Up Next Festival is back for 2023 for our annual celebration of Merseyside artists, and this year it’s bigger than ever.
This October, join us for an extended two-week arts festival featuring brand-new shows from Merseyside’s most exciting artists and companies.
This year’s festival includes newly commissioned works across a range of artforms including world premiere plays, poetry, cabaret, sound installations and music.
As well as the packed theatre programme, this mega line-up also includes the first ever Up Next Comedy Night, a brand-new exhibition, DJs, panel discussions, creative events and more.
The line-up of artists, selected through Unity Open Call 2023, includes:
Andrew McKay / Filla Crack
Daniel Foxsmith & Moncef Mansur
Helen Jeffery
Jess Green
Natalie Denny & Skywrites LTD
Olayemi Z. Ade
Sasha Georgette
Sonic Mutiny
The Barry Brian and Bean Company
Tip Tray Theatre
+ live comedy from Sian Davies, Alex Stringer & Niki Rooney and a brand-new exhibition from Hellen Songa.
All theatre shows are available to book now, with the full line-up of music and special events announced in September. Scroll for full event listings…
Booking Tickets:
Single Tickets: Individual tickets for all events are £8 / £6 Creative’Pool. See individual line-up here
Double Tickets: Book for two shows on the same day for just £14 (£2 saving) Book on individual show booking page
Festival Pass Wristband: After selling out in 2022, our limited-edition Festival Pass Wristbands return for this year’s festival. The Festival Pass is just £25 per week and gives you access to all events in your chosen week (saving you £23). What’s more, you’ll get an exclusive Up Next Festival Wristband to gain entry into all shows and 10% off at the Unity Bar. View the Week 1 and 2 Pass options and book here