Events in Birkenhead From 20th April – 26th April 2026

This week in Birkenhead, community life unfolds through accessible events tied to local spaces. At Cammell Laird Shipyard, a site of industrial shipbuilding since the 19th century, hands-on art workshops run over two afternoons, giving residents a chance to work with materials from the town’s heritage. The sessions take place in a repurposed area near the dockside and reflect ongoing efforts to turn historical sites into active civic spaces.

On Friday evening, live music happens at one of several venues served by Merseyrail’s Birkenhead Railway Station line, specifically, an intimate set in a bar on Queensway that has hosted local folk acts for years. The performance is part of the Wirral Music Exchange programme, supporting tribute bands and lesser-known garage artists across the peninsula.

Families can join a morning session at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre adjacent to Birkenhead Park. Accessible via Green Lane Train Station or footpath from Hamilton Square, this event offers interactive learning for children aged five through twelve with help from volunteers working with local schools. Playgrounds near Liverpool Street are open throughout the week.

Evening gatherings include a themed listening party at one of three bars located within walking distance of both Princess Pavement and the waterfront, this edition highlights 1980s pop music. Attendees use footpaths or ferry routes to cross, with Mersey Ferry operating hourly during evening hours when Queensway Tunnel sees high congestion.

Details for all events are in official civic updates published each Monday by Wirral Borough Council’s cultural outreach team.