Another year has begun and in Liverpool that means that wave after wave of gigs and shows are about to hit the city.
Lots of city venues have already revealed some of their headline acts and you can buy tickets for them now.
There is certainly lots to enjoy and get into and so to help you make some key show decisions, we have listed 100 shows and gigs for you and your crew to get booked up for.
So get your brand new diaries and make a date of it.
The ECHO Arena
1. Celebrating Sgt Pepper: Live
As Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band reaches 50 years, and Echo Arena also celebrates its 10th birthday, leading Beatle group, The Bootleg Beatles, along with the award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the unite to perform the entire length of the iconic album.
The show is back with visuals after a sell-out UK tour in summer 2017.
January 13.
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The ECHO Arena Liverpool
2. Vampires Rock – Ghost Train 2018
For more than twenty years, Steinman and his crew have wowed audiences with breath-taking performances.
Their routines have been laced with brilliant dances, energy, spectacular special effects and amazing music.
Everyone loves their performances and audiences roar with laughter because so much fun and humour have been injected into them.
January 14.
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3. The Script
To coincide with their new album Freedom Child celebrations, The Script have announced their 2018 UK & Ireland Arena tour will come to Echo Arena Liverpool on February 12, 2018.
Freedom Child sees the band presenting a collection of urgent, timely, future-facing anthems that speak of both real-life events and real-time sonic adventurism. The album was recorded between London and Los Angeles and for the first time, the band chose to work with some outside writers and producers including Toby Gad and Nasri Atweh.
February 12.
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The Script are coming to the Echo Arena Liverpool
4. Cage Warriors 90
This event promises top action and a brilliant atmosphere for all fight fans.
The best fighting talent from the North West of England, and across Europe, will be put on show.
February 24.
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5. X Factor Live Tour 2018
Millions of music fans have enjoyed the X Factor Live Tour since it began 13 years ago.
For the first time ever the audience at the ECHO Arena will get to pick their own X Factor winner.
Becca Dudley, X Factor digital host, will accompany the contestants and present the tour’s competition.
The audience are the judges and they will pick the winner at the end of the show.
February 28.
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6. Flight of the Conchords
Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords are set to wow the ECHO Arena with their amazing show on April 1, 2018 with their Something Special show.
Their music and comedy became the basis of a BBC radio series and then a TV series in America.
The much-loved show was a one-of-a-kind comedy about two guys trying to make it as a musical group in New York.
Known for their guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy, the kiwi duo only have one fan in the Big Apple, although a massively loyal fan.
Their comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then an American television series that aired for two seasons on HBO.
They say of themselves that they are “almost award-winning fourth-most-popular folk duo in New Zealand”.
April 1.
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Flight of the Conchords are playing three London dates on their 2018 UK tour
7. Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson and the Tull band mark the golden anniversary of the formation of the successful Progressive Rock band.
Jethro Tull first appeared under the name at the start of February 1968 at the Marquee Club in London’s Wardour Street.
And they soon built up a following at the venue and at the countless small Blues clubs and pub venues across England.
The band came to the attention of the media and wider public recognition at the Sunbury Jazz and Blues Festival in the summer of ’68 and they were noted as the festival’s surprise hit.
Tull worked and recorded with the original lineup of Anderson, Cornick, Bunker and Abrahams and later on in ’68 they released their first album called This Was on the Island label.
Mick Abrahams departed and he was replaced by Martin Barre, and then more than 30 musicians would form the band’s core up until today.
April 7.
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8. Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment
This show will showcase four Disney stories.
Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney and Pixar’s Cars will perform high-speed stunts across the ice.
The Little Mermaid’s enchanted undersea kingdom will explode into action.
And Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang break free from the boisterous Sunnyside Daycare tots in an amazing escapade.
Sisters Anna and Elsa and friends Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen, enter the wintry world of Arendelle and they are learn about love.
April 11 to 15.
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Disney on Ice will bring favourite characters to the live stage in 2018
9. Michael McIntyre
McIntyre currently presents his own TV show Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC1 and he has sold out arenas all over the world.
The last series averaged more than 6.5 million viewers and he recently nominated for two BAFTAs.
Youngsters that are under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
April 27 to 28.
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Michael McIntyre and wife Kitty
10. The Vamps
Coming off their biggest single ever ‘All Night’ with 300 million global streams and a number one UK album, The Vamps will continue to be center stage in 2018. Vampettes get ready!
The Vamps talented foursome came onto the scene four years ago and they have not stopped a minute.
The band had sold out London’s 20,000 capacity O2 four times in their first two years, and then they went on to complete numerous world tours visiting more than 25 countries.
Now, they are set to wow the Arena.
May 2.
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“The Vamps are nothing but sweetness and light to their adoring fans” (Image: David Munn)
11. Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears are one of the most important bands to come from our shores.
The band – which consists of Roland Orzabal (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Curt Smith (vocals, bass, keyboards) have sold more than 30 million albums globally.
They have also won a multitude of awards and they have performed to numerous sold out audiences.
Their catalogue of classic albums include The Hurting (1983), Songs (1985) and Seeds of Love (1989) and they did a string of classic such as Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Shout, Mad World, Head Over Heels, Woman In Chains.
Joining Tears For Fears on tour is Alison Moyet.
May 8.
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12. WWE Live!
Fans can see all of their favourite superstars live in action.
It is consists of both dramatic entertainment and match action inside the ring.
Families can enjoy lively environment which will is full of fun and excitement.
May 16.
WWE Live! is heading to Liverpool
13. Harlem Globetrotters
Basketball fans will be over the moon to know that the Original Harlem Globetrotters are set to bring their action packed World Tour to the city.
The roster will thrill spectators of all ages with their basketball handling wizardry and artistry along with one-of-a-kind family entertainment.
The 4-point line will be positioned 30ft from the basket – which is six feet, three inches beyond the top of the NBA’s current three-point line.
May 25.
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The Harlem Globetrotters
14. Katy Perry
Perry, who was a headline act at the 2008 MTV Music Awards in Liverpool’s ECHO Arena, is set to perform at the same venue with her ‘Witness’ tour.
Her British and European ‘Witness’ tour comes to Liverpool on Thursday, June 21, 2018.
The Tour is her first run since the sold-out, 151-date Prismatic World Tour.
That tour concluded in 2015 was deemed
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Katy Perry is bringing her Witness Tour to the UK in 2018
15. Roger Waters: Us and Them
The Us + Them tour production has been described as “eye-popping” and its set-list has been described “spectacular”.
It features songs from Pink Floyd’s greatest albums, The Dark Side of The Moon, The Wall, Animals and Wish You Were Here.
It also has new songs from “Is This the Life We Really Want?”
The title comes from the 1974 track “Us And Them,” from the The Dark Side of the Moon album.
Waters’s live performances are acclaimed for captivating sensory experiences that contain state-of-the-art audio visual production along with spectacular quad sound.
July 2.
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Roger Waters
16. The City of Liverpool Tattoo
The inaugural City of Liverpool Tattoo takes place at Echo Arena Liverpool in September.
This new event will be hosted on the evenings of Friday, September 14 and Saturday 15 September – and there will be a matinee performance at 2.30pm on the Saturday.
There will be military bands, massed pipes and drums, local and overseas silver and pipe and flute bands.
The City of Liverpool Highland Dancers and The Imperial Corps Of Drums Liverpool will also perform, as well as the Lume De Biqueira Pipe Band from Spain, the Volunteer Band of the Dutch Engineer Regiment and the Artane Band from Dublin.
September 14 to 15.
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17. Elvis World Tour starring Shawn Klush
The world’s biggest and best Elvis tribute show is coming to Liverpool and it stars the superlative Shawn Klush and Dean Z.
Don’t miss the world’s biggest and best Elvis tribute production, which features an unbelievable live band and orchestra.
October 13.
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Elvis Presley
18. STIHL TIMBERSPORTS World Championships
The Championships’ host city in 2018 is Liverpool and that means that top lumberjack athletes from across the world will complete in an excellent experience.
They will be taking on woodchopping challenges with axes and saws.
The national teams on October 19 will compete against each other in a knockout system.
Disciplines of Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop and others will be completed by four athletes in a relay.
October 19 to 20.
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19. Jeff Lynne’s ELO
ELO has had 26 UK Top 40 singles.
And Jeff said that he can’t wait to come to Liverpool in October, 2018, as he himself said: “Our audiences are amazing. It’s like they’re in the group. We can’t wait to play for them again.”
The show is renowned for its brilliance and it is able to combine pop, rock and classical music.
October 23.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO are heading out on a UK and European arena tour in 2018 (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
At the Playhouse
20. A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer
Kimmings is renowned for her perspective on taboo topics and in this performance she talks about cancer.
Her highly-acclaimed effort with Complicité shoots down all you think you know about cancer.
This moving and funny show looks behind the pink ribbons and poster campaigns and at the reality of cancer.
And there are songs, too.
Friday, January 26 to Saturday, February 3.
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21. A Passage to India
The award-winning ensemble, simple8, will transport you to Imperial India.
And it poses the question of how can we love one another in a world divided by culture and belief?
It focuses on elephants and caves, courthouses and temples and legendary composer Kuljit Bhamra will perform original music played live on stage.
A Passage to India is one of the great novels of the Twentieth Century, full of humanity and humour.
Tuesday, February 6 to Saturday, February 10.
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22. The Jungle Book
This fun tale of family, belonging and identity will come to life in a brand new show.
It boasts excellent storytelling, new songs and captivating characters.
Mowgli, the man cub, tries to survive the jungle in this feel-good story about a boy raised by wolves.
It features live music and it’s adapted by the Olivier Award-winning Jessica Swale, Nell Gwynn.
It was created by Joe Stilgoe and it will be directed by Max Webster (The Lorax, The Old Vic).
Tuesday, February 13 to Saturday, February 17.
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Sheer Khan the tiger with Kaa the Snake from Disney’s The Jungle Book
23. Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline
Comedian Mark Thomas sets out to run a comedy club and put on two nights in Jenin in the West Bank.
But he finds that it isn’t so simple to celebrate freedom of speech in a land where there is not much freedom.
Mark tells this story next to Faisal Abualheja and Alaa Shehada, who are both performers, actors and aspiring comics from the Jenin Club.
Thursday, March 8 to Saturday, March 10.
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Comedian Mark Thomas (Image: Steve Ullathorne)
24. The Little Matchgirl (and Other Happier Tales)
The destitute heroine strikes her matches to keep warm, struggling to survive.
The matches will reveal a new story and a new vision, and the audience fall down the rabbit hole together.
It is inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale, The Little Match Girl, and it combines Andersen’s other tales, The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Thumbelina, The Little Matchgirl.
It will unveil a world of magic and mystery.
Tuesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 17.
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25. Hard Times
Coketown is a place where imagination is not allowed and Thomas Gradgrind will not allow imaginative thoughts in his school or in his home.
But what will this do to his own children, Louisa and Tom?
This is a story of supressed love, seduction and social mores.
It portrays the exaggerated characters that Dickens is rejoiced for.
Tuesday, March 27 to Saturday, March 31.
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19th century novelist Charles Dickens used Liverpool in his works more than any other UK city
26. Ruby Wax: Frazzled A Guide To Mindfulness A Forum For Discussion
Ruby Wax is set to show her new one-woman show on the stage.
It is based on Wax’s number one best seller, “A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.”
Wax is honoured with the title of mental illness poster girl and she will give a tour of the mind, and specifically about how to use it and not lose it.
This is a follow-up to her previous sell-out show and book, “Sane New World.”
Friday, April 6 to Saturday, April 7.
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Ruby Wax
27. The Last Ship
Sting’s personal, political and passionate musical is an extraordinary tale of community, hope and a superb act of collective defiance.
It features an original score with Sting’s music and lyrics.
Sailor, Gideon Fletcher, returns home from the seas to find that the ship-building life that he knew was a way of life is now in disarray.
No one knows what is coming next after the yard’s future is sealed with imminent closure.
Foreman Jackie (played by Jimmy Nail) and his wife Peggy stand and fight to save their community in the face of an uncertain future.
The picket lines are drawn and the engine is fired.
Monday, April 9 to Saturday, April 14.
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28. Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine
Grandmothers are known to be lovely and kind old dears.
But George’s Grandmother bucks that trend because she likes to gobble up slugs and bugs, and is constantly ordering George with instructions.
But one day, George sets out to make a brand new medicine to rid her of her cruel streak.
Yet George doesn’t know that his poison will be the start of a amazing adventure.
Tuesday, April 17 to Saturday, April 21.
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Everyman
29. A Clockwork Orange
Something has to be done about Alex and everyone is in agreement, because even though he enjoys milk and Beethoven, he also enjoys violence.
But the question is is punishment the answer?
This is a captivating and sharp tale about free will, transgression and the power of Beethoven.
Saturday April 14 to Thursday July 12.
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30. Othello
Shakespeare’s tragedy is a story based on revolves around two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general, and his unfaithful ensign, Iago.
It focuses on the themes of love, jealousy, racism, revenge, betrayal and repentance.
This play touches the dark core of human hatred and bigotry as characters are tainted by spite, and suspicion is prevalent.
Although written hundreds of years ago, Othello is still so relevant in today’s world.
Saturday, April 28 to Tuesday July 10.
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31. The Big I Am
Born as the bombs dropped in 1940, Peer Gynt is on a mission to live life his way and have a laugh while he doing it.
He is from the North and he goes to Vegas to Dubai, and his aim is to make his name.
The performance is based on Henrik Ibsen’s classic play and it is packed with characters, lots of comedy and crammed with live music.
Saturday, June 16 to Saturday July, 14.
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Liverpool Empire
32. THE BAND: Take That’s New Musical
All Take That fans must see this.
The play focuses on the lives of five 16 year old girls in 1992, and a quarter of a century on they set out to meet their heroes.
It will feature Take That’s music, whose songs include Back For Good, Never Forget, A Million Love Songs and Greatest Day.
It stars the winners from the BBC’s Let It Shine, Five to Five.
Tuesday, January 23 to Saturday, February 3.
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Gary Barlow with the stars of the new Take That musical The Band which is coming to the Liverpool Empire (Image: Gary Moyes/BBC/PA Wire)
33. Islands In The Stream
The ultimate tribute to two country music legends will take place at the Empire as The Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers – are set to entertain country music fans.
On show will be Dolly’s personality and Kenny’s charisma.
The hits to be performed include Ruby, The Gambler, Lucille, 9 to 5, Coward of the Country and Here You Come Again.
Friday, February 9.
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34. Sunset Boulevard
This production stars Ria Jones as Norma Desmond and Danny Mac – of Strictly Come Dancing fame – as Joe Gillis.
The story is a captivating tale of obsession and romance.
Norma Desmond is in her own fantasy world in her Sunset Boulevard mansion and poor screen writer Joe Gills, who is hiding from the debt collectors, steps into her world.
He is seduced by her after she coaxes him to work on her masterpiece that will put her back on screen.
But issues arise when Joe tries to break free when he becomes involved with another woman.
With the help of a full orchestra, the performance will include the songs Sunset Boulevard, With One Look, The Greatest Star Of All, As If We Never Said Goodbye and The Perfect Year.
Monday, February 19 to Saturday, February 24
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sunset boulevard – Faith Brown as Norma Desmond, projector scene_75
35. Tango Moderno Overview
Tango supremos Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace star in this new show in which they mix together Latin, Argentine tango and Ballroom.
The steamy show has had rave reviews from various quaters and it is a must for all Strictly fans.
Monday, February 26 to Wednesday, February 28.
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36. Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly
This amazing award-winning Opera will return with graceful sets which include brilliant costumes and antique Japanese wedding kimonos and a brilliant Japanese garden.
There are dramatic consequences when a stunning young Japanese girl who is besotted with an American naval lieutenant.
One Fine Day, the Humming Chorus and the unforgettable Love Duet are among the best songs.
Saturday, March 3.
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37. Wicked (UK Tour)
Wicked is about the amazing untold story of an unlikely but deep friendship between two young women who meet as sorcery students.
They fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
This record-breaking production is back with all the magic that will make this show one to remember.
Wednesday, March 7 to Saturday, March 31.
Helen Woolf as Glinda in Wicked (Image: Matt Crockett)
38. Motown’s Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is
This completely live show combines quality music with smooth choreography, and an amazing band.
Some of the songs that are covered include those from The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson Five, Edwin Starr, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie and more.
Friday, April 6.
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Motowns Greatest Hits
39. Gregory Porter
Jazz and soul singing sensation Gregory Porter comes to the city after a tremendous year.
The double Grammy Award-winning performer has been performing to sell-out audiences all over the world and his Grammy winning selling albums Take Me To The Alley and Liquid Spirit have attracted much acclaim.
Saturday, April 7.
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Gregory Porter
40. Hairspray
Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, and she wants to follow her dreams and dance her way onto television.
She becomes a local star after her audition and she uses her new-found fame to stand for equality.
The show features songs such as You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town, Welcome To The 60s and many more.
Monday April 16 to Saturday, April 21.
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41. Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
This show tells the story of a career spanning five decades.
It captures the spirit of Barney McKenna, Luke Kelly, Jim McCann, Ronnie Drew, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan.
In a celebration of Irish music, they will be performing classics such as McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road, The Black Velvet Band, The Wild Rover, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover, Finnegan’s Wake, and The Seven Drunken Nights.
Sunday, April 22.
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42. This Is Elvis
This performance will celebrate five decades since the TV phenomenon and the show is a sign that Elvis’s songs live on.
This Is Elvis will portray the dramatic lead-up to his comeback along with staging the monumental concert.
It then jumps with The King to his Vegas debut.
The show will feature Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Trouble, In The Ghetto, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, It’s Now or Never, One Night, Are you Lonesome Tonight?, American Trilogy, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Suspicious Minds, Just Can’t Help Believing and more.
Monday, April 23 to Saturday, April 28.
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Elvis Presley
43. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
This show tells th uplifting true story of Carole King’s extraordinary rise to stardom.
It focuses on her being a part of talented songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin.
And it then shows her relationship with fellow writers and pals Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann.
It then focuses on her becoming one of the most successful solo acts in pop music history.
Some of her songs include (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman, So Far Away, Locomotion, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place and On Broadway.
Tuesday May 1 to Saturday May 5.
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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is coming to the Liverpool Empire on tour (Image: Birgit & Ralf Brinkhoff)
44. Dara O Briain – Voice of Reason
O Brian is a clever, funny and charismatic and performer.
He has appeared on British TV on programmes such as Star Gazing Live, Robotwars and Go8Bit and as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week.
Saturday, May 19.
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Dara O Briain
45. An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
Let Love Lift You Up where you belong!
This is based on the Oscar-winning film with Richard Gere in.
As Zack Mayo trains to become a US Navy Pilot, drill Sergeant Foley makes things difficult for him because Mayo rolls into boot camp with a cocky attitude.
He falls for local girl Paula Pokrifki and when tragedy hits his fellow candidate and pal, Zack realises how crucial love and friendship are.
He finds the courage to be himself and sets out to win his woman’s heart, which is when he becomes an Officer and a Gentleman.
It includes the anthems Material Girl, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Alone and Don’t Cry Out Loud and the hit song from the movie, Up Where We Belong.
Monday May 21 to Saturday, May 26.
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46. My Dad Wrote A Porno Live
Jamie Morton does not ignore the fact that his dad wrote a dirty book.
Instead, he reads it to the world.
With his best mates James Cooper and Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine, he reads a ‘Lost Chapter’ from his dad’s brilliant Belinda Blinked episode.
It has fans across the world.
Thursday, May 31.
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47. Legally Blonde The Musical
This all dancing and singing romantic comedy is full of fun.
It is based on the much-loved film and it follows the popular and good-looking sorority sister Elle Woods.
Elle is passionate about pink and likes to be pampered.
Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner Huntingdon III dumps her for a more serious girlfriend.
So Elle is prompted to stop spending and she begins to study and lands a place at Harvard Law School in a bid to win him back.
Tuesday, June 5 to Saturday, June 9.
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Legally Blonde
48. Shrek the Musical
This laugh-out-loud and amazing show turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy.
It is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation movie characters.
Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey set off to rescue the Princess Fiona from her tower, which is guarded by a dragon that is love-sick and which breathes fire.
Also in the show are a gang of fairytale misfits, a biscuit with attitude and the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad.
It mixes romance and comedy and it is one to be seen by all generations.
Tuesday, June 12 to Sunday, June 24.
For tickets click here .
A giant inflatable Shrek being installed on the roof of St George’s Hall in Liverpool
49. Thriller Live
Thriller Live celebrates the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.
It takes you on a visual, audio and thrilling journey through the magic of Michael Jackson’s musical history that spanned four decades.
A talented band and cast will perform Jackson’s finest sogs.
The hits include: ABC, Thriller, Can You Feel It, I Want You Back, The Way You Make Me Feel, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Smooth Criminal, Rock With You, They Don’t Care About Us, Dangerous, Off the Wall, Heal the World, and more.
Tuesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 30.
For tickets click here .
Thriller Live
50. ABBA Mania
Four decades have passed since ABBA were victorious at Eurovision.
So you can say thank you for the music at a performance of the planet’s number one touring ABBA tribute production, called ABBA Mania.
ABBA Mania brings new and old ABBA fans for a night out that must not be missed.
Sunday, July 1.
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51. Son of a Preacher Man
This show by internationally-renowned writer Warner Brown is the funny new musical with a sweet touch.
It features the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield and it will star recording artist Michelle Gayle (EastEnders, Wolfblood and Beauty and the Beast – West End), Alice Barlow (Hollyoaks, Drifters.
It is choreographed and directed by Craig Revel Horwood.
Tuesday, July 3 to Saturday, July 7.
For tickets click here .
Son of a Preacher Man will feature Dusty Springfield’s most beloved hits (Image: Mirrorpix)
52. Blame It On Bianca Del Rio
After she sold out her tour of the United Kingdom in 2017, Bianca Del Rio is set to return to the UK’s shores with her brand new show.
Indeed, RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni and international hateful clown in a gown, is back.
Thursday, July 19 at 8.30pm.
For tickets click here .
53. Peppa Pig’s Adventure
In a live show, Peppa Pig is set to embark on an thrilling camping trip to the woods with her school friends Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and Pedro Pony.
Daddy Pig is driving the bus and the lunch-boxes are packed, so Peppa and pals and happy about their escapade outdoors.
It’s got games, live music and you will laugh a lot.
Saturday, July 21 to Sunday, July 22.
For tickets click here .
Peppa Pig
54. The Illegal Eagles
They are often noted as the Official No.1 Eagles tribute band, and they will be marking there are own amazing 20 years of touring around the world.
Their distinctive Eagles sound has made them one of the most much-loved shows.
They will perform classic hits such as Life in the Fast Lane, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it to the Limit, Hotel California and Take It Easy and more.
Saturday, July 28.
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55. Titanic The Musical
On April 14, 1912 the RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ sank.
1,517 men, women and children lost their lives in the tragedy.
This production is based on the real people that were aboard the vessel.
Titanic The Musical focuses on the hopes and dreams of the passengers on board.
Monday, July 30 to Saturday, August 4.
For tickets click here .
56. By The Waters Of Liverpool
Helen, 17, battled with her parents; firstly to educate herself, and then again about her right to go out to work.
Her parents waste money while their children lack wholesome food and good clothing.
But for Helen, things brighten up when she develops some social life outside the home and makes new friends.
It is now 20, and the country is due to go to war, Helen has never been kissed.
But she is about to fall in love with a seaman.
Tuesday, October 2 to Saturday, October 13.
For tickets click here .
57. Kevin Bridges – The Brand New Tour
Bridges is about to embark on his biggest tour to date, after breaking box office records with his 2015 tour A Whole Different Story went on sale at the end of 2014,
He sold more than 500,000 tickets across 145 dates.
Now he due to begin a new tour.
Tuesday, December 4 to Wednesday, December 5.
For tickets click here .
Kevin Bridges will bring his UK stand-up tour to Manchester’s O2 Apollo in 2018
58. Ross Noble – El Hablador
El Hablador is funnyman Ross Noble.
He has long hair and he does stand up comedy and talks about things in his head and he has put them into an actual show.
Ross has made out like he is some sort of mysterious shadowy figure by calling himself El Hablador.
It’s not to be missed.
Friday, December 7.
For tickets click here .
Ross Noble (Image: Paul Norris)
Royal Court
59. Her Benny
This musical version of the tale of Victorian street urchins has entertained Liverpool’s public for a quarter of a century.
More than 800,000 people have seen the rags to riches story, which is one of Liverpool’s best loved musicals.
Songs such as As Long As I Believe and Pictures In the Firelight are full of emotion.
Love and courage are the only two things that keep Benny and Nell going.
January 25 to February 10.
For tickets click here .
60. Council Depot Blues
Renowned Merseyside playwright Dave Kirby is back with his hit comedy Council Depot Blues!
Jake Abraham, Roy Brandon, Paul Broughton, Lindzi Germain, Howard Gray, Phil Hearne and Andrew Schofield all feature in this excellent comedy.
It’s Stan’s last day st work and he is sad that he will miss the lads that he works with in the council’s Excrement Eradication Department.
They would never desert each other or rip each other off – even if one of them found something valuable.
February 23 to March 24.
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61. Liver Birds Flying Home
This brand new musical takes a look at Carla Lane’s perfect pair.
Sandra and Beryl meet at their old flat in the city for the first time since the 1970s when Sandra suddenly left with no forwarding address.
There is a focus on how they have lived, loved and grown up.
So can their friendship be rekindled after such a long time?
This show will make you laugh and cry.
April 13 to May 12.
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62. MAM! I’M ERE
Sally was left on her Dad’s doorstep one Baltic Liverpool night.
A quarter of a century on and she has met the love of her life on her Dad’s failing Disco holiday campsite in Wales.
Only her Mam is missing from her wedding plans, and after a search for the women of her dad’s past she managed to get it down to three different women.
They think they have won a break away, but they end up on the caravan park with an old flame that they don’t want to see. And into her trap.
July 13 to August 11.
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Mam I’m ‘Ere at the Royal Court (Image: Bond Media)
63. Darren Brown Underground
Darren Brown returns to amaze, astonish and wow audiences with his latest hit show.
The multi-award winning master of psychological illusion and mind-control will bring together the best of his work.
Underground will fuse together a collection of the very best of his work.
it will be a jaw-dropping experience of brilliant showmanship.
April 3 to 7.
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
64. Elgar’s Enigma
Vasily Petrenko goes on four journeys.
Weber heads to an age of chivalry in a swirl of sound.
Julian Rachlin performs as the soloist as Brahms goes to the Alps, writing a Violin Concerto smothered with songs and drenched in sunshine.
The city’s Stephen Pratt has a 70th birthday surprise.
While Edward Elgar cycles Worcestershire’s lanes, bringing us Nimrod, Dorabella and the rest of the “friends pictured within” his superb Enigma Variations.
Thursday, January 18 at 7.30pm.
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65. Erasure
For more than three decades Andy Bell and Vince Clarke have entertained their fans.
Their songwriting partnership has been amazing with chart-conquering singles and a number of brilliant albums.
Don’t miss their brilliant show.
Tuesday, February 6 at 7.30pm.
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66. Paul Carrack
The man with the golden voice returns to the city.
Carrack never disappoints so prepare to be wowed with his back-catalogue of hits to his name including “How Long”, “Tempted” and “The Living Years”.
The ex-frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics He will be performing with his band.
Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11, at 7.30pm.
For tickets click here .
Paul Carrack is returning to the Philharmonic Hall (Image: David Munn)
67. Music Room
Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Polka Dot Dolls are the special guests at this event and they will perform a tribute to The Andrews Sisters.
The acclaimed big band goes back in time to play Glenn Miller’s own arrangements of favourite wartime chart-toppers.
Also set to be played are the hits from the forties which will be directed by band leader Ray McVay.
Many favourites include, Sing Sing Sing, String of Pearls, American Patrol, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade, Pennsylvania 65-000, In the Mood, and many more.
Saturday, January 20 at 2.30pm.
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68. Chris Wood
Chris Wood’s new album So Much to Defend was covered at last summer’s Cambridge Folk Festival.
‘Hollow Point’ – which is a ballad of the shooting of Jean Charles Menezez – won a BBC Folk Award.
It also includes reflections on learning to swim, minor league football, empty nest syndrome, Cook-in Sauce and the Gecko, which is a metaphor for contemporary society.
Wednesday, January 24 at 8pm.
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69. The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Keith James will present a concert of Leonard Cohen’s amazing material in an intimate style.
Federico Garcia Lorca is considered to be Cohen’s greatest influence, and Keith has a number of his poems to music.
These will be performed with songs such as Suzanne, Famous Blue Raincoat, Hallelujah and Sisters of Mercy.
He will also perform works from ‘You Want it Darker’, which was released 10 days before he died, and it was produced by his son, Adam.
Wednesday, January 31 at 8pm.
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70. Rhapsody
Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra have recorded all of Tchaikovsky’s symphonies to great critical acclaim and they will launch themselves into Tchaikovsky’s volcanic Fourth Symphony.
Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii will perform with emotion and Walton’s Partita will be full of humour.
Thursday, February 1 at 7.30pm.
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Vasily Petrenko (Image: Mark McNulty)
71. Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
This is based on actor Peter Turner’s moving memoir.
Hollywood legend Gloria Grahame (Bening) and young actor Peter Turner (Bell) meet and begin a romance in the late 1970s.
Then in 1981, illness prompts Grahame to reach out to her ex and when she moves to Liverpool to stay with Turner and his family, their fond memories of their courtship come back.
Monday, February 19 at 7.30pm.
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72. Rebecca Ferguson
Scouser Rebecca is back in her home city to perform!
She has come a long way since she wowed audiences on TV seven years ago.
The 2010 X Factor finalist is second to none and she continues to flourish as an exceptional live performer.
She has been on numerous tours across the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.
Saturday, February 24 at 7.30pm.
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Rebecca Ferguson at Ladies Day for the Grand National Festival at Aintree racecourse
73. Simon Day
Funnyman Simon Day – of The Fast Show fame – will perform four of his much-loved characters.
They include:
Billy Bleach, who will be speaking to the public for the first time since his continual overt sexist remarks in the pub and being in rehab for his gambling addiction.
Brian Pern, who can be seen on his renowned BBC 2 & 4 show, Life of Rock.
Tony Beckton, a criminal who has served more than a quarter of a century in numerous prisons, will be reading from his ‘Beyond Reason’ memoirs and discussing the problems he faces trying to go straight.
Geoffrey Allerton, who is a Yorkshire poet who will be reading from his ‘Marking Time’ collection.
Wednesday, March 14 at 8pm.
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Simon Day
74. The Sensational 60s Experience
Step back in time and relive the 1960’s as five legendary names perform and deliver a night not to be forgotten.
It stars original voice of The Searchers Mike Pender, along with Chris Farlowe, Herman’s Hermits, New Amen Corner and The Fortunes.
The hits include When You Walk In The Room, Mr Pitiful, No Milk Today, This Golden Ring, If Paradise Is Half As Nice, Needles and Pins, Sugar and Spice, Out Of Time, Handbags And Gladrags, I’m Into Something Good, There’s A Kind Of Hush, Bend Me Shape Me, You’ve Got Your Troubles, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Storm In A Teacup, and more.
Saturday, March 17 at 7.30pm.
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75. Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
Larks in Transit is a set of travellers’ tales and about the shenanigans of two decades as a travelling comedian.
Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness, telling the real story of Old McDonald, re-imagining the Stars and Stripes and he fashioning a symphony out of a ringtone.
Saturday, March 10 at 8pm to Tuesday, June 12 at 8pm.
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Bill Bailey brings Larks in Transit
76. Eastertide
The composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein brightened up American music, and as he would be 100 this year, a celebration of his music will happen.
His Chichester Psalms pack a punch and his Jeremiah Symphony is brilliant.
Christian Lindberg conducts, and mezzo Anna Larsson sings Brahms’s Alto Rhapsody, as well as the Jeremiah Symphony.
Wednesday, March 28 at 7.30pm.
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77. Remembering Fred
Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara’s theatre show ‘Remembering Fred’ is an evening of song and dance.
It will celebrate the legacy of Hollywood icon Fred Astaire and it is supported by a whole raft of supporting cast of dancers, live band and singers.
The 2018 Remembering Fred tour features new songs and dances.
Friday, March 30 at 7.30pm.
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Remembering Fred
78. James and Ola
The magnificent dancers from the Strictly Come Dancing show will tell their own their own love story as they visit the city as part of a nationwide tour.
Within six months of meeting in 2,000 they entered their first competition together as partners and they went onto win numerous championships, representing England in the World Championships.
In their family show, they will tell their story in a fun way.
Monday, April 2 at 7.30pm.
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Professional dancers Ola (left) and James Jordan arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London
79. Lisa Stansfield
The recently Grammy nominated, multi BRIT, Ivor Novello and Silver Clef Award winner is set to bring her tour to Liverpool.
She has sold almost 20 million records globally since she hit the big time in the late eighties.
She has had a number of international top 10 hits and she returned to the Top 20 of the UK album charts with her 7th studio album Seven.
Tuesday, April 10 at 7.30pm.
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Lisa Stansfield
80. Sheridan Smith
After the release of her brand new album called ‘Sheridan’, Smith is set to visit the city during her UK tour.
The BAFTA and Olivier Award winning star features songs such as La La Land’s ‘City of Stars’, Dreamgirls’ ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’ from, and Dear Evan Hansen’s ‘For Forever’.
Her TV roles include performing the young Cilla Black in the ITV biopic Cilla.
Friday, April 13 at 7.30pm.
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Pictured is Sheridan Smith (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
81. Don McLean
Don McLean returns to British shores in support of his new album Botanical Gardens, which is out out in 2018.
The folk-influenced American legendary singer-songwriter is most famous for his songs ‘American Pie’, ‘Castles in the Air’, ‘Crying’ and ‘Vincent (Starry Starry Night)’.
He has sold-out stadiums all over the world, and he has completed 14 world tours.
Sunday, May 13 at 7.30pm.
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Don Mclean
82. Marti Pellow
Marti Pellow celebrates three decades in the music industry in his The Private Collection Tour.
It features hit singles and number ones from his multitude of albums from his Wet Wet Wet days and as a solo artist.
Following a successful career as both a solo artist he has now entered the realm as a leading musical theatre star.
This is a rare chance to see Marti perform songs that are close to his heart.
Friday, May 18 at 7.30pm.
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Marti Pellow in concert in Liverpool
83. Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Jools Holland is the country’s most popular band leader and pianist and he is respected as a performer and as an authority on all music.
The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features ex Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis, who has been drumming with Holland for more than a quarter of a century.
Thursday, July 12 at 7.30pm.
For tickets click here .
Jools Holland performing at The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Image: David Munn)
84. An Audience with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve’s inaugural theatre tour will feature the journalist telling his stories of travelling to the most extreme corners of the world.
He has been pursued by pirates and the KGB, bedevilled by the mafia, and bombed by barons of Columbia.
His escapades to more than 120 countries have thrilled millions of people and his documentaries have been broadcast the world over on the BBC.
Monday, September 24 at 7.30pm.
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Simon Reeve
85. Belle & Sebastian
Their acoustic tuneful pop has a mellifluous sound which is a thrill to listen to.
The Scottish band’s music is richly evocative and they sing sharp lyrics.
Led by Stuart Murdoch, the band has released nine albums since they formed in 1996.
Monday, March 19.
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Belle and Sebastian
86. Jaws in Concert
This is based Peter Benchley’s brilliant novel which tells the story of a New England seaside community which is terrorised by a great white shark.
The audience will have the opportunity to feel the majesty of a live symphony orchestra performing the entire score in sync with one of the best motion pictures of all time.
John Williams’ score for Steven Spielberg’s Jaws will be played live in its full length entirety by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.
It will be conducted by Ben Palmer.
Friday, April 7 at 8.30pm.
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Jaws In Concert (Image: Getty Images)
87. Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry will bring his breath-taking elegance and outstanding vocal excellence to the city as part of a major UK headline tour which features a brilliant set list.
He will perform from Ferry’s critically acclaimed release Avonmore along with combining both solo hits and Roxy Music.
Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm.
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Bryan Ferry
88. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year in 2018 will be held on Friday, February 16.
With a large Chinese population, Liverpool’s Chinatown district will be celebrating the holiday period.
You will find a a traditional dragon parade, a firework display, food and market stalls.
The Chinese year beginning in 2018 is the year of the Dog.
Chinese New Year celebrations in Liverpool’s Chinatown. Photo by Colin Lane
89. Sound City
This much-loved event will take place on the 5th and 6th May Bank Holiday Weekend 2018.
It will showcase the best breakthrough acts and major names from the world music.
It will hold independent record label parties.
For information about tickets, click here .
John Cale and Guests present The Velvet Underground at Sound City 2017 at Liverpool Waters, Clarence Dock Liverpool
90. Writing on the Wall
This festival celebrates writing in all its forms.
It is a Liverpool-based community organisation that coordinates projects and events and it encourages creative writing, storytelling, non-fiction, literature, journalism, poetry and songwriting.
It works with local writers and writers from all over the world.
The festival will take place between May 1 and May 31.
Cathy Tyson pictured at the Kuumba Imani Centre in Toxteth as part of the Writing on the Wall in 2011 (Image: Trinity Mirror)
91. Africa Oyé Festival
This is the country’s largest FREE celebration of African music and culture.
In the past, Oyé has boasted artists from Africa to South America and The Caribbean with Salsa, Soca and Reggae arriving at the same time.
You can feel amazing in Africa’s fashion, experience arts and crafts, and smell and taste Africa’s culinary delights.
The event takes place between June 16th and June 17 at Sefton Park.
92. International Mersey River Festival
Tall Ships will sail in to Liverpool and fill both Canning and Salthouse docks as part of the Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta 2018 (it also happens in Dublin and Bordeaux).
They will be joined by military vessels and research ships and the city will be taken over by tall ships and street performances.
May 25 to 28.
Billy pays regular visits to Liverpool. He performed at the Mersey River Festival last year
93. Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
During the nine day festival, lots of attractions and performances will be run.
New works such as border discrimination, Trump’s Travel and the exploration of migration will all be looked at.
The schedule includes film, dance, theatre, music, literature, family fun, visual art and food.
There will also be FREE fun events such as music performances and a food trail on Lodge Lane.
The 2018 festival will be held between July 6 to July 15.
The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
94. Young DaDaFest
This is a celebration of the talents of young disabled and deaf people who are aged between 12 and 30.
It has existed since 2002 and it showcases Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room and at the Liverpool Everyman.
There are also various fringe events.
It will take place in July.
Young DaDaFest
95. Liverpool International Music Festival
This FREE music festival in Liverpool’s magnificent Sefton Par k will see top names and rising stars perform live.
There will be DJ sets, an orchestra and even silent discos.
It will something for everybody.
The event takes place between July 20 to July 22.
LIMF is Europe’s biggest free music event
96. Liverpool Pride
The city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities will celebrate its official pride festival.
It is held in memory of the death of Michael Causer, the young gay man who was murdered in Liverpool in 2008.
The festival is one of the country’s largest Gay Pride festivals.
The event takes place at St Georges Quarter on the weekend of July 28 to July 29.
Kerry Katona on stage with Atomic Kitten at Liverpool Pride
97. Brazilica
Liverpool’s fantastic Brazilica Festival will return to Liverpool this summer.
This year promises to be bigger than last year and it will be packed with many sights to see and lots of colour.
And to get you into the carnival atmosphere there will be the sounds and tastes of Brazil to sample.
Liverpool’s Brazilica Festival will take place on Saturday, July 14.
Newly-weds Daniel and Jenny Dutton celebrated their wedding day in style by joining in the Brazilica Parade (Image: Liverpool Echo)
98. International Beatleweek
This event marks the music of the Beatles.
It is an international event with 70 bands from more than 20 countries and it attracts fans from all over the world.
It will take place at St. George’s Hall, the Royal Court and Alma De Cuba.
In the night time, it will be back to the Adelphi Hotel the Annual Beatles convention and for parties.
This event takes place between August 22 to August, 28.
The view down Mathew Street during International Beatleweek (Image: James Maloney)
99. Liverpool Comedy Festival
The Liverpool Comedy Festival will get the Liverpool public’s chuckle muscles working.
The shows will see the most shows since it all started back in 2002.
It will have a big selection of headliners that the festival has ever put on.
It takes place at venues from September 14 to September 30.
Liverpool Comedy Festival
100. Liverpool Irish Festival
The culture of ‘West Liverpool’, as Funnyman Ken Dodd once put it, is here to be seen and experienced when the Liverpool Irish Festival (LIF) comes to town.
Through arts and culture, the festival is back for the 14th time in October.
It will focus on celebrating the Irish contribution to Liverpool’s identity and heritage.
Liverpool Irish Festival believes Ireland’s stories, told creatively across forms, develops social capital that helps to unite communities.
The Festival includes performances, education, entertainment, participation, and in Irish traditions, music, literature, theatre, and art reflect our Irish communities.
The Liverpool Irish Festival takes place between October 18 to October 28.
Liverpool Irish Festival (Image: Pete Carr)
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