What’s On
Liverpool is a vibrant city, with plenty of activities to suit all tastes. Find out what’s happening and when with our handy ‘What’s On’ calendar.
20th October 2026 - 24th October 2026
Present Laughter
Liverpool Playhouse Theatre
Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noel Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity. Geri Essendine is a hugely successful actress (who has been 39 for the best part of a decade). Her personality, wit and charm have earned her a legion of devoted...
23rd October 2026 - 1st November 2026
River of Light 2026
Various Liverpool City Centre Locations
Liverpool’s much-loved River of Light returns from 23 October to 1 November 2026, transforming the city into a spectacular open-air gallery of illuminated art. Delivered by Culture Liverpool, this year’s theme is Together, celebrating the power of light to connect people through shared experiences, creativity and joy. Visitors can explore the free trail of stunning...
23rd October 2026 - 1st November 2026
River of Light 2026
Liverpool Pier Head
River of Light Returns! Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Liverpool’s much loved light festival is back. Get ready for brand new light installations and magical moments along our iconic waterfront, all for free! More information coming soon… stay tuned!
23rd October 2026
Pete Roth Trio (Featuring Bill Bruford)
Capstone Theatre
The Pete Roth Trio, featuring legendary drummer Bill Bruford, will bring its adventurous and highly interactive approach to jazz to The Capstone Theatre in Liverpool on Friday 23rd October 2026, for what is an absolute must for jazz enthusiasts. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, with Mike Pratt on bass and Bill Bruford on drums, the...
24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
Bluecoat Family Weekend
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX
Our popular Bluecoat Family Weekend returns this October! Join us for two days of FREE family-friendly activities celebrating the Bluecoat archive. Discover the stories, people and moments that have shaped the arts centre’s history, while exploring the archive’s transformation through The National Archives’ Archives Revealed programme. Suitable for all ages Free, drop in
24th October 2026
Autumn Wellbeing Workshop: Autumn Poems & Stories
The Reader
As the leaves in the park turn golden brown and the air becomes crisp, join us for an afternoon dedicated to slowing down and spending time with autumnal literature. Throughout the afternoon, we will explore a curated selection of autumn–themed prose and poetry including Wendell Berry, Rita Dove, Walter De La Mare, Emily Dickinson and...
24th October 2026 - 29th October 2026
Spooky Cinema
The Reader
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season. This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music,...
25th October 2026
Room on the Broom & Zog
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
There’s musical magic in the air – come along to our Family Concert, if you dare… We’ll have plenty of treats (plus a couple of tricks) as the Orchestra celebrate spooky season by accompanying screenings of two beloved Julia Donaldson classics. First up, we’ll be taking to the skies for a spell-binding adventure in Room...
26th October 2026
Kasparas Mikužis (Hoylake Chamber Concert Society)
St Hildeburgh's Parish Church, Stanley Road, Hoylake, CH47 1HL
Join us at St Hildeburgh’s Parish Church Hoylake for an evening of beautiful music performed by talented pianist Kasparas Mikužis. Programme: Bach – Toccata in F-sharp minor, BWV 910 Ravel – Sonatine A Šenderovas – Selection of pieces from Čiurlionis Sketches Scriabin – Piano Sonata No 4 in F-sharp major, Op 30 Samuel Barber –...
27th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is about to begin. Sir Charlie is bold, brave and brilliantly clever. He loves daring quests filled with wily witches, terrible beasties and fire-breathing dragons. And yes, he has a cat called Envelope! But...
