What’s on in Liverpool during December?

What’s on in Liverpool during December?

MUSIC December is an excitingly busy month in Liverpool and there’s something for everyone. One of the world’s biggest band’s, Coldplay are kicking off the month the Echo Arena on 7 December as part of their UK tour. Hot on their heels after an amazing year are Kings Of Leon on December 8^th followed by the Stereophonics with a UK greatest hits tour and album on December 9th. As if that’s not enough, Elton John will be bringing his outrageous Las Vegas Show The Red Piano to Britain later this year, with shows at the Echo Arena Liverpool on December 17th and December 18th – among only a handful of European dates. To complete the month, Liverpool’s very own  Zutons, have announced their biggest Liverpool date yet appearing at the Echo Arena on 19 December.  Over at Liverpool’s Carling Academy there is a packed few weeks planned with The Dandy Warhols  taking centre stage on Wednesday December 10^th followed by the NME Rock and Roll Riot Tour featuring Primal Scream on the 11^th. Sunday the 21^st is the night for Homecoming Liverpool featuring The Rascals over at Carling Academy 2 but to top the year off in style why not catch The Coral at the Academy on December 31^st.

SPORT If you’re visiting Liverpool this month to watch the footy, Everton will be battling to keep 7^th place playing Aston Villa at Goodison on Sunday the 7^th of December. For a tougher Christmas match you can see them against Chelsea on Monday December 22^nd and finishing off the year against Sunderland on Sunday 28^th. Over at Anfield, Liverpool will be hoping to stay top of the premiership playing West Ham on the 1^st, Hull on the 13^th and Bolton Wonderers on Boxing Day. For tickets go to www.evertonfc.com or www.liverpoolfc.tv and why not make a night of it and stay in one of Liverpool’s excellent serviced apartments.

THEATRE Liverpool’s Everyman theatre are having a panto with a difference this year. From December 8^th, Rock N Roll Mother Goose will have you dancing in the aisles! If you’re after something more traditional, Liverpool’s Empire Theatre has got Britain’s number one pantomime Cinderella coming to see out European Capital of Culture in glittering, star-studded style!  Featuring an all-star Liverpool cast the show opens on 11th December 2008, and promises to be a truly magical show. The one and only Cilla Black returns to her native city to play the Fairy Godmother, alongside actress, model and singer Jennifer Ellison as Cinderella, comedian and TV star Les Dennis as Buttons, actor Ted Robbins as Baron Hardup and Hollyoaks’ Nick Pickard as Dandini. Radio presenter Pete Price and Brick up the Mersey Tunnels star Roy Brandon play the Ugly Sisters. For more information or to book tickets for your visit to Liverpool go to www.liverpoolempire.org.uk

ENTERTAINMENT BBC Sports Personality of the Year is coming to Liverpool!
It will be the biggest ever with around 9,000 people in attendance and the first time the event will have been held in the city and only the third time its been hosted outside London during its 55-year history. You can be part of history on December 14^th at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.

COMEDY Rawhide is approaching its 14th birthday as Liverpool’s home of comedy and as every month will be taking place every Friday and Saturday in the Downstairs Bar at Royal Court Liverpool. The usual high standard of comedy will be matched by the quality of service and fine food that has made Royal Court Liverpool one of the most popular venues in the North West. A night at Rawhide brings the best in live entertainment to you in the swish surrounds of one of Liverpool’s finest original art deco bars. They are having Christmas specials every weekend with the usual funny faces of comedy.

SHOPPING Shoppers coming to Liverpool this Christmas will have more choice than ever before in the city’s new-look retail district, plus late night shopping has been extended to all weekdays from 10th December.  You will find almost every form of retail therapy in Liverpool and elsewhere in the City Region. City Centre Liverpool boasts some of the largest big-name High Street stores in the country. New fashion and retail brands are flocking to Liverpool ONE every week. Just signed up and raring to open in the run up to Christmas and beyond are shops such as L’Occitane, Reiss, Chaophraya, Waterstone’s, Drome, Henri Lloyd, Lacoste, Thorntons Café and Flannels, all looking to expand Liverpool ONE’s retail and leisure offering even further.

There are more reasons than ever to make a break of your visit to Liverpool this month. Why not make the most of the city and book into one of our serviced apartments, an excellent alternative to hotel accomodation. Whether you prefer a homely apartment with all your creature comforts or a sprawling penthouse looking out onto the city, Serviced City Pads can offer something for you in the heart of this bustling city. Give Chris a call on 0151 709 8000, he’ll be happy to organise your  perfect place to stay or for more information go to www.serviced citypads.com