Events in Bootle From 23rd March – 29th March 2026

You can find community gatherings across Bootle this week, from family-friendly sessions at Ropewalks Park and St John’s Field to live music at venues like The Old Market Hall on Oriel Road. These events aren’t listed in official calendars, most come through local networks, often run by resident collectives with deep roots in the area. Spoken word nights happen every week at the Bootle Community Centre, housed in the former Methodist chapel building off Liverpool Road; small comedy acts appear occasionally during school holidays at places such as The Corner House near New Strand Shopping Centre.

Creative workshops take place throughout the week, painting sessions in public libraries, poetry circles held monthly in local pubs, and are open to all ages. For younger attendees, there are structured activities including storytelling afternoons and craft mornings run by youth workers from the Bootle Youth Hub during school breaks. These happen at spots like The Greenway Centre on Lark Lane or temporary setups near Oriel Road Railway Station.

What’s happening in Bootle this week reflects everyday culture: local talent stepping into unexpected spaces, like a guitarist playing nightly inside a 24-hour convenience store, or gatherings that grow from shared interest rather than marketing. It’s about people connecting through music, storytelling, or simply being together during what feels like a quiet stretch between seasonal events.

Check the listings below for times and venues.