10 Reasons to Smile after the World Cup

We dared to dream, we got behind hashtags such as #WaistcoatWednesday and we were sure it was coming home, but it just wasn’t to be.

We’re gutted, but we can’t be down for too long because wait til you see what we’ve got to look forward to this summer in Liverpool. Dry your eyes and get ready to throw some annual leave in because we’ve got more culture, music, amazing food and festival fun than you can shake a shin pad at!

Here’s 10 reasons to smile after the World Cup……..

1 – LIMF 2018

The best value concert in history is just around the corner, so dry your eyes and get your £% advance ticket to LIMF 2018 and see more than 70 acts perform live in the middle of Sefton Park. VIP has sold out already and it’s not surprising when you see the names making a beeline for out city. See the full line up here. 

2 – Love Island Drama

If you’re going to miss sitting engrossed in front of the telly, don’t worry we’ve got the perfect replacement for world cup action, Love Island drama! There’s still loads episodes left and as the islanders test their so called ‘loyalty’ to be crowned winners, we’re hoping for another relatable hashtag….#ThongThursday #FlipFlopFriday anyone? Catch up on all the island gossip here. 

3 – Brand New City Dining

There’s so many opportunities to completely ruin your summer body with the most delicious food in the city this summer, and more brand new eateries to check out such as Grand Central Food Bazaar, Baby E Coffee & Deli, Dockside Dining, Lunyalita at Royal Albert Dock and Marine St Social in New Brighton. Full your boots! More info here. 

4 – Creamfields

If you feel like you need to let your hair down this summer, it’s got to be Creamfields. Eric Prydz, Carl Cox, Annie Mac, Alesso, Fat Boy Slim, Camelphat, Armand Van Helden and so, so many more have you summer soundtrack all wrapped up! Click here for tickets. 

5 – Premier League 18/19

Ready for another footy fix? With Jordan Pickford back on Merseyside after a sterling World Cup performance, Everton head to the midlands to take on Wolves on 11th August, and Liverpool kick start their 2018/19 season at home against West Ham on 12th. Fixtures listings here. 

6 – Liverpool Pride

The city will come together again at the end of July to celebrate the LGBT+ community with a two day extravaganza including the annual Pride March, live music from Sophie Ellis Bextor and plenty of brilliant entertainment. Full line up here. 

7 – King or Queen of Liverpool Castle?

Did you know Liverpool used to be surrounded by castles? This summer the Lost Castles project will bring together a whole load of cardboard, tape and community spirit to build these mega structures for all to see and enjoy. Who wants to build a fort? Info here. 

8 – The Great Cadbury Debate

We live in a world where Freddo biscuits exist and you can bag tickets to Alton Towers simply by eating chocolate! But even more amazing than that, Cadbury is giving us the chance to invent the new Dairy Milk mash up!! What’ll you put in yours? Info here. 

9 – Big Screen Action

Continuing the big screen fun, there’s a shed load of new Hollywood releases that will have us flocking to the box office this summer including Mission Impossible, Incredibles 2 and The Purge. Odeon Liverpool ONE listings here. 

10 – England V Belgium

Too soon? England take on Belgium on Saturday kick off at 3pm and we know the lads will come out strong to take that hard won third place. Click here for where to watch the game. 

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