These Are The Best Upcoming Festivals in Liverpool
2019 has arrived, and you’re ready to start filling your diary with Liverpool’s massive range of upcoming festivals! But rather than scouring the web yourself to find out what’s happening, let Liverpool & Beyond do the hard work for you.
We’ll try to keep this page up to date, so check back here to see which festivals take your fancy, and be sure to keep an eye on our full events calendar for all those other events around the city. We wouldn’t want you to miss out!
And if there are no upcoming festivals in Liverpool on the dates you’re free, that’s no excuse to be bored! We’ve written guides on the best things to do indoors in Liverpool, and the best things to do outdoors in Liverpool, too!
Liverpool Comic Con | 8-10 Mar 2019
We can’t wait to see the best cosplay costumes as sci-fi hits Liverpool at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Get your autograph book ready and get your hands on the best merchandise, so you can turn your friends as green as the Hulk from how great a time you had with the stars of Comic Con 2019.
St. Patrick’s Day 2019 | 14-17 Mar 2019
They’re stocking the bar high with all drinks Irish just so we can all drink it dry again at Baltic Market. With a fully stocked food market in the same building, we can soak it all up while enjoying dancing and singing the night away to live music.
Threshold | 29-30 Mar 2019
As Threshold welcomes its 9th festival this year, it promises to bring together the same standard of artists, musicians, promoters, academics, and enthusiasts it had for the past 8 years, showcasing the Baltic Triangle as the creative hub of the city.
Grand National Festival | 4-6 Apr 2019
Ladies, I hope you have the winning frocks and hats at the ready to open this year’s races! Whether you make it to Aintree Racecourse or are just out celebrating your winnings around town, enjoy the excitement, energy, and style that we’ve come to expect during the races. Fingers crossed we are all winners!
Heritage on the Dock | 4-5 Apr 2019
Come one, come all to celebrate the unique heritage of Liverpool’s Albert Dock. With such a beautiful, world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront, why shouldn’t we show it off? With live music, workshops, and walks-and-talks, this is fun learning for the whole family.
Sound City | 3-5 May 2019
One of the UK’s best independent festival is returning in 2019 for another music-packed weekend in Baltic Triangle. Enjoy the vibrancy of the city with this unforgettable three-day festival that sees a constant stream of local, national, and international emerging talent to entertain Liverpool’s creative hub, The Baltic Triangle! This festival is filled with music and creative workshops, but don’t miss Sound City+ Conference’s return to the British Music Experience in the astounding Cunard Building, giving more insight into the music industry.
Liverpool Disco Festival | 5 May 2019
Does celebrating underground dance music inspired by the two great cities of New York and Chicago sound like your dream night? If yes, head to Camp And Furnace. Get your tickets and dance shoes ready for this great line-up of DJs in this perfect creative backdrop of Liverpool.
Absolutely All White Themed Gin Festival | 11 May 2019
Back by Popular demand! This unique gin festival returns with a Fabulous Marquee overlooking the River Mersey in Aigburth. Whether you pick the afternoon or evening slot, upgrade to VIP or not, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the live entertainment. And the choices don’t stop there, with over 107 gins, and a selection of rums, wine, prosecco, and beer, you’re sure to find your tipple.
It’s optional to wear white, but why not look fabulous! Plus, don’t forget to hit the gift shop to take the gin party home.
LightNight | 17 May 2019
LightNight has become one of our favourite arts festivals. You never know what to expect; you might even find yourself at a silent library rave. Visitors of all ages can interact with art and see the city in a new light. Find large-scale light projections, live music, workshops, spoken word, art, crafts, theatre, street performance, walking tours, dancing, and late night exhibitions taking place right across the city centre.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Liverpool Marathon | 25-26 May 2019
Enjoy running to all your favourite songs? At Liverpool’s loudest marathon or half-marathon, it will have you singing in the streets. Whether you rock your best time or are supporting friends and family, it’s fantastic fun in City Centre.
Baltic Weekender | 31 May-2 June 2019
24 Kitchen Street and Abandon Silence are proud to present the return of The Baltic Weekender. Why not celebrate the start of the summer with another mega line-up of house, techno, grime, and bass music with everything in between in Baltic Triangle. Shaking off exams, or welcoming in the summer with friends, there are plenty of reasons to get tickets.
Mersey River Festival | 31 May-2 June 2019
Expect spectacular performances, remarkable installations and lots of fun-filled family entertainment such as music, narrow boats and tall ships, polo tournaments, jet skiing demonstrations, have-a-go water sports, and breathtaking air displays. With activities spread across both sides of the river (Liverpool Waterfront or Wirral side), there is no excuse to miss out on this free, fun-filled day out.
Bordeaux Wine Festival | 31 May-2 June 2019
This award-winning festival is back for 2019! Who needs to go abroad with world-class wine and delicious food on Liverpool’s Waterfront. After you enjoy eight tastings, you’ll be able to purchase additional wine picked especially to showcase Bordeaux. Celebrate the port of Liverpool as a world-class cultural destination with music, food, wine, and art.
The Romans: Liverpool vs Manchester | 9 June 2019
Check Fit Games will bring together the very best from 16 northwest gyms to compete, 8 from Manchester and 8 from Liverpool at Vesty Business Park. We will see who is tough enough to become a Roman and reign champion of the games!
Africa Oye | 22-23 June 2019
Liverpool has embraced its love of African culture and nothing shows this more than the crowds that descend on Sefton Park for the food and music at Oye Village. This festival never fails to deliver the best live music, DJs, and dance, as well as workshops, food, and trade stalls. This festival stays true to its roots, remaining free to enter, donation-based, and great for the whole family.
The Feis Liverpool | 6 July 2019
This Irish Music Festival is coming to Liverpool to highlight its Irish heritage with dance and music at Liverpool Pier Head. Shane MacGowan and The Sharon Shannon will close the festival, and many more acts are set to be announced. Find that close or distant Irish relative, and channel that close Liverpool link.
Liverpool Brazilica | 13 July 2019
Samba carnival is back in town! Find the main stage in the city centre with bands and dance performances, or enjoy the Brazilian food market and caipirinha bar. At night, join the streets parade with glittering floats and the sound of samba brightening up the whole city.
Folk on the Dock | 12-14 July 2019
This is an international festival of folk and autistic music with more than ten stages and 200 artists performing on the beautiful Albert Dock. It’s no surprise it attracts music lovers and performers from all over the world!
Netball World Cup | 12-21 July 2019
Netball strives to inspire women and girls to be the best they can be. Liverpool invites the whole world to send their best teams to compete to be crowned the best in the world at M&S Bank Arena. No matter whether you’re there for your favourite country, a passion for the sport, or simply to relive the fun of the playground with friends, this event is a great time for all!
Cream Classical in the Park | 19 July 2019
Following the response from last year’s performance in the Anglican Cathedral, this year it’s bigger, better, and outdoors at Sefton Park. With 20 DJs, two stages, and one live, 50-piece orchestra with room for 20,000 people, it is definitely an up-and-coming festival to keep an eye on.
LIMF – Liverpool International Music Festival | 20-21 July 2019
After years of delivering, we know that LIMF will not disappoint. With a wide selection of music, food, and family-friendly entertainment, it’s not worth missing out on this summer at Sefton Park.
Let’s Rock Liverpool | 27 July 2019
Let’s Rock Liverpool has a line-up of the most fabulous artists to take you back to the 1980s at Croxteth Hall. This family-friendly festival will show those not even born in the 1980s which decade really rocks!
Liverpool Pride | 27-28 July 2019
Be proud to be you, be proud of your city, and paint the streets rainbow during the last weekend of July. After marching for pride, enjoy dancing the night away at St. Georges Plateau and Tithebarn Street, and celebrate us all being unique.
Summer Football on the Dock | 2 July-22 Aug 2019
Everton In the Community and the LFC Foundation have teamed up to test out the city’s football skills with professional coaches. FREE sessions will take place daily. Watch or play on the floating football pitch situated in the Albert Dock.
Creamfields | 21-25 Aug 2019
It’s official: Swedish House Mafia will be returning to close this year’s festival with an exclusive one-off show. Of course, this is just the icing on the cake to your ultimate line-up to rave and misbehave all weekend long in Daresbury, Cheshire.
International BeatleWeek | 21-27 Aug 2019
Cavern City Tours is bringing you another year of ultimate BeatleMania at the Cavern Club and various venues across the city. All you need is love for all things Beatles or enjoying live music. We never forget the Fab Four putting Liverpool on the map, but as a city, we are proud of the talent that puts on such a high-level international music festival to pay tribute and prove we still got it.
FEAST Food and Drink Festival | 7-8 Sept 2019
Offering a variety of chef demos, interactive masterclasses, children’s activities and much more
spanning over the two days, this festival will showcase the amazing food and drink line up at the
Dock, encompassing some of Liverpool’s finest and most innovative independents.
Pirates on the Dock | 7-8 Sept 2019
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a pirate for the day and daydream of setting sail across the Irish Sea? Well, how about at least singing, dancing, and dressing like one? Grab your crew and join other pirates at the Albert Dock. Be careful not to be sent down the blank!
Liverpool Comedy Festival | 13-29 Sept 2019
Comedians are descending on Liverpool and they mean to make you belly laugh for 2 weeks straight. You will find your local favourites among the talent. Maybe you know someone who would benefit from health and humour workshops, or just needs a chuckle or two.
British Musical Fireworks Championships | 27-29 Sept 2019
Enjoy watching Britain’s best pyromusical displays as firework dance in the sky to music in Victoria Park, Southport. Whether you want to see last year’s champion, Illusion Firework Ltd, or to see battle commence to crown this year’s champion, we can be sure it will go off with a bang!
Fusion Festival | Sept 2019
Becoming one of the UK’s most loved pop music festival, we are excited to see what they have in store for us in Otterspool Park and Promenade. More information is set to be announced soon!
I am sure there are announcements to be made and upcoming festivals in Liverpool we missed. As we try to keep on top of Liverpool’s busy social calendar, please check for tickets, entry fee, and updates before heading to an event! Also, let us know if we have missed any important information.
Keep safe and have fun in Liverpool this 2019!
