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Circus & Street Performance in Liverpool
There isn't a proper big top in Liverpool, but the circus and street performance spirit shows up in some unusual corners. Sefton Park Palm House, about four kilometres from the centre, is free to wander and has plant trails and show gardens worth spotting on the way round. Liverpool Olympia, close to the centre, hosts touring circus and comedy shows in an old listed theatre, though under 16s need an adult with them. And for the grown-ups, Alcotraz Liverpool is an 18+ prison-themed cocktail lock-up near the centre, from £44, where you smuggle in your own spirits for a two-hour heist story. If you're after something free, the Palm House is the one to pick, and it suits any age since it's just a stroll. The Olympia works better for an evening out with older kids in tow. Alcotraz is strictly for adults after dark. There's also Scare City Experience, a longer trip out to Chorley, a live-actor scare trail from £32.50 aimed at older teens aged 14 to 16 rather than younger children.
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from £44Alcotraz Liverpool: Cell Block Three-Six
Liverpool · adults only (18+)
An 18+ prison-themed cocktail lock-up where you smuggle in your own spirits and get cast into a two-hour heist story.
Booking requiredWheelchair accessible
from £5CL Performing Arts
Liverpool · ages 0-18
One-to-one and group lessons in singing, acting and instruments for children from birth to 18.
from £3FunnyBoyz Liverpool
Liverpool
An 18+ drag show and bingo night out with tiered seating, add-on meals and a party package for group bookings.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBooking requiredCard only+4 more
JD Aerial Fitness Academy - Liverpool
Liverpool · ages 7+
Kids' circus classes on real aerial apparatus, plus birthday parties where the whole group has a go on the equipment.
Booking requiredParty rooms
Liverpool Olympia
Liverpool
Gigs, comedy and touring shows in a grand old listed theatre, with under 16s needing an adult alongside them.
Accessible toiletFood on siteToiletsWheelchair accessible
from £32.50Scare City Experience
Chorley · ages 14-16
A one-way scare trail through an abandoned theme park with live actors jumping out at every turn, strictly for older teens.
Accessible toiletBooking required
FreeSefton Park Palm House
Liverpool
A free stroll through a Victorian glasshouse in Sefton Park, with plant trails and themed show gardens to spot along the way.
CaféGroup bookings
St Mary's Creative Space
Chester
A live venue for comedy, theatre, music and cabaret in a converted space with its own access quirks.
Star Spirit
Liverpool · ages 3+
Weekly cheer, gymnastics and dance classes for ages 3 and up, from first tumbles to competitive teams.
Ten Streets Social
Liverpool
A family-run bar and kitchen with roast dinners, live music and quiz nights, open late most days.
Birthday partiesParty rooms
FreeThe Black-E
Liverpool
Dance, theatre, music and soft play sessions run in the school holidays, and it's free to join.
Accessible toiletCaféIndoor playStep-free access+1 more
The Hope Street Theatre
Liverpool
A general admission theatre on Hope Street where you turn up, find a seat and catch whatever touring show is on that night.
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Good to know: circus & street performance in Liverpool
Are any of them free?
Yes, Sefton Park Palm House and The Black-E are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £3 at FunnyBoyz Liverpool. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Which ones are indoor?
Alcotraz Liverpool: Cell Block Three-Six and The Black-E are indoor, good to keep up your sleeve for a rainy day.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find circus & street performance in Liverpool, Chorley and Chester. Every place we list is in or around Liverpool, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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