Based in a former printing warehouse, The Tapestry in Liverpool is a unique, award-winning creative hub in Liverpool’s emerging Fabric District. The community-centred creative venture features workspace, an occasional gallery space, three event spaces, two bars, a café and much more. The refurbished building won the Inspired Spaces North Award in 2018 and will soon be complimented by a ‘Curated Art Garden’ in 2020.
A programme of surreal, absurd and experimental short cinema presented in a welcoming, grassroots arena.
From £1.00
The John Moores Painting Prize is back, and bigger than ever! Head to Liverpool’s Walker Gallery to see the best of contemporary painting.
Free entry
A practically perfect treat is landing in Liverpool in January 2026.
From £29.00
Get ready to dive right into the most disgusting parts of history!
From £18.00
Waiting for Godot – Samuel Beckett’s revolutionary play that changed modern theatre forever – comes to Liverpool Everyman in spring 2026.
From £13.00
It’s alive. Expect charm, spot-on comic timing and fancy footwork when Liverpool welcomes the UK tour of Young Frankenstein this Christmas.
From £22.00
Frantic Assembly join with award-winning writer Anna Jordan for Lost Atoms, a gripping 2025/26 premiere tour and 30th anniversary performance, exploring memory and love.
From £11.00
DoES Liverpool is a vibrant community makerspace, co-working hub and creative tech venue in the heart of Liverpool’s Fabric District.
Round the Corner provides excellent drinks, local music and good vibes, with a rooftop bar and an event space in Liverpool’s Fabric District.
The Capstone Theatre is a multi-arts venue for music and performance, forming part of the Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus.
Gallery, museum and café located in Liverpool’s Hope Street Quarter.
Bridewell Studios is a gallery space and artist studios located in an old police station, hosting regular contemporary art exhibitions.
O2 Academy Liverpool (formerly the L2 and Carling Academy Liverpool) boasts two performance areas that host live music and clubnights.
Prepare to do some browsing and digging – this second hand bookshop is full of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered
The Liner Hotel offers accommodation in style, with comfort, luxury and a seasonal menu in a central Liverpool location.
ERC provides a platform for new thinking about displaying art, trying out new curatorial techniques and sharing them with the public.
A little sanctuary in the middle of the city
Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.
A host of Halloween horrors, experimental shorts, plus pioneering black British cinema make our October Cinema Guide.
Noise, excess and immediacy. From New York’s experimental underground to the most vital sounds of local scenes, autumn gigs are coming in heavy.
Take some eating-out tips from our October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
