October is shaping up to be pretty exciting in Liverpool, with new bars opening, Oktoberfest parties, and many more amazing things to do there. This city always keeps us on our toes and we love it!
1. Visit Tonight Josephine
Tonight Josephine is an unapologetically pink, and super-vibrant bar famed for its boozy bottomless brunches, and you can enjoy them in Liverpool this October. The huge location on Hanover Street serves the most decadent cocktails in the sparkliest of settings and you can read more about it here.
2. Listen to Hans Zimmer’s best works at Candlelight
The spooky season is upon us, and if you’re wondering how to celebrate we have the perfect events for you. On October 11, St George’s Hall will be illuminated by hundreds of candles for a night of Classical Compositions played by the talented String quartet – String Infusion Quartet.
Guests can admire the unique melodies of Hans Zimmer’s best works, such as This Land from The Lion King, Wonder Woman Suite, Dune Suite and more. You can book your tickets here.
3. Attend Blackfest 2025
A grassroots Black Arts festival has taken over Liverpool, bringing an exciting array of cultural events across the city. Blackfest 2025 is taking place between September 22 and October 30, with over a month of festivities. Expect spoken word poetry nights, art exhibitions, arts workshops, theatre productions, comedy, cabaret and more. You can check out all of the events here.
4. Celebrate Oktoberfest
During October, Bierkeller Liverpool will be hosting a massive Oktoberfest celebration, complete with authentic Bavarian fare such as pretzels, wursts, hog rolls and schnitzel. You can wash it all down with some delicious German beer and dance to the oompah band’s music, too.
There are vegan and vegetarian options available so don’t worry if you’re not a meat eater, and it’s definitely encouraged that you turn up wearing a dirndl or lederhosen.
5. Visit Liverpool’s Smallest Cinema
That’s right, Cafe Tabac movie nights are back! The pandemic closed the place in 2020 because this teeny tiny venue only accommodates 20 guests but they’re opening again and well and truly ready to entertain.
They’re kicking off the autumn season with some incredible cult classics like Withnail and I (my favourite), Trainspotting and The Big Lebowski. Not only is this place super-comfy, you can also enjoy some delicious hot dogs (veggie available) and fries alongside popcorn and Big Gulp drinks.
The screenings will take place every Wedensday at 7pm. Best of all, it’s free!
6. Attend a once-in-a-lifetime tour at Strawberry Field marking John Lennon’s 85th birthday
To mark John Lennon’s 85th birthday, The Salvation Army’s legendary Liverpool attraction Strawberry Field will host an exclusive, one-day-only tour, inviting Beatles fans to explore the places that shaped one of music’s greatest. The tour takes place on October 9, bringing guests outside of the confines of Strawberry Field to explore the pivotal places of Lennon’s childhood. You can book your tickets here.
7. Events to mark Black History Month
Out of all the things to do in Liverpool this October, Black History Month is one to remember! There are tons of events going on across Liverpool to mark the month, including a whole host of exhibitions and even life drawing classes, arranged by National Museums Liverpool.
You can check out the full schedule of events running here with plenty of standouts.
8. Attend a Halloween party at Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE is throwing a huge Halloween party on Sunday, October 26, between 11am and 5pm. The event is set to include live performances, the beloved children’s costume competition, spooky characters and entertainment for the whole family. Local drumming group Katumba is taking to the streets with their performances and even holding workshops for guests to learn their moves and even join a performance. What is more, the winning costume will be awarded with a £200 voucher to spend at Liverpool ONE!
9. Have a night out at this disco and pop venue
Gloria’s has been open in Liverpool for a year now,bringing all things disco and pop. As a cocktail lounge and a nightclub, the spot is set to be the place to go for disco and pop lovers. Expect creative cocktails, live disco bands and DJs with free entry, open Wednesday to Sunday, until 5am during the weekends.
10. Grab 2-4-1 cocktails and £4 pints
Revolution Liverpool got a glow-up, and you can now get 241 cocktails from their cocktail menu, alongside £4 Pints. So, you don’t have to break the bank to go out anymore!
11. Go to a Halloween Pup-Up Cafe with adorable dogs
Hallo-Ween Dachshund Pup-Up Cafe is back in Liverpool, bringing lots of tiny sausage dogs together at Revolución de Cuba Liverpool on October 26. Guests can socialise their puppies and just be in awe of all the cuteness with unlimited, free puppaccinos on offer throughout the sessions. Plus, there will be a doggy Halloween costume competition!
12. Attend this Halloween horror experience at an abandoned psychiatric asylum
Probably one of the scariest experiences in the UK, Newsham Scream Park promises plenty of scares and frights, with four new scare experiences this year. Explore the hospital’s narrow corridors and dormitories, as well as more hidden parts, not knowing who is going to greet you around the corner. Will you dare?