Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Halton

"Bluecoat, Bluecoat Chambers, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX - Visit now. The oldest building in the city centre, the Bluecoat was once a school, and is now one of the city’s liveliest arts hubs, an art gallery showing work by major national and international artists that also stages regular performances, readings and more. Clustered around its front courtyard are independent craft and design shops, while at the back you’ll find the highly-rated Bluecoat Display Centre."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Arthur John Picton used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Built in brick, painted with stone dressing, featured slate roof, and with an H-shaped design – Bluecoat Chambers was built between 1716 and 1717 as a charity school and then later on turned into an art center. It is one of the oldest buildings in central Liverpool and the most well-known in the area too, because of its striking architecture."

"As Liverpool’s centre for contemporary arts, the Bluecoat showcases a range of visual art, music, dance, performance art and theatre. A heritage exhibition focuses on the building’s architecture, while Dot Art artist workshops give the public a chance to develop their skills in areas such as acrylic painting, jewellery making and photography. The Bluecoat Chambers|© Beverley Goodwin / Flickr"

"As far as theatrical experiences go, nothing comes close to the thrill of catching a live show. Be it a drama, a comedy act, a musical, Shakespeare or some combination of them all, Manchester’s thriving arts scene make it one of the best places to take in theatre. The Royal Exchange building and its theatre have survived a lot, having been badly damaged during both World War II and the Manchester bombing in 1996."

"St Luke’s Church, or the Bombed Out Church to the locals, sits proudly at the top of Bold Street and is a great spot for a photograph, especially if you get to head inside. Known as the Bombed Out Church because it no longer has a roof, it makes for an interesting photo for the collection. View this post on Instagram"

"St Luke’s which is popularly known as the bombed-out church was destroyed during World War II. It has no ceiling and plants are growing inside. You and your loved one can find tranquility in the city center there. It also serves as a memorial to the people who lost their lives during the world war."

"More commonly known as 'the bombed out church' St Luke’s was destroyed during the Blitz of World War II. With no ceiling, and plants now growing inside, it is a real place of tranquility in the centre of the city and serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during the war."

"Set in the historic heart of town is the Storyhouse building which houses, not only a library and restaurant but a theater and cinema too. A very popular place, it puts on lots of excellent plays and performances with countless cultural events and films also shown during the year. Since its opening in 1936 as an Odeon cinema, the Art Deco building has been at the center of cultural life in the city."

"Storyhouse is Chester’s theatre, cinema and arts centre housed in a rejuvenated 1930s art deco Odeon cinema building. The Storyhouse’s theatre transforms from an 800 seat proscenium (the Touring Stage) to a 500 seat thrust (the Storyhouse stage)."

"Storyhouse is the place to visit to get your arts and culture fix, including a library, theatre, cinema, community hub, cultural centre and restaurant. Take a look at what events are coming up during your stay."

"Another one that you'll have to exercise patience for is the RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music), which is - understandably - prioritising the return of students and tutors. You can see the latest updates at www.rncm.ac.uk."

"The Royal Northern College of Music is an internationally acclaimed conservatoire, as well as an eclectic performance venue delivering a diverse programme of music and opera performances."

"Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 5-9 Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BH - Visit now. The Everyman reopened in March 2014 after extensive renovation to its stage, restaurant and backstage areas; the newly opened version is sustainable, accessible and really rather swish. Inclusiveness runs through the new design – its frontage, dominated by a new “portrait wall”, shows 105 different Liverpool residents, cut into a metal facade."

"Founded in 1964, the Everyman Theatre has been bringing groundbreaking talent to Hope Street for over half a decade. The stage for early performances from Julie Walters, Bill Nighy and Bernard Hill, this venue is steeped in history – the building itself won the 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture. Showing a range of plays from classic Shakespeare to brand new material, a show at the Everyman is not to be missed."

"The Bluecoat is a true gem in Liverpool's city centre, but many shoppers are less aware of the shops inside. The Painted Chair has been open for three years and it is run by Jan Wooley, 52 who launched the business after leaving her previous role as a teacher. She said: "We are very much aimed at local people in Liverpool."

"Another outdoor Liverpool dining spot is Birdies and as part of their return the bar and restaurant will be bringing bottomless brunches and live music to the Parliament Street venue. Bottomless brunch will be available to enjoy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, featuring a selection of tacos, bottomless prosecco or a keggie of beer for £35 per person. You can also book one of their booths to listen to live music or watch a movie or sports match from."

"Based outside Ghetto Golf and ON AIR, Birdies Bar and BBQ is quickly becoming known as "the place to be" when the sun comes out. The venue feature a large bar alongside new street food vendors, Phooey's Dim Sum, One Love Jamaican Jerk and BBQ specialists Apocalypse Cow. The three food concepts are served from a huge shipping container, made into a state-of-the-art kitchen."

"Birdies Bar and BBQ is a summer garden bar and bbq with live music, cocktails and palm trees. The perfect location to spend a long summers day sipping on cocktails and making your way through the ultimate BBQ selection. View this post on Instagram"

"The multi award-winning restaurant is hot on event organisers lips when it comes to finding a venue that has it all. Superb food, various spaces and the ease of having a beautiful boutique hotel attached to it courtesy of Hope Street Hotel. They can host up to 150 people within some of their rooms!"

"A 2 AA-Rosette restaurant in Liverpool, The London Carriage Works serves modern British dishes using local, seasonal produce. With a name arising from the former occupiers of its Victorian site, the restaurant is now a modern venue with wooden flooring…"

"A great addition to the restaurant scene in Liverpool and owned by a local chef. Carriage Works provides you with the city’s best dining experience, classic cuisine with a creative twist to a very high standard. It is necessary to book in advance."

"After opening its doors back in 2014, The Art School was the first fine dining restaurant in the city. Brought to you by Paul Askew, Director Chef of the Hope Street Hotel and The London Carriage Works Restaurant, The Art School uses the finest produce and ingredients perfectly accompanied by a stunning wine list. This uber-elegant restaurant and bar is an absolute must for all ‘foodies’."

"The Art School delivers upmarket, regionally-inspired cooking from local legend, Paul Askew. Opening in late 2014, this fancy contemporary British restaurant is a place for that special occasion."

"Fine dining made casual with a modern spin on British classics, in the shiny First Street development just outside Manchester’s city centre. High ceilings tower over dark wood and teal furnishings, with cosy booths and dim lighting. An open kitchen gives diners a view of the MasterChef at work."

"East Avenue Bakehouse is an American-style restaurant known for its wholesome mix of drinks and dishes, and is perfect for those wishing to try something which departs from the standard breakfast dishes available in the city. With quirky and vintage interiors, such as a bike hanging from the ceiling and cutlery stored in golden syrup tins, this bakehouse is an inviting and rather authentic representation of New York. With fresh local produce of a high quality and a generous variety of breakfast dishes, East Avenue Bakehouse maintains its admirable reputation."

"Open morning, noon and night, East Avenue Bakehouse is a proud supplier of local produce with a few healthy selections. As you may have guessed, EAB bake their own bread and it’s a delicious addition to many of their dishes. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner on the ever popular and independent Bold Street, you can find a number of classic dishes adorning the menu with a selection of more unusual offerings."

"You might be more familiar with East Avenue as an incredible brunch hotspot on Bold Street and a fabulous café that serves delectable cakes and bakes. But ordering from The Bakehouse Kitchen menu will return equally delicious dishes, outside of brunching hours. Try their ‘Trenchers’ for a solid lunch-time meal to fill you up all afternoon."