01/05/2026
As there’s not one but two upcoming bank holidays in May, we thought we’d share just a few of the many events happening in our home city, Liverpool:
Smithdown Road Festival
Friday to Monday, 1st - 4th May: This grassroots festival takes over the Smithdown Road area with live music, food, and drink.
Price: Free to attend (donations to the Whitechapel Centre are encouraged)
https://smithdownfestival.com
Big Top Circus Festival
Saturday & Sunday, 2nd – 3rd May: Lord Street in Southport will transform into a circus wonderland. You’ll find free acrobatics, stilt walkers, and aerial displays that are sure to leave the kids (and adults) in awe.
Price: Free
https://www.visitsouthport.com/whats-on/top-events/big-top/
Quadrant Park PARTY
Saturday, 2nd May: Relive the glory days of Liverpool’s rave scene at Camp and Furnace.
Price: £22.25
https://www.skiddle.com/artists/quadrant-park-123606513/
Mini Maestros at the Everyman Street Cafe
Starts 17th May – 28th June: An interactive, multi-sensory music session for children and their grown-ups.
Price: £10 per session // £45 for 5 sessions
https://everymanplayhouse.com/event/mini-maestros/
Blackstock Market Family Funday
Sunday, 31st May: Head to Blackstock Market for a day designed specifically for the little ones. With face painting, balloon animals, and magic shows from 10:00 AM.
Price: Free
https://www.blackstockmarket.co.uk/events/family-fundays/