August
3 August
Low
The Epstein Theatre
Returning to Liverpool after their triumphant performance in 2013, Low bring their universally-praised alternative rock music to the UK.
3-5 August
Much Ado About Nothing
St George’s Hall
To mark the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death, four of Shakespeare’s plays will be staged, beginning with Much Ado About Nothing.
9 August
Waterstones presents: An evening with Scroobius Pip
LEAF
Performance poet, DJ and broadcaster Scroobius Pip is heading to the Bold Street venue to discuss his latest book ‘Distraction Pieces’, based on his successful podcast.
13 August
Big Fun Run
Sefton Park
Staged in scenic settings and suitable for the entire family, the successful Big Fun Run provides an outlet for runners to fundraise for a cause they care about.
18-20 August
West Side Story
Empire Theatre
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the splendid and revered West Side Story arrives at the Empire for a three-night run.
24-25 August
The Dream Team: Search for the Sandman
Royal Court Liverpool
Royal Court Youth Theatre brings its fourth annual show to the stage, packed with humour, music and dance routines.
25-28 August
Creamfields
Daresbury
The festival returns for 2016 with a bang, bringing a line-up including Avicii’s last ever UK performance as well as sets from Calvin Harris, Chase & Status and Seb Fontain to name a few.
27-29 August
Folk on the Dock
Albert Dock
Folk on the Dock showcases the city’s vibrant, deep-rooted musical pride and maritime history, through the medium of folk music.
27-28 August
Sarah Millican
Echo Arena
Sarah Millican brings her critically acclaimed storytelling comedy act to Liverpool. Due to popular demand extra dates are now available.
September
7 August
The Who
Echo Arena
The Who, one of British rock’s timeless bands, will perform hits from their era-defining albums ‘Tommy’, ‘Quadrophenia’ and ‘Who’s Next’.
7 September
Barenaked Ladies
02 Academy
Having achieved 14 million albums sales worldwide, multiple Grammy nominations and 28 years of collaboration, the Barenaked Ladies return to the UK stage.
10 September – 16 October
Musical Threads
St George’s Hall
Creations by Mexican designer Manuel Cuevas, who has clothed stars including The Beatles, Elvis Presley and The Killers, will go on display at a new exhibition.
13 September
Sue Perkins Live! In Spectacles
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Comedian and Great British Bake Off co-host, Sue Perkins brings an evening of sparkling wit and stories with highlights from her best-selling memoir ‘Spectacles’.
16-17 September
Mark Thomas: The Red Shed
Everyman
Mark brings the third part in his multi award-winning trilogy to Liverpool, and will combine theatre, stand-up, journalism and activism as tells the story of a community’s battle for hope and survival.
16 September – 2 October
Liverpool Comedy Festival
various Liverpool venues
The 14th annual Liverpool Comedy Festival brings together well known comedians and local talent, across a range of genres.
22-25 September
Liverpool Oktoberfest
Pier Head
Bavarian beer and a feast will be served up in a giant 1,500 capacity marquee as Liverpool’s own version of Munich’s Oktoberfest celebrations returns.
23 September
MiC Lowry
O2 Academy Liverpool
Rising Liverpool RnB five-piece MiC Lowry gets set for a hometown show as part of a four-date UK headline tour.
27 September – 1 October
Shakespeare, his Wife and the Dog
Playhouse Studio
Sally Edwards and Philip Whitchurch make up the cast of this play, set in April 1616 when Shakespeare returns to Stratford as a rich and famous man but all is not well.
30 September
The Zutons
Mountford Hall
The Liverpool band led by Dave McCabe returns with special guests for a fundraising show in celebration of former Brookside and Hollyoaks star Kristian Ealey.
