Liverpool is never short of festive events around Christmas time if you’re looking for things to do in December.
Whether you’re after festive concerts, wreath workshops, Christmas bottomless brunches or pantos, this ultimate Liverpool Christmas event guide will have you covered for couples, families, and children.
Visit a Liverpool Christmas Panto
There are plenty of Christmas Pantos going on this November and December. These are some popular choices –
- The Magical Adventures of Peter Pan at M&S Bank Area. (17th to 29th December)
- Snow White the Christmas Panto at St Helen’s Theatre Royal. (30th November to 12th January 2025)
- Disney’s Aladdin at Liverpool Empire. (11th of December to 5th of January)
- A Christmas Carol at St George’s Hall. (14th to 29th of December)
- Fairytale of New York at Liverpool Empire. (28th of November)
Attend Christmas Carols
There’s nothing like attending Christmas Carols to help you get into the festive mood.
Liverpool Cathedral has Christmas Carols and Coffee on the 3rd of December. St George’s Hall is hosting a Swing Into Christmas event on the 4th of December with Down for the Count Orchestra, playing all your festive favourites from Frank Sinatra to Ella Fitzgerald.
There is also a Carols By Lantern Light concert at St Georges Hall.
Visit Christmas Liverpool One
Liverpool One does not disappoint when it comes to Christmas holding regular festive events through November and December. They have Christmas On The Park running from the 8th of December to the 31st consisting of rides and stalls.
The Bar Hütte will be serving Christmas-themed drinks to keep you warm underneath the huge Christmas tree at Chavasse Park.
See all the events here.
The Light Before Christmas – Liverpool Cathedral
The Light Before Christmas is a spectacular immersive sound and light installation at Liverpool Cathedral. You will experience the Nativity story in a new artistic way, with festive food and drinks at the cafe.
The event takes place on the 30th of November, find tickets here.
Christmas Night Out With Rebecca Ferguson
Get into the Christmas Spirit with Rebecca and listen to old-time classics, and special covers and have a good Christmas boogie! It takes place on the 14th of December at M&S Bank Arena.
You can get tickets here.
Meet Santa In Liverpool
There are plenty of opportunities to meet Santa this Christmas in Liverpool. There is the Santa Experience at Church Farm Wirral, Story Time at Croxteth Hall, and a Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies and more!
Enchanted At Knowsley Safari
For a full-on Christmas experience, Christmas at Knowsley Safari is not to be missed if you’re looking for a good Liverpool festive event.
They will have a Christmas Panto running, Santa’s Grotto as well as the foot trail becoming illuminated, where you can spot animals and toast marshmallows along the way.
It runs from the 30th of November to the 23rd of December. Find out more and book here.
Christmas-shire At Kings Dock
From the 23rd of November to the 22nd of December, Christmas-shire Sneaky Family will be at Kings Dock.
This event will help save Santa’s sleigh on a quest where they get to meet Santa in the end and receive an ethical gift. There are plenty of festive photo opportunities and you can even get a message from Santa at Lapland for an additional cost.
See more here.
Lapland At Otterspool
Lapland at Otterspool Promenade is a magical Christmas experience for everyone, you get to enjoy three hours of festive fun. Starting at the North Pole festive departure lounge, going to Mrs Claus’ kitchen and meeting Santa, there’s so much to experience.
Plan your visit here.
Celebrate With a Christmas Bottomless Brunch
Bottomless brunches are great all times of the year but at Christmas? Even better. Think pigs in blanket waffle eggs, prosecco and other festive-themed dishes.
Most of the usual bottomless brunch spots will be doing a Christmas menu but some stand-out options are the Slug and Lettuce and Panam.
Attend a Winter Wreath Workshop
Join Ormskirk food and drink market’s Festive Wreath Crafting workshop and learn techniques and skills to make your festive wreath.
Liverpool Cathedral is also holding a wreath decorating event here.
Have The Best Christmas Dinner
There are many delicious Christmas dinner options in Liverpool to tuck into after a long winter walk. Some popular choices are Browns Brasserie & Bar Liverpool, The Botanist and Panoramic 34 for Christmas food ideas.
Ice Box at BOXPARK Liverpool
If you’re looking to go ice skating in Liverpool the Ice Box event at BOXPARK Liverpool is going on between the 22nd of November and the 5th of January. This ice skating rink is in the Baltic Triangle and each session is 45-minutes long.
There are festive drink options and food such as winter cocktails located at the event.
See more here.
Have a Liverpool Christmas Party At Blackburne House
If you want to hold a Liverpool Christmas Party this year, Blackburne House is available for hire. The Grade II listed building is located in the heart of the Georgian Quarter.
They have Christmas catering and buffets available. See more here.
The Holiday With Live Orchestra At Liverpool Empire
Get into the Holiday mood and watch The Holiday at Liverpool Empire with the Live Orchestra. It’s a great immersive way to experience this Christmas film.
You can get tickets here.
Attend The Knowsley Afternoon Tea
Knowsley Hall is holding a festive Afternoon Tea on December 14th. It includes musical entertainment, a tincture cocktail on arrival, tea and treats.
You can also explore the gardens too. Book this festive afternoon tea here.