This world-famous city in England’s north west is known for its creativity, musical legacy and vibrant communities. Explore the Pride Quarter around Stanley Street, a safe and welcoming space that’s home to some of the city’s most exciting nightlife and entertainment. Check out LGBTQIA+ festivals, or discover your new favourite queer bookshop.
Delve into our LGBTQIA+ city guide to Liverpool for the ins and outs of the city’s top neighbourhoods, hotels and events.
Bringing a colourful march, live music acts, film screenings and glitzy parties, Pride in Liverpool annually fills the city with rainbow flags and a lot of love. Expect a brilliant line-up, released in mid-2025.
Hailed as the UK’s longest running LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival, Liverpool sees a takeover from Homotopia Festival each year. Queer and trans creatives come together across Liverpool’s venues and cultural spaces to showcase eclectic and thought provoking works. Think theatrics, visual performances, dance, films, discussions and workshops. Homotopia will be back bigger and bolder than ever in 2025.
The city’s Pride Quarter, around Stanley Street, boasts bold bars and bustling nightclubs with drag acts and karaoke until the sun comes up. Here you’ll even find Britain’s first rainbow taxi rank.
Uncover LGBTQIA+ past and present at the Museum of Liverpool with an audio trail. Narrated by podcasters Matthew Riley and Brendan Geoghegan, you’ll uncover untold stories of the LGBTQIA+ community. Hear about struggles through discriminatory policies, alongside positive tales of liberation.
Culture buffs will love Hotel Indigo in Liverpool’s centre. Near to Tate Liverpool and the Albert Dock, immerse yourself in the arts and step back in time at a historic dockland. There are 151 guestrooms, each with its own complimentary snack bar.
For a boutique stay in the city, look to Aloft Liverpool. Located a short walk from the historic waterfront, the hotel is housed in a Grade II listed building and boasts onsite bar WXYZ, as well as options of twin and king bedrooms.
In the heart of the city centre, the Hilton Liverpool is close to shopping and attractions. Enjoy views of the Albert Dock, with Liverpool Lime Street train station just a 15-minute walk away. The hotel has 215 rooms, from twins through to suites.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is served by major international and domestic airlines.
Trains from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street take around 2 hours and 15 minutes. There are fast and regular train connections to other cities too, including Manchester and Birmingham.
