14 things you can do this week in Liverpool (22nd June – 28th June 2026)

If you’re a live music fan, you’re probably still recovering after an amazing long weekend but the good news is there’s much more still to come!

Grab your factor 50 and a fan, here are 14 things to do in Liverpool this week …

Nell Gwynn at Shakespeare North Playhouse

You might think you know orange seller Nell Gwynn from history lessons, but this riotously funny and energetic production tells a whole different side to her story. It’s an Olivier Award winner and getting fantastic reviews so catch it at Shakespeare North until July 4 and discover a feisty new heroine.

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Breakfast at Dishoom Permit Room, the new crumpet special is a must-try!

Switch things up a bit for breakfast and get yourself to Dishoom Permit Room. Their French toast already has loads of fans and now they’ve raised the bar with Crumpety Eggs Kejriwal: two fried eggs on mustard buttered chilli-cheese crumpets, topped with crispy bacon rashers (or not for a veggie version). 

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Foo Fighters take to the Anfield stage

This has been a massive one in fans’ diaries for months – 15 times Grammy award-winning Foo Fighters arrive at Anfield for two dates on their global Take Cover Tour. They’re the only stadium concerts the band is playing anywhere in the UK so this Thursday and Saturday are going to be ones to remember.

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Watch the World Cup at The Bus Yard, Liverpool Waters

If you’re already hanging on every result from the World Cup – and supporting teams you didn’t know existed a couple of weeks ago – see the action with a proper atmosphere and make the most of the hot weather by watching outdoors on the big screen at The Bus Yard in Liverpool Waters, Princes Dock. 

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Al fresco dining with the summer menu at San Carlo

While we’re talking about getting out into this heatwave, that means al fresco food too so you definitely want to bag yourself an outside table. Castle Street is booming at the moment so head to San Carlo and enjoy beautiful Italian dishes from their summer menu, hopefully with a generous side of sunshine.

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Make a day of it at Knowsley Safari

Get trips out with the kids sorted while we’ve got an early bit of summer – there’s always something brilliant going on at Knowsley Safari, but this Saturday and Sunday are extra special with a dinosaur takeover on the Foot Safari including baby dinos in the Hatchery, a roaming Velociraptor and Ranger Academy training.

Find out more here.

Try paddleboarding at Liverpool Watersports Centre

If you’ve ever watched paddleboarders and thought how fun it looks, now could be the time to actually give it a go. Liverpool Watersports Centre at Queens Dock has all kinds of on-the-water activities to take part in including stand up paddleboarding (SUP) sessions for all levels, beginners to more experienced.

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Summer drinks at the outdoor terrace at Flight Club

When the weather’s like this you need to soak up as much as you can and if you want some gaming with mates too then Flight Club has got the perfect combination of half outdoor, half indoor. Sit out on the terrace for summer cocktails and food to share then cool off with a bit of darts competition on the oche.

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Lee Butler’s Bottomless Brunch at The Dome on Saturday 

Could there be a better Saturday pairing than this? Five hours of absolute anthems for a massive party, plus two hours of bottomless drinks and sharing platters, all at a great city centre venue. This Saturday afternoon into evening, 3pm to 8pm, The Dome at Grand Central hosts Lee Butler’s Bottomless Brunch. 

Find out more here.

Taking the Piste is getting amazing reviews at the Royal Court

Fancy a show with plenty of laughs? If you want some light relief, you can always rely on the Royal Court to deliver and Taking the Piste – which tells the unbelievably funny story of a plan to build a ski slope in Kirkby in the ‘70s does just that. Audiences have been loving it, so get booking, it’s on until July 18.

Find out more here.

Martin Mere offer the perfect summer day out, less than an hour away

You can’t beat getting out in nature especially if you’re surrounded by wildlife and Martin Mere is such a beautiful place to spend the day. There’s so much to see and do all year round, but especially now when it’s chick time, if you want a cuteness overload don’t miss those little fluffy ducklings wadding around!

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Watch the sunset from Goodness Gracious rooftop

Our rooftop bar spaces really come into their own at this time of year and they don’t come with more impressive – and world famous – views than Goodness Gracious, above Oh Me Oh My and right opposite the Liver Buildings. Weather permitting it’s open every day for walk-ins and cocktails from 12 (midday).

Find out more here.

Ice cream at The Reader in Calderstones Park

If high 20s on the thermometer doesn’t say ice cream, we don’t know what does – but make sure it’s a really good one. The Reader at Caldies is open every day, 8.30am – 4pm, with a delicious selection of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and all profits support The Reader charity so it actually feels like doing good.

Find out more here.

NEXT WEEK: Sign up to take part in the Liverpool Chester Bike Ride for North West Cancer Research

Next Sunday July 5, the annual Liverpool Chester Bike Ride returns with a variety of distances and routes to suit all riders from a 5 mile family tunnel ride to a 100 Mile Challenge from Liverpool to Chester to Liverpool for serious cyclists.

Find out more here.

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