EVENTS IN LIVERPOOL OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2025
- River of Light 2025 (free, waterfront art trail) — Fri 24 Oct–Sun 2 Nov. The city’s illuminated installations return with a science-of-light theme — perfect for dusk walks and Instagram bait. Visit Liverpool+1
- English National Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (Liverpool Empire) — Thu 23–Sat 25 Oct. Big classical draw for culture-hungry guests. ATG Tickets
- Top Hat (Liverpool Empire) — Tue 28 Oct–Sat 1 Nov. Golden-age musical vibes, great for couples/weekenders. LiverpoolTheatres.com
- Box office & gigs (Philharmonic Hall) — RLPO concerts and touring acts across the month. Liverpool Philharmonic+1
- Clubbing & nightlife — Citywide listings (Boxpark, SoundYard, etc.). Useful when you need late-booker hooks.
- Liverpool Christmas Market (St George’s Plateau & William Brown St) — Sat 15 Nov–Tue 24 Dec, 11:00–22:00 (closes 17:00 on Christmas Eve). Chalets, food, bars, and rides; a proven winter booking driver. Visit Liverpool+1
- Comic Con Liverpool (M&S Bank Arena) — Sat 15–Sun 16 Nov. Huge footfall; families and cosplay crowds. M&S Bank Arena
- Arena rotations (M&S Bank Arena) — Check mixed bill across late Oct/Nov (Cardmania XL, Magic shows, etc.). M&S Bank Arena
- Everyman Rock ’n’ Roll Panto: Jack & the Beanstalk — From Sat 15 Nov (runs into Jan). Local favourite; great for family stays.
- Matilda the Musical (Liverpool Empire) — Tue 2 Dec–Sun 4 Jan. The big Christmas theatre title this year. Visit Liverpool+1
- Christmas at the Everyman (festival programme) — Fri 12 Dec–Sat 17 Jan. Seasonal shows and events (incl. Nana Funk’s Christmas Party). Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres+1
- Liverpool Christmas Market — continues until Tue 24 Dec (see times above). Visit Liverpool
- Albert Dock: Fiesta of Fire (selected dates) — Short, choreographed fire shows against the waterfront (handy add-on for early evenings).