We confirmed 9 Christmas events for kids in Liverpool for 2026. The season starts on 14 November with Christmas Toy Parade and runs until 16 January (The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast). One of them is free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in the UK.
The short version
- 9 kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Liverpool, Hightown, Prescot and Wallasey
- First: Christmas Toy Parade, Liverpool, 14 November
- Free events: Christmas Toy Parade
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by area, with the date, time, price and the small things parents ask about (booking, ages, what is included).
Liverpool Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 9 confirmed for 2026
- Areas
- Liverpool, Hightown, Prescot and Wallasey
- Season
- 14 November to 16 January
- Free events
- 1
- Last checked
Christmas events for kids in Liverpool
6 confirmed events in Liverpool, soonest first.
Christmas Toy Parade
Christmas paradeFreeLiverpool ONE · Liverpool
- Host
- Liverpool ONE (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Liverpool ONE, 5 Wall Street, Liverpool L1 8JQ
- When
- Sat, Nov 14
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Liverpool ONE's much loved Christmas Toy Parade returns on Saturday 14 November 2026, created in collaboration with outdoor arts company Walk The Plank. Dancing toys and festive characters parade through the shopping district, with Santa himself joining the procession, so it is a free way to start the season with children in the city centre.
The centre is also adding a brand new 30 metre Christmas tree at Paradise Place that visitors can walk through for the first time, plus new light canopies and the return of the bauble arch, reindeer and angel wings for photos. Through December, Festive Thursdays bring free live entertainment and choir performances, and a free Wishmas day with entertainment runs on Saturday 5 December.
Parent tip: Check the Liverpool ONE Christmas page closer to the day for the parade route and start time.
See dates and details from Liverpool ONE (opens in a new tab)The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast
Panto or Christmas showLiverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres · Liverpool
- Host
- Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Everyman Theatre, 5 to 11 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BH
- When
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 to Sat, Jan 16, 2027
- Price
- £20 to £47
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Everyman's famous Rock 'n' Roll Panto for 2026 is Beauty and the Beast. A company of actor-musicians plays everything live, and the theatre describes it as part rock concert, part pop spectacular and all-out family fun, made just for Liverpool. Expect powerhouse vocals, electrifying tunes, wild costumes and a fairy tale turned all the way up to eleven.
The show runs from Saturday 14 November 2026 to Saturday 16 January 2027, with evening shows at 7pm and matinees across the run. Tickets range from £20 to £47. There is a BSL interpreted show on Wednesday 18 November, a captioned show on Saturday 5 December, an audio described show with a 6.15pm touch tour on Wednesday 9 December, and a relaxed performance on Thursday 14 January.
Parent tip: Some accessible performances are already selling fast or sold out, so book early; the box office is on 0151 709 4776.
See dates and details from Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres (opens in a new tab)Santa's Grotto at Liverpool Christmas Wonderland
Santa’s grottoLiverpool Christmas Wonderland (Icebox Live) · Liverpool
- Host
- Liverpool Christmas Wonderland (Icebox Live) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Liverpool Christmas Wonderland, Pier Head, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1BY
- When
- Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
- Price
- See booking page
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Liverpool Christmas Wonderland returns to the Pier Head from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, set against the Three Graces. Its brand new Santa's Grotto offers a traditional, private meet and greet with Santa, with a gift for every child, and is booked separately from the skating.
Around the grotto the site has a covered real ice rink with skate hire included, eight children's rides alongside bigger thrill rides, an ice maze, games, festive food stalls and twenty thousand light bulbs strung through the site, which the organisers say look best after dark. The whole site is step-free. There is no parking on site, but there is plenty within a short walk. Ice skating tickets start from £12.50, and the wonderland is operated by Icebox Live.
Parent tip: Sign up on the website for grotto release dates; skating sessions start from £12.50.
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Panto or Christmas showThe Epstein Theatre · Liverpool
- Host
- The Epstein Theatre (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- The Epstein Theatre, 85 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DZ
- When
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
- Price
- See booking page
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Epstein Theatre on Hanover Street stages Snow White as its Christmas pantomime, following last year's Cinderella. The Wicked Queen plots against Snow White, who escapes into the forest and finds a cottage shared by seven characters, with Prince Fredrick, Muddles and Nurse Nelly joining the story. Ryan Mulvey, known from Hollyoaks and Coronation Street, is in the cast.
The tagline is "Mirror mirror on the wall, the biggest panto of them all", and the show promises costumes, comedy and festive fun for families. It runs from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. The theatre is at 85 Hanover Street in the city centre, and performance times and tickets are available through its own booking page.
Parent tip: Performance times and prices are on the theatre's booking page.
See dates and details from The Epstein Theatre (opens in a new tab)Skate With Santa at IceBox
Meet SantaBOXPARK Liverpool · Liverpool
- Host
- BOXPARK Liverpool (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- BOXPARK Liverpool, Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village, Baltic Triangle, Liverpool L8 5XJ
- When
- Daily, Dec 19 to 24, 12 pm and 1 pm
- Price
- See booking page (general skating from £8 per child)
- Ages
- Child tickets for ages 3 to 12
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
BOXPARK Liverpool's IceBox rink in the Baltic Triangle is back and bigger for 2026, open daily from 16 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. New this year, families can Skate with Santa: between 19 and 24 December there are two special sessions each day, at 12pm and 1pm, giving children the chance to skate alongside Santa himself.
All IceBox sessions last 45 minutes and include skate hire. Child tickets are for ages 3 to 12, children must be with an adult, and there is a maximum of two children per adult for safety. Places in the Skate with Santa slots are limited, so the venue recommends booking well in advance. A sensory friendly session with fewer people, softer lighting and quieter music runs every Sunday at 10am.
Parent tip: Early bird discounts do not apply to Skate with Santa tickets; skate aids are not included in ticket prices.
See dates and details from BOXPARK Liverpool (opens in a new tab)Storytime with Santa
Story time with SantaLiverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres · Liverpool
- Host
- Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Everyman Street Café, Everyman Theatre, 5 to 11 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BH
- When
- Sat, Dec 19 and Mon, Dec 21 to Wed, Dec 23, 11:15 am
- Price
- £7 per child (adults free, up to two per child)
- Ages
- 0 to 7 year olds
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Everyman Street Café on Hope Street becomes a little pocket of Christmas for four mornings just before Christmas, as Santa and his elves welcome families for stories, crafts and gentle festive fun. It has been created with very young children in mind, so little ones can meet Santa in a warm, relaxed setting and take part at their own pace.
Children hear a festive story, join in simple Christmas activities, write a special letter to Santa and have a photo moment, and each child takes home a small gift. Sessions last 45 minutes and start at 11.15am on Saturday 19, Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December. Tickets are £7 per child, and adults do not need a ticket, although only two adults per child can attend.
Parent tip: You can add a festive hot chocolate and gingerbread for £6.95 or a children's lunch box for £4.50 when booking.
See dates and details from Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Hightown
1 confirmed event in Hightown, soonest first.
Santa's Secret Forest (Hightown)
Story time with SantaSanta's Secret Forest · Hightown
- Host
- Santa's Secret Forest (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Santa's Secret Forest, Orrell Hill Woods, Orrell Hill Lane, Hightown L38 5DA (near Liverpool)
- When
- Daily sessions, Nov 21 to Dec 24
- Price
- See booking page
- Ages
- All ages
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Santa's Secret Forest is a fully immersive Christmas adventure at Orrell Hill Woods in Hightown, closer to walkthrough theatre than a traditional grotto. Families step into one unfolding story across a large Christmas world, helping the elves save Christmas Eve in Santa's Sleigh Garage, posting letters down a magical chute in The Mail Room and lending a hand in the Toy Workshop and Elf Village.
The journey ends at Santa's cosy house for a personal moment with him, and families can also see Santa's reindeer in their woodland home. For 2026 there is a new entrance tunnel, an upgraded illuminated woodland trail with 3D snowflake glasses, and magicians and puppeteers at the new Burrow. It is open from 21 November to Christmas Eve, with sessions through the day and evening.
Parent tip: Some sessions sold out early; outside food is not allowed, but the Merrywood Market sells festive treats.
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1 confirmed event in Prescot, soonest first.
Enchanted (Prescot)
Christmas lightsKnowsley Safari · Prescot
- Host
- Knowsley Safari (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Knowsley Safari, Prescot, Prescot L34 4AN (near Liverpool)
- When
- Evenings, Nov 20 to Dec 24
- Price
- See booking page
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
As darkness falls, Knowsley Safari transforms its Foot Safari into a world of light and festive adventure for the Christmas season. The all new extended illuminated trail winds past dazzling displays and glowing animal installations, with sparkling pathways, enchanting woodland scenes and magical surprises around every corner.
Visit Liverpool lists Enchanted from 20 November to 24 December 2026, describing it as a perfect way to kick off the Christmas season with festive treats and family moments along the way. It is an evening, outdoor event, so warm layers and sensible shoes help, and it works well for children who enjoy animals and light trails rather than a seated show. Check Knowsley Safari's own booking pages for evening times and ticket prices before you travel.
Parent tip: Book a timed entry in advance and dress for an outdoor evening walk.
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1 confirmed event in Wallasey, soonest first.
Aladdin (Wallasey)
Panto or Christmas showFloral Pavilion · Wallasey
- Host
- Floral Pavilion (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Floral Pavilion Theatre, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wallasey CH45 2JS (near Liverpool)
- When
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
- Price
- £15 to £38.50
- Booking
- Booking essential
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton presents Aladdin as Wirral's 2026 pantomime. A humble boy discovers a mystical lamp that unlocks unimaginable power, setting off a journey of danger, love and laughter, with the glittering Genie's cave and a magic carpet ride soaring across the stage. The theatre promises jaw-dropping staging, lighting displays, choreography, special effects and outrageous comedy.
The panto runs from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 and lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval. Tickets range from £15 to £38.50, with limited £15 stalls tickets on every performance. A BSL signed performance is on Sunday 20 December at 5pm, and a relaxed performance with adjusted lighting and sound is on Sunday 3 January at 1pm.
Parent tip: Look for the limited £15 stalls tickets offered on every performance.
See dates and details from Floral Pavilion (opens in a new tab)A story for the trip home
Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is hand-painted in watercolour. It is a cosy five-minute read after a big day out.
A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolour. Ages 0 to 8.
Buy on Amazon.co.uk (opens in a new tab)Liverpool Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are in Liverpool in 2026?
We confirmed 9 Christmas events for kids in Liverpool for 2026, each on its host’s own page, including Christmas Toy Parade, The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted (Prescot), Santa's Grotto at Liverpool Christmas Wonderland, Santa's Secret Forest (Hightown), Aladdin (Wallasey), Snow White, Skate With Santa at IceBox and Storytime with Santa. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Liverpool?
Yes. 1 of the 9 events here are free, including Christmas Toy Parade. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Liverpool this year?
Santa appears at Christmas Toy Parade, Santa's Grotto at Liverpool Christmas Wonderland, Santa's Secret Forest (Hightown), Skate With Santa at IceBox and Storytime with Santa. Times and booking rules are in each listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Liverpool?
Christmas story times on this page: Santa's Secret Forest (Hightown) and Storytime with Santa.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on 2 November 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
