Get ready for a summer like no other in Liverpool City Region. Massive festivals, immersive art, international theatre, and family-friendly celebrations — the city is set to buzz with unforgettable energy all season long.
Whether you’re a culture lover, a foodie, a sports fanatic or just here for the vibes, Liverpool City Region’s summer 2025 calendar is packed with showstopping moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here’s your quick-fire selection of just some of what’s going on across our region this summer.
SOUTHPORT SPOTLIGHT
Southport Flower Show
Southport Flower Show – Blooming lovely
Date: 14–17 August 2025
Location: Victoria Park, Southport
Celebrate the UK’s largest independent flower show with four days of floral displays, show gardens, and family fun. Enjoy live music, celebrity chef demos, and a bustling food marquee. Under-16s go free with a paying adult.
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Southport Air Show
Southport Air Show – High-flying family fun
Date: 30–31 August 2025
Location: Southport Seafront
Experience thrilling aerial displays over the coast, featuring the Red Arrows and historic aircraft. On-ground attractions include flight simulators, military exhibits, and family activities. Under-16s attend free with a paying adult.
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MUSIC, CULTURE AND FESTIVALS
Anfield Summer Concerts
Springsteen at Liverpool Anfield
Location: Anfield Stadium
Dates: Various in June
Bruce Springsteen, Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey take to Anfield Stadium for a series of huge shows in the iconic venue.
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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
Date: 11–20 July 2025
Location: Various venues across Liverpool
The UK’s longest-running Arab arts festival returns with the theme “Nostalgia,” featuring music, theatre, film, literature, and a free Family Day at Sefton Park Palm House on 20 July.
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On The Waterfront
On The Waterfront
Date: 19 – 22 June
Location: Liverpool Pier Head
The Wombats, The Wolfe Tones, Cream Classical Ibiza, Sting all take to Liverpool Pier Head for a weekend of music.
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International Beatleweek
International Beatleweek: Japanese band and their fans
Date: 20–26 August 2025
Location: The Cavern and various city centre and city region venues.
A global celebration of The Beatles with live performances, guest speakers, and exhibitions.
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Reminisce Festival
Reminisce Festival
Date: 6 September 2025
Location: Sherdley Park, St Helens
A nostalgic dance music festival celebrating classic club anthems.
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THEATRE, LIGHT SHOWS AND LIVE PERFORMANCES
Eonarium FLOW: An Immersive Light Show
Eonarium FLOW: An Immersive Light Show
Date: Now – 30 June 2025
Location: St George’s Hall, Liverpool
A stunning new digital art installation by visionaries at Eonarium, FLOW explores water, nature and emotion through cutting-edge light projections inside the grandeur of St George’s Hall.
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ART AND EXHIBITIONS
Bees: A Story of Survival
Bees: A Story of Survival
Date: Now, until 28 September.
Location: World Museum, Liverpool
A fascinating new exhibition exploring the vital role of bees in our planet’s ecosystems, with immersive displays, real specimens, and insights into climate change.
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Liverpool Biennial 2025 – “Bedrock”
Date: 7 June – 14 September 2025
Location: Various venues across Liverpool
The UK’s largest free contemporary art festival returns with 30 international artists exploring Liverpool’s geology, heritage and environment.
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Dawn to Dusk: Birds by Jim Moir
Dawn to Dusk – Birds by Jim Moir
Date: 14 June – 2 Nov
Location: Lady Lever Art Gallery
A new exhibition celebrating the characterful paintings of British birds by Jim Moir.
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet – Immersive Art Experiences
Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet – Immersive Art Experiences
Date: 15 July – 15 August 2025
Location: Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Step inside the worlds of Van Gogh and Monet through large-scale, multi-sensory digital art experiences that bring iconic masterpieces to life using light, movement and music.
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SPORT AND FAMILY EVENTS
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
Date: 19–21 June 2025
Location: Liverpool Cricket Club
Europe’s largest tennis exhibition event, featuring ATP and WTA players preparing for Wimbledon.
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Goodbye to Goodison
Goodbye to Goodison
Date: 5 April – 21 September
Location: Museum of Liverpool
From Gwladys Street to Stanley Park, the Goodbye to Goodison exhibition celebrates the Toffees’ L4 home in its final season.
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World Boxing Championships 2025
World Boxing Championships
Date: 4-14 September
Location: M&S Bank Arena
Liverpool is set to host the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 for Elite men and women, featuring competition in 10 weight classes.
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