16 things you can do this week in Liverpool (18th May – 24th May 2026)

The weather doesn’t seem to know what to do this week, but you’ve got no excuse with all this going on in and around the city.

There’s loads of events and activities come rays or rain – so if you’re looking for a few ideas to take you from now and through the Bank Holiday weekend, here’s 16!

Run for the 97

More than 1,400 people are getting ready to Run For The 97 to celebrate and honour the lives of the 97 Liverpool Football Club fans who died at Hillsborough on April 15, 1989. The event’s taking place in Stanley Park on Saturday with a 5K fun run starting at 9.30am and a 1-miler setting off at 10.30 – and virtual runners are taking part around the world.

Find out more here.

World Bee Day

With a theme of ‘Bee Together for people and the planet’ World Bee Day on Wednesday’s designed to highlight the role the humble bee plays in the global food and eco systems – and closer to home Bebe’s Hive CIC is asking everyone to come together ‘in colour, kindness and remembrance for World Bee Day in memory of Bebe King’, wearing a pop of yellow and decorating Southport in the sunny shade.

Find out more here.

The Bus Yard’s open at Liverpool Waters, Liverpool ONE and Crosby Beach

There are now more places to get your hit of Bus Yard streetfood, drinks and live music after the chilled out venue’s pulled in at Liverpool Waters, Liverpool ONE – Chavasse Park – and Crosby Beach where it all started at the Marine Lake back in 2021. So you can kick back and relax by the water, by the grass, or by the beach.

Find out more here.

San Carlo’s delicious new summer menu!

Summer’s in the air and to celebrate, one of Liverpool’s favourite Italian restaurants has got an amazing new menu so you can taste, as well as feel, the start of a brand-new season.

Think new fab and fresh antipasti offerings like squid, prawn, scallops and scampi salad and a chicken Caesar salad to name just two, and main dish highlights including Tagliolini Crab (tagliolini pasta with crab, tomato, saffron & a touch of cream) and Orzo Risotto Zucca & Salsiccia (orzo risotto with pumpkin cream, fresh sausage & pecorino, finished with truffle oil).

Is your mouth watering yet?

Find out more here.

Sunny Afternoon at Liverpool Empire

Well, You Really Got Us with this one! Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon is on at the Empire from tomorrow, telling the story of The Kinks’ rise from obscurity in working class Muswell Hill to worldwide fame. It’s the history of the band set to a soundtrack of their era-defining songs like You Really Got me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night. It’s on until Saturday.

Find out more here.

High SocieTea Afternoon Tea Tour 

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Hop on board Liverpool’s one-of-a-kind tea bus tour! High SocieTea will take you around the city’s iconic sights in the most stylish – and colourful – double decker you’ve ever seen while treating you to an amazing afternoon tea and music while you’re on the move.

Find out more here.

George Michael by Candlelight at St George’s Hall

Four singers and a live band are ready to pay tribute to one of the world’s best-loved singers this Thursday. St George’s Hall will be made even more magical by the flickering light of hundreds of candles as hits from Careless Whisper and Everything She Wants, to the infectious and energetic Freedom! ’90 celebrate The Music of George Michael.

Find out more here.

The newly updated Dovedale Towers reopens

The Dovey’s set to open its doors again at noon on Wednesday after being brought back to life by the team behind The Monro, St Peter’s Tavern and The Vines. Like other 1936 Pubco venues it’s going to have ‘a cracking cask ale selection, plenty of stout options, hot pies and live sports on the tellies’.  Dovetale Towers has got an incredible history having previously been an orphanage, a church hall where Paul McCartney performed as a choirboy, and home to the late rock legend Freddie Mercury!

Find out more here.

Once Upon a Time at Knowsley Safari

Knowsley Safari’s bringing storybook magic to life from Saturday when visitors will find themselves transported into classic tales we all know and love. The Foot Safari will be transformed as stories are brought to life by cheeky characters and there’ll be cosy story time sessions along with craft sessions, performances and more.

Find out more here.

Southport Beer Week

There’ll be not one but six days of celebrations of the town’s pubs and bars from Wednesday and throughout the Bank Holiday weekend. Organised by Southport BID, the focus of Southport Beer Week is a town-wide ale trail, giving people the chance to explore a range of venues, sample cask ales and craft beers, and collect stamps along the way for the chance to win a prize draw.

Find out more here.

New Indian restaurant White Tiger on King’s Dock

Just what the doctor ordered! White Tiger is a chic new restaurant opening on Kings Dock tomorrow and it’s the dream of Mersey-based medics and long-time friends Meenal Abhyankar and Dhanya Kalathi who’ve collaborated with award-winning chefs Shipra Khanna and Anahita Dhondy to create a mix of bold regional dishes, modern Indian cooking and global influences, including Hakka streetfood.

Find out more here.

Last chance to see The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher at the Everyman

Theatregoers have been loving this dark funny psychological thriller based on a short story by Hilary Mantel. The plotline goes far deeper than its title, exploring the what ifs in a fictional story of a sniper who plots to murder the former PM, but if you want to be one of the ones raving about it – and it’s so worth the trip into town – you’ve only got until Saturday to see it.

Find out more here.

Enjoy the huge drinks terrace at McNasty’s Seel Street

The new Irish bar in Seel Street’s going to be one of THE places to be this summer because not only has it got great live music every day and one of best pints of Guinness around according to general manager Dean, it’s got a stunning rooftop bar from where you can catch the rays, enjoy sport on one of its massive screens, and watch some of the best local bands around.

Find out more here.

Elrow Liverpool at Blackstone Warehouse

Things are about to get crazy at Blackstone Warehouse this Saturday when Elrow is back for the ‘most immersive party on the planet’. After Sunday sold out, another date was added with FLORENTIA, TeeDee, Olive F, Bontan and Melé, and Us Two featuring in the extrasensory themed show Hallucinarium, inspired by the mystical and psychedelic art of Alex Grey and Allyson Grey. Over 18s only.

Find out more here.

City Centre staycation at Radisson RED Liverpool

Holiday at home courtesy of the stylish Lime Street hotel.  Created in the 19^th century former North Western Hall with gothic-style turrets and period features, Radisson RED’s steeped in history but it’s far from stuffy and, as well as its views of St George’s Hall, you can enjoy its amazing art which includes a 1960s scooter and sidecar and a submarine sculpture in honour of The Beatles. Dining in the relaxed Stoke Brasserie and Grill is a must and, if you fancy taking in a show, the Empire’s right next door!

Find out more here.

Cocktails After Dark at The Municipal

The Municipal’s inviting people to the Botanic this Saturday for an unforgettable evening of cocktails and live music, so you can sit back and relax in the Dale Street Hotel’s stunning surroundings while indulging in four cocktails – a Cosmopolitan or an Espresso Martini perhaps? – and one main course dish.

Find out more here.

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