Things to do in Liverpool this weekend
Weekend events, nights out, family picks and free things to do in Liverpool.
Current events and activities in Liverpool
- The Skids
The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.
Check official times at Hangar34
- Books Alive
Imagine you could step into your favourite book? A joyful celebration of reading and stories, Books Alive will reimagine what a literature festival means for kids. Adults allowed too.
Check official times at Various locations
- Babooshka - Kazimier Garden 12 Hour Halloween Party
We're Boo-Stepping back to the 1980s for a 12hr scary one. For one night only, BaBOOshka will be showcasing some of Liverpool's finest DJs from an array of the cities favourite parties.
Check official times at Kazimier Garden
- Creepy Critters
Visit Hickory's West Kirby for a spook-tastic time this Halloween where they will be joined by the Creepy Critters. Brave folks swing by and get up close & personal with some spine-tingling special guests. Hold them, str
Check official times at Hickory's Smokehouse
- Creepy Critters at Hickory’s West Kirby
Visit Hickory's West Kirby for a spook-tastic time this Halloween where they will be joined by the Creepy Critters. Brave folks swing by and get up close & personal with some spine-tingling special guests. Hold them, str
Check official times at Hickory's Smokehouse
- Land of Lights Lantern Festival
The Magic Returns! This year, the glow will be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever before.
Check official times at Gulliver's World Resort
- Halloween Comedy Carnage at the Slaughter House
Enter if you dare this Halloween - Saturday October 31st... Leave in stitches. El Purnell headlines 6 killer comedians, plus spooky games, karaoke and best costume prizes.
Check official times at The Club House
- Halloween Comedy Special at the Slaughter House
Enter if you dare this Halloween - Saturday October 31st... Leave in stitches. El Purnell headlines 6 killer comedians, plus spooky games, and best costume prizes.
Check official times at The Club House
- Reapers Delight! With Special Guests Edaisha
Get your costume ready and join us at the Welly on Saturday 31 October for a Halloween party with live music from Edaisha.
Check official times at The Wellington
- Monsters' Ball
It's back! You are invited to do the monster mash at our famously family-friendly Halloween party in the Mansion House in Calderstones Park. We're putting on a spooky celebration to remember with a live DJ, ghostly games
21:00 at The Reader at Calderstones
- Samhain Family Fun Day
Join us at Liverpool Irish Centre for a full day of Halloween fun, Irish traditions, storytelling, games, crafts, music and plenty of spooky goings-on!
Check official times at Liverpool Irish Centre
- Swervedriver
Swervedriver are an English alternative rock band formed in Oxford in 1989 around core members Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge.
Check official times at District
- Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's World Warrington
Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly
Check official times at Gulliver's World Warrington
- Elder Emo Halloween Party (Liverpool)
Did you grow up on My Chemical Romance? Do you miss Myspace? Do you get backaches at gigs? Do you want to be in bed before midnight? Then this night is for you!
Check official times at Arts Club
- Julia Carter Preston
To celebrate the centenary of the popular Liverpool artist Julia Carter Preston (1926- 2012), five Liverpool venues (The Bluecoat, Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool Hope University, The Walker Art Gallery, and Victoria Gallery and Musuem) are staging exhibitions on her life and...
11:00-13:00 at The Bluecoat
- Josh Pugh
After two sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit.
Check official times at St George's Hall
- Liverpool Audio Tour: a Symphony of Sights and Sounds
15 stops across Liverpool, roughly 87 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
09:00-11:00 at St George's Hall
- Stanleys
Emerging from Wigan, Stanleys are the next in a long line of illustrious musicians to emerge from the North Western town.
Check official times at Cains Brewery
Build a weekend around one strong booking
Plan your visit to Liverpool. Discover live music, theatre, family days out, football, comedy, food, markets and local things to do around the waterfront, Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks, Cavern Quarter and nearby Merseyside.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
- Book limited-capacity events first
- Group activities by area
- Keep one free or open-daily backup