Things to do in Liverpool this Christmas

Fill the festive season with joy with these brilliant Christmas activities in Liverpool.

Skiddle Staff

Date published: 14th Nov 2022

Did you know celebrating Christmas used to be illegal? It was deemed a wasteful festival that promoted immoral behaviour and was banned in England for almost 20 years.

Thankfully, Christmas was restored in 1660. Fast forward to the present, and we all fill Christmas with alcohol, enough food to fuel an army, laughs and jokes with family, god knows how much chocolate, and cracking Christmas events.

Unfortunately, we can’t help you with Christmas dinner and the chocolates. But we can help you find the best Christmas activities in Liverpool, which will also provide the laughs and maybe a few drinks, too.

Sunday Lunch with Santa

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When: Sunday 11th December 2022

Where: Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool

For kids, there’s no greater joy than Christmas. The littluns count down the days, write letters to Santa asking for toys, and put on their best behaviour for Santa. So why not introduce them to the man himself this year at one of the best family Christmas days out in Liverpool? Treat the littluns (and yourself) to a three-course meal where they’ll meet Santa, fill their tummies, and put huge smiles on their faces. It saves you cooking for everyone and makes a lovely treat for the kids. Win-win!

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Patrick Topping Presents Trick

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When: Friday 2nd December 2022

Where: Blackstone Street Warehouse in Liverpool

Due to popular demand, Patrick Topping Presents TRICK has added a new date at Blackstone Street Warehouse. Tickets for the first date sold out fast, so if you’re thinking about checking this out, don’t hesitate! Patrick Topping, along with Denis Sulta, Schak, and Hannah Laing, will be tearing up the warehouse for the last house and tech house rave before we all head home to be perfect angels for our parents. It’s going to be massive.

And if you’re a student, you’re in luck - you’ll get a student discount which can go towards your first drink! Result.

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Bingo Lingo - Liverpool - Step Into Christmas

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When: Friday 23rd December 2022

Where: Camp And Furnace in Liverpool

Camp and Furnace is one of the city’s best events spaces, and Bingo Lingo is landing there for a wild Christmassy takeover. Dance on tables, be crowned the champion of twerking, win bizarre prizes, and get a bit too jolly with your mates on a few too many pornstar martinis. The perfect Christmas Eve Eve event, there will also be festive prizes, festive decor, and of course, alcohol. With all of this and your mates by your side, we'd argue it's the best possible way to start the holidays.

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Off The High Street - Christmas Market

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When: Sunday 4th December 2022

Where: Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool

We all have that one person who’s a nightmare to buy presents for. They either have everything or just don’t want anything at all. No matter how hard we try, we can’t find the perfect gift. Maybe it’s time to change it up a little. Head over to this Christmas market and scour each stall for that magical gift. More than just a shopping trip, there’s Buddy the Elf to get littluns in the Christmas spirit, festive food and music, photo opportunities, and treats. Tickets are free, and all proceeds go to charity - perfect for the season of giving.

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Christmas Mini Masterclasses

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When: Sunday 4th December 2022

Where: Revolucion De Cuba in Liverpool

Do you know someone who lives for cocktails? Someone who’s a budding mixologist, keen to learn the difference between a mojito and a caipirinha? We bet this will be the perfect Christmas prezzie for them! Head over to cocktail bar Revolucion de Cuba and learn to make two cocktails of your choice, laughing and joking all the way, before finishing with an authentic Cuban toast. Friends + cocktails + laughs = perfect Christmas present.

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The Open Invite Christmas Movie Night

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When: Thursday 8th December 2022

Where: Bloom Building in Birkenhead

We love Christmas for more reasons than we can count. But one of our favourite bits about it is the Christmas movies. We could watch them until our eyes turn square. If you feel the same, stick on your Christmas pyjamas and head over to Bloom Building to enjoy the best Xmas movies while supporting some brilliant charities. It’s the season for giving, after all!

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Tinsel Town - The Big Xmas Party

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When: Friday 9th December 2022

Where: Camp And Furnace in Liverpool

Big messy Christmas party? Sign yourselves up here! Camp and Furnace is throwing a huge Xmas party with indoor snow (because we can’t remember the last time we got snow at Christmas), live music, Christmas decor, festive scran and drinks, and more. Get a Strepsil ready for the day after because after belting Christmas tunes at the top of your lungs for hours, you’ll need it.

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Garage vs Bassline - Liverpool's Biggest Festival

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When: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December 2022

Where: Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant in Liverpool

Sick of hearing tunes you hate on nights out? Well, at Red Dog Saloon this December, bassline and garage will go head to head, giving you an evening of pure tunes. You’ve been promised only UKG, bassline, 2step, and speed garage will be played, so you can rest easy knowing you won’t hear any Ed Sheeran. Enjoy the music across two arenas, where DJs from the UK, US, and Amsterdam will take to the decks, blasting tunes by The Artful Dodger, Flava D, TS7, Doolally, Gemma Fox and more.

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Graffiti Art Class

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When: Saturday 24th December 2022

Where: ZAP GRAFFITI ARTS in Liverpool

Graffiti is definitely the coolest art form, and most would love to have it as a skill of their own. If you’re one of those people, check out this 2-hour class! Learn the techniques and skills needed to be a professional graffiti artist before creating your own 3x3ft posters to take home. You’ll be taught by professionals before walking away with arguably the most awesome new skill. Is this the best way to do Christmas Eve ever? We think yes.

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Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or just fancy taking the people you love out for a memorable Christmas, we have plenty of Xmas events that tick every box.

If none of these sounds like your cup of tea, don’t worry, we’ve got loads more Christmas activities in Liverpool for you to discover. Click or tap here to find more things to do in Liverpool this Christmas.

Or click or tap here for Boxing Day events.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.