What's On in Liverpool
Thursday 17 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Thursday in Liverpool is doing absolutely everything at once, and we are here for it. From afternoon cocktail hours that spill into drag-fuelled glamour, through raw punk energy and jazz-soaked album launches, to late-night techno baptisms that will rattle your ribcage — the city is fully alive tonight. Whatever your mood, whatever your budget, Liverpool has a door open for you.
Highlights

Ezra Collective: Album Launch DJ Set — One of the most electrifying bands in British jazz is celebrating a new record, and they are doing it at Jacaranda Baltic from 7:00pm in the kind of intimate setting that makes a moment feel genuinely historic. Expect the room to pulse with Afrobeat rhythms, jazz fire, and the sheer joy of a group who know exactly how good they are. Tickets run from £18–£32, and trust us — you will be telling people you were there.

Drag Queen Cocktail Revival Every Thursday — DYSCO Liverpool kicks the evening into high gear from 4:00pm with this gloriously camp institution — drag queens, expert cocktails, and an atmosphere that makes every Thursday feel like a celebration worth dressing up for. At £24 it is a proper experience rather than just a night out, combining showmanship and mixology in a way that is hard to find anywhere else. Come thirsty, come fabulous, come ready to be entertained.

The Meffs: Album Launch Show — Scouse punk outfit The Meffs are launching a new album at The Jacaranda Club tonight at 7:00pm, and if you have ever seen them live you will already be reaching for your jacket. This is raw, loud, community-rooted music played in one of Liverpool's most beloved underground venues, with tickets starting at just £14. New record, old walls, and a crowd that will sing every word back.

3 Minutes Of Fame — Hot Water Comedy Club at Blackstock Market throws open the stage from 7:00pm for its open-mic format, where fresh faces and rising talent each get their precious three minutes to win a room over. Entry is just £0–£5, making this one of the best-value evenings in the city, and the unpredictability is half the thrill — you might witness someone's breakthrough set or their spectacular unravelling, and both are equally unforgettable.

Tek Noire - BAPTISM — At 11:00pm the Arts Club Lounge becomes a different kind of church entirely, as Tek Noire delivers BAPTISM — a late-night techno and electronic experience built for people who want the floor to shake and the hours to disappear. For just £5–£9 this is exceptional value for a night that promises both sonic intensity and that rare sense of communal surrender you only get in a truly dark, committed club space. Arrive ready to stay until you have no choice but to leave.

SHIPFACED 3: Wish You Were Here! — Daffodil Liverpool hosts the third instalment of SHIPFACED from 7:00pm, a nautically themed party night that has built a devoted following on the back of good vibes, tongue-in-cheek fun, and an entry price of just £3 that is frankly borderline criminal. Think themed drinks, a crowd determined to have a brilliant time, and the kind of loose, unpretentious energy that reminds you going out does not have to be a serious undertaking.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Ezra Collective: Album Launch DJ Set | Jacaranda Baltic | 7:00pm | £18–£32 | Tickets | |
| The Meffs: Album Launch Show | The Jacaranda Club | 7:00pm | £14–£32 | Tickets | |
| Tek Noire - BAPTISM | Arts Club Lounge | 11:00pm | £5–£9 | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Drag Queen Cocktail Revival Every Thursday | DYSCO Liverpool | 4:00pm | £24 | Tickets | |
| Cocktail Masterclasses Every Thursday | The Benidorm Bar, Liverpool | 4:00pm | £34 | Tickets | |
| SHIPFACED 3: Wish You Were Here! | Daffodil Liverpool | 7:00pm | £3 | Tickets | |
| Phat Thursdays @ BaaBar | £1 Doubles | Liverpools Cheapest Party | Baa Bar Liverpool | 10:00pm | £6–£8 | Tickets | |
| Tek Noire - BAPTISM | Arts Club Lounge | 11:00pm | £5–£9 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| 3 Minutes Of Fame | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | 7:00pm | £0–£5 | Tickets | |