Looking for things to do in Liverpool this December? Well, you’re in luck because this month will be jam-packed with incredible experiences. Take a break from the Christmas shopping and treat yourself to a fun day (or night) out at these nine unmissable December activities.
1. Go ice skating at Liverpool’s first festive ice rink
The people of Liverpool are in for a proper glide this season, with the city’s first ice rink making a welcome appearance. What is more, children can go for just a fiver! The IceBox experience is opening on November 17 and staying until January 11, 2025, in BOXPARK Liverpool.
2. Get transported to the Wild West
Step straight into the Wild West at the Moonshine Saloon, where the secrets of the shady underworld are uncovered, with smuggled liquor aplenty and a change of wardrobe is needed to fit in to not draw attention by the locals. Visitors will get the chance to sample four cocktails, as well as interact with the actors within the immersive experience. You can book your tickets on Fever.
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3. Lose yourself in a magical Candlelight concert
On December 11 & 13, Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks is making a stop at the grand St George’s Hall in Liverpool, with a concert full of magic for everyone to enjoy! Make sure you don’t miss this incredible concert, where you can expect to hear songs from ‘Home Alone’ and ‘The Polar Express’, amongst other films.
4. Witness the annual Santa Dash
Every year thousands of Santas embark on a 5k run through Liverpool for a good cause and this year will mark the 21st BTR Santa Dash! This year the Santas will be raising money for Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s Surgical Neonatal Appeal.
The dash begins at 9:30am on December 7 from Pier Head and ends at Liverpool Town Hall, so if you’d like to watch these fantastic runners then just take your place along the route. If you’d like to enter the race, you can still do so in person, but online registration has been closed. For more details, or to donate, you can read the full article here.
5. Visit the yellow submarine
Albert Dock’s light trail is one of the things to do this December in Liverpool that’s truly unmissable. There are festive menus, free workshops and incredible illuminations, including a huge yellow submarine, which is new this year.
6. Marvel at ‘A Light Before Christmas‘
A spectacular light show is coming to Liverpool Cathedral between November 28 and December 6, taking visitors on a journey through the Nativity story using state-of-the-art projections and sound. You can still grab tickets for the A Light Before Christmas: ‘Starlight’ here.
7. Visit the Alpine Village on Duke Street
A huge, wooden lodge has been erected at PINS Social Club, with delicious dishes including plenty of warming dishes like Parmesan & Black Truffle Fried Mac alongside plenty of tasty, festive drinks. The whole place is decked out in stunning timber, making it super cosy, and it’s a fantastic place to share a cocktail or two with friends, or even a boozy hot chocolate!
8. Get transported to the magical land of the Wizard of Oz
To mark the new ‘Wizard of Oz’ HBO show, guests can be enchanted by Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz – A Classical Concert. Taking place at the historic St George’s Hall on December 11, the show promises nostalgia, wonder, and a touch of magic. Expect to hear songs like The Merry Old Land Of Oz, Munchkinland Musical Sequence and Ding-Dong! Emerald City, all surrounded by the flickering light of candles.
9. Enjoy Cosmo’s festive menu
Cosmo World Buffet officially opened late last month, offering 100 dishes with a whopping 300-person capacity. There you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with flavours from India, Japan, China and more. During December, you can also enjoy a festive menu and you’ll find their shiny new restaurant in Liverpool One!
10. Play a round of crazy golf and sip on festive cocktails
Crazy golf course, cocktail bar and graffiti mecca Golf Fang has got quite the Christmas lineup this year. Golfers can expect a brand new Christmas drinks menu, such as ‘Santa’s Nice List’ or ‘Santa’s Naughty List’. With a soundtrack of the best Christmas tunes of all time, Golf Fang Liverpool is the place to be this festive season. You can book it here.
11. Check out Liverpool’s first rock dive bar
Diego’s is a great addition to the Liverpool rock scene as the city’s first rock dive bar. Located on Wood Street, the spot promises “underground live rock music, where no two nights are the same”. Expect DJs and live bands every night of the week, as well as Bandaoke on Thursdays and a Spanish language meetup on select dates. Plus, there are £5 margs!
12. Check out this brand new Christmas village with an ice rink
A brand new Winter Festival has arrived in the city’s waterfront, with the usual Christmas delights like comfort street food, local traders, large-scale rides, live music and seasonal drinks. What is more, the organisers are bringing a massive 600 square meter real ice rink, ready for visitors to glide through the season.