Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival

Future Yard are doing a beer festival! If you’ve been to one of our craft beer and vinyl markets in the past, you know that we love the connection between DIY music and independent, craft brewing, with the great taste that come along with it. Well now we’re having a full celebration of it, in three sessions across Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July.

The first ever Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival takes place across Future Yard’s outdoor and indoor spaces, with dozens of taps pouring craft beers and ciders of all types across our bars, and also featuring pop-up stalls from Neptune, Spookton and Polly’s, among others. There will be tasting sessions across the two days where you get to meet the brewers and sample some of their favourite brews (these sessions are limited and have to be booked separately).

Our beer festival combines the worlds of vinyl obsessives and craft beer aficionados for a fair that pulls together some of the best North West breweries, vinyl record sellers and DJs. The festival is broken into three sessions over the two days: an opening party on Friday evening (5pm-11pm) featuring guest DJs; a loungey Saturday afternoon session (12pm-5pm), with brewer talks and tastings; and a closing Saturday evening celebration (6pm-11pm), with more DJs and tastings to keep you entertained. There’ll also be records on sale throughout both days with a number of sellers hosting stalls and spinning some tunes. And we’ll have fresh Neapolitan-style pizza served up from our kitchen, alongside some guest food vendors.

Like music? Like craft beer? Like pizza? Why not put them all together in one place. See you there.

Tickets are available now, at £8.50 per person per session. You’ll get a branded glass and a complementary half pint with your ticket when you arrive. 

Bluecoat Arts Market

Join us this December for the Bluecoat Arts Market!

We’re opening our Garden and Sandon rooms to local artists, makers, and creatives. The market will feature a wide range of locally crafted, handmade goods, celebrating the creativity of our community.

SLICE PARTY

Evenings are all about pizza, good tunes and a sip of beer to get you in the mood for the weekend. On 13th September, we’ve got you covered with our latest Slice Party!

With offers on Birko’s finest slices (including two new pizzas), happy hour deals on drinks, plus an immaculately-curated set of tunes to keep the vibes going, our Slice Parties are COMPLETELY FREE entry. Featuring tunes from DJ Smudge.

5PM TIL LATE

Winter Arkade 2025

Part of Liverpool’s Cultural Workshop Expo 2020 – Independent stalls | Food & drink | Entertainment

The perfect place to pick up bespoke, handmade gifts from our community of talented makers!

This Winter, Make and Invisible Wind Factory are excited to bring back Winter Arkade 2025!

Visitors to this winter shopping event can expect an abundance of independent stall holders, tasty food, music and entertainment throughout the day.

Stall holders & food vendors being announced every day – follow @make.cic for live updates!

 

FAQs

 

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

On street parking is free and limited to 4 hours.

Public transport links are nearby, and the venue is easily accessible on foot from Liverpool City Centre (see our website for more information, we’re located at Make North Docks).

 

How accessible is the venue?

The market is located on the ground floor which provides full accessibility including toilet provisions.

 

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org

 

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.

 

The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes that is fine!

 

Will there be food & drink available at the market?

There will be a variety of food options available including, vegan options. There will also alcohol available at our bar.

 

Can I bring my dog along?

Well behaved dogs allowed as long as they are on a lead. The owner must take full responsibility and pick up after your dog. Your furry pal must be supervised at all times and must not be deemed as dangerous.

Liverpool Cultural Workshop Expo 2025

Exhibitions, workshops, demos, Winter Arkade & more – 15th & 16th Nov 2025

 

The North Docks of Liverpool is the epicentre of the city’s creative sector & the workshop for Merseyside’s culture. We plan to showcase the talent and amazing output of this creative community across a weekend of exhibitions, conversation, workshops and an artisanal market on the 15th & 16th November at Make North Docks & The Invisible Wind Factory.

Programme:

Saturday 15th November

11:30 – Affirmation Decoration Making with Pyromancy Productions

12:00 – Design Your Own Tote Bag with Sarah Armstrong

12:00 – Panel Talk #1- ‘Can arts & culture be the patriotism of unity?

14:00 – DJ Workshop with Malissa (Sisu Crew)

14:00 – Panel Talk #2 – ‘How can arts & culture be heard amongst large scale regeneration and political headwinds?

14:30 – Natural Wreath Making with Louise & Deb

14:30 – Lego Christmas Card Printing with Cath Garvey

 

Sunday 16th November 

Winter Arkade 11am – 6pm 

(Artisnal Market)

 

Crypt Keepers Carnival Presents.. Halloween Bash at the Black-E Alternative Market

 

Crypt Keepers Carnival presents Halloween Bash at the Black-E

FULLY CURATED ALTERNATIVE ARTISAN MARKET     11AM UNTIL 5PM

Stalls including –

  • Taxidermy
  • Art
  • Jewellery
  • Clay sculptures
  • Clothing & Accessories
  • Cake
  • Coffee
  • Cocktails & More!

 

1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1

FREE ENTRY

FAMILY FRIENDLY

CHARITY RAFFLE IN PLACE FOR LINCOLNSHIRE BAT RESCUE – PRIZES DONATED BY OUR LOVELY TRADERS.

 

 

Liverpool Print Fair – Autumn 2025

8th & 9th November 2025Bluecoat, School Lane11am – 5pm | Free entry | Family friendly

Liverpool Print Fair returns to Bluecoat this November for its second event of 2025, a carefully curated weekend market celebrating the art of printmaking.

Across two days, 25 independent artists, illustrators and designers from across the UK will showcase and sell their work, including screen prints, risographs, linocuts, etchings, zines, and illustrated goods. Visitors can meet the makers, discover unique pieces, and find affordable art and gifts in a relaxed, creative setting.

Find out more at www.liverpoolprintfair.co.uk.

Kindling Farm Heritage Fair!

Christmas has arrived at Kindling Farm! Celebrate the festivities with a day of heritage craft making, mulled wine and Kindling treats for sale!

Join us this Christmas for a day of traditional crafts and heritage activities from an array of craftspeople and artisan makers from across the Northwest.  

Get hands-on and give heritage crafts a go by joining drop-in workshops suitable for all the family, where you can make your own Christmas decorations and gifts. With demos on the day, you will learn about endangered traditional crafts from the people keeping them alive!

We will have Kindling Christmas trees and foodie delights available to buy from our Market Stall. Head to the Barn for a glass of mulled wine (non-alcoholic option available) or a hearty seasonal soup.Join us in the courtyard for carolling around the campfire and discover the history of Kindling Farm in a mini-exhibition curated by our volunteers and local community.

You must register to come to this event. Please visit our website to secure your place.  

 

Heritage Taster Day: Preserving Seasonal Flavours

 

 

From preserves to pickles, curing and kimchi, people have been finding ways to prolong the life of fruit & veg for centuries. At this heritage taster day, we’ll be exploring smart ways to reduce food waste and make the most of your harvest using traditional preserving methods. 

Join us in our field kitchen for a day of demos, tutorials and workshops with independent chefs, local community kitchens and foodie practitioners:

Fancy fermenting? Lucy Antal from The Alchemist Kitchen will be leading a 30 minute practical workshop teaching us the ancient art of making Kimchi. Up to 12 spaces available on a first-come-first served basis. Take your kimchi home to enjoy!

Campfire cooking with practitioner and farm member, Ali Holden who will be setting up a camp fire in the courtyard where you can try your hand at cooking jam over an open fire.

Join us in our field kitchen for a ‘waste not, want not’ demo with Greg from Eat Up Gud who’ll be cooking up exciting Caribbean dishes using produce from our fields including our glut of courgettes!

The Kindling Farm Market Stall will be open to buy fresh, seasonal produce grown at the farm. 

There are two opportunities to attend this event. You can book a time slot between 10am-12.30pm or 2-4.30pm. 

You must register to come to this event. Please visit our website to secure your place. 

 

 

Festive Makers Market

Join us for a festive day celebrating local creativity!

Meet our talented artists and makers, and find something special in a unique selection of handmade items. The shop team are available to help you find unique items for your home, as well as special Christmas gifts for friends & family.

Capsule collections from local artists are regularly updated and reflect our ongoing commitment to champion local creativity.

Full list of makers to be announced announced soon!