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.
9th June 2026
Matt Forde: Defying Calamity
Liverpool Playhouse
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health. “A first-class comic” – The Guardian
9th June 2026
Our Monstrous Bodies by Emma Clear (Borough Press)
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Join us for a special launch event celebrating Our Monstrous Bodies, the debut novel by Emma Cleary. Cleary’s striking first novel blends queer literary fiction with horror, exploring fractured sisterhood, the uncanniness of the female body, and the seductiveness of art. Drawing on visual art and horror cinema, it delves into themes of loneliness, motherhood,...
9th June 2026
The Fab 50s and Swingin’ 60s
Ellesmere Port Town Hall, Civic Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 0AZ
Multi-talented musical entertainer Andy Eastwood presents a classic variety show that will whisk you straight down memory lane to a golden age of entertainment! The Dreamers (originally Freddie & The Dreamers) celebrate some of the very greatest hits of the 1950s and 60s in this uplifting afternoon of non-stop nostalgia. Liverpudlian frontman Alan Mosca, who...
10th June 2026 - 21st June 2026
Sefton Park Palm House Show Gardens
Sefton Park Palm House
As part of its 25-year anniversary celebrations, the Palm House in Sefton Park is hosting its very first Show Gardens on its East Lawn. Displayed between 10 and 21 June, the gardens have been developed by local charities, schools and community groups, to create plots of 2 x 3 metres, spanning education, health and wellbeing,...
11th June 2026
PVTV Creative Meet-Up: Collaborative Story Development
DoES Liverpool, 1st Floor, The Tapestry, 68-76 Kempston St, Liverpool L3 8HL
People Versus TV (PVTV) is a Liverpool-based organisation producing experimental films, community cinema events and collaborative creative projects. Our Creative Meet-Ups are free monthly sessions where people come together to develop ideas, make things, learn new skills and explore creative projects in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. We’re currently developing a darkly comic sci-fi story about...
11th June 2026
Terminal 2
With their plane delayed due to a power cut, George and Lynda Sumner debate the meaning of life, the common bluebottle, sex tapes and the pros and cons of a KFC… but it soon becomes clear that Lynda’s journey is one way and that George has been hiding a painful secret for all their married...
12th June 2026
The Take That Experience
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised Take That tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live...
12th June 2026 - 11th December 2026
Life Drawing
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum Slatey Road Birkenhead Wirral CH43 4UE
Liverpool Life Drawing will be at the Williamson for Friday night sessions. Open to all abilities, no experience needed as the tutors can guide you through the session. Basic materials will be available, though you are also welcome to bring your own or let the tutors know if there’s anything specific you require. £10 cash...
12th June 2026
Distribution of Power: DIY Experimental Performance Evening
Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre, Wilding Way, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 7RA
An inclusive evening of DIY instruments, live coding, hardware synths, and community-driven experimental art. Led by a team of multidisciplinary artists and engineers, Distribution of Power (d.o.p.) is a collective merging cutting-edge sound and visuals. By prioritising peer-led learning and professional growth, d.o.p. strengthens local creative ecosystems and ensures diverse voices lead the future of...
12th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
Nell Gwynn
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prospero Place, Prescot L34 3AB
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy’s restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. From the chaotic pit of Drury Lane to the polished...