👉 What's On In Liverpool (Fri 4 - Thu 10 Jul)

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

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Rob Nightingale
July 03, 2025

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🍽️ The Beyond Monet: Dining Experience at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool invites you to enjoy a three-course meal surrounded by stunning projections of Monet's art on 16 July. Read

🌮 Picante in Cains Brewery Village is kicking off Late Night Más with tequila, music, and dancing every Saturday starting 5 July. Read

🎤 From 8-10 August, Liverpool's Penny Lane hosts the 3-day Penny Lane Weekender music festival, with an incredible lineup. Read

💻 Got a tech-curious teen? Liverpool-based Head Start Coding is running a 6-week online Code Camp for 11–16-year-olds this summer, with live lessons in Python or HTML/CSS/JavaScript twice a week, from WC 21 July to end of August. Learn More

📚 Liverpool's first-ever Book Festival is hitting the Invisible Wind Factory and Make CIC, on 7 September, where you'll find over 60 authors selling their books, celebrity special guests, Q&As, live music, free workshops, street food, artisan stalls and more. Read

🎶 A Celebration of Zoe’s Place is happening at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, featuring a lineup of Merseyside music legends performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on 17 Jul. Read

🍻 A new Irish pub, Temple Tavern, has opened in the Cavern Quarter of Liverpool, featuring over 30 Irish whiskeys and live traditional music. Read

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 4 Jul

⭐️ All Ears Poetry Expo — Network, workshop and perform at the UK’s first poetry expo, a day built for writers who prefer verse to small talk.
10:00-16:30 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Tickets
Liverpool Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows — Follow clues across Liverpool’s darker corners to solve a blogger’s death on a ghost tour gone wrong; your deduction skills decide whether justice lands.
11:00-12:30 | Nelson Monument | Tickets
Wimbledon: Third Round — Catch day two of Wimbledon live at Boxpark Liverpool, swapping Henman Hill for indoor big screens, cold pints and less chance of rain delay.
11:00-21:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
Movie Night with unlimited cocktails & popcorn @ Pride Coffee, Liverpool — Claim a booth, pick a film and sip bottomless house cocktails while the popcorn flows; ninety minutes later you’ll wonder why every cinema screen isn’t eight feet wide.
18:00 | Pride Coffee Liverpool | Tickets
Dolly Parton Tribute Night | The Benidorm Bar — Liverpool’s Benidorm Bar hosts a singer who nails Dolly’s wit and lung power alike, delivering hit after rhinestoned hit until you’re belting Jolene at full volume.
19:00 | The Benidorm Bar | Tickets
⭐️ Foodies & New Friends: Liverpool | Dinner with Strangers — Show up solo, sit with strangers and share a meal picked by the hosts—an easy way to dodge small-talk droughts and maybe leave with a new contact or three.
19:00-22:00 | Salt House Tapas Liverpool | Tickets
Blondie, Talking Heads & Television Performed by Classic Double — Classic Double rips through Blondie hooks, Talking Heads grooves and Television riffs in one set, reminding you why new wave still feels new.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
The Cavern Club Beatles — The Cavern’s resident Fab Four recreate every era from basement days to rooftop farewell, complete with vintage gear and quick-change costumes.
19:30-23:45 | Cavern Club | Tickets
The Liverpool Pub Crawl — Join guides for five bars, five free shots, drinking games and queue-jump entry, all within Liverpool’s nightlife maze you won’t remember navigating.
21:00-04:00 | Kabin Liverpool | Tickets
Independence Day Music with Terry Gray! — Celebrate—or critique—America through Terry Gray’s playlist of stateside classics, served July Fourth with fewer fireworks but equal volume.
21:00 | 308 Aigburth Road | Tickets

Sat 5 Jul

Paint in the park — Ease into Saturday with a relaxed outdoor painting session in Sefton Park; materials provided, inspiration supplied by trees and ducks.
09:00-11:00 | Sefton Park | Tickets
⭐️ Liverpool MakeFest — Central Library becomes a playground of craft and tech demos, free workshops and Daleks on the terrace—ideal for curious families.
09:00-17:00 | Liverpool Central Library | Free (Booking Required)
Croxteth Hall Parkrun — Run, jog or walk a measured 5K through Croxteth Hall’s paths; marshals cheer, dogs welcome, personal bests optional.
09:00-11:00 | Croxteth Hall | Free (Booking Required)
Aintree Comic Con 2025 — Two halls packed with merch, towering Transformers, Gundam builds, props, cosplay and a few familiar faces make Aintree’s third Comic Con feel like flipping through live-action panels.
10:00-17:00 | Aintree Racecourse | Tickets
Photowalk - Exploring Seeing & Observation - Mindful Photography — Slow your shutter and your pace on a guided stroll through Calderstones Park, using mindful prompts to notice light, texture and tiny stories you’d normally walk past.
10:00-11:30 | Calderstones Park | Tickets
⭐️ Strawberry Field Summer Fete — Enjoy live music, crafts and family games on the grounds that once inspired John Lennon’s imagination; entry is free.
10:00-16:00 | Beaconsfield Road | Free
Roof Garden Hatha Yoga @ Tempest, Tithebarn Street — Trade studio walls for skyline views during a gentle hatha class atop Tempest; birdsong, breeze and savasana conspire to reboot your Wednesday.
10:15-11:30 | Tempest | Tickets
⭐️ Hale Village Arts & Food Market 2025 — Browse crafts and local bites in Hale’s postcard-pretty square, trading small talk with makers while live music drifts from the old Wellington Hotel.
11:00-16:00 | The Wellington Hotel, Town Lane, Hale Village | Tickets
Bloom Makers Market — Browse art, jewelry and ceramics at Bluecoat, chatting with Liverpool creatives while supporting local talent.
11:00-16:00 | The Bluecoat | Free
Free Range - Liverpool — Join a playful roam through city spaces, exploring who owns the land and why, as part of Ignite Liverpool’s Makefest lineup.
11:00-16:00 | Liverpool Central Library | Free (Booking Required)
⭐️ New Brighton food and Farmers Market — Victoria Road fills with local produce, crafts and seaside energy—perfect for a stroll and a snack.
11:00-16:00 | Victoria Road New Brighton | Tickets
⭐️ Who owns the land – and how did they get it? — Short talks at Liverpool Makefest untangle the history of UK land rights, from feudal charters to today’s property maps.
11:00-16:00 | Central Library, William Brown Street | Free (Booking Required)
Samba Soirée - Bottomless Brunch — Rio-style dancers, live percussion and ninety minutes of free-flowing drinks turn brunch into a carnival across rooftop and lounge.
11:00-12:30 | Blackstock Market | Tickets
⭐️ Ainsdale Village Show — The 103rd show offers garden displays, live bands and village-green charm across a full weekend.
11:00 | Ainsdale Village Green | Tickets
⭐️ Save The Rave: Outdoor 90s Festival — All-day outdoor bash of 90s anthems, street food and big-screen visuals turns Liverpool into a neon time capsule for anyone craving glowsticks again.
12:00-22:00 | Newsham Park Orphanage And Asylum Liverpool | Tickets
Independent Biennial: Rising Darkness Workshops — Help lay a communal floor mosaic for Brigitte Jurack’s exhibit, learning age-old techniques while adding your tile to the larger pattern.
13:00-15:00 | Victoria Gallery and Museum | Tickets
Eonarium FLOW: An Immersive Light Show — St George’s Hall transforms with soaring projections set to Smetana’s Moldau, merging orchestral and electronic soundscapes.
13:00 | St. George’s Hall | Tickets
Gin Journey Liverpool — Hop between Liverpool bars in a chauffeured gin tour that’s entertained 40,000 guests since 2013, tasting five pours while hearing the stories that keep reviewers coming back again and again.
13:30-16:45 | Buyers Club | Tickets
Boxpark Bottomless Brunch — Street-food plates, free-flowing cocktails and live entertainment collide every Saturday at Boxpark, turning brunch into the weekend’s main event before noon’s even over.
14:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
Margarita Making Masterclass — Shake, salt and sip as Picante’s agave experts walk you through crafting two perfect margaritas, with tips for tweaking heat, sweetness and style at home.
14:00-15:30 | Picante | Tickets
R&B Outdoor Terrace Party — Invisible Wind Factory hosts a 90s-00s R&B blowout under the summer sky, loaded with glitter, confetti and throwback jams.
14:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Tickets
Fragrance Design Experience – Liverpool — Blend notes, learn perfume basics and leave with a bespoke scent that smells like you—only better.
15:00 | Hilton Liverpool Hotel | Tickets
An Audience With Andy Gray — Everton legend Andy Gray shares locker-room stories and 1985 glory days in a candid conversation for true Toffees.
15:30-17:30 | Blackstock Market | Tickets
⭐️ Southport Food & Craft Market — Two days of hot food, cocktails, handmade goods and live music transform Southport into a family-friendly bazaar.
16:00 | Southport, Merseyside | Free
The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30s — Dance to 80s-00s hits under confetti cannons and CO₂ jets, then be home by ten—because adulthood comes with a bedtime.
17:00 | O2 Academy Liverpool | Tickets
The US Office Quiz — Relive Scranton's finest moments in a quiz that rewards deep Office trivia knowledge; saying thats what she said is optional.
18:30-23:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
The Liverpool Pub Crawl — Same mayhem, new night: five venues, shots on arrival, drinking games and discounted drinks shepherded by hosts who keep the party moving.
21:00-04:00 | Holy Garage! | Tickets

Sun 6 Jul

Wirral Coastal Walk — Sponsor Birkenhead Sea Cadets by trekking 12.5 miles from New Brighton to Thurstaston Common, seaside views included.
08:30-17:30 | Floral Pavillion -New Brighton | Tickets
⭐️ Lydiate Classic Car and Motorbike Rally — Show off or admire pre-2005 classics on Lydiate’s village field; chats about carbs and chrome strongly encouraged.
09:00-16:00 | Lydiate Parish Hall | Tickets
Mosaic Art Workshop in Liverpool — In three relaxed hours you’ll glue glass jewels onto a lamp frame, watch it glow, and leave with a Turkish-style mosaic that proves creativity can start with nothing more than curiosity.
10:00 | Make. North Docks | Tickets
The Ultimate Show 2025! — Admire show-stopping cars, shop trader stalls and vibe to a DJ before the day ends with awards for the most eye-catching machines.
10:00-16:00 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Tickets
Wimbledon: Round of 16 — Knockout tennis gets epic on Boxpark’s big screen; settle in for rallies, upsets and reactive crowds without the SW19 travel.
11:00-21:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
Royal Albert Dock Makers Market — Spend a sunny dockside day meeting artisans, sampling local treats and stocking up on gifts you won’t find in chain stores.
11:00-16:00 | Royal Albert Dock | Tickets
Look-A-Like: Outdoor Tribute Festival! — Family-friendly fest brings top tribute bands, kids’ activities and day-long sing-alongs to Liverpool’s outdoors.
12:00-22:00 | Newsham Park | Tickets
⭐️ Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond — A live orchestra tackles themes from Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Star Wars and more, proving fantasy scores hit hardest in person.
15:00 | Liverpool Empire | Tickets
An Evening with Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm — Benidorm star Crissy Rock delivers unfiltered stand-up and storytelling in a two-act show marking three decades since her film debut.
16:00-17:45 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Tickets
Cheese & Wine Night with Penny Lane Jazz Band — Nibble Liverpool Cheese Co. boards while live jazz drifts from Penny Lane, proving cheese pairs with brass as well as wine.
17:00-22:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free
Cathy Carter Hurling Semi Final — Watch Kilkenny v Tipp on the big screen, then stay as Cathy Carter fills Liverpool Irish Centre with lively tunes post-whistle.
17:30 | Liverpool Irish Centre | Tickets
July Open Table Liverpool - Bring and Share Meal — Bring vegetarian food to share—or just bring yourself—for an inclusive Sunday meal aimed at fellowship and topping up the community food bank.
18:30 | St Bride's Liverpool | Tickets
New Act Night — Catch comedians’ first sets in a supportive room that’s launched many careers; expect hits, misses and genuine surprise.
19:00-20:30 | Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market | Free (Booking Required)
Something About Lennon — A new stage show traces John Lennon’s life with stories and songs that look beyond the peace signs to the person.
19:30 | Epstein Theatre | Tickets
The Cavern Club Live Lounge — Echoes of the Bunnymen recreate indie classics inside the Cavern’s brick vault, supported by Gdansk81 for double nostalgia.
19:30 | The Cavern Club Live Lounge | Tickets

Mon 7 Jul

Yoga with Kimmy Bird — Gentle vinyasa flow focuses on breath and alignment, offering a stress-free entry point for new yogis or a reset for regulars.
18:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Tickets

Tue 8 Jul

Wimbledon: Quarter-Finals — Quarter-final action shown live in Beatbox or on Boxpark’s main screen, mixing centre-court tension with easy bar access.
11:00-21:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
Katumba Drumming - Beginners Sessions 8th July — Grab a drum and join Liverpool’s Katumba crew for Afro-Brazilian rhythms that shake the room and your routine; no experience, just energy, required.
18:30-20:30 | Katumba Culture Hub | Tickets

Wed 9 Jul

Women's Euro 2025: England V Netherlands Live Screening — Boxpark streams England v Netherlands on a giant screen with pre-game hype and all-ages welcome; expect loud sing-alongs and the tournament nerves only football can bring.
17:00-19:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
9th July 2025 Breathwork & Sound Bath — Breathe out the week, then let bowls and gongs wash over you; this guided session blends deep breathwork with a sound bath to leave muscles and mind equally loose.
19:00-20:00 | Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall | Tickets

Thu 10 Jul

⭐️ Coworking at Does Liverpool — Swap your kitchen table for a pop-up office, meet fellow freelancers and maybe spark your next collaboration over coffee.
09:00-17:00 | Does Liverpool | Free
FORAGE & FEAST in The Wirral (Cheshire) — Spend a full day roaming the Wirral with a foraging pro, then sit down to a feast that folds your freshly picked finds into every bite.
11:00-16:00 | Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve | Tickets
⭐️ On Civilisation: A Public Lecture Series — Monthly talks dissect trade, power and ecology across empires, preceded by sherry and classic TV clips in the Engine Room bar.
17:00-19:30 | The Engine Room, Wayfarers Arcade, Southport | Tickets
Black Lodge x Holy Garage - Beer & Pizza tasting — Sample four fresh Black Lodge pours alongside Detroit-inspired pizza while the brewer riffs on hops, dough and why some pairings just click.
18:00-20:00 | Holy Garage! Pizza - Bar and Restaurant | Tickets
Salsa Social Liverpool — Thursday nights at Revolución de Cuba become a whirl of salsa and bachata, open to dancers who’d rather move than talk.
19:00-01:00 | Revolucion de Cuba Liverpool | Free
Battle of the Bowls — Form a team of six and knock down pins in PINS Social Club’s bracket tournament, with a hype MC and live DJ fueling the strikes.
19:00 | PINS Social Club | Tickets
LEAF Bold st open mic — Bring an instrument, play a song and earn a free pint—Thursdays at LEAF are for trying out new material without judgment.
19:00-22:00 | Leaf | Free
The Thursday Challenge — Gather your smartest housemates and compete for prizes in a classic pub quiz that respects social bubbles.
20:00-22:00 | Leaf | Tickets

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