Christmas lights

Liverpool ONE’s Christmas lights are on, and we had special plans in place to ensure no-one missed out on the light spectacular. Specialist drone footage has been captured for the first time ever in Liverpool ONE as the Christmas lights were turned on – check it out on Facebook or YouTube.

Visit Liverpool ONE to see our fabulous tree, and tag us in your photos.

Christmas decorations are also sparkling in Liverpool city centre – the LED Christmas tree that lit up Williamson Square last year is back, as well as the light tunnel in Church Alley, although there will be no music this year. There is also a ceiling of lights on Richmond Street between Williamson Square and Whitechapel, overhead lights on Bold Street, and for the first time this year festive lights will be connecting the two cathedrals along Hope Street.

The Royal Albert Dock is also illuminated with a series of stunning Christmas lights. There’s characters from Liverpool’s coat of arms to spot when taking a walk through the Grade I listed site, as well as Triton, Neptune and liver birds Bella and Bertie, while the dock’s famous red columns are festooned in more than one million fairy lights.

Want to make sure that you’re not missing out on any of the fabulous Liverpool Christmas lights? Visit Liverpool created a handy map to guide you through a Christmas light trail. Download it here

Christmas at John Lewis & Partners

John Lewis & Partners is back open with plenty of activities to make you feel Christmassy, from a Gingerbread trail to writing a letter to Santa himself, with festive popup piano performances to top it off!

Find out more here.

Blackler’s Santa at the Museum of Liverpool

Liverpool’s festive favourite, Blacker’s Santa, is once again welcoming visitors to the Museum of Liverpool. Things might be a little different this year, but Santa is still spending time with us. Go pay him a visit before he goes back to the North Pole!

Since arriving into National Museums Liverpool’s collection in 2013, Santa has delighted visitors towering over the Museum of Liverpool’s atrium during the festive period and welcoming families in from the cold.  Made in 1957, (which makes him 63 years young), by Peter Blazey and his colleagues in the Blackler’s Display Studio, Santa was originally part of the famous Winter Wonderland Grotto experience until the store sadly closed in 1988.

More info here.

Theatre and pantos

There’s nothing quite like a panto at Christmas! Pantos and theatre shows are back this Christmas, with special measures in place to keep everyone safe.

Cinderella at the ODEON Cinema, Liverpool ONE

18 – 26 December

In association with Curtis Productions, ODEON cinemas will launch brand new retelling of Cinderella in a live action pantomime with immersive big-screen backing this Christmas.

The show will feature a blend of live action performances from the cast, including Liberty X star Michelle Heaton as Fairy Godmother, with scenic and interactive projections beamed onto ODEON’s cutting-edge screens to immerse audiences into the fairy tale.

ODEON is encouraging guests to attend in their Christmas best, whether this be loud jumpers and Santa hats, or fairy dresses and villain gowns – costumes of all kinds that are worn with a face covering will be welcomed to the show!

Book tickets here or you can enter the competition to win tickets for a family of 5 here

Jack and the Beanstalk at M&S Bank Arena

18 – 27 December

Starring Jake Quickenden (X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and winner of Dancing On Ice) Leanne Campbell (Radio City) & Comedy Favourite Bippo, Jack and the Beanstalk will be the usual family fun but with a socially distanced audience and other changes throughout the building to keep everyone safe.

Panto classic Jack and the Beanstalk tells the story of Jack, his brother Silly Billy & his mother Dame Trott as they attempt to beat the evil giant in the sky and save the village. This promises to be a spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, live band, brilliant scenery and costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs!

Tickets and info here

Christmas at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Various dates in December

There’s music treats for all tastes at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic this Christmas!

Enjoy listening to Christmas carols and other seasonal favourites as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir shines in their a cappella concert, or relive the magic of a classic Christmas movie in The Snowman: a family concert, where the film will be accompanied live by the Orchestra. Feel festive with The Nutcracker – Reimagined as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble will be joined by a narrator and two ballet dancers, and welcome the New Year in style with Perfectly Frank on New Year’s Eve, a tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra by David Knopov.

Please note the capacity is limited and seating will be done on a socially distanced basis. Some single tickets are available to book online but if these are sold out online, please call the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.

A Christmas Carol, St. George’s Hall

19 December

A Christmas Carol is back at St. George’s Hall, with an exclusive performance from Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson, Gerald Dickens.

This talented actor and gifted storyteller brings to life the wonderful characters in this timeless classic. It’s made especially atmospheric knowing his great great grandfather stood on the very same stage to give his famous “penny readings”.

Tickets and info here

Christmas at The Everyman

Various dates in December

This Christmas, the Everyman will be transformed into a lively cabaret space for two weeks of performance, songs and merriment, featuring local organisations and artists.

From 10 to 12 December, Everyman & Friends celebrates independent arts organisations from across Liverpool, and the diversity of theatre in our city with performances from Everyman spoken word regulars A Lovely Word, the return of burlesque show DisabiliTease hosted by Little Peaches and Arielle Firecracker, music from Sense of Sound and clowns from the Ugly Bucket Theatre Company.

In the week before Christmas, from 17 to 24 December, musical director George Francis curates an evening of songs and performance in The Everyman Christmas Cabaret, taking audiences on a music theatre journey from Hope Street to an underground cabaret bar at the heart of New York.

Expect songs from the likes of Stephen Sondheim, Billy Joel, Shaina Taub, Joni Mitchell and some Christmas classics to put you in the festive mood.

There really is something for everyone, including Patrick Barlow’s take on the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol from 5 to 24 December. Directed by Gemma Bodinetz, it’s guaranteed to ‘warm hearts, conjure smiles, and remind us all that shared joy can raise the lowest of spirits – even in the most extraordinary times’.

More info and tickets here

Christmas at The Royal Court

From 11 December 2020 to 30 January 2021

As The Royal Court says, ‘2020 has been a load of old baubles’ but the gang from the Court will put the smiles back on your faces with this year’s Christmas show – The Royal Court Selection Box!

There will be singing, laughter and plenty of messing around as some of your favourite Royal Court faces take to the stage: its live band will be back, there will be comedy, music, prizes to be won and little bits of some of its most popular shows over the years.

The cast will change throughout the run of shows with half a dozen appearing every night, and there are dining packages to make a real night of it.

More info and tickets here

Classic Rock Show Christmas Party at the M&S Bank Arena

18 December 2020

Grab your Santa hat and air guitar, turn your speakers up to 11!

The Classic Rock Show returns to the UK in December 2020 for a one-off special Christmas performance celebrating the very best of Classic Rock with a few Christmas crackers thrown in.

Paying tribute to many of the world’s all time classic rock greats, The Classic Rock Show power’s through legendary performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Van Halen, AC/DC, Queen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and The Who, plus much much more.

Added to the party will be a sprinkling of Christmas magic including: Happy Christmas (War is over), Fairytale Of New York, Merry Christmas Everybody, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday and Santa Clause is Coming To Town.

Book tickets here

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