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Autumn events in Liverpool
Discover things to do in Liverpool this autumn and winter, from family-friendly activities and city-centre events to live shows, cultural attractions, indoor experiences and nights out across the city.
Mini Maestros
26 September 2026 - July 2027 | Everyman Street Café
Musical sessions for children aged 0-5, giving young children and their families the chance to experience live music together on Saturday mornings.
Oktoberfest
Around the city including events at Hanger34, BOXPARK, Albert’s Schloss, The Bierkeller, Camp and Furnace!
Mean Girls at Liverpool Empire Theatre
19 - 31 October | Liverpool Empire Theatre
The West End and award-winning musical comedy comes to Liverpool for an autumn run.
River of Light
23 October – 1 November | Across Liverpool
Explore Liverpool after dark as the free River of Light festival returns with 13 light artworks from national and international artists. The 2026 theme is Together, with installations spread across the city centre and waterfront.
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure
27 – 31 October | Liverpool Playhouse
A family-friendly theatrical adventure taking audiences into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks during the October half-term.
Halloween Street Party
Throughout Liverpool ONE
Celebrate Halloween at Liverpool ONE with spooky-themed entertainment, activities and events taking place across the destination.
Halloween at Gravity MAX
30 October | 8–11pm | Gravity MAX Liverpool, Liverpool ONE
Get into the Halloween spirit with a live DJ, Halloween drinks and fancy-dress fun. Students can also enjoy 15% off activities on the night with valid student ID.
Vintage Market at The Bluecoat
28 November
The Dream Train Market brings a vintage pop up to The Bluecoat. With vintage clothes, accessorries, homeware and more - perfect for Christmas gift shopping!
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Explore Liverpool as a family with up to two children staying for free with paying adults.
Based within the Liverpool ONE shopping district, at School Lane Hotel we have some of the nation's favourite retail, entertainment and food and drink brands on our doorstep. We're also within walking distance of Liverpool's main family attractions - including the Royal Albert Dock, Museum of Liverpool, World Museum, M&S Bank Arena, Epstein Theatre and much more.
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Based within the Liverpool ONE shopping district, at School Lane Hotel we have some of the nation's favourite retail, entertainment and food and drink brands on our doorstep.
Liverpool ONE has over 170 stores, bars, restaurants and leisure experiences, including a 14-screen cinema, a five-acre park, as well as the largest Gravity MAX, providing 12 immersive and experiential activities. It is home to retail firsts, creative pop-ups, international flagship stores, as well as independent and local brands.
We're also within walking distance of the city's main cultural attractions - including the Royal Albert Dock, Museum of Liverpool, World Museum, The Beatles Story, The Cavern Club - theatres - M&S Bank Arena, the Empire, the Playhouse, Royal Court, the Epstein - and education campuses - University of Liverpool, John Moores and City of Liverpool College.
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