20 things you can do this week in Liverpool (28 April – 4 May 2025)

It’s looking like being a great week with a ton of stuff going on in the city as we head towards another Bank Holiday weekend.

So if you fancy making yourself a ‘to-do’ list, here’s 20 things you could put on …

Smithdown Road Festival’s 10th anniversary

A fab one to start off with! Smithdown Festival’s celebrating its 10th anniversary with music, DJs, family fun, arts events and more at venues along Smithdown Road and Penny Lane between Friday, May 2 and Monday, May 5. It’s all happening in support of The Whitechapel Centre, so you can have the best time and raise money for a great cause.

Find out more here.

New bar ‘Ours’ on Castle Street

An Ibiza style bar is just the thing for a lazy Bank Holiday weekend, so why not soak up the music, the chilled vibes and the Mediterranean-style food and cocktails from new bar Ours in Castle Street? It’s the latest launch from city tapas team So Salsa.

Find out more here.

Comic Con Liverpool

Beetlejuice and Hunt for Red October star Alec Baldwin and William Zabka – Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid – are among the star names at this year’s Comic Con Liverpool. It’s always a talked-about celebration of pop culture and fandom with Q&As, stage appearances and cosplay creativity that just gets bigger and better every year. It’s on at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool and M&S Bank Arena on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4.

Find out more here.

Takeaway is on now at the Everyman

If you love a laugh, Liverpool actress Phina Oruche is starring in a new comedy at the Everyman Theatre. Takeaway follows the story of a recently-widowed mother who runs a Caribbean takeaway as she and her two daughters come to terms with the huge changes in their lives. Catch it from now until Saturday, May 17.

Find out more here.

Sound City 2025

Shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend this Saturday and Sunday, Sound City’s got an incredible music line-up and, of course, a special Sunday night headliner with the amazing Dylan John Thomas. Sound City’s famous for giving us the newest exciting names in music as well as a shout out to those set to make their mark; and as well as some great music on multiple city stages, the Sound City+ Conference on Friday is stacked with discussions, workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities.

Find out more here.

LFC/EFC Women’s – Merseyside Derby on Sunday

It’s an earlier kick-off for the women’s teams with the match now starting at 12pm this Sunday. The Barclays Women’s Super League game’s being played at Anfield and, whatever team you support, it’s going to be an exciting fixture as the Reds’ final home game of the campaign and the final away match of the season for Brian Sorensen’s Blues side.

Mersey Ferries, Merseybeat Tribute night – Sunday

Get ready to twist and shout to the sounds of the ‘60s with Merseybeat tribute band Searchin, as they recreate the ‘Riverboat Shuffles’ on board the Mersey Ferry. Expect all the classic hits from The Beatles, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Gerry and the Pacemakers and more as the river gets rocking!

Find out more here.

Bank Holiday vibes at The Bus Yard, Crosby

The Bus Yard’s back for the season at Crosby Beach and there can’t be much better ways of spending the Bank Holiday weekend than by grabbing some super-tasty street food and drinks from the double decker while you listen to live music and soak up those cracking views.

Find out more here.

A host of celebrations for BOXPARK’s 1st birthday

With free events, cash prizes and food freebies from its amazing vendors, BOXPARK certainly knows how to celebrate and it’s marking its first birthday in style throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4. It’s showcasing the best it has to offer and as well as giving away 365 dishes EVERY DAY, there’s a special edition of drag bingo, mega music and kids’ fun.

Find out more here.

Goodbye to Goodison at Museum of Liverpool

From Gwladys Street to Stanley Park, Goodbye to Goodison celebrates the Toffees’ L4 home in its final season. As the club embarks on a new chapter with a move to Bramley-Moore Dock, this special exhibition looks at the traditions and rituals of the fans through a series of photographs. Plenty of chance to see it, it’s on until September 21.

Find out more here.

Enjoy the sunshine at Knowsley Safari

Who doesn’t love a trip to Knowsley Safari? Its impressive five-mile safari drive is the longest in the UK, and it’s currently home to more than 750 fascinating animals including Amur tigers, African lions, white rhino, ostriches, camels and, of course, those cheeky baboons. With amusements, fab food and drink, animal talks and displays, you’re guaranteed a wild and wonderful weekend there.

Find out more here.

Tasty Italian at Casa Roni, Mather Avenue

If you fancy a meal out, you can always bet on an Italian for tasty food and a fab vibe – and at this South Liverpool favourite you’re guaranteed all the authentic dishes from tasty pastas and pizzas to stunning grills and seafood specialities. Add to that a spectacular venue and the friendliest welcome from the family-run restaurant, and your Bank Holiday’s going to be a belter.

Find out more here.

Day out at Adventure Coast Southport

Launched in time for a brand-new 2025 season, Adventure Coast Southport – formerly Southport Pleasureland – is back for all the thrilling attractions, and immersive family-friendly entertainment – as well as a very unusual experience! Its ground-breaking Seagull Training Experience is your chance to turn those chip-pinching mischief-makers into your feathered friends by learning seagull speak and how to train the birds to perform aerial tricks.

Find out more here.

Eden in West Derby for drinks and good times

If the sun stays out this is a place to catch some rays while enjoying a cool cocktail or craft ale, or a glass of your favourite chilled white. Chic and stylish inside, the Eaton Road bar’s also got a lovely outside seating area. Just find your favourite spot, think Med vibes … and relax. 

Find out more here.

Springtime stroll on Otterspool prom

Some of the best things in life – and Liverpool – are free, like a gorgeous stroll along the prom. It’s a perfect place at any time of the day, but one where you’re guaranteed the best sunsets and views of the Mersey.

Relax at one of the new Reading Corners in Liverpool ONE

There’s nothing like finding a quiet nook or cranny to hide in with good book – and Liverpool ONE’s got six! You can find each corner in a coffee shop with a different selection of books, so you know you’ll find something you’ll love to get lost in.

Find out more here.

Disney Afternoon Tea on Friday at Funnyboyz Liverpool

Linda Gold’s great and glamorous drag queens bring Disney to life in a spectacular and hilarious way with an afternoon tea event this Friday at their Blundell Street venue. You can enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless bevvies – along with tea and coffee – while feasting on a platter of cakes and sandwiches and mingling with the drag queens who’ll be channelling all your fave characters.

Find out more here.

Celebrate the Reds by taking on the Anfield Abseil

Reds fan will already be wondering about the best place to park themselves for the victory parade on May 26, but how about celebrating Liverpool FC’s 20th League title with an abseil down the team’s iconic Anfield Stadium? You can scale 100ft down the Main Stand and get an incredible view of the ground that’s home to this year’s Premier League champions, secured after their 5-1 win against Spurs yesterday.

Find out more here.

Sunday Roast at The Old Stables at Allerton Golf Club

Slow-roasted beef, brown sugar glazed ham, roasted chicken breast or Provencale vegetable puff pastry pie, all served with roast potatoes, maple & miso roasted carrots, broccoli, garlic creamed leeks, root vegetable mash, Yorkshire pudding, and rich roasting gravy – what’s not to love? Well, other than the lovely light-filled restaurant surrounded by gorgeous greenery and a sunkissed terrace… 

Find out more here.

Bank Holiday Monday walk – The Maghull Trail

Clear out the cobwebs with a Bank Holiday Monday walk.  There’s loads to choose from across the region, but The Maghull Trail will take about half a day and guide you past a fair few sites of interest including the churchyard where Maghull’s most famous former resident, Frank Hornby, is buried.

Find out more here.

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