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Christmas lights in Royal Albert Dock Liverpool(Image: Colin Lane\/Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\nThe ECHO has rounded up some of the festive events taking place this weekend<\/p>\n
04:00, 19 Dec 2025Updated 13:54, 20 Dec 2025<\/p>\n
Christmas lights in Royal Albert Dock Liverpool(Image: Colin Lane\/Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n
Christmas is just days away. Many of us will be doing some last minute shopping, spending time with loved ones or making final preparations ahead of the big day. But if you’re looking for a Christmas event or activity then there is plenty going on in and around Liverpool to keep you in the festive spirit.<\/p>\n
From classic films <\/a>at cinemas across Merseyside to Christmas <\/a>Family Fun Days, there’s a range of different events<\/a> taking place on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a last minute grotto<\/a>, we’ve also rounded up some that are taking place across Merseyside. The ECHO<\/a> has rounded up some of the festive fun taking place across the weekend.<\/p>\n Albert Dock The Royal Albert Dock<\/a> Liverpool will be lit up this weekend as it continues to showcase its stunning light installations. There are glittering Christmas lights with giant hanging baubles, a glowing walk-through arch, beautiful towering trees and more.<\/p>\n The Albert Dock will also host its Wish Upon A Christmas event from Sunday, December 21 until Tuesday, December 22. Young visitors will be able to visit its Wish Station, where friendly Christmas elves will be on hand to help write their dock-related wishes to Santa on cards.<\/p>\n Whether it’s a shopping spree in House of Spells or a year’s worth of pizza from Rudy\u2019s, children can place their wish in a special post box and find out on December 23 if they’ve won. The winner will be announced on a spectacular projection on the Maritime Museum, via Dock Shorts from 5pm.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Beauty and the Beast at The Atkinson<\/p>\n With “dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, live music”, KD productions has returned with another festive show at The Atkinson in Southport<\/a>. Expect music and dancing with the fairytale story of Beauty and the Beast<\/a> coming to life. It\u2019s created by the makers of the successful shows behind \u2018Sleeping Beauty\u2019 (2024) and \u2018Jack & the Beanstalk\u2019 (2023). There are shows throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>The Atkinson, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Boxpark Liverpool Until January 11, 2026, Boxpark Liverpool will host its festive ice rink. There will also be a Doggy Grotto on Sunday, December 21 from 11am until 2.30pm with tickets available online. Your four-legged friend will be able to meet Father Christmas, take some cute pictures in the Santa’s Grotto photobooth and leave with a doggy bag. Tickets include a festive drink, goody bag and photo opportunity.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Cains Brewery Village, Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, L8 5XJ<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21 (Doggy Grotto on Sunday)<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Cinderella at the Epstein Theatre<\/p>\n The fairytale classic Cinderella <\/a>has been brought to life at the Epstein Theatre. Liverpool\u2019s own Leanne Campbell will be starring as The Fairy Godmother and Katie McGlynn from Hollyoaks will be Cinderella. The festive show promises “dazzling costumes, belly laughs, magical moments, and that unmissable panto sparkle”.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>85 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DZ<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information:<\/strong> Here<\/a><\/p>\n Dick Whittington at St Helens Theatre Royal St Helens<\/a> Theatre Royal has multiple performances of its pantomime Dick Whittington<\/a> this weekend. The pantomime brings a fresh twist of this classic story. Emmerdale\u2019s Matthew Wolfenden will play Dick Whittington, along with St Helens favourite Lewis Devine as Idle Jack.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Corporation St, St Helens WA10 1LQ<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Fort Perch Rock<\/p>\n The Mess at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton has a small-scale festive experience the family can enjoy. Each ticket includes a hot drink – mulled wine or hot chocolate for adults, and a small hot chocolate for children – plus a little gift for every child to take home.<\/p>\n Visitors will be able to meet the mischievous Grinch, take your own photos, enjoy some light-hearted antics, and take part in a festive game. With Christmas music playing and a cosy atmosphere inside the fort, it\u2019s an easy, good old-fashioned bit of festive fun.<\/p>\n Food and drinks will be available to buy throughout, so families are welcome to stay, relax, and make an afternoon or evening of it. Tickets are available online.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Fort Perch Rock, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wallasey<\/a> CH45 2JU<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/a><\/strong>Here<\/p>\n Odeon Cinemas Like many cinemas across the country, Odeon Cinemas will be showing screenings of classic Christmas films. The company is screening films such as Die Hard, Home Alone, Elf and The Snowman.<\/p>\n There are several Odeon Cinemas branches across Merseyside including Liverpool ONE and Liverpool Switch Island.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Various<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Peter Pan<\/p>\n Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight has taken on the Adventures of Peter Pan<\/a> for its Christmas pantomime. The fairytale brings sparkling costumes, dancing alongside hilarious comedy for the whole family. Wirral<\/a>\u2019s favourite Lewis Pryor plays Peter Pan and Darcey Blake will be Wendy.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Greendale Rd, Port Sunlight, Wirral CH62 4XB<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Philharmonic Hall The Liverpool Philharmonic is hosting two family concerts on Saturday and Sunday. The Santa’s Christmas Party family concerts will last for around one hour and designed for five to 10-year-olds.<\/p>\n With the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and our Children\u2019s Choirs providing its festive soundtrack, families will get to enjoy seasonal singalongs, plenty of dancing, and fun and games.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Princesses Christmas Wish at St George’s Hall<\/p>\n St George’s Hall will host four Christmas princesses for a day of “sparkling performances” and “heart-warming holiday magic”. There will be three live shows taking place on Saturday, December 20.<\/p>\n The princesses include Belle, Elsa, Rapunzel and Cinderella. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite princess, sing along to iconic songs and dance along with the princesses.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>St George’s Hall, St George’s Pl, Liverpool L1 1JJ<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 (10am-11am, 1pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm)<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Rock n roll Panto 2025 Jack and the Beanstalk at Liverpool Everyman There are final tickets remaining for the Rock ‘n Roll Panto on Saturday (*at the time of publication). The musical show is “part fairytale, part concert, and 100% fun” and has a talented cast of actors and musicians.<\/p>\n The pantomime follows Jack as he battles the greedy giant to get the gold and save the day. The audience should expect “cheeky one-liners, soaring solos and heaps of wacky costumes in a show for everyone from 3 to 103”.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>5-11 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BH<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Showcase Liverpool<\/p>\n Showcase Liverpool, located on East Lancashire Road, will be screening classic Christmas films this weekend. Home Alone will be screened on Saturday and Sunday. The Muppet Christmas Carol has three screenings on Saturday and four timings on Sunday.<\/p>\n It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, A Paw Patrol Christmas and more will also be shown at the cinema.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Showcase Cinema de Lux, 340 E Lancashire Rd, Liverpool L11 9YJ<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n More information: <\/strong>Here<\/a><\/p>\n Sleeping Beauty at Floral Pavilion Sleeping Beauty<\/a> at New Brighton<\/a>‘ “promises to be the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage”. The pantomime stars singer and television personality Kelle Bryan as the magical Fairy Snowfall. Olivier Award-winner and CBBC favourite Cleo Demetriou stars as Princess Rose.<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>M&S Bank Arena, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool L3 4FP<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21<\/p>\n![\"Lights](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Social-Royal-Albert-Dock-Christmas_6528_PeteCarr-1.jpg\")
Lights at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_JS388094864.jpg\")
The Icepark at Boxpark Liverpool<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Dick-Whittington-Prod-shot-1-Credit-David-Munn-Photography.jpg\")
The cast gather together on stage for the grand finale of Dick Whittington at St Helens Theatre Royal(Image: David Munn Photography)<\/p>\n![\"Decorated](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Christmas-lights-in-Liverpool-One-Photo-by-Colin-Lane.jpg\")
Decorated trees outside the Odeon cinema in Liverpool ONE(Image: Colin Lane\/Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n![\"Liverpool](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Everton-FCs-Annual-General-Meeting-held-at-the-Philharmonic-HallLiverpool-city-centrePic-Andrew.jp.webp\")
Liverpool Philharmonic on Hope Street in the Georgian Quarter(Image: Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_JATB-Liam-Tobin-as-Dame-Vera-_PhotoEllieKurttz_043_HighResJPG.jpg\")
Liam Tobin as Dame Vera – picture by Ellie Kurttz(Image: www.elliekurttz.com )<\/p>\n![\"Kelle](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_LEC_CMUL_131225PANTO.jpg\")
Kelle Bryan as Fairy Snowfall in Sleeping Beauty at the Floral Pavilion(Image: BRIAN ROBERTS)<\/p>\n
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Snow White at the M&S Bank Arena with Helen Flanagan(Wicked Queen)centre,and ltr Andy Brennan(Dame Dolly),Bippo the Clown(Muddles),and Rebecca Lake(Fairy).(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n