Your guide to May Bank Holiday in Liverpool

We’re really loving these extra-long weekends and this one will be the THIRD in May so if you’re lucky enough to get another four-day work week, make the most of it.

Liverpool is gearing up for its eagerly anticipated third May Bank Holiday, and with the sun shining it’s set to be a belter!

Get ready to join in the festivities and embrace the vibrant atmosphere as the city comes alive once again for another boss weekend!

Here’s our guide to getting the best out of what’s shaping up to be a gorgeous sunny bank holiday …

Things to book:

Comedy Weekender at Salt and Tar in Bootle

Fancy a whole weekend of laughs? Then head to the first ever Salt and Tar Comedy Weekender in Bootle and you’ll find Liverpool comedian Chris McCausland headlining. It’s on from Friday to Sunday with a big line-up including Patrick Monahan and Nina Gilligan, Jason Byrne, Jo Caulfield and Scott Bennett.

Find out more here.

Reminisce in Concert at M&S Bank Arena

Reminisce is a penned-in date in the diary for festivalgoers, and now it’s coming to the Arena taking clubbers on a nostalgic journey through all their favourite anthems, eras and clubs with DJs, live PAs from artists including Rozalla, Kelly Llorenna and Love Inc., some incredible production and big surprise guests. This Bank Holiday Sunday from 7-11pm. 

Find out more here.

Neighbourhood Weekender 

And speaking of fezzys, this one is huge – Neighbourhood Weekender is back at Victoria Park in Warrington this weekend and the line-up includes Britpop legends Pulp who’ll be headlining on Sunday alongside Self Esteem and Anne-Marie. Saturday’s got Scouse takeover with Jamie Webster and The Wombats joining Paul Heaton and The Kooks.

Find out more here.

Elrow – Blackstone Street Warehouse

Elrow parties are guaranteed madness, and this Saturday the Elrow mayhem is coming to Blackstone Street Warehouse for an unforgettable day and night in the Kaos Garden. Darius Syrossian, Florentia, Gorgon City, LF System, Marc Maya and Olive F. From 2pm, last entry 4.30pm.

Find out more here.

Fleetwood Mac performed by the Classic Double Band at Camp and Furnace

Love Fleetwood Mac but never got to see them live? Then here’s the next best thing because the Classic Double Band are back at Camp and Furnace on Friday night celebrating their greatest hits. Hear them all performed live plus there’ll be a DJ and street food.

Find out more here.

Show Me Luv with Anton Powers at Ten Streets Social

NYE was a massive lock-out for this one and now it’s back this Sunday for another Show Me Luv festival at Ten Streets Social, 4pm to 4am. Anton’s headlining with Ian Longo, plus Holly Ellison live on stage, and out in the garden there’s DJs including Ant Armstrong and Amelia Preston b2b.

Find out more here.

Paradisco at Zenn on Friday

When the weather’s this nice, you’ve got to get outside and soak it up and at Zenn on Victoria Street that means alfresco disco. The stunning rooftop is the place for a disco fabulous bank holiday on Friday with DJs and Paradisco residents including Les Calvert, Sie Austin, Ant Chandler, Jimmy Allen, Bobbi Brown and Andy Mc, from 4pm til close.

Find out more here.

Club Live at The Club House in Chavasse Park

Another one that’s perfect when the sun’s out and on Sunday Club Live returns to The Club House in Liverpool ONE. It’s free entry, just turn up and enjoy live artists throughout the day plus DJs in the intervals and try out some of The Club House’s food menu – got to be the hanging kebabs, surely?

Find out more here.

Ibiza Classics at The Dome in Grand Central Hall

The Dome’s just reopened which is big news for live music fans and clubbers because there’s an amazing list of events coming up. On Sunday it’s all about Ibiza with Ibiza Calling, a free party in aid of the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. DJs, dancers, and production that’ll take you to the White Isle.

Find out more here.

LF System Live at Sensation Liverpool

Sensation club on Seel Street is bringing something pretty special for the bank holiday with cocktails on the rooftop bar and live music from the fabulous Louise Marshall performing LF System’s summer hit of the year Afraid to Feel and Hungry For Love. 

Find out more here.

Liverpool Botanical Gin Garden party on Saturday 

Sunny days like these are absolutely made for the Botanical Gin Garden in the Baltic and on Saturday it’s throwing the annual For The Record Day Party with a great line-up of DJs taking you right through from 3pm to 2am. Join AC Groove, Clara B, DK Stereo, Ethan West, and more for a sun-soaked session.

Find out more here.

Big Luv rooftop party at Liberté on Sunday

Feel like some Big Luv in the sunshine? Liberté rooftop’s got it, with some of the best views anywhere in the city, Julie McKnight live from the US and DJ Lee Butler along with lots of Liverpool’s biggest DJs playing Ibiza club classics, house and funky house from 3pm til 3am. 

Find out more here.

Outside bevies:

Sub Rosa

Get to the Baltic and find the outdoor unspoiled gem that is Sub Rosa on Kings Dock Street for outdoor beers and Canteen pizza all weekend.

Find out more here.

The Merchant

Celebrating its lucky 7^th birthday, head to the garden at The Merchant for cocktails, tunes and a perfect Nightcrawler slice on the Parr Street Riviera!

Find out more here.

Red Door terrace

It’s a sure sign that summer’s on its way when Red Door’s garden is open and packed with a glamorous crowd loving life and some fabulous cocktails.

Find out more here.

Crazy Pedro’s

When it’s starting to hot up outside, nothing cools you down quite like frozen margs from Crazy Pedro’s teamed up with a slice or whole pizza.

Find out more here.

Buyers Club

The lights are up and those benches on Buyers’ front courtyard are looking way too nice to resist for a G&T or a signature spritz.

Find out more here.

Summer bites:

Madre

Madre had Anchor Courtyard at the Albert Dock heaving over Eurovision so keep the good Mexican vibes going with super-tasty tacos and sharers.

Find out more here.

The Pen Factory

Inside or out in the secret garden, they’ve both got the same chilled feel at Pen Factory on Hope Street, with bistro specials and loads of vegan and veggie options.

Find out more here.

Riva Blu

Riva Blu’s not just got a prime spot on the corner of Castle Street, and a big suntrap terrace, it’s got a new summer menu full of authentic Italian favourites.

Find out more here.

Free State Kitchen

If you don’t know about FSK’s garden then you don’t know what you’re missing – loaded American burgers in a beautiful green space off Hope Street.

Find out more here.

Albert’s Schloss

There’s no more fun way to celebrate a long weekend than showtime at Albert’s on Bold Street with a menu of Cook Haus classics – what’s the wurst that could happen?

Find out more here.

Battle of the Atlantic 80th Anniversary

One of the highlights of this weekend is the Battle of the Atlantic 80th Anniversary commemorations, a momentous occasion that pays tribute to the historic naval campaign. This year’s 80th commemoration holds a special significance as veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic will be attending.

Take a look at everything you need to know about it here.

For more events taking place this Bank Holiday check out our calendar here.