Waterside events
in motion.
Life at Liverpool Waters is shaped by a steady rhythm of activity and wellbeing. From early-morning open-water swimming and the warmth of the floating sauna to regular wellness sessions along the waterfront.
This sits alongside a diverse calendar of local and global events, including business networking, waterside activities and the arrival of international cruise ships. With the added draw of Premiership football at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson stadium, Liverpool Waters offers a compelling mix of everyday amenities and major moments that strengthen its position as a vibrant, future focussed destination.
Business Networking.
Liverpool Waters hosts regular business networking events featuring updates on estate activity and insights from guest speakers shaping the area. These events give local businesses and teams a chance to connect, share ideas and hear first-hand what’s happening across Liverpool Waters.
Next Event: 13th May | Time 9- 10am | Location Princes Dock
Join us at our next Liverpool Waters Business network event with a special focus of the maritime economy on the River Mersey. Enjoy coffee and breakfast while networking with fellow professionals from across the city region.
Speakers
Ruth Wood, Chief Executive – Mersey Maritime
Adrian Scales, Director of Europe, Brookes Bell
Please RSVP by Monday, 11 May to secure your place.
Dragon Boat Race.
Our annual Dragon Boat Race return to Princes Dock this September, bringing together corporate teams for a day of competitive racing in support of Claire House Hospice.
While teams take to the water to complete, the event creates a lively atmosphere along the dock, making it a fantastic spectacle for everyone to enjoy. A firm fixture in the Liverpool Waters calendar the race raises vital funds for Claire House Hospice while showcasing the energy and community spirt of the waterfront. £40,000 was raised last year.
2026 date: 1 September (time tbc)
Location: Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters
Up close with cruise ships.
Come down to Liverpool Waters and experience the arrival of an impressive mix of international cruise lines, docking at the waterfront. From elegant luxury ships to large-scale modern vessels, it’s a fantastic opportunity to see these ships up close against Liverpool’s iconic skyline.
Leading cruise lines visiting include:Viking Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line,Virgin Voyages and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
Cruise days bring a real buzz to the dock, so soak up the atmosphere as you watch the ships from spring to late summer – check the Liverpool Cruise Port Website for the latest schedule.
One for the diary.
Disney Cruise Line Arrival at Liverpool Waters
Ship: Disney Dream
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Date: 9 September 2026
Location: Liverpool Waters Cruise Liner Terminal
The Disney Dream returns to Liverpool on 9 September 2026, and it’s widely regarded as one of the most popular and high-profile cruise arrivals of the season. The ship is especially popular with families and Disney fans, and its arrival typically draws large crowds along the waterfront.
Dockside food & fun.
We’re excited to welcome The Bus Yard, a street-food bar and live-music venue at Dockside from May throughout the summer months. Expect a lively programme of entertainment, bringing music and atmosphere to Princes Docks with delicious street food and drinks. Details of live entertainment coming soon.
Dockside Screen – While enjoying street food and drinks from Bus Yard, we’re delighted to welcome back our Dockside Summer Screen at Princes Dock. Throughout the Summer months, the screen will show a packed programme of live sporting action – watch, relax and soak up the atmosphere! Screen schedule coming soon.
Come on you blues!
Match day comes alive at Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters plays host to Everton Football Club’s home fixtures at the Hill Dickinson Stadium bringing Premiership football right to the waterfront. Match days transform the area with energy and atmosphere, as thousands of supporters arrive to watch Everton Compete throughout the football season.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or visiting Liverpool for a match, home fixtures are a major highlight in the Liverpool Waters calendar. The fixture list includes high-profile matches such as Merseyside derbies, clashes with long-standing rivals and key moments in the football calendar.
Live football at Princes Dock.
If you can’t get to the game itself, you might still be able to catch the action at Princes Dock. Selected football matches will be shown on the Dockside Screen through the summer, offering a relaxed social way to enjoy live football by the water.
With street food and drinks available from Bus Yard, it’s the perfect place to come down, watch the game and soak up the match day atmosphere – including coverage of major tournaments such as this year’s World Cup
What’s on in the Liverpool City Region?
Liverpool City Region is renowned for its vibrant events calendar, with something happening every day of the year. From major festivals and headline shows to local favourites and hidden gems, there are unmissable events taking place across Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
Whether you’re planning a short break or a longer stay, VisitLiverpool is your go-to guide for events, experiences and things to do across the region.
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