sharing creative ways to challenge restrictions and build understanding.
17:30-19:30  |  Liverpool Independent Art School  |  Tickets
JAKE BUGG: ACOUSTIC LIVE PERFORMANCE — Jake Bugg brings stripped-back versions of his songs to Jacaranda Records, celebrating the re-release of A Modern Day Distraction.
18:00-20:00  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Tickets
⭐️ BONFIRE NIGHT AT WEST DERBY GOLF CLUB — Families gather at West Derby Golf Club for a night of bonfires, fireworks, and simple, timeless fun under the autumn sky.
18:00-21:00  |  West Derby  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Bingo Lingo turns the Baltic Triangle into a wild mix of music, prizes, and shouts of “Bingo!” that echo long after the night ends.
18:30-23:30  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
⭐️ BF25 SPOKEN WORD POETRY — Poets and performers share the stage in a night of raw emotion and sharp words at this much-loved BlackFest segment.
19:00-21:00  |  Capstone Theatre  |  Tickets
LORD OF THE RINGS BIG MOVIE QUIZ — Test your Middle-earth knowledge at The Woodlands Bar & Grill with a Lord of the Rings quiz made for true fans.
19:00-23:45  |  The Woodlands Bar And Grill  |  Tickets
KOPYCAT KILLERS V SCAM FENDER V SUBARCTIC MONKEYS V OASIS96 — Four tribute bands collide—Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, Subarctic Monkeys, and Oasis96—in a night that’s pure live music chaos.
19:00-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
BLACKFEST25: SPOKEN WORD POETRY — Spoken word takes center stage at BlackFest25, blending rhythm, truth, and storytelling that hits straight from the heart.
19:00  |  Cornerstone  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS LATIN JAZZ AT MA BOYLE'S — Ma Boyle’s hosts a night of Latin Jazz—Cuban, Brazilian, and beyond—with top Northern musicians keeping the groove alive.
19:30-23:30  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)
DAVID OLUSOGA: A GUN THROUGH TIME (TALK) — Historian David Olusoga digs into the hidden stories behind weapons that shaped empires, wars, and lives across centuries.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
JAKE BUGG: ACOUSTIC LIVE PERFORMANCE @8:45PM — Jake Bugg returns for another acoustic set at Jacaranda Records—intimate, soulful, and straight from his latest re-release.
20:45-22:30  |  Jacaranda Baltic  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE SECRET IMPROVISORS CLUB — The Secret Improvisors Club keeps Liverpool’s jazz scene alive with fearless improvisation and energy that refuses to stay still.
21:00-02:00  |  32 Hope Street  |  Tickets

SAT 8 NOV

CROXTETH HALL PARKRUN — Croxteth Hall Parkrun welcomes everyone—runners, walkers, and dogs—for a friendly, no-pressure start to the weekend.
09:00-11:00  |  Croxteth Hall  |  Free (Booking Required)
DEDICATED STRONGMAN FIRST TIMERS & NOVICE COMP — New to Strongman or Strongwoman events? This competition offers a lighter, first-timer-friendly chance to test your strength.
10:00  |  Hanson Road Business Park  |  Tickets
WINTER MOSSLEY HILL MAKERS MARKET — Mossley Hill Makers Market fills the churchyard with local stalls, good food, handmade gifts, and a warm community feel.
10:30-15:30  |  Church of St Matthew and St James, Mossley Hill  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL'S MIDCENTURY HOME MARKET — Step back in time at Liverpool’s Midcentury Home Market, filled with retro furniture, lighting, and treasures from the 1940s–70s.
11:00-16:00  |  St Barnabas Penny Lane  |  Tickets
LEGO FILMMAKING WORKSHOP — A two-hour LEGO filmmaking session for young people with additional needs—build, create, and tell stories brick by brick.
11:00-13:00  |  Halton Lea Library  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL'S MIDCENTURY HOME MARKET — Retro lovers gather at Liverpool’s Midcentury Home Market to browse timeless furniture, decor, and collectibles from another era.
11:00-16:00  |  St Barnabas Penny Lane  |  Tickets
CREATIVE BOOKBINDING — Learn the art of bookbinding through three creative techniques—Japanese Stab Stitch, Blizzard Binding, and Concertina.
11:00-17:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOL CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE — Explore Liverpool’s best craft beer spots with a guided tasting of ten beers across four venues—led by a local beer expert.
12:30-16:30  |  The Ship & Mitre  |  Tickets
GIN JOURNEY LIVERPOOL — Join the Gin Journey through Liverpool’s best bars—five stops, five gins, and a spirited story behind every pour.
13:30-16:45  |  Buyers Club  |  Tickets
DAY FEVER — Day Fever brings daytime dancing back with big tunes, live DJs, and pure nostalgia from Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen’s crew.
15:00-20:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
LAUNCH: RESIDENTS — Celebrate the launch of Residents, a photo project capturing Liverpool’s LGBTQIA+ community through Ming De Nasty’s lens.
15:00-17:00  |  Open Eye Gallery  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ HESKFEST 25: 2 DISPLAYS 1 EPIC NIGHT! — HeskFest promises two dazzling fireworks displays in one night—Lancashire’s biggest bonfire event returns brighter than ever.
17:30-23:00  |  Heskin Hall  |  Tickets
9TH FORMBY ST PETER'S AND SPITFIRE EXPLORERS BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS — Gather for a family-friendly night of bonfires, fireworks, and community at Formby St Peter’s and Spitfire Explorers.
18:00-21:00  |  Formby Cricket Club  |  Tickets
⭐️ AN EVENING OF PINK FLOYD AT LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL — Pink Floyd’s music fills Liverpool Cathedral in a live performance that transforms the iconic space into something otherworldly.
19:30-22:15  |  Liverpool Cathedral  |  Free (Booking Required)
ADAM ANT — Adam Ant returns to Liverpool after huge demand—bringing his unmistakable energy to the rescheduled ANTMUSIC 2025 tour.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
THE ULTIMATE EAGLES — The Ultimate Eagles bring classic hits and harmonies to life with world-class musicians who’ve shared stages with legends.
19:30-22:15  |  St George’s Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE HIVE — A new staging of The Hive explores women’s violence, weaving opera, real interviews, and gothic storytelling into something haunting.
19:30  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
PARRJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZ SATURDAYS AT MA BOYLES — Saturday nights at Ma Boyle’s belong to ParrJazz—smooth sounds, warm lights, and world-class musicians at Liverpool’s jazz hub.
20:00-23:00  |  Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery  |  Free (Booking Required)

SUN 9 NOV

CALDIES CAR BOOT SALE @ CALDERSTONES SCHOOL — Liverpool’s favorite car boot sale returns to Calderstones School, packed with bargains, bric-a-brac, and weekend energy.
09:00-12:30  |  Harthill Road, Allerton  |  Tickets
BONSAI WINTER DISPLAY — Tiny trees, endless patience—explore the Bonsai Winter Display and see nature’s beauty captured in miniature form.
10:00-17:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free
STUDIO GHIBLI PAINTING WORKSHOP — Paint iconic Studio Ghibli scenes with watercolor—relaxing, creative, and perfect for fans of animation and art alike.
13:00-15:30  |  Duke Street Food & Drink Market  |  Tickets
CRAFT CLUB — Craft Club invites families to make art together under the palms—a casual, drop-in creative session for all ages.
13:00-15:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free (Booking Required)
RUTTER'S REQUIEM — Rutter’s Requiem echoes through the cathedral, performed by the choir and Liverpool Concert Orchestra in moving harmony.
15:00-16:00  |  St James' Mount  |  Free
LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA: 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENING CONCERT — Sir Simon Rattle conducts The Creation as Liverpool Mozart Orchestra opens its 75th anniversary season with grandeur.
17:00  |  The Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
WHAT'S MY AGE AGAIN?! - EMO & POP PUNK NIGHT — Sing, shout, and relive your teenage years at this emo and pop-punk night dedicated to staying forever young.
20:00-01:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets

MON 10 NOV

DR BIKE CLINIC - NOV 25 — Bring your bike for a free check-up at our Dr Bike session—quick repairs, safety checks, and smoother rides ahead.
08:00-11:00  |  John Lennon Art and Design Building garden  |  Free
“PRIDE IS A TRANS LED PROTEST!” EXHIBITION — An exhibition celebrating trans-led protest and creativity, showcasing art and activism from Liverpool and beyond.
09:30-16:45  |  Stable Gallery  |  Free
SPICE ROUTE STORIES AFTER SCHOOL SESSION — Kids aged 7–9 explore the world of spices through crafts, drama, and gardening—discovering Liverpool’s global connections.
15:45-17:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free (Booking Required)

TUE 11 NOV

WW2 HISTORY TALK AT FORT PERCH ROCK BATTERY - REMEMBRANCE DAY SP — A talk on life in wartime Britain—stories from the home front told within the walls of Fort Perch Rock.
10:00-12:00  |  Fort Perch Rock  |  Tickets
PASTA WITH A PURPOSE — Pasta lovers gather for a dinner that does good—great food served with a side of purpose.
18:00-21:00  |  Casa Italia  |  Tickets
⭐️ SPILT WINE: HIGHTOWN NOVEMBER WINE NIGHT — Hightown’s Spilt Wine night returns, pairing cozy conversation and curated wines for an easy escape from the cold.
18:00-21:00  |  The Hightown Inn  |  Tickets
CINNAMON WHIRL, ENGLISH MUFFINS AND CRUMPETS - BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP — Learn to make cinnamon whirls, crumpets, and English muffins—a hands-on baking class built for breakfast enthusiasts.
18:00-21:30  |  Olive Tree Community Centre  |  Tickets
TRANQUIL TUESDAY — A gentle Tuesday Vinyasa session that slows the pace and clears the mind—open to beginners and all abilities.
18:00  |  Sefton Park Palm House  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ TALK: VOICES FROM CLIMATE ACTIVISM FRONTLINES — Veteran climate campaigner Jonathon Porritt introduces his new book co-authored with Just Stop Oil youth activists.
18:30  |  Quaker Meeting House L1  |  Free (Booking Required)
WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL WELCOMES JOELLE TAYLOR — Poet Joelle Taylor reads from Maryville at Waterstones Liverpool, offering insight into her award-winning new work.
18:30  |  12 College Ln  |  Tickets
BLEND YOUR OWN BOTANICAL TEAS WORKSHOP — Blend your own botanical teas while learning the calming properties of herbs and flowers in this relaxing workshop.
19:00-21:00  |  Make on the Corner (22 Derby Road)  |  Tickets
⭐️ GRAYSON PERRY: ARE YOU GOOD? — Grayson Perry questions morality with wit and honesty in a show that asks, quite simply—are you good?
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
WALK RIGHT BACK — Walk Right Back revives the harmonies of The Everly Brothers in a nostalgic show steeped in rock and roll history.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets

WED 12 NOV

NORTHERN PERSPECTIVE @ LEIGH — Northern Perspective celebrates artists reshaping how Northern stories are told—bold visuals, local voices, shared pride.
18:00-20:00  |  Open Eye Hub Space, Leigh Town Hall  |  Free (Booking Required)
LIFE DRAWING AT POCKET — Pocket Café hosts untaught life drawing sessions—a relaxed space for observation, sketching, and quiet focus.
19:00-20:30  |  Pocket cafe bar  |  Tickets
OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT — Hot Water’s Open Mic Night mixes fresh acts and pros testing new jokes—a midweek laugh from Liverpool’s comedy hub.
19:00-21:00  |  Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market  |  Tickets
YOUNG HOMOTOPIA & QUEERCORE SHOWCASE — Young Homotopia and QueerCore unite for a vibrant showcase of bold performance, art, and community joy.
19:30-21:30  |  Unity Theatre  |  Tickets
RUSSELL WATSON — Russell Watson marks 25 years on stage with an evening of classical favorites and a few surprises along the way.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ ANTON DU BEKE AT THE MUSICALS — Anton Du Beke brings his charm, band, and dancers for a night of song, stories, and ballroom sparkle.
19:30  |  Floral Pavilion  |  Tickets

THU 13 NOV

COWORKING AT DOES LIVERPOOL — Jelly Liverpool turns coworking into connection—bring your laptop, meet others, and make remote work less remote.
09:00-17:00  |  Does Liverpool  |  Free
SOCIETY FOR MUSEUM ARCHAEOLOGY 2025 CONFERENCE: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SMA — The Society for Museum Archaeology marks 50 years with talks, networking, and a celebration of Liverpool’s rich history.
10:00-17:00  |  Museum of Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ 20TH WIRRAL BEER FESTIVAL — The Ship & Mitre’s 20th Wirral Beer Festival returns to Hulme Hall with local brews and community spirit flowing freely.
17:00  |  Hulme Hall  |  Tickets
JLS BRING THEIR "THE CLUB IS ALIVE: 2025 HITS TOUR" TO LIVERPOOL THIS NOVEMBER! — JLS hit the stage for The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour—a night of chart favorites and singalong nostalgia.
18:30  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets
HOMOTOPIA: SCRAMBLED — Scrambled is a one-person journey through the weird corners of the internet—funny, heartfelt, and quietly devastating.
19:30-20:30  |  Playhouse Studio  |  Tickets
⭐️ JOHNNY VEGAS AND FRIENDS: FUNDRAISER FOR THE WORLD OF GLASS — Johnny Vegas hosts a charity night full of laughter and local heart—expect surprises, stories, and strong pints.
19:30  |  St Helens Theatre Royal  |  Tickets
LONNIE HOLLEY — Lonnie Holley blends art, sound, and storytelling into a night that celebrates a lifetime of fearless creativity.
20:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets