What's on at Liverpool's Waterfront this Christmas

This Christmas, Liverpool’s iconic waterfront will come alive with unmissable entertainment for all ages.

From chart-topping music and top-tier comedy to festive theatre, family fun and fan-favourite events, the M&S Bank Arena, The Auditorium, and Exhibition Centre Liverpool are where the city will come together to celebrate the season in style. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a magical day with the kids, or a festive treat for someone special, there’s no better place to celebrate this winter. If it’s not on your Christmas calendar yet — it should be.

The action begins in November with the arrival of the Gladiators Live Tour (1–2 November), bringing adrenaline fuelled excitement to the city for the first time ever. Legendary boyband Five perform not one but two nostalgic live shows (5 & 30 November), while JLS (13 November) return with The Club is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour, joined by special guest Example.

Comic Con Liverpool (15–16 November) will once again transform the arena and sister venues into a celebration of pop culture, followed by the return of one of Britain’s most loved comedians, Peter Kay (21–22 November), with two nights of laughter.

December brings another wave of star power. Ricky Gervais (4 December) debuts his highly anticipated stand-up show Mortality, before Elf the Musical (6–7 December) brings festive sparkle to the stage. British music legends Madness (10 December) are joined by Squeeze for their Hit Parade UK Tour, followed by comedy king Jimmy Carr (11 December) and Welsh rock icons Stereophonics (16 December). To round off the year, Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale bring their smash-hit podcast Have A Word (20 December) to the arena for a festive special.

The Auditorium offers a rich programme of festive shows for all the family. The season begins with The Mersey Beatles (1 November) celebrating the Fab Four’s timeless catalogue, before the return of James B Partridge – The Big Christmas Assembly (23 November), a joyful evening of singalong Christmas nostalgia.

November also features Sky Full of Stars – A Tribute to Coldplay (29 November) and A Fairytale for Christmas (30 November), immersing audiences in Yuletide favourites performed by talented singers, musicians and dancers.

December brings a double dose of festive spirit with Step Into Christmas (6 December) and a spectacular run of the pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (12–28 December), promising magic, music and laughter for the whole family.

The new year also brings musical tributes, with Uptown Girl – The Billy Joel Collection (10 January 2026) and Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years (24 January 2026).

At Exhibition Centre Liverpool, the season kicks off with Magic: The Gathering Spotlight Event (31 October–1 November) – a Spider-Man themed celebration for gaming fans.

Later in December, the venue will once again host the ever-popular Liverpool Indoor Funfair – Christmas Edition (20 December–3 January), featuring jaw-dropping rides, exciting attractions and festive cheer all under one roof.