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.
Hidden Heritage: Festive Walk
Open the door to the hidden stories of Calderstones at Christmas time with our one-hour guided walk of the Park’s most significant and surprising landmarks. No walking experience is required, the route can be adapted for access needs but it will take place outside so we recommend you wrap up warm.
Makers at the Mansion – Christmas Market
Join us at our Xmas artisan craft market featuring handcrafted items from over 30 local makers. The event takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Mansion House (and garden) in Calderstones Park, Liverpool L18 3JB. Enjoy a great shopping experience including live entertainment and tasty food and drinks from The Reader bar and cafe....
Makers + Shakers: A Creative Family Disco
Join us this December for an extra special Christmas edition of Makers & Shakers. Bring the whole family for a session of festive moving, making and shaking. Create Christmas decorations with the Bluecoat, and follow Santa’s trail across the globe in a dance session led by artists from Movema. Yule be sad to miss out!...
Elias Quartet with Jonathan Biss
The Royal Northern College of Music’s Ensemble-in-Residence, the Elias String Quartet, perform works by Fanny Mendelssohn and Pēteris Vasks, before uniting with acclaimed pianist, Jonathan Biss, to perform Elgar’s daring Piano Quintet. Vasks’ quartet uses themes from a well-known Christmas carol. The Elgar Quintet was composed in the peaceful surroundings of a Sussex summer. Fanny...
Festive Make
Embrace your creative side with our festive drop-in arts and crafts session! Perfect for the whole family, our relaxed session will provide all the materials and instructions you need to make some memorable Festive Crackers and delightful Cornucopia Tree ornaments.
ZEEN: Collective 13/12
Unique music and art event celebrates musicians and gig photographers alike. Let’s keep the good vibes going! Showcasing Colour It Red, Bella Wright and Night Palms. Plus exhibition featuring top gig, photographers Florintein and Natalia Jones. Gig and exhibit ticket gives access to both free drink, free prints and access to the networking table
Ceremony of Carols
For the final Lunchtime Concert before Christmas, we are delighted to welcome the boy choristers from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for their Lunchtime Concert debut. They will be joined by harpist Elizabeth McNulty to perform Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. The University of Liverpool Chamber Choir will then complete the programme with Sarah Quartel’s stunning depiction of...
Dick Whittington
Just Entertainment return to The Hope Street Theatre this Christmas to bring you the purrrrrrfect panto for all your family. DICK WHITTINGTON will be full of sparkle, excitement and fun. Our hero’s incredible escapades take him onto the high seas of the River Mersey, into battle with the evil Queen Rat and see him fall...
Liverpool University Music Society: Winter Concert
The Liverpool University Music Society (LUMS) Winter Concert this year will feature a smorgasbord of ensembles drawn from the large group of talented musicians that make up the Society. They will play a selection of their favourite pieces from this semester, including some classic Christmas hits to get you in a festive mood. Join them...
Santa and The Snowman
We’re walking in the air… It isn’t Christmas until a little boy has built a new friend in a snowy garden, the Northern Lights are flickering in the sky, and The Snowman has whisked us off into the frosty night. If you didn’t think the classic film could get any more enchanting, you’re in for...
