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Christmas in Liverpool 2026

Two big Christmas sites open this month. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland at the Pier Head starts on 20 November and Skate St George's on 21 November, and both run until 3 January.

The free Christmas Toy Parade at Liverpool ONE is on Saturday 14 November.

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  1. Ice skating and Christmas markets
  2. Christmas lights
  3. Where to see Santa
  4. Pantos and Christmas shows
  5. Carols, concerts and Christmas films
  6. Free things to do
  7. New Year's Eve
  8. Still to be announced

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Ice skating and Christmas markets

There are two rinks in the city centre this year, both open until 3 January and both closed on Christmas Day. The Pier Head one is covered, so it's the safer bet if the weather turns.

Liverpool Christmas Wonderland

When
Every day except Christmas Day, 11am to 9pm
Where
Pier Head, on the waterfront
Price
Skating from £15.50 adults, £12.50 children (off-peak). Free to walk in

A covered ice rink in front of the Three Graces, so skating goes ahead whatever the weather. There are rides, a light walk, food stalls, a bar and Santa's Grotto, and you can wander round without a ticket.

  • Off-peak means Monday to Wednesday, plus Thursday and Friday sessions starting before 5pm, up to 11 December. Peak (weekends, evenings and every day from 14 December) is £17 adults, £14 children, £58 for a family of four.
  • Skate hire is included. Card payments only.
  • Step-free throughout, with accessible toilets and baby changing. Wheelchair users pay a reduced price and a carer goes free.
  • No parking on site. James Street station is about five minutes' walk.
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Skate St George's

When
Every day except Christmas Day. Weekdays from midday, weekends from 10am, until 10pm (11pm Fridays and Saturdays)
Where
St George's Plateau, opposite Lime Street station
Price
Skating from £10

An outdoor rink in front of St George's Hall, with a Big Wheel, a Christmas tree maze, a carousel, a Santa train, a Christmas market of local traders and a rooftop bar.

  • Shorter hours on Christmas Eve (10am to 6pm), Boxing Day and New Year's Day (midday to 10pm).
  • Skate hire is included. Booking ahead is a good idea for evenings and weekends; on the day it's card only.
  • The Big Wheel and other rides are paid for at each ride, by card.
  • Wheelchair users are welcome on the ice, and a carer or personal assistant goes free.
Times and tickets

Christmas Craft & Flea Market

When
Saturday 21 November, 11am to 4pm
Where
Lutyens Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral (Brownlow Hill)
Price
£3 (under 12s free)

A one-day Christmas market of independent makers in the crypt under the Metropolitan Cathedral, with handmade and vintage stalls. Good for presents you won't find in the shops.

  • Booking ahead gets you priority entry, but you can stay as long as you like.
Tickets

Christmas lights

Noël: the Christmas light show at Liverpool Cathedral

When
27 November to 5 December
Where
Liverpool Cathedral
Price
From £10.50 adults, £8.50 children (off-peak)

The cathedral is filled with projections, light and music for Noël, a new Christmas show from the artists Luxmuralis, following years of sell-out light shows at the cathedral.

  • Peak tickets are £12.50 adults, £10.50 children (3 to 15), £36 for a family of four. Under 3s and carers go free.
  • There's a quieter session, with fewer people and lower music, on Wednesday 2 December from 4.30pm to 5pm.
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Where to see Santa

Santa's Grotto at Christmas Wonderland

When
Booked arrival slots, every day except Christmas Day
Where
Pier Head
Price
Ticket per child (includes one adult). Extra adults £1

A private visit, so you don't share Santa with another family, and every child with a ticket goes home with a gift.

  • Booked separately from skating, so you can do one or both.
  • Babies under one go free with a paying brother or sister, but don't get a gift.
  • Photos are taken for you and are on sale on the way out, from £6.
  • Step-free.
Grotto details

Santa's Secret Forest

When
21 November to Christmas Eve, day and evening sessions
Where
Orrell Hill Lane, L38 5DA (just north of the city)
Price
See the website for prices

A walk-through Christmas adventure where kids help the elves save Christmas Eve and get their own moment with Santa, followed by a half-hour woodland light trail with real reindeer.

Tickets

Pantos and Christmas shows

Little Shop of Horrors

When
3 December to 9 January
Where
Liverpool Playhouse
Price
See the theatre for prices

The cult musical about a florist and a very hungry plant, back at the Playhouse for Christmas.

  • Audio-described and captioned performances are listed on the theatre's page.
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Carols, concerts and Christmas films

Liverpool Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert

When
Saturday 19 December, 3pm to 4.30pm
Where
Liverpool Cathedral
Price
From £6.27

The cathedral choir with brass from the Liverpool Concert Orchestra, and well-known carols for everyone to join in with. Mince pies and mulled wine are on sale beforehand.

  • Best for ages 10 and up.
  • Be seated by 2.45pm.
Tickets

Free things to do

Liverpool ONE has most of the free Christmas events this year. The Christmas Wonderland at the Pier Head is also free to walk round, and the cathedral's Ring Out the Bells concert is free with a ticket.

New Year's Eve

We haven't found an official city-wide New Year's Eve event for this year yet. If one is announced, we'll add it here.

Still to be announced

A few things are confirmed but don't have dates yet. We'll add them here as soon as they do, along with anything new we find.

  • Pop-up Christmas markets at Basnett Street and the Cunard Building, with local and independent businesses, on selected dates.
  • Liverpool City Halls has a Christmas programme including A Christmas Carol, Carols by Lantern Light and Story Time with Santa. See the City Halls website.
Sources (22)
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  2. Skate St George's (accessed 6 November 2026)
  3. Skate St George's: Ice skating tickets (accessed 6 November 2026)
  4. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland: Times and prices (accessed 6 November 2026)
  5. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland: FAQs (accessed 6 November 2026)
  6. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland (accessed 6 November 2026)
  7. Liverpool Christmas Wonderland: Santa's Grotto (accessed 6 November 2026)
  8. Liverpool ONE: Christmas (accessed 6 November 2026)
  9. Everyman and Playhouse: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2026 (accessed 6 November 2026)
  10. Culture Liverpool: The Scouse Nativity is back for 2026 (25 Mar 2026) (accessed 6 November 2026)
  11. The Auditorium: Cinderella (accessed 6 November 2026)
  12. Ticket Quarter: Noël light show (accessed 6 November 2026)
  13. Ticket Quarter: Story Time with Santa (accessed 6 November 2026)
  14. Santa's Secret Forest (accessed 6 November 2026)
  15. Everyman and Playhouse: What's on (accessed 6 November 2026)
  16. ATG Tickets: Liverpool Empire what's on (accessed 6 November 2026)
  17. Liverpool Philharmonic: Christmas at the Phil (accessed 6 November 2026)
  18. Eventbrite: Liverpool Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert (accessed 6 November 2026)
  19. Eventbrite: Ring Out the Bells (accessed 6 November 2026)
  20. Eventbrite: Christmas All Around (accessed 6 November 2026)
  21. Eventbrite: The Snowman with live orchestra (accessed 6 November 2026)
  22. Eventbrite: Christmas Craft & Flea Market (accessed 6 November 2026)

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