St Johns Shopping Centre
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A shopping centre of the 197os variety, this much-maligned block, which sits directly opposite Lime Street Station, contains a fairly humdrum selection of high street shops, such as New Look and Argos.
What's on near St Johns Shopping Centre
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Joanne Masding: The Moveable Scene of the Page at the Bluecoat
‘Joanne Masding: The Moveable Scene of the page Page’ focuses on the intersection of typography, sculpture and the written word.
free entry
Bluecoat’s Big Music Weekend: Family Print Session
Enjoy hands-on printmaking activities.
from £5.00
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
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Christopher Kulendran Thomas at FACT
Christopher Kulendran Thomas at FACT is an exploration of the legacies of imperialism through new technologies.
free entry
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The Plant that Stowed Away at TATE Liverpool
Tate Liverpool’s new multimedia exhibition ‘The Plant that Stowed Away’ explores connections between port cities, migration, and nature using the works in its collection.
free entry
Keeley Forsyth with Matthew Bourne at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Keeley Forsyth brings her haunting album The Hollow to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic for a stripped-back show with pianist Matthew Bourne.
from £19
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Outer Waves Festival 2025
A new festival is born as Outer Waves takes over Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool over two days this May.
from £49.00
Plays for the People at Shakespeare North Playhouse
A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.
from £15.00Where to go near St Johns Shopping Centre
City Centre
Liverpool Playhouse
The Liverpool Playhouse, a local gem of a theatre, has a varied programme of events from a rock’n’roll panto, to live poetry and comedy.
City Centre
Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre stages mostly home-grown comedies, somewhat mannered and self-conscious reflections of an inward-looking city.
City Centre
Clayton Square Shopping Centre
Fairly non-descript shopping centre in central Liverpool.
City Centre
St George’s Hall, Liverpool
A stunning Hall at the heart of the city
City Centre
Liverpool Lime Street Station
A visit to Liverpool starting and ending at Lime Street Station
City Centre
Liverpool Empire Theatre
The largest two-tier theatre in the country, the Liverpool Empire Theatre boasts a busy programme of performances and events all year round.
City Centre
Shankly Hotel
A glamorous tribute to Bill Shankly in hotel form, where else will you find a place where luxury meets fun in such style?
Liverpool
Everyman Liverpool
Everyman Liverpool has luxury, comfort and an excellent programme – all that you need to fall in love with going to the cinema all over again.
City Centre
Epstein Theatre
The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, formerly known as the Neptune Theatre, was renamed in honour of The Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein.
City Centre
Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey is a quirky bar with swings serving delicious drinks, tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of Liverpool.
Liverpool
Present Company
Stylish cocktail bar in Liverpool ONE, with a huge range of high-quality drinks.
Liverpool District Guides
Culture Guides
Literature Events in the North
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
Family things to do in the North
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Cinema in the North
Live scores, midnight movies and the latest from Wes Anderson are just some of our upcoming film highlights.
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.