It is Ladies Day, we’re using Ladies Day to shine a spotlight on female-led events in Liverpool this month
Over the years, Aintree Grand National Ladies Day has often received negative coverage in the national press. Year after year, the focus tends to fall on those who may have embraced the party spirit a little too early.
But Liverpool sees it differently.
The city celebrates everything that makes Ladies Day one of the biggest events in its calendar. Feisty, opinionated, undimmed and unafraid, Liverpool women are the DNA of this city. Just ask any scouse lad about his mum or his nan and you will hear a kind of love usually reserved only for football.
Ladies Day itself, held on 10th April 2026, remains by far the biggest, best and most sartorially elegant day of the Grand National. It is a fashion show and a party rolled into one. If you have never been, make this your year. And even if you do not have a ticket, you can still join in. Champagne breakfasts take place all across the city, so you can be there in spirit if not in person.
And that energy does not start and end at Aintree.
Ladies Day sets the tone for a season of events that celebrate women across the city. Here are some of the highlights:
Girls on the Go: Bingo at Camp and Furnace - 11th April 2026
Hosted by a women-only collective, this group runs a variety of events focused on health, wellness and building community.
Activities include walking groups, run clubs, crafts, speed-friending and bingo nights at Camp and Furnace.
Check out their website for tickets and more Liverpool-based activities.
Lime Garden at Jacaranda Baltic - 15th April 2026
Brighton-based band Lime Garden launch their second album on Ladies Day. The four-piece return to Liverpool, having previously launched their debut at the original Jacaranda on Slater Street.
Their new album, Maybe Not Tonight, draws inspiration from Lily Allen and has been described as a hedonistic, reckless, banger-filled ride.
Women of Power SBK at Arts Bar, Hope Street
- 18th April
A celebration of women in the dance world, featuring some of the UK and the North West’s most powerful female artists.
This unique event spotlights women in the SBK (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba) scene, as leaders, followers and solo dancers, creating a dance experience like no other.
Workshops run from 10am to 5:30pm, followed by an evening social dance and a reggaeton and Latin afterparty. Find out more here.
Melanie C at Jacaranda Baltic and Camp and Furnace - 1st May
The Spice Girls’ debut album turns 30 this year, and few would argue they did not redefine pop culture, making "Girl Power" something to shout about.
On 1st May, Mel C celebrates with the release of her new album Sweat, with a full day of activity including a live show, signing and DJ set. Tickets available for the DJ set here.
Maisie Peters at Camp and Furnace - 11th May
Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Maisie Peters in support of her new album Florescence. Tickets here.
One of the UK’s most exciting pop voices, Maisie Peters has built a loyal following through sharp songwriting, emotional honesty and effortlessly catchy hooks. This special album launch show offers fans the chance to experience Florescence live in an intimate setting at Camp and Furnace.
Expect a night of singalong moments, new material and the kind of connection that has made her one of the standout artists of her generation.
