15 things you can do this week in Liverpool (24-30 November 2025)

Only four more weekends until the big man arrives, so time to ramp up the Christmas mood – here are 15 things to do in Liverpool this week …

See our Heroes on the big screen outside BOXPARK

The Guide Heroes 2025 Awards on Friday at Titanic Hotel was such a brilliant celebration of amazing people in our city region, so we wanted to carry on sharing their stories.  From Monday to Wednesday this week, thanks to Open Media, all of our winners will be on a rolling screen outside BOXPARK Liverpool so everyone can see them get the recognition they deserve.

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The Alder Hey Santa Paddle at Royal Albert Dock

This will be a fabulous festive spectacle like we’ve never seen before. The first ever Alder Hey Santa Paddle is this Saturday, with a procession of fairylit kayaks making their way from Liverpool Watersports Centre, through Queens Dock to the Albert Dock, raising money for Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

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Five play M&S Bank Arena

Who doesn’t love a boyband comeback? Get ready for one of the biggest of the year, when Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon reunite for the first time in 25 years. They’ll bring a set packed with hits like Keep On Movin’ and Slam Dunk (Da Funk) to the Arena on Sunday.

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Here and Now – The Steps Musical at Liverpool Empire

Speaking of massive chart tunes, Here and Now – at the Empire from Tuesday – is absolutely full of them because it features a soundtrack of Steps classics including 5, 6, 7, 8, Better Best Forgotten, and Last Thing On My Mind. Prepare for a night of high-camp, laughs and dance routines, until Saturday.

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Santa’s Secret Forest is open!

If you’re looking for a magical Christmas experience with the whole family, Santa’s Secret Forest has it all – a light trail, real-life reindeer, elves in the Toy Workshop, the Tinsel Town Express, and magical elevators to the North Pole to meet the man himself. Until Christmas Eve in Orrel Hill Woods, Hightown.

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Makers at the Mansion at Calderstones Park

Makers at the Mansion returns with a festive edition, in perfect time to tick off lots of to-gets on your Christmas shopping list. The Winter Christmas Fair will feature work of over 60 fantastic local makers, from creative knits and ceramics to dog treats, this Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm. 

Find out more here.

Visit the Treasure: History Unearthed exhibition at Museum of Liverpool

Ever wondered what it’s like to go treasure hunting? Now you can at Museum of Liverpool! Treasure: History Unearthed, on until next spring, is the biggest collection of archaeological treasure ever to go on display in our region, so you can discover everything from Viking silver to fascinating prehistoric finds.

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A Fairytale of Christmas at M&S Bank Arena

This Sunday, get fully in the spirit of Christmas with the ultimate Irish concert at the Arena. A Fairytale for Christmas promises to be one huge Christmas party from start to finish, with singers, musicians and dancers performing all the best-loved festive favourites as well as some classic Irish singalongs.

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Get Christmassy at PINS Christmas rooftop

If you’ve been down Duke Street in the last couple of weeks you can’t have missed how Christmassy PINS is looking right now, covered in twinkly lights. The festive vibe carries on inside where you can head up onto The Roof for cosy cocktails and late-night Alpine partying with karaoke cabins at Aprés Lodge.

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Festive Sunday Roast at The Watering Can

As if the return of roasts at The Watering Can wasn’t enough to make those chilly Sundays much better, now there’s a special festive version. It’s on for the next three Sundays, with a set menu of two or three courses including a welcome drink and there’s gorgeous cranberry-glazed Chrimbo wings for starters!

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Michael Bublé Christmas tribute at St George’s Hall on Friday

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a bit of Bublé, and St George’s has got the nearest to the real thing with The Ultimate Bublé by Christmas Light this Friday. Listen to some top-class crooning with a live seven-piece band performing swing, soul, and Christmas classics in St Georges Hall’s Concert Room.

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Tuck into the Zeus lunch time deal on Castle Street

If you’re in town doing a bit of Christmas shopping, or just treating yourself to a decent work lunchbreak, head to Zeus on Castle Street because they’ve got a great deal on their authentic Greek specialities. Sunday to Thursday from 12 to 4pm you can get two courses or three small plates for £20. 

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Father Christmas Storytelling at the Bluecoat

Santa will be taking time out from his busy schedule to drop in to the Bluecoat on School Lane and share a few Christmas tales, on dates right up to the big week itself. Family-friendly storytime shows feature a sackful of silliness and they’ve been designed to be inclusive, with some relaxed performances too.

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Christmas Karaoke with Niall O’Callaghan at Liverpool ONE on Thursday

Festive Fun Thursdays are back at Liverpool ONE this Thursday and it’s time to get your best singing voices ready for a special karaoke with influencer Niall O’Callaghan. He’ll be adding some seasonal song fun to your shopping trip from 3pm to 7pm, so get along, get on the mic and belt out your favourite.

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Santa Land at Liverpool Christmas Market

The Christmas Market around St George’s is a great day or evening out for all ages and that includes little ones because Santa Land has plenty to keep them entertained. There are all kinds of themed rides like include a Mini Waltzer, Polar Express Train and Fire Trucks alongside the beautiful vintage carousel.

Find out more here.

For more of what’s on in Liverpool check out our calendar HERE.

Find out what’s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide. 

From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North – visit thenorthernguide.com and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram HERE.