Entertainment in Liverpool

Looking for ways to entertain yourself and mates in Liverpool, there’s plenty to check out here

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    Liverpool’s New Entertainment Venue, Blackstock Market, Announces Spring Opening

    Liverpool’s hottest new independent entertainment destination is set to open its doors this spring, promising a brilliant visitor experience. The new £7million Blackstock Market will boast a wide-ranging programme of entertainment, including comedy, music, sporting events broadcast live on a giant screen and a fantastic food and drink offer. The 60,000sq ft development is the brainchild of Toxteth-raised brothers Paul and Binty Blair who run the city’s hugely popular, multi award-winning Hot Water Comedy Club. Now the pair have harnessed…

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    Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase Is Back For 10th Instalment

    Designed to provide a platform for black and brown comedy and entertainment talent, the Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase will celebrate its 10th instalment next month at Liverpool’s Royal Court on 11 April.  Run in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. and founded by comedian and resident host Che Burnley, the showcase began at Edinburgh Festival in 2016 before finding a regular home in the Liverpool theatre five years ago. Over that time, the showcase has provided…

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    The Best Gaming Arcades In Liverpool

    Whether you’re looking for serious competitive gaming or somewhere you can go and have a laugh with your mates, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our guide to the Best Gaming Arcades in Liverpool. ArCains Potentially the champion of Gaming Arcades In Liverpool, Arcains is a huge retro and futuristic gaming arcade in Cain’s Brewery Village housing old classic arcade games as well as virtual reality gaming, PC’s, consoles, pinball machines and modern arcade games. Arcains…

  • New Comedy Night Launches At Tempest On Tithebarn

    New Comedy Night Launches At Tempest On Tithebarn

    A brand-new monthly comedy night is launching in Liverpool. Comedy at Tempest will showcase some of Liverpool’s recognised faces trying new material and those taking their first steps in the spotlight. It launches on Thursday 12 October at 8pm and then will run every second Thursday of the month at Tempest on Tithebarn with free entry for all. Hosted by Mark Devine, Comedy at Tempest will complement the established comedy already in the district. Each…

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    The Best Alternative Afternoon Tea In Liverpool

    The British are known for their adoration of the quintessentially English pastime that is afternoon tea, and with this trend showing no sign of slowing down, restaurants across the city are coming up with innovative new ways to turn the typical experience completely on its head. From fried chicken, to flamboyant drag queens and samba dancers, below we listed some of the best alternative afternoon tea in Liverpool. Alma De Cuba Alma de Cuba’s Samba…

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    100 Things To Do In Liverpool

    This is our ultimate guide to things to do in Liverpool. Here you’ll discover activities and experiences to take part in, in Liverpool, as well as discover some of the best places to eat and drink in the city. 1. Do an Escape Room. Check out our Best Escape Rooms in Liverpool feature here. 2. Go Roller Skating at the Invisible Wind Factory’s Rollerdrome. 3. Visit the Baltic Triangle – Liverpool’s creative hub is thriving…

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    Must-visit places in Liverpool’s North Docks

    Since the unveiling of North Shore’s Ten Streets vision, Liverpool’s North Docks has become increasingly popular and is now home to a number of amazing businesses and restaurants. The area is only to keep growing and likely become a new creative district for Liverpool, as well as home to Everton’s new grounds. Here are some of our must-visit places in the North Docks. Ten Streets Social Ten Streets Social is the place to go for live…

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    Immersive golf experience and bar, On The Green, launches at Liverpool One

    Liverpool One has welcomed the city’s first fully immersive golf experience with four premium golf simulators, a bar and premier roof terrace. On The Green is perfect for beginners and avid golfers, and offers a chilled atmosphere and new experiences. The immersive golf experience allows customers to play virtual 18-hole rounds of golf on a number of the world’s top courses, including Pebble Beach Golf Links (USA), Le Golf National (France), PGA National (USA) and local…

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    Comedy @ Turncoat, New Monthly Comedy Night at the Royal Albert Dock

    Turncoat Bar will be serving up lots of laughs alongside signature gins and pizza with the launch of its new monthly comedy nights, Comedy @ Turncoat, launching on Sunday 8 August. The bar, in the vaults at Edward Pavilion at Royal Albert Dock, is already a go-to for its amazing cocktails created using Turncoat’s own spirits distilled at its distillery just up the road in the Baltic Triangle. Now as well as its selection of…

  • The Knowsley Social LGBT+ Social partners with LCR Pride Foundation for LGBT+ summer extravaganza

    The Knowsley Social LGBT+ Social partners with LCR Pride Foundation for LGBT+ summer extravaganza

    The Knowsley Social LGBT+ Social is happening this summer. The Knowsley Social – a nine-week festival featuring big name music and family events – has announced a partnership with LCR Pride Foundation for a one-off LGBT+ summer celebration this June. A celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Knowsley! TKS aims to promote awareness through top class entertainment for the LGBT+ community. Expect drag acts, pop stars and international artists will be…

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    Parking Lot Social Drive-In Easter Festival In Liverpool

    Liverpool residents’ Easter Bank Holiday entertainment schedule just shifted up a gear – The Parking Lot Social is back – and this time it’s bigger than ever. With tickets on sale now, The Parking Lot Social Easter Festival drive-in extravaganza will be rolling into Liverpool John Lennon Airport Friday 16 and Sunday 18 April 2021’s tour brings with it a selection of familiar favourites alongside some amazing new additions, including Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban complete with…

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    Liverpool Arts Bar Website Launch Announced With Schedule of Online Events

    Inspiring creative hotspot, Liverpool Arts Bar, has announced a week of programming for their new website, going live from 7th February. Situated on Hope Street, The Liverpool Arts Bar is a creative hub and gig venue located in the Grade 2 listed Masonic Hall which launched in 2019. The team and venue have successfully adapted during the pandemic, already having embarked on two seasons of online content from a variety of brilliant artists and guests.…

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    5 Ways To Make Lockdown 3.0 More Enjoyable

    After a mostly rubbish 2020, this year hasn’t got off to the best start either has it! But there’s still plenty to be happy about. Here’s some ways to make Lockdown 3.0 more fun. 1 Order a takeaway from your favourite independent Liverpool Restaurant We know just how much you’re missing sitting in Liverpool restaurants. We’re all desperate to get back out into the real world but for now get the restaurant experience at home.…

  • Entertainment Tips for Another Year of Lockdowns in Liverpool

    Entertainment Tips for Another Year of Lockdowns in Liverpool

    Before we get started, let’s make one thing clear: It may not really be another full year of lockdowns in Liverpool and around the UK. We know that vaccinations are being administered and with patience, effective strategy, and time we should be able to put the coronavirus behind us to some degree by the summer or autumn. However, it’s also become clear that the existence of effective vaccines doesn’t mean we can flip a switch and go…

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    Live Stream Entertainment In Liverpool During Lockdown

    Live stream entertainment in Liverpool is argueably one of the best things happening in our lives right now. There’s live streams of Bongo’s Bingo, film quizzes, yoga classes and more, all detailed below. Bongo’s Bingo Live Stream The alternative-rave-bingo sensation that is Bongo’s Bingo has been using streaming platform Twitch to live stream their show every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the lockdown. Better yet, they’ve made it free for people to play at home…

  • The Mind Map Launch Instagram Live Sessions During UK Lockdown

    The Mind Map Launch Instagram Live Sessions During UK Lockdown

    Mental Health service, The Mind Map has announced the launch of regular Instagram Live sessions through their The Mind Map TV concept known as the Isolation Station For The Nation. The sessions will feature wellbeing demos, music, comedy, cooking and much more. The Mind Map’s founder Phil Bridges said: “We’re launching TMMTV to help minimise the deep effects social isolation can have on people’s physical and mental health. As we enter this period of social…

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    Bongo’s Bingo On Twitch: Second Live Show Will Be Streamed This Week

    Here’s how you can watch and play Bongo’s Bingo on Twitch for free… Jonny Bongo will be lifting people’s spirits again tomorrow night (Tuesday 24 March, 8pm) with a second edition of Bongo’s Bingo to be broadcast on live streaming platform Twitch. The Bongo’s Bingo team decided to do a live show on Saturday night to cheer people up following the governement’s guidance to close all pubs, bars and restaurants until further notice due to…

  • The Best Film And Cinema Events Happening In Liverpool This March 1

    The Best Film And Cinema Events Happening In Liverpool This March

    Film fans it’s time to assemble once more – we’ve hand picked our highlights of what’s on the big screens to bring you the best film and cinema events in Liverpool in March. Persepolis: Blackburne House, 18 March Based on Satrapi’s graphic novel about her life in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and then in Europe. A must watch for avid film fans. Tickets are free, but you can donate any amount you wish – and…

  • Doc'n Roll Music Documentary Festival Returns 26 - 29 March

    Doc’n Roll Music Documentary Festival Returns 26 – 29 March

    Doc’n Roll Music Documentary Festival, returns to the Mersey for its biggest and best event yet: the 5th Liverpool edition, which runs from from 26 to 29 March 2020 at Picturehouse at FACT and The British Music Experience (BME).  From Zambian rock to MySpace-spawned waves of electronic creativity, Doc’n Roll Liverpool 2020’s five acclaimed full-length feature films each spotlight a unique musical landscape. Witness the births of movements both musical (Drum & Bass and the…

  • Stranger Things Themed Bar Coming To Liverpool

    Stranger Things Themed Bar Coming To Liverpool

    A Stranger Things themed bar in Liverpool this October could coniside with the Season 4 premiere… A Stranger Things themed bar will be popping up in Liverpool later this year allowing fans the chance to hang out in The Upside Down. Brought you you by “Something A Little Different” themed nights the bars location is still top secret but you can expect Stranger Things themed cocktails and bar snacks in a venue decked out to…