What's On In Liverpool (8-14 Jun)

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

June 06, 2026

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Upcoming Events In Liverpool

📣 Liverpool’s getting a 12-hour old-school rave marathon on 11 July, with 10 DJs, 2 MCs, a live scratch master, lasers, glow sticks, and two floors of scouse house, donk, hard trance, and 90s classics running from 4pm till 4am at Hangar34. Headliners include EuphoricSounds, Mizz T, and MC Mayhem. And right now, Liverpool & Beyond readers can get £5 off tickets with code PLURBEYOND, bringing standard entry down to just £15. Grab your tickets here.

📆 To see what’s on this weekend, scroll to the bottom of last week’s edition of the newsletter. For next week, keep scrolling!

MON 8 JUN

THE SOMATIC NATURE OF TRAUMA: HOW TRAUMA DISRUPTS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM — Discover how trauma affects the nervous system and why paying attention to bodily responses can play a role in recovery and healing.
19:00-21:30  |  Capstone Theatre  |  Tickets
CUTSHORTS: THE FIRST CUT - LIVE CINEMA EVENT — Ten short films compete on the big screen, with audiences helping shape an evening that ends with a winning filmmaker taking home a prize.
18:00-22:00  |  Chester Picturehouse  |  Tickets
LUMAS WINDS — From Mozart to Bernstein and contemporary composer Sally Beamish, Lumas Winds explore a wide-ranging programme of music.
13:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets
⭐️ RICHARD DAWKINS — Richard Dawkins examines genetics, evolution, and the scientific discoveries that help explain how life developed.
20:00  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

TUE 9 JUN

THE FAB 50’S AND SWINGIN 60’S — Andy Eastwood revisits the golden age of variety entertainment, performing songs from the 1950s and 1960s alongside stories and memories from the era.
14:00  |  Ellesmere Port Civic Hall  |  Tickets
OUR MONSTROUS BODIES BY EMMA CLEARY (BOROUGH PRESS) — Emma Cleary launches her debut novel and discusses the ideas, themes, and inspirations behind Our Monstrous Bodies in conversation with readers.
18:00-20:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
MATT FORDE: DEFYING CALAMITY — Political satire, personal storytelling, and reflections on recovery come together as Matt Forde searches for optimism in uncertain times.
19:30  |  Playhouse Williamson  |  Tickets
ANDREW BARNEY & JACK LEWIS — Jazz improvisation and contemporary classical composition meet in this debut performance from Liverpool musicians Andrew Barney and Jack Lewis.
20:30  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Tickets

WED 10 JUN

10TH JUNE 2026 BREATHWORK & SOUND BATH — Slow down for an evening of guided breathwork followed by soothing sounds designed to encourage relaxation and reflection.
19:00-20:00  |  Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall  |  Tickets
ACTUALLY, I'M A CORPSE: AN EVENING WITH TERRY DEARY — Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary discusses his latest novel and shares stories from a long career in writing.
19:00-20:30  |  The West Kirby Bookshop  |  Tickets
WEDNESDAY SALSA SOCIAL — Whether you come alone or with friends, this beginner-friendly salsa class is designed to help people learn and connect.
19:00-21:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
HILBRE ISLAND - GUIDED WALKING TOUR — Explore Hilbre Island through a guided walk examining the buildings connected to the Hilbre Centre for Art, Science & Sustainability.
11:00-16:30  |  West Kirby Marine Lake - Car Park  |  Free (Booking Required)

THU 11 JUN

FILM SCREENING – SENTIMENTAL VALUE — Following the screening, stay for a discussion exploring family relationships, artistic inheritance, and the role of communities across Europe.
18:00  |  Lecture Theatre C, Central Teaching Hub, University of Liverpool  |  Free (Booking Required)
LIV GAME SUMMIT 2026 — Game developers, publishers, and industry professionals gather for a day of talks, networking, and discussions about the future of gaming.
10:00-20:00  |  BOXPARK Liverpool  |  Tickets
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE IN LIVERPOOL — Chaos is guaranteed as Basil, Sybil, and Manuel turn dinner into a comedy show inspired by the classic sitcom.
19:30-21:30  |  Hilton Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
BIG FAT QUIZBOX — Use your smartphone to take part in this fast-paced pub quiz, with guest hosts and a bar tab up for grabs.
19:00-21:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
⭐️ NEWSHAM PARK, LIVERPOOL - DOUBLE SPRINT & LEARN TO NAVIGATE (ORIENTEERING) — Choose between competitive sprint courses or a beginner-friendly introduction to navigation at this orienteering event in Newsham Park.
18:00  |  Newsham Park  |  Free
FELLOWSHIP CHAMBER CONCERT — Fellowship musicians present a programme shaped by their own choices, arrangements, and original compositions.
18:00  |  Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic  |  Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ HAYDN LONDON SYMPHONY — Haydn's final London Symphony takes centre stage in a concert highlighting the composer's gift for melody, drama, and humour.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets

FRI 12 JUN

⭐️ DISTRIBUTION OF POWER - THE WORLD WILL DECIDE — Expect an evening of experimental sound and art featuring DIY instruments, live coding, hardware synths, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
18:30-23:30  |  Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre  |  Tickets
MAMMAMIA MUSIC NIGHT (FUNDRAISING EVENT) — Music, fundraising, and Italian culture meet at this family-friendly event supporting language learning opportunities for local children.
19:00-22:00  |  Mossley Hill FC  |  Tickets
⭐️ CRAFT BEER EXPO 2026 — More than 40 breweries will be pouring hundreds of beers across two days at one of the region's longest-running craft beer festivals.
12:00-17:00  |  Black Lodge Brewery  |  Tickets
LIVERPOOL SPEED DATING - AGE GROUP: 30-45 — Meet up to 25 potential matches in one evening at this speed dating event aimed at people aged 30 to 45.
19:30-22:30  |  Hilton Liverpool City Centre  |  Tickets
BINGO LINGO — Grab a group and join the mix of bingo, games, music, and audience participation that has become a staple of Liverpool nightlife.
18:30-23:00  |  Camp And Furnace  |  Tickets
BINGO BALLS: EAT, DRINK & PLAY FOR £6 - BUZZ BINGO LIVERPOOL — Book ahead and enjoy an evening that combines bingo, a burger, and a drink for a single discounted price.
19:00-21:00  |  Buzz Bingo Croxteh  |  Tickets
REWIND_SESSION TAKE OVER LOST IN LARK LANE — Local DJs provide a soundtrack of house and funky house music during this late-night takeover on Lark Lane.
20:00-01:00  |  Lost In Lark Lane   |  Tickets
THE DISNEY AFTERNOON TEA AT FUNNYBOYZ LIVERPOOL — Disney-inspired entertainment and themed drag performances accompany afternoon tea at this light-hearted social event.
16:00-19:00  |  FunnyBoyz Liverpool   |  Tickets
JOOLS HOLLAND — Pianist and bandleader Jools Holland brings his renowned live show to Liverpool alongside his accomplished ensemble.
19:30  |  Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ THE MUSIC OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS. TRIBUTE TO HOWARD SHORE — Howard Shore's music from The Lord of the Rings is performed live in a concert inspired by Tolkien's world.
19:30  |  Tung Auditorium  |  Tickets
LIFE DRAWING — Artists of all skill levels are welcome at this guided life drawing session, with materials provided for those who need them.
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum  |  Tickets
UB40 — UB40 return to the UK stage with reggae classics alongside material from a forthcoming studio album.
18:00  |  M&S Bank Arena  |  Tickets

SAT 13 JUN

BRIAN & GEORGE FELL: ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW — Through sculpture, steel, and public art, this exhibition reflects on a creative partnership between father and son spanning decades of work.
10:00-16:00  |  The Atkinson  |  Free
⭐️ WIRRAL OPEN STUDIO TOUR — Step inside artists' studios across the Wirral and discover how paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and other works are made.
10:00-17:00  |  Wirral Open Studio Tour  |  Free
BILINGUASING LIVERPOOL’S 2ND BIRTHDAY FIESTA — Spanish songs, dancing, games, and activities fill this birthday celebration designed for children and families aged 0 to 11.
14:00-16:00  |  All Hallows Centre – Small Hall  |  Free (Booking Required)
FESTIVAL OF FAN ACTIVISM (FOFA) — Football supporters, campaigners, and community groups come together for a day focused on fan-led activism and positive change.
12:00-23:30  |  The Dock Wall Bar  |  Tickets
ARCHITECTURE OF WELLBEING TOUR DE DOCKS BIKE RIDE — Cycle a 14-mile route around Liverpool's docks, with a midway stop and plenty of opportunities to experience the city from a different perspective.
10:00-13:00  |  Sitting Bull Statue  |  Tickets
⭐️ IMPACKED 2026 FESTIVAL (LOCK AND QUAY) — Returning to the lock and quay, this festival brings live entertainment and a waterfront setting back together once again.
14:00-22:00  |  Lock And Quay  |  Tickets
IN THE NOW - DAY N NIGHT PARTY — Progressive house, melodic sounds, and techno take over Meraki during a 12-hour event that evolves from afternoon into night.
16:00-04:00  |  Meraki  |  Tickets
FIGHT OR FLIGHT COMBAT JUNE 2026 — Combat sports return to Grand Central Hall as fighters step into the ring for another edition of Fight or Flight Combat.
18:30-23:00  |  The Dome At Grand Central Hall  |  Tickets
⭐️ LIVERPOOLS STRONGEST 2026 — Liverpool's strongest athletes take on a series of demanding strength challenges in the heart of the city.
11:30-17:30  |  Fusion Night Club Liverpool  |  Tickets
QATAR V SWITZERLAND : WORLD CUP 2026 SCREENING LIVERPOOL — Watch Qatar take on Switzerland as World Cup football returns to screens across Liverpool.
19:00-23:00  |  Boxpark Liverpool  |  Tickets
STILL LIFE DRAWING & SCREEN PRINTING — Create a botanical still life, then transform your drawings into original screen-printed artwork using experimental techniques.
11:00-17:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets
THE ELO EXPERIENCE - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA — Celebrating two decades on stage, this tribute show revisits the music and legacy of Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra.
19:30  |  Liverpool Empire  |  Tickets
MAKERS MARKET AT THE BLUECOAT — Browse stalls from local makers, artists, and independent businesses at this long-running city centre market.
11:00-16:00  |  The Bluecoat  |  Tickets

SUN 14 JUN

GARDEN PARTY: DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY LIVERPOOL (DASL) — Readings, poetry, workshops, games, and yoga feature at this Italian-inspired garden gathering hosted by the Dante Alighieri Society Liverpool.
14:30-17:30  |  Mossley Hill Hilltop Centre – Rose Lane  |  Tickets
SOCIAL STITCH AT THE CINEMA — Bring along your knitting, crochet, or other tidy craft project and enjoy a film in a relaxed cinema setting.
09:15-11:30  |  Plaza Community Cinema  |  Tickets
MAGIC PRESENTS: PRIDE — Celebrate Pride with a special Magic: The Gathering event featuring community play and an exclusive promotional card.
15:00  |  61 Tithebarn Street,  |  Tickets

LOOKING AHEAD 👇

MON 15 JUN — TOURING: OUR FREEDOM: THEN AND NOW — Communities across the country reflect on what freedom meant at the end of World War II and how that idea resonates today. (Open Eye Gallery)
MON 15 JUN — CREATIVE MEET-UP: ‘THE VISIONARIES’ BUILDING SESSION — Help build miniature cardboard versions of Liverpool landmarks for a satirical sci-fi film, with no experience required. (Metal)
MON 15 JUN — FUTURE LISTINGS — Six speakers each make the case for a building they believe deserves future listed status at this architecture-focused symposium. (One Fine Day & Little Leaf)
TUE 16 JUN — GERMAN STAMMTISCH OPEN EVENING — Liverpool's German Stammtisch opens its doors for an evening of informal conversation, cultural exchange, and language practice. (The Denbigh Castle pub)
WED 17 JUN — ST HELENS: GLASS PAST, GLASS PRESENT AND GLASS FUTURE — Discover how glass shaped the past, present, and future of St Helens during this guided walking tour. (St Helens Town Hall)
THU 18 JUN — THE ILLEGAL EAGLES — The Illegal Eagles celebrate the music of The Eagles with a tribute show known for its attention to detail and faithful performances. (The Atkinson)
THU 18 JUN — KNOWSLEY’S GROWTH JOURNEY — This guided event combines presentations, a building tour, a walkabout, and an optional theatre performance exploring Knowsley's development. (Shakespeare North Playhouse)
FRI 19 JUN — ⭐️ CONCERT – DVOŘÁK: RUSALKA (19 JUNE) — Dvořák's beloved opera is presented in concert form, sung in Czech with English surtitles and accompanied by theatrical lighting. (Liverpool Philharmonic Hall)
SAT 20 JUN — ⭐️ AFRICA OYÉ — Sefton Park fills with music, food, culture, and performances as Africa Oyé celebrates African and Caribbean creativity and community. (Sefton Park)
SAT 20 JUN — NOVELTY ISLAND AND CREDITS PRESENT: PET SOUNDS — To mark Brian Wilson's 84th birthday, Novelty Island and Credits perform Pet Sounds live from start to finish. (The Tung Auditorium)
SAT 20 JUN — THE VISIBLE MAN — Hollywood history and personal reflection collide in this play imagining filmmaker James Whale confronting his legacy and creations. (Unity Theatre)
SUN 21 JUN — ⭐️ MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS WITH THE LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL NORDIC COMMUNITY — Liverpool's Nordic community marks midsummer with readings, hymns, and traditional dancing around the maypole, weather permitting. (Gustav Adolf Scandinavian Church)
WED 24 JUN — ⭐️ AFTERNOON OPERA: CLASSIC ARIAS — Enjoy a relaxed afternoon recital featuring well-known opera arias performed as part of the Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts. (Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden)
THU 25 JUN — LET’S TALK ABOUT FAIRER HEALTH: FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LIVERPOOL — Share your experiences, meet others, and learn about upcoming workshops focused on tackling health inequalities in local communities. (Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre)
FRI 26 JUN — RANJANA GHATAK PRESENTS - SONGS OF THE LUMINOUS HEART — Voice, esraj, harp, and tabla bring together Indian and European musical traditions in a performance inspired by themes of spirituality and connection. (Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic)