What's On in Liverpool

Portugal v DR Congo : World Cup 2026 Screening Liverpool — Kick off the day's festivities at Boxpark Liverpool where Portugal and DR Congo face off in what promises to be a thrillingly unpredictable World Cup clash. Doors open in time for the 2:30pm kickoff and the open-air, street-food-court atmosphere at Boxpark makes this one of the most sociable ways to watch the beautiful game in the city. Tickets range from free to £15, so there is a way in for every budget.

World Cup Live: England Fanpark — The Dome at Grand Central Hall is one of Liverpool's most spectacular spaces, and tonight it transforms into an official England fanpark for the eagerly anticipated clash against Croatia, kicking off at 9pm. Arrive at 7:00pm, soak up the electric pre-match atmosphere under that extraordinary ceiling, and be part of what could be a night the city talks about for years. At just £6, it is an absolute steal for a World Cup night to remember.

ENGLAND V CROATIA - Football World Cup (Free Entry) — If you want the big-screen drama without dipping into your wallet, Camp and Furnace is throwing open its vast, warehouse-cool doors from 7:30pm with free entry for the England versus Croatia showdown. One of Liverpool's most characterful venues, it brings a gig-going energy to football watching that you simply will not find in your average sports bar. Check the website to confirm details, but consider this one firmly on your radar.

Bruce Foxton — While half the city is glued to the football, the Cavern Club on Mathew Street is hosting something genuinely special — Bruce Foxton, the legendary bassist and co-founder of The Jam, taking to the stage at 7:00pm. In a venue that has seen more music history than almost anywhere on earth, this feels like exactly the right pairing: a punk and new wave icon in the world's most storied rock-and-roll basement. Tickets are £38 and worth every penny.

Emily Baron With Special Guests — For those who like their Wednesday evenings intimate and melodic, The Jacaranda Club — birthplace of The Beatles' very first gigs — hosts Emily Baron with special guests from 8:00pm. The Jacaranda's low ceilings and warm amber light make every performance feel like a secret shared between old friends, and at £8 this is the kind of quietly brilliant night that people rave about long after. A perfect alternative universe if the football is not your thing.

Supermodel — Tucked away at the ever-reliable Kazimier Stockroom, Supermodel brings live music to one of Liverpool's most atmospheric and genuinely independent venues from 7:30pm. The Stockroom has a knack for spotting artists on the rise and presenting them in a setting that feels both effortlessly cool and genuinely welcoming. At just £6, it is the kind of under-the-radar gig that reminds you why Liverpool's music scene is still the envy of every other city in the country.