Situated on the first floor, Upstairs at the Bluecoat offers freshly prepared, locally sourced meals in a creative setting. With wonderful city views and contemporary art adorning the walls, Upstairs is a fabulous place to entertain friends or perhaps enjoy a romantic meal for two in the very heart of cultural Liverpool.
Enjoy hands-on printmaking activities.
From £5.00
Rough Trade Liverpool presents a solo piano performance by BC Camplight, celebrating the release of his new album, ‘A Sober Conversation’.
From £14.00
‘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
Fiercely personal, Elaine Collins’ new semi-autobiographical solo show about memories, misfits and the messy side of showbiz is a must-see this May.
From £12.00
A new festival is born as Outer Waves takes over Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool over two days this May.
From £49.00
A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.
From £15.00
Get hands on with the ultimate BBQ experience in an 18 hour all night smoke at Millington Hall Farm.
From £1500.00
Art and wellness come together in the beautiful surroundings of Dunham Massey, in ORIGN, a new immersive sound installation.
Free entry
For more than 40 years, Probe Records has stocked an immense selection of music and provided a hangout for vinyl addicts and musicians alike.
Once a school, it’s now one of the city’s liveliest arts hubs, an art gallery showing work by major inter/ national artists and a space for performances with a café and outdoor garden.
The Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool is a contemporary craft shop – and it’s been doing its thing for over 50 years – despite funding cuts and recessions.
The ultimate destination for seasoned plant lovers and beginners alike, Root sell a wide selection of gorgeous houseplants.
A Catalan deli, tapas bar, restaurant and bar in Liverpool One.
Brass Monkey is a quirky bar with swings serving delicious drinks, tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of Liverpool.
Mamasan is a new three-floor South East Asian inspired restaurant and bar based in Liverpool One. It also has exciting cook-at-home options.
Stylish cocktail bar in Liverpool ONE, with a huge range of high-quality drinks.
Liverpool’s biggest bookshop.
The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, formerly known as the Neptune Theatre, was renamed in honour of The Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein.
Urban Spanish tapas in the heart of Liverpool
With comfy beds and tasty breakfast, Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre is always a safe bet, in an excellent central location.
From city-wide art festivals to open-air sculptural installations, we have exhibitions from all around the North, both indoors and out.
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss (unless you’re paying attention).
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
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.
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.
