It’s getting colder, the Festive Ads are on the TV and your diet is out the window, that can only mean one thing… ‘Christmas is coming!’ So to help get you in the festive spirit (if you aren’t already) we’ve put together the ultimate guide of the Christmas Events in Liverpool this year!
Alpine Pop-Up Restaurant & Apres Ski Bar
30th November – 24th December
Eat, drink & be merry this December at AFKitchens latest exclusive event – ALPINE. Tucked away in the back streets of the Baltic Triangle’s Gibberish Brewery. They have transformed the venue into festive wooden Alpine lodge, with live music and food inspired by the mountain restaurants of the Alps!
Enjoy the delicious 3 course set meal for just £30pp.
Ice Festival at Pier Head
10th November – 6th January
The Liverpool Ice Festival of Fun is back! The iconic Pire Head will be transformed once again into a marvelous winter wonderland. Featuring the biggest ever ice slide, a huge outdoor skating rink, the Ice Jet ride and many more festive rides!
Visitors will also be able to enjoy the full family-friendly festival experience with funfair rides for children and adults, and pop-up food and drink stalls serving après skate specialities including sizzling traditional German bratwurst, hot roast rolls, crepes, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
‘Follow the Star’ trail through the City
15th November
Follow the stars across the city from Bold Street to Williamson Square as the city will be taken over with a trail of lights spread across the centre. With falling stars will be suspended above the most famous streets in liverpool, showcasing falling stars, the star cycle, the star globe and insta-worthy selfie walls. Share your selfies on social using #MyLiverpoolChristmas.
The World’s First & Oldest Grotto at St Johns
10th November – Christmas Eve
The world’s oldest grotto, formerly at Lewis’s, will return to the city for it’s 139th year! St Johns shopping centre will transform into a magical Christmas fairyland as families will be invited to visit the new and improved grotto and experience the story of Christmas.
Christmas Extravaganza at Royal Albert Dock
22nd November, from 4-9pm.
This Christmas, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, is throwing a magical Christmas Extravaganza with a whole array of wonderful offerings and events due to take place in the following weeks, this event will be the perfect taster of what to expect at Christmas on the Dock.
Liverpool ONE’s big Christmas Street Party & Tree Launch
16th November
Liverpool One’s festivities will kick off on Friday 16th Nov, with the Christmas Street party event, which will be full of entertainment, live music, street performers, characters, pantomimes…the list goes on!
They’ve also got 2 seriously stunning selfie spots this Christmas: Polaris on Chavasse Park, a giant light installation, and of course our fabulous 30m ONE BIG Tree! They’ll both be there until January, and they’ll be lots of Festive Weekends planned right up until Christmas.
Liverpool Christmas Markets
17th November – 22nd December
The Christmas markets are now a festive tradition in Liverpool, based around st George’s Hall, wth over 40 stalls sprinkling festive cheer! Mouth-watering food and outdoor German style bars serving beer and mulled wine.
You will also find dazzling arts, captivating arts and crafts and creative treats making it an even more enchanting setting for people to enjoy.
Pop-up Shops
November – December
From November, Liverpool’s Albert Dock will host some on the most luxuriously and stylish pop-up shops, showcasing product from some Award-winning British brands. Including;
Hush Luxe, bringing high-end luxury to the iconic waterfront. offering an impressive selection of pre-loved designer items. Hush Luxe is the latest fashion pop-up to launch at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, opening its doors on Saturday 17th November, with a 15% discount across all goods.
Owen Drew Candles, award-winning British brand, bringing its beautifully scented, handcrafted candles to the iconic Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, with an exciting Christmas pop-up, taking place from Wednesday 14th November, to 2nd January 2019.
Miss Mills, recognised for its luxuriously soft faux fur coats, stylish evening dresses, and much more, the Miss Mills range is set to attract an array of stylish shoppers to the Dock.
Lost Soles, one of Liverpool’s most sought-after fashion brands, Lost Soles, will be releasing a new design in its Albert Dock store on 22nd Nvember.
Santas Yelpers at Tusk Baltic
Sunday 2nd December
Tusk Baltic has fast become one of our favourite food places in Liverpool, based in Canes Brewery, serving meaty, vegan and veggie dishes and best of all, dogs welcome!
Join them on Sunday 2nd December for their special Christmas Pooch Party, for an array of festive treats and activities.
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