What’s on in the North West in June

There’s loads of good stuff goes on in the North West every month. I’ve wanted a place to share one off events and special occasions for ages so am sharing my monthly What’s On Guide for the North West here.

I will be emailing a weekly round up of the events planned for the week ahead in my newsletter, so please consider signing up for all the events in one place. I will also be sharing North West events throughout the month over on my Facebook page, so again feel free to follow over there.

As usual, if you know of any North West events that I’ve missed out, I’d love to hear from you. I would also love to know if you attend any of the events listed and how you found them.

Any events that we have been invited to or sponsored to attend will be marked as #AD

ALWAYS check details with venues direct by clicking the blue links before heading out, especially opening hours and booking details. Information can change. Many events have indoor contingency plans in case of severe weather etc but always best to check beforehand.

FEATURED NORTH WEST EVENTS FOR JUNE 2024

Father’s Day also falls on the 16th June – To find out what’s happening in Merseyside on Father’s Day, check out our Things to do on Father’s Day in the North West post.

3rd June – The official naming ceremony of Cunard’s The Queen Mary will take place at the Pier Head in Liverpool. Events will take place throughout the day, including performances from Andrea Bocelli and Firework Displays.

The official naming ceremony (including the smashing of the bottle) will happen at 4pm but events will be happening from 7.30am through to 10pm.

8th June to 15th June – Taylor Town Trail in Liverpool

To celebrate Taylor Swift concerts happening at Anfield in Liverpool, the City Centre will be transformed into Taylor Town with several events happening between the 8th and 15th June.

Many events including art installations will be FREE.

27th June to 24th July – #AD Van Gogh Exhibition – Exhibition Centre Liverpool

Over 300 masterpieces celebrating the work of Van Gogh. The immersive exhibition has been touring Europe and comes to the North West this June.

Prices start from £13.20. New dates have been added due to demand.

• 31/5 – 2/6 – Southport Food Festival at Victoria Park, Southport
• 31/5 – 9/6 – Ulverston International Music Festival
• 1/6 – The Mowgli Dog Show at Claremont Farm
• 1/6 – Accrington Food and Drink Festival
• 1/6 – Chorley Food and Drink Festival
• 1/6 – 9/6 – Elmer’s Big Festival in Blackpool

• 3/6 & 10/6 – Relaxed Young Company Theatre Taster Sessions at The Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 1/6 – 7/7 – Disney’s Aladdin at The Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 1/6 – 8/6 – Sister Act at Southport Little Theatre
• 4/6 – 15/6 – 2:22 A Ghost Story at The Lowry, Salford

• 6/6 – 7/6 – Sweeney Todd: A Victorian Melodrama at The Lowry, Salford
• 6/6 – 8/6 – Craft Beer Expo at Black Lodge Brewery, Liverpool
• 6/6 – 9/6 – Universally Manchester Festival at The University of Manchester
• 6/6 – 16/6 – Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival in Tattenhall
• 7/6 – Big Country at The Citadel, St Helens (18+)
• 7/6 – An Evening with The Christians at Waterside Arts, Sale
• 7/6 & 8/6 – In The Night Garden Live in Blackpool
• 7/6 & 8/6 – Keswick Beer Festival
• 7/6 & 8/6 – Tour of Britain Women Cycling (Wrexham and Warrington)

• 8/6 – Dave Day – Remembrance Procession in memory of Dave Myers, Hairy Biker in Barrow
• 8/6 – 9/6 – Halton 50 Festival at Runcorn Hill Park FREE ENTRY
• 8/6 & 9/6 – ParkLife Festival at Heaton Park, Manchester
• 8/6 – Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show at The Citadel, St Helens
• 8/6 – MiniFest at Waterside Arts Sale Festival
• 8/6 – The Lancashire Hotpots at The Lowry, Salford
• 8/6 – Toy Fair at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
• 8/6 – Walk the Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
• 8/6 & 9/6 – Shrek The Musical at The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
• 8/6 – Hyndburn Ecofest FREE
• 8/6 & 9/6 – Silents by the Sea celebrating silent cinema in Morecambe
• 8/6 – Cumberland Show in Carlisle
• 8/6 & 9/6 – Chester Regatta

• 9/6 – BritPop Classical at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 9/6 – St Helens Town Centre Music Festival
• 9/6 – Cleveleys Car Show
• 9/6 – Summer Fun Dog Show in Lydiate
• 9/6 – Oswaldtwistle Carnival
• 10/6 – Disney in Concert at The Liverpool Empire
• 12/6 – Studio Lab Music Workshop at Fact, Liverpool
• 12/6 & 13/6 – Peppa Pig’s Day Out at St Helens Theatre Royal
• 12/6 – 15/6 – Monty Python’s Spamalot at Southport Little Theatre

• 13/6 – 16/6 – Awful Auntie at The Liverpool Empire
• 13/6 – 15/6 – Liverpool International Tennis Tournament at Liverpool Cricket Club
• 13/6 – 16/6 – Forest Live at Delamere Forest
• 13/6 – 16/6 – Knutsford Music Festival
• 13/6 – Chester Fashion Week
• 14/6 – Luther Vandross: The Legend Lives On (Tribute Act) at St Helens Theatre Royal

• 14/6 – 20/7 – The Importance of Being Earnest at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• 14/6 & 15/6 – Penrith Beer Festival
• 15/6 – One Night of Billy Joel (Tribute Act) at St Helens Theatre Royal
• 15/6 – Leyland Festival
• 15/6 – Rainford Walking Day
• 15/6 & 16/6- The Weekend festival at Media City, Salford Quays FREE
• 15/6 & 16/6 – Dog Fest at Tatton Park
• 15/6 & 16/6 – Poulton-le-Fylde Summer Festival
• 16/6 – Chester Paddleboard Festival
• 16/6 – Father’s Day at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens
• 16/6 – Warrington Krazy Races in Warrington Town Centre

• 18/6 & 19/6 – Royal Cheshire County Show in Knutsford
• 20/6 – 14/7 – Wicked at The Liverpool Empire
• 20/6 – 30/6 – Lymm Festival
• 20/6 – 23/6 – On The Waterfront Festival at The Pier Head, Liverpool (18+)
• 21/6 – 22/6 – Liverpool Craft Brew Festival at Invisible Wind Factory
• 21/6-31/6 – Prescot Festival
• 22/6 – World Worm Charming Championships in Nantwich
• 22/6 – Daresbury Festival
• 22/6 & 23/6 – Africa Oye Music Festival – Sefton Park, Liverpool
• 22/6 – Yorkshire Dales Explorer Train from the North West to Yorkshire Dales National Park
• 22/6 – Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics at Haydock Park
• 22/6 – Burrs Colour Dash
• 22/6 – The Pink Picnic – Salford Pride
• 22/6 – Padgate Walking Day – Warrington
• 22/6 – Eccles Country Fair
• 22/6 – Day of Enchantment – Lancashire Mining Museum at Ashley Green
• 22/6 – Lights on the Fells at Keswick in memory of lost Police Officers 3am
• 23/6 – Children’s Treasure Hunt – Bank Hall, Bretherton
• 23/6 – Prescot Carnival – Browns Field, Prescot – Lots of FREE family activities
• 24/6 – Palace Theatre, Manchester Tour
• 24/6 – 26/6 – Bowland Cycling Festival
• 27/6 – 80’s Live (Music) at St Helens Theatre Royal
• 28/6 – 30/6 – St Anne’s Carnival
• 29/6 – The Showstopper Kid’s Show at The Lowry, Salford
• 29/6 – Classic Ibiza at Tatton Park
• 29/6 – Pendle Festival of Culture and Peace Walk
• 29/6 – Blackpool Wellbeing Festival
• 29/6 – St Helens Colour Run in aid of Willowbrook Hospice – SOLD OUT
• 29/6 & 30/6 – Vintage Vehicle Weekend in Ellesmere Port
• 29/6 & 30/6 – Fylde Vintage, Steam and Farm Show
• 30/6 – Nelson and Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
• 30/6 – Chester Raft Race